
Below is the tentative schedule for the 2021 Ephrata Fair. Changes will be forthcoming!
Monday Events | Time | Location |
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Domestic Exhibit Registration | 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Fair Office & Pioneer Fire Hall |
Poultry Registration | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Tent City |
Grains Registration | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Tent City |
Vegetable Registration | 4:00 PM - 8.00 PM | Tent City |
Goat, Sheep and Swine Registration | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Tent City |
Rabbit and Dairy Registration | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Tent City |
Dairy Beef Registration | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Tent City |
Monday
Sept. 20, 2021
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Monday is when registration takes place for many contests and exhibits.
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No rides, exhibits, or food are yet open to the public
Tuesday
Sept. 21, 2021
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Tuesday is the first "official" day of the Ephrata Fair!
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Lots of action to be found at Tent City with the Ag Exhibits opening up!

Tuesday Events | Time | Location |
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Midway Opens | 11:00 AM | Uptown/Midway |
Dairy Beef Judging | 2:30 PM | Tent City |
Exhibits & Rides Open | 4:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Petting Zoo | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Tent City |
Bar-B-Q Pork Chop Dinner | 5:00 PM | Tent City |
Swine Judging | 5:00 PM | Tent City |
Sneakers the Clown | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Tent City |
Antique Tractor Games | 6:00 PM | Tent City |
Sheep to Shawl Demo | 6:00 PM | Tent City |
Cow Milking Contest | 6:30 PM | Tent City |
Uptown Exhibits Closed | 8:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Midway and Rides Close | 10:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Wednesday Events | Time | Location |
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Petting Zoo | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Tent City |
Agricultural Demonstrations | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Tent City |
Midway & Exhibits Open | 10:00 AM | Uptown/Midway |
Senior Citizens' Day Activities | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Market Goat Judging | 11:00 AM | Tent City |
Sheep & Lamb Judging | 1:00 PM | Tent City |
Rides Open | 4:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Exhibits Close | 7:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
PARADE | 7:00 PM | Parade Route |
Midway & Rides Close | 10:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Wednesday
Sept. 22, 2021
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Wednesday is Senior Citizens' Day!
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Bingo & Refreshments are Senior Citizens' Day favorites.
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Wednesday night is Parade night!

Thursday
Sept. 23, 2021
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Thursday is Kiddies' Day! EASD students have off school, and are free to enjoy the Ephrata Fair for the day!
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Be sure to check out the Petting Zoo at Tent City!
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Two bands are featured on Thursday
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Easily Amused @ Tent City
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Heroes 4 Ransom @ Whistle Stop
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Thursday Events | Time | Location |
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Midway Opens | 10:00 AM | Upton/Midway |
Dairy Cattle Judging | 10:00 AM | Tent City |
Exhibits Open | 11:00 AM | Uptown/Midway |
Rides Open | 12:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Kiddies' Day Activities | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Petting Zoo | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Tent City |
Livestock Sale | 6:00 PM | Tent City |
Backyard Poultry Judging | 6:30 PM | Tent City |
Easily Amused (Live Band) | 7:00 PM | Tent City |
Cornhole Tournamnet | 7:00 PM | Tent City/American Legion |
Heroes 4 Ransom (Live Band) | 7:00 PM | Whistle Stop Plaza |
Exhibits Close | 8:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Midway & Rides Close | 10:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Friday Events | Time | Location |
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Midway Opens | 10:00 AM | Uptown/Midway |
Exhibits Open | 10:00 AM | Uptown/Midway |
Rides Open | 4:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Petting Zoo | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Tent City |
Rabbit Judging | 5:00 PM | Tent City |
Barrels of Fun Train Rides | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Tent City |
Sheep to Shawl Contest | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Tent City |
Antique Tractor Pull | 5:45 PM | Tent City |
DKers Juggling | 6:00 PM | Tent City |
Den & Terry Duo (Live Band) | 6:30 PM | Whistle Stop Plaza |
Family Fun Contests | 7:00 PM | Tent City |
Exhibits Close | 8:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Midway & Rides Close | 11:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Friday
Sept. 24, 2021
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Family Fun Night at Tent City is the place to be. Fun for all ages!
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The band Den & Terry Duo will be featured at Whistle Stop.

Saturday
Sept. 25, 2021
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Saturday is "clean up" day for Tent City in the park.
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Saturday is the final day for the Uptown exhibits and Midway features!
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The Jess Zimmerman Band will be performing at Whistle Stop
Saturday Events | Time | Location |
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Quoits Tournament | 8:00 AM | Tent City |
Exhibits Removed From Park | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Tent City |
Midway Opens | 10:00 AM | Uptown/Midway |
Rides Open | 12:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Jess Zimmerman Band | 6:30 PM | Whistle Stop Plaza |
Exhibits Close | 8:00 PM | Uptown/Midway |
Midway & Rides Close | 10:30 PM | Uptown/Midway |