The Steuben County 4-H Fair is set to begin Friday morning with opening ceremonies in a year of circumstances the event has never seen before with the annual event this year being conducted in a virtual format.

Due to continued concerns over the ongoing coronavirus situation, local 4-H fair officials chose to move the event to a virtual format several weeks ago to where participants can still have an avenue to showcase their projects, including showing animals.

The fair will begin on Friday at 10 A.M. with a recognition of the seniors who have received scholarships and other awards.

The fair will run through Wednesday, July 22nd.

Here is a look at the full schedule:

Friday, July 17
10 a.m. — Opening ceremonies
Noon — Static exhibits presented and results released
2 p.m. — Dog show
5 p.m. — Poultry show

Saturday, July 18
10 a.m. — Swine show
Noon — Rabbit show
2 p.m. — Dairy show
5 p.m. — Message from Miss Steuben County

Sunday, July 19
Noon — Fashion revue and verbal communication
2 p.m. — Horse and pony equitation, horsemanship and speedmanship
5 p.m. — Dairy feeder steer, beef feeder, dairy steer and beef shows

Monday, July 20
10 a.m. — Started calf show
Noon — Cat and kitten show
2 p.m. — Horse and pony showmanship
5 p.m. — Sheep show

Tuesday, July 21
10 a.m. — Goat show
2 p.m. — Horse and pony speed show
5 p.m. — Message from Steuben County Commissioners and 4-H Fair sponsors

Wednesday, July 22
10 a.m. — Message from 4-H Fair Board members
2 p.m. — Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes Look into the Making of a Virtual 4-H Fair