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AROUND THE GROUNDS

WADE SHOWS
MIDWAY CARNIVAL

Come enjoy the Wade Shows Carnival, try your luck at the carnival games or enjoy the assortment of kiddie rides, thrill rides, family rides and spectacular rides! For more information and to purchase wristbands check out the carnival page! CLICK HERE

Hours of Operation

July 20 5PM - 11PM
July 21 - 29 1PM - 11PM

NIGHTLY DELAWARE STATE FAIR PARADE

Grab your spot along the parade route to enjoy the Delaware State Fair nightly parade. The parade features floats, The Delaware State Fair Drum Line, antique tractors and more!

Showtimes

Every Night 7PM

HOLLYWOOD RACING PIGS

ARENA AVE.

Don’t miss a Fair fan favorite attraction here at the Delaware State Fair; The Hollywood Racing Pigs! 3 races, 5 little piggies racing for prizes, and pig rooters picked from the audience!

Showtimes

2PM, 4PM & 7:30PM

47 ABC LIVE BROADCAST

DAILY IN THE EXHIBIT HALL

You can be part of 47 ABC Live Broadcast! Join this fun and lively crew for a fair broadcast, followed by a nightly game of Family Feud!

Showtimes

Every Night 5:30PM

Sponsor Court

circus hollywood

The Coronas Family is back with Circus Hollywood! Full of family entertainment including acrobats, thrilling stunts, clowns and more! All in an open-air environment!

Showtimes

July 18 - 27 5PM & 8:30PM

Additional Shows @ 12pm: July 19, 20, 21, 23, 26 & 27

WILD ABOUT ANIMALS SHOW

If you’re “Wild About Animals” like the Coronas family, then you’ll love this show! The camels are including some new friends in their show this year, it’s a performance you’ve never seen here before. This show is humorous, educational, and of course, full of family fun!

Showtimes

3PM & 6:30PM

Roaming Acts

trevor & lorena

Trevor and Lorena will be moseying through the fair with their Barrel O’ Fun! You’ll notice this roaming comedy act when you hear the old time saloon music, and when you do be ready for a barrel of laughs!

the fritters

The Fritters are returning! Be on the lookout for one of the Fritters as the roam the fairgrounds looking to entertain crowds of all sizes. They are ready for lots of pictures and lots of laughs!

chicken rider

Sheriff Fowler’s giant chicken has flown the coop and is headed to the fair! We’re welcoming back for a second year, ‘The Chicken Rider’!

robot rangers

We’re welcoming back The Robot Rangers! These Energetic Robots will be strolling through the fairgrounds with hardy high-fives and witty conversation.

mythic creatures

Imagine the magic moment when you get to meet a Mythical Creature face to face for the first time. The Dragon Tamer looks forward to assisting everyone in getting the perfect picture with a Dragon at the Fair!

Hertrich Plaza
Live Entertainment

kelsey rae and 2b1

Kelsey Rae discovered her love for stage in the musical Annie, at the young age 5. She has shared her talents in all 50 states and joined forces with the US Embassy on 9 foreign tours, bringing their inspirational message world wide. Alongside her band 2B1, performing a variety of music for all ages, striving to make a meaningful impact, leaving audiences feeling excited for the future. Mix in breakdancing, saxophones, and unique rhythms of all kind is the exciting experience of Kelsey Rae and 2B1.

showtimes

July 18 - 27 6PM & 8PM

jess kellie adams

Jess Kellie Adams is an emerging Nashville country artist with a powerful voice, blending classic country styling with a rock and roll edge. Jess has been working with some of the biggest names in country music, like the legendary Dean Sams of Lonestar, to bring her sound and unique styling to fans around the country in a show that blends favorites from the 90’s and 2000’s with her own original music. Known for her powerful vocals, and her ability to connect with an audience, Jess is able to captivate listeners and deliver a message about following your heart, knowing yourself, and chasing your dreams.

showtimes

July 18 - 27 7PM & 9PM

Building Entertainment

AG COMMODITIES BUILDING

Visit the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Commodities Building and see the products and programs Delaware Agriculture has to offer!

Hours of Operation

July 18 12PM - 8PM
July 19 - 27 10AM - 8PM

DNREC BUIDLING

Come visit the Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control where you can discover the science behind the work DNREC does to protect the environment and Delaware’s natural resources.

HOURS OF OPERATION

July 18 - 27 12PM -8PM
July 23 9AM -8PM

4-H/FFA BUILDING

Stop on into the Centre for a nice blast of air conditioning. While you’re there be sure to take a look at all of the exhibits entered by local 4-H and FFA members throughout the State of Delaware!

Hours of Operation

July 18 5PM to 9PM
July 19 - 27 9AM to 9PM

DOVER BUILDING

Exhibits in the Dover Building open for the public to view. Departments in this building include Arts & Crafts, Children’s, Culinary, Farm, Fruit & Apiary, Flowers, Garden Vegetable, and Needlework.

HOURS OF OPERATION

July 18 12PM - 9PM
July 19 - 27 9AM - 9PM

DELAWARE BUILDING

Exhibits in the Delaware Building are open for the public to view. A great place for the family to come check out all that the First State has to offer. Presented by the University of Delaware.

Hours of Operation

July 18 - 27 12PM - 8PM

EXHIBIT HALL

Visit the Exhibit Hall for a nice blast of air conditioning while also shopping! Here you can see many of our Delaware State Fair Sponsors and check out more vendors.

HOURS OF OPERATION

July 18 12PM - 10PM
July 19 - 27 11AM - 10PM

marketplace tent

Shop to your hearts content at the largest retail collaboration in the area! This air conditioned building consists of a wide variety of vendors for all to enjoy.

HOURS OF OPERATION

July 18 12PM - 11PM
July 19 - 27 11AM - 11PM

Special Events

billy ray collison memorial horse pull

Mark your calendars for the Horse Pull Contest, in memory of Billy Ray Collison. Come see the incredible strength of these horses as they pull weight up to 3,420 pounds or more!

QUILLEN ARENA

Friday July 19 6PM

dnrec delaware state duck & goose calling championship

Callers are invited to compete in the Delaware State Duck and Goose Calling Championship sponsored by DNREC in conjunction with Delaware Ducks Unlimited in junior and senior levels! There will also be a duck and goose senior level contest to name the Delaware State Champions. Registration begins at 9AM!

HERTRICH PLAZA

Saturday July 20 10:30AM

ANTIQUE MACHINERY SHOWCASE

Travel back in time as we re-visit the history of agriculture in Delaware. This event will feature antiques dating back to the early 1900s (some before). With antique tractors, broom makers, craftsmen and more, the Antique Machinery Showcase will give fairgoers a glimpse into the past and celebrate the growth of agriculture and the Fair. Presented by the Delaware Department of Agriculture.

QUILLEN ARENA

Saturday July 20 10AM

CHICKIN' PICKIN'

It’s the battle of the quickest hands. Come see the contestants face off to see who can pick and shred the most off a cooked chicken! Presented by Mountaire Farms.

HERTRICH PLAZA

Sunday July 21 3PM

KIDS' FAIR

Come join us for a special one day only Kids’ Fair! We will have tables set up in the Hertrich Plaza with games and giveaways plus free stage entertainment!

Featuring activities like:

• Story Time (Live Book Readings)

• Fireman’s Challenge!

• DJ’s Big Backyard LIVE (3PM)

• Character Meet & Greet (5PM)

And more!

HERTRICH PLAZA

Tuesday July 23 9AM

LIVESTOCK EXTRAVAGANZA

Watch some of Delaware’s Youth as they exhibit the combination of hard work and determination that it takes to raise the best animals in Delaware. Grand and Reserve Champion market hogs, lambs, goats and steer will be selected, as well as the Overall Grand Champion Showman.

Presented by Corteva Agriscience, Horizon Farm Credit and Delaware Department of Agriculture.

QUILLEN ARENA

Tuesday July 23 7PM

PIG KISSIN'

Contestants try to raise the most money for the Junior Exhibitor Scholarship. Watch them compete in a variety of fun competitions and a chance to kiss the pig!

HERTRICH PLAZA

Thursday July 25 3PM

JR LIVESTOCK AUCTION

Public sale of the Grand and Reserve Champion animals and other top placed livestock from the past week. The Junior Livestock Auction showcases agribusiness education for young livestock owners who selected, purchased and raised some of Delaware’s finest animals.

Presented by Corteva Agriscience and Horizon Farm Credit.

KENT BUILDING

Thursday July 25 6:30PM

GOVERNOR'S DAY CEREMONY

Governor John Carney spends Thursday at the Fair, checking out exhibits, presenting awards and celebrating all that Delaware has to offer. Join us for his Governors Day Awards Ceremony, Presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

HERTRICH PLAZA

Thursday July 25 4:15PM

ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL

Don’t miss the Antique Tractor Pull! All Tractors in their respective classes pull a set of weight in the drag (sled). The winner is the one who can pull the drag the furthest. Join us for this traditional competition at the Delaware State Fair!

QUILLEN ARENA

Saturday July 27 9AM

NANTICOKE INDIAN DANCE TROOP

The Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe will share their Native American Culture and History through dance, music and storytelling!

GROVE PICNIC AREA

Saturday July 27 4PM

our office will be closed for the holidays from 12/24/24 - 1/1/2025

JULY 17 - 26, 2025

JULY 17 - 26, 2025

Grounds Entertainment

AROUND THE GROUNDS

WADE SHOWS MIDWAY CARNIVAL

Hours of Operation

NIGHTLY DELAWARE STATE FAIR PARADE

Showtimes

HOLLYWOOD RACING PIGS

ARENA AVE.

Showtimes

2PM, 4PM & 7:30PM

47 ABC LIVE BROADCAST

DAILY IN THE EXHIBIT HALL

Showtimes

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WADE SHOWS
MIDWAY CARNIVAL