CANFIELD The Canfield Fair will hold its opening ceremony on Thursday, beginning a lineup of events that include livestock shows, live music, and a tractor rodeo.

The 179th fair's ribbon-cutting is set for 10 a.m. at the Concourse Stage. Agricultural competitions are a focus of the day, with shows and judging taking place across the grounds.

The Michael Kusalaba Event Center will be the site for a series of Junior Fair livestock shows, including the Market and Breeding Lamb Show at 8 a.m. and the Market Swine Showmanship at 11 a.m.

The day concludes with the Junior Fair Market Livestock Sale, including the Market Lamb Sale at 7 p.m. and the Market Swine Sale at 7:15 p.m.

At the Grandstand, a High School Band Show is set for 11 a.m., followed by the Tractor Rodeo at 6 p.m.

The Fine Arts Building will host various demonstrations and musical acts throughout the day, with a wood carving demonstration scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a performance by Brookelyn & Andrew from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 28, Events

  • Milking Parlor 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Milking Parlor
  • Jr. Fair Market & Breeding Lamb Show 8 a.m. at Michael Kusalaba Event Center
  • Jr. Fair Olde Timer Adult Lamb Fun Show 8:15 a.m. at Michael Kusalaba Event Center
  • Jr. Fair Dairy Showmanship 8:30 a.m. at Canfield Fairgrounds
  • Jr. Fair Dairy Breed Show 8:45 a.m. at Canfield Fairgrounds
  • Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Performance Grading 9 a.m. at South Horse Ring
  • Draft Ponies 9 a.m. at South Horse Ring
  • Opening Ceremony/Ribbon Cutting of 179th Canfield Fair 10 a.m. at Concourse Stage
  • Trumbull Area Artists Demonstration 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fine Arts Building
  • Woodcarving Demonstration 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fine Arts Building
  • Brookelyn & Andrew 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fine Arts Building
  • High School Band Show 11 a.m. at Grandstand
  • Jr. Fair Market Swine Showmanship 11 a.m. at Michael Kusalaba Event Center
  • YMCA Artists Demonstration 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fine Arts Building
  • Adult Saddle Horse Contest Classes 12 p.m. at East Ring
  • Grade Ponies (46"-58") 1 p.m. at South Horse Ring
  • Jr. Fair Awards & Recognition YOUTH DAY 2 p.m. at Michael Kusalaba Event Center
  • Junior Fair Youth Day Program 2 p.m. at Michael Kusalaba Event Center Stage
  • Madeline Hiner 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fine Arts Building
  • Cattle: Ayrshire/Guernsey Judging 3:30 p.m. at Cattle Arena
  • Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Championships 4 p.m. at Canfield Fairgrounds
  • Pony Hitches Judging 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at South Horse Ring
  • Sam Blasko 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Concourse Stage
  • Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Fun Show 4:15 p.m. at Canfield Fairgrounds
  • Cattle: Brown Swiss/Milking Shorthorn Judging 5 p.m. at Cattle Arena
  • Sue Deutschlender 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fine Arts Building
  • Jr. Fair Market Livestock Sale 5:30 p.m. at Michael Kusalaba Event Center
  • Pygmy Goats Judging 5:30 p.m. at Show Coliseum
  • Tractor Rodeo 6 p.m. at Grandstand
  • Edible Art (Focaccia Bread) 6:30 p.m. at Fine Arts Gazebo
  • Jr. Fair Market Lamb Sale 7 p.m. at Michael Kusalaba Event Center
  • Jr. Fair Market Swine Sale 7:15 p.m. at Michael Kusalaba Event Center

Admission prices for Thursday are $8 for adults, $5 for youth ages 13-17, and free for children 12 and under. Parking is free.