2023 TAOS COUNTY FAIR EVENT CALENDAR

    THURSDAY, AUGUST 24th

    8am to 7pm – Entry of Arts & Crafts

    8am to 7pm – Entry of Wood Crafts

    8am to 7pm – Entry of Canned & Baked Goods

    8am to 7pm – Entry of Quilts, Clothing, Sewing & Needlecrafts

    8am to 7pm – Entry of Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables

    8am to 7pm – Entry of All 4-H Indoor Exhibits

    5pm to 8pm – Entry of All Poultry & Rabbits (Open Division & 4-H Division)


    FRIDAY, AUGUST 25th

    7am to 10am – Entry of 4-H Baked Goods

    7am to 10am – Entry of Quilts, Clothing, Sewing & Needlecraft

    7am to 12pm – Entry of Baked Goods & Non-Perishable Items

    7am to 12pm – Entry of Arts & Crafts

    7am to 6pm – Entry of Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables

    3pm to 6pm – Registration & Weigh-In of All Large Livestock

    JUDGING:

    10am – Judging of All 4-H & Open Division Poultry

    1pm – Judging of All 4-H & Open Division Rabbits

    NOTE: ALL INDOOR JUDGING ON FRIDAY IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

    1pm – Judging of All 4-H Exhibits (Closed to the public)

    1pm – Judging of All Indoor Exhibits (Closed to the public)

    7pm – Judging of Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables (Closed to the public)

    SATURDAY, AUGUST 26th

    9am to 12pm – Jr. Livestock Show (Goat/Sheep Dressing Contest after Jr. Livestock Show)

    12pm to 12:15pm – Joint Proclamation - Town of Taos & Taos County

    12:15pm to 1pm – Quilt of Valor Presentation by the Taos Quilt & Fiber Guild

    1pm to 4:00pm – Live Entertainment

    2:45pm – Jr. Livestock Show – Awards Presentation

    3pm – Jr. Livestock Auction

    5pm – Buyers Barbeque Dinner (TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC)

    SUNDAY, AUGUST 27th

    9am – Elk & Turkey Calling Contest

    11am – Cake Walk – Lucky Seven 4-H Club

    12pm – Watermelon Eating Contest

    12pm to 4:00pm – Live Entertainment

    1:30pm – Pet Parade (Pet Owner/Handler Must be 8 yrs. of age & younger)

    3pm – RELEASE OF ALL LIVESTOCK

    4pm – RELEASE OF INDOOR EXHIBITS




    Thank you for your support,

    Taos County Fair Association (575) 758-3982

    Or email us taos@nmsu.edu


    If your are person with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service to participate in any Taos County Fair Association events, please contact Tony Valdez at 758-3982 at least two weeks prior to the event.