This year’s Torrance County Fair is looking to be bigger and better than last year’s.
The fair runs from July 27 through Aug. 9 and will take place at the Torrance County Fairgrounds in Estancia. The fair will feature numerous events, music, food, contests, entertainment and more.
The festivities kick off with the Old Timer’s Day Parade with the theme “Rockin’ through the Ages.”
Torrance County Fair President Marci Willem says a new event in this year’s fair will be a performance by the NM Territories Mounted Shooters.
“On August 7, the New Mexico Territories Mounted Shooters Association will be performing a show at the rodeo arena which includes a grand entry, mounted shooting demonstrations, the buckles and bells rodeo drill team,” she said.
Scattered throughout the fair are animal shows featuring goats, swine, rabbits, sheep and other livestock. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to view and purchase animals. The fair will also have exhibits showcasing community pride in Torrance County.
There will be plenty of food trucks on site offering a variety of options. The fair will also sponsor food events such as contests and cook-offs.
Willem said people who love to cook should participate in the pie contest on Aug. 7. Contestants can bring their own ingredients to cook.
“People have to bring their fresh ingredients and make it on site. So that’s something kind of fun and different for us this year,” Willem said.
Schedule of events for the 2024 Torrance County Fair
For more information on the events, visit www.torrancecountynm.org
Saturday, July 27
9 a.m. Estancia Torrance County Fair Old Timer’s Day Parade line-up
10 a.m. Parade event
Sunday, Aug. 4
2 p.m. Royalty Contest registration begins
3 p.m. Royalty Contest
Royalty Contest events in East Torrance Complex Building (next to fairgrounds)
Tuesday, Aug. 6
Red Barn exhibits open Tuesday through Friday
7-10 a.m. Livestock check-in for all animals
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check-in indoor exhibits, including special cake
9 a.m to 5 p.m. Check in floriculture entries
9 a.m. to noon Check-in farm mechanics exhibits
10 a.m. Weigh-in of market animals
5 p.m. Gymkhana Rodeo registration begins
6 p.m. Gymkhana Rodeo event starts
Wed., Aug. 7
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Indoor exhibits judging, closed to the public
9-11 a.m. Dairy Goat and Pygmy Goat Show
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Commercial booths open
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Indoor exhibits open to the public
1 p.m. Market Goat Show (Market, TCB, Showmanship) Booster, Pee Wee Show to follow
2 p.m. Pie Contest open to public
2-4 p.m. Baked Goods and Candy Taste Off
4 p.m. BINGO sponsored by DWI Prevention-East Torrance Complex
4 p.m. Market Lamb Show (Market, TCB, Showmanship) Booster, Pee Wee Show to follow
Thursday, Aug. 8
8 a.m. Market Swine Show (Market, TCB, and Showmanship) Booster, Pee Wee Show to follow
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Indoor Exhibits open to the public
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Commercial booths open
11 a.m. Poultry and Rabbit Shows
2 p.m. Dairy Heifer Show
3 p.m. Heifer and Steer Show (Market, TCB, Showmanship)Booster, Pee Wee Show to Follow
4 p.m. BINGO sponsored by DWI Prevention – East Torrance Complex
6-8 p.m. Declare sale animals
6 p.m. Shepherds and Sheep Wool Lead and Cotton Extravaganza
Friday, Aug. 9
8-10 a.m. Non-sale animals will be released
9 a.m. Indoor exhibits open to the public
10 a.m. Pet Show in the Show Arena
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Commercial booths open
Noon East Torrance County Soil and Water Conservation event
3-5 p.m. Check-out all indoor/outdoor exhibits, check-out livestock (exhibitors must fill out a release form and clean pens)
5 p.m. American Legion Flag Ceremony
6 p.m. Junior Animal Sale