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9-day Bartholomew County Fair kicks off on Friday

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM

Courtesy-Bartholomew County 4-H Fair

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Although there have already been some pre-fair activities, the 2026 Bartholomew County 4-H Fair officially opens this Friday, June 19, at 5 p.m., at the fairgrounds, on State Road 11, in Columbus. The fair continues for nine days.

The midway is open every night and some afternoons for rides and games. On opening night, an all-you-can-ride wristband is available for $30 to ride from 5 p.m. until closing.

The 4-H Watermelon Relay is the grandstand feature on Friday at 8 p.m. Again this year, there are two demolition derbies on Saturdays, June 20 and 27.

View a copy of the fair schedule here. The 2026 Bartholomew County 4-H Fair wraps up on Saturday night, June 27.

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