Big Butler Fair

Tuesday, Jul 1, 2025 at 9:00am

Big Butler Fairgrounds
1127 New Castle Road
724-865-2400

Fair Opens
July 1 @ 9:00 am

The Big Butler Fair gates open at 9:00 am.

The Big Butler Fair is the largest agricultural fair in Western PA. The event draws over 100,000 people from across Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and West Virginia to enjoy 9 days of food, fireworks, carnival rides, games, demolition derbies, concerts, truck pulls and the Y108 Freedom Festival. Our fair is considered by many to be the best of its kind in the country.

Enjoy the fair!

July 1 @ 9:00 am
Judging Haflinger/Draft Pony Halter followed by Draft Horse Youth Show


July 1 @ 9:00 am
Judging Light Horse & Pony


July 1 @ 9:00 am
Light Horse Halter Classes


July 1 @ 9:00 am
Jackpot Showmanship


July 1 @ 9:00 am
Pony Halter Classes


July 1 @ 9:00 am
Jackpot Pleasure Open Show


July 1 @ 9:00 am
Jackpot Mini Horse Show


July 1 @ 9:00 am
Jackpot Trail


Carnival Opens
July 1 @ 3:00 pm
Carnival Area


Carousel, Ferris wheel, chair swing…What do these all have in common? Well, they’re carnival rides, of course! Enjoy the best in carnival rides and state-of-the-art equipment for the ultimate in amusement this year at the Big Butler Fair (presented by Powers Great American Midways)! Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just want to take a leisurely ride around the fairgrounds, we’ve got something for you. And we have plenty for the kiddies, too!

Learn More About Our Rides & Games

Kids Caravan Parade
July 1 @ 6:30 pm
W.L. Roenigk Sr. Cattle Area


Parade Theme:
“Star Wars Comes to the Fair”

NEW Rules:

Roenigk Cattle Area

-- Child must be within 18 months – 6 years of age.
-- One entry blank and $3.00 fee must be enclosed for each entry.
-- Entries limited to first 25 in each class.
-- Each entry must display assigned entry number during parade.
-- Each entry must designate class for competition on form.
-- Live animals, motorized vehicles are prohibited.
-- REcorded audio and battery-powered lights are permitted.
-- Floats must be hand-pulled.
-- All entrants must complete parade route to be eligible for prizes.
-- Use one entry blank for each category entered.

Categories:
                            1st         2nd         3rd
Best Boy               $75         $38         $23
Best Girl               $75         $38         $23
Best Float             $75         $38         $23

Derbydog Figure 8 Races
July 1 @ 7:00 pm
Grandstand


Classes:

Power Wheels
1/2 Car Race
1/2 Car Youth Race
Compact Car Figure 8
Full-Size Care Figure 8
Full Size Truck Figure 8
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