2023 Franklin-Southampton County Fair schedule
Published 4:00 pm Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Franklin-Southampton County Fair Map
This year’s Premium Book Cover was designed by Rebekah Bury. She is a sophomore at Southampton High School. For her Grand Prize entry, she will receive $100 and a free 4-day fair admission pass. The Cover Contest is held each year, and any youth in 3rd – 12th grade in the city of Franklin and Southampton County are eligible to enter. The winning entry is used on the Premium Book Cover and other promotions of the fair as needed.
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(Times & locations subject to change)
Wednesday August 9, 2023
• 8 a.m. -2 p.m. – Set-Up: Vendor Booths in the Towne Bank Vendor Building.
• 4-10 p.m. – Gates Open for Admission
Towne Bank Vendor Building Open
Home Arts Building Open
Old Cart Critters
Tomahawk Toss Axe Throwing$
• 6-10 p.m. -Midway Open (wristbands $20)
• 4 p.m.-Scarecrow Competition – Coldwell Banker Pavilion
• 4, 6, 8 and 9:30 p.m. – Wild Wheels Thrill Arena
• 4:30 p.m. – Veggie Art – Coldwell Banker Pavilion
• 5:30, 7:30 & 9 p.m. – Cowboy Circus
• 6 p.m. – Poultry & Rabbit Show Livestock Bldg.
Hoffman Beverage Main Stage:
• 5:30 p.m. Voices of Harmony
• 7 p.m. Band of Oz
Buildings Close @ 10 p.m.
Gates Close @ 11 p.m.
Thursday, August 10, 2023
• 4:00p.m. – 10:00p.m. – Gates open for admission
Towne Bank Vendor Building Open
Old Cart Critters
Tomahawk Toss Axe Throwing
• 4, 6, 8 and 9:30 p.m. – Wild Wheels Thrill Arena
• 5-7 p.m. – Music Bingo – Food Court
• 6-10 p.m. – Midway Open (wristbands $20)
• 5:30, 7:30 & 9 p.m. – Cowboy Circus
• 7:00p.m. -True Grit Rodeo- Bull Riding
Hoffman Beverage Main Stage:
• 7 p.m. -Talent Show
• 9 p.m. – Tuesday’s Gone
Buildings Close @ 10 p.m.
Gates Close @ 11 p.m.
Friday, August 11, 2023
• 4-10 p.m. – Gates open for admission
Towne Bank Vendor Building Open
Old Cart Critters
Tomahawk Toss Axe Throwing
• 4, 6, 8 and 9:30 p.m.- Wild Wheels Thrill Arena
• 5-10 p.m. – Midway Open (Tickets only)
• 5 p.m. -Pig Show – Livestock Building
• 5:30, 7:30 & 9 p.m. – Cowboy Circus
• 7 p.m. – True Grit Rodeo- Bull Riding
Hoffman Beverage Main Stage:
• 5:30 p.m. – The Griffin Lane Band
• 7:30 p.m. Runnin’ Shine
• 9 p.m. – Drake Milligan
Buildings Close @ 10 p.m.
Gates Close @ 11 p.m.
Saturday, August 12, 2023
• 8:30 a.m. – Cornhole Registration -$10
• 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Gates open for admission
Old Cart Critters
Tomahawk Toss Axe Throwing
4-H Breeding Heifer Show
• 9:30 a.m. Cornhole Tournament
• 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. – Towne Bank Vendor Building Open
• 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Music on the Grounds
• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – FHS Robotics Demonstrations
• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. -Children’s Events- Coldwell Banker Pavilion
• 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. – Cowboy Circus
• 12, 2, 4 p.m.- Wild Wheel Thrill Arena
• 12 p.m. – Watermelon Eating Contest Registration
• 12:30 p.m.-Watermelon Eating Contest
• 1-5 p.m. -Midway Open (Wristbands $25)
• 2 p.m. -Hotdog Eating Contest- Towne Bank Vendor Building
• 3-5 p.m. – Music Bingo – Food Court
• 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. – Cowboy Circus
• 4 p.m.- Beard, Mullet, Mustache, Farmers Tan Contest registration (free)
• 6, 8, 9:30 p.m.- Wild Wheel Thrill Arena
• 6-10p.m. – Midway Open (Tickets ONLY)
Hoffman Beverage Main Stage:
• 4 p.m. Mullet, Mustache, Farmers Tan Contest
• 5:30 p.m. Starlett & Big John
• 7:30 p.m. Alex Miller
• 8:45 p.m. Kiss the Donkey Winner
• 9 p.m. Chase McDaniel
Buildings Close @ 10 p.m.
Gates Close @ 11 p.m.
