4-H Fair Parade Set to Roll

July 6, 2026 Brent Lee

(Greensburg, IN) — Lawn chairs, candy bags and a whole lot of tractors — Decatur County’s biggest summer tradition is almost here.

The 2026 Decatur County 4-H Fair Parade steps off at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, celebrating this year’s theme, “Harvesting the American Dream.”

Decatur County 4-H Fair Parade route map

Parade route through the Decatur County Fairgrounds. (Courtesy Chris Ramey)

Participants should arrive for lineup between 2 and 4 p.m. Volunteers will be on hand to help with staging, and anyone who didn’t pre-register is still welcome — just show up on parade day and organizers will assign a spot in line.

This year’s Grand Marshals are the American Legion and the VA Color Guard, who’ll be shuttled throughout the parade by Power of the Past.

Parade Awards

Judges stationed along the route will hand out four $25 awards:

  • Best Entry Representing the Theme, “Harvesting the American Dream”
  • Most Enthusiastic Entry
  • Best Overall Design
  • Entry with the Most Participants (Riders or Walkers)

The Route

Participants will leave S. Ireland Street and head down Park Road, turning left into the Decatur County Fairgrounds just before the Animal Shelter. Semi-trucks and wreckers will stay on Park Road and won’t enter the fairgrounds.

Once inside, the parade continues to the third gravel drive, turns right past the Horse Barn, then winds through the fairgrounds with a right, a left past the Headquarters Office, a right along the Commercial Building, and a final left between the Commercial Building and the new Community Building onto S. County Road 200 W.

After the parade: those needing to unload should turn left toward the Decatur County Highway Department, while everyone else exits right toward Main Street.

Parade organizer Chris Ramey is still looking for three volunteers to help with lineup, plus judges to station along the route. Anyone interested is encouraged to reach out before parade day.

Thank You to Community Partners

Ramey extended his appreciation to the organizations and volunteers who help make the parade possible each year, including the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Greensburg Police Department, Greensburg Street Department, City of Greensburg Board of Works, Decatur County Commissioners, Power of the Past Volunteers, and the many lineup volunteers who show up on parade day.

Parade Lineup

  • Sheriff’s Dept. (Ireland St.)
  • American Legion & V.A. Color Guard
  • Power of the Past (3 tractors & trailers transporting Grand Marshals)
  • Greensburg PD
  • Greensburg Fire (2 units)
  • DCMH Ambulance 1 & 2, DCMH Pick-up Truck
  • Adams Volunteer Fire Dept. (2 trucks)
  • 4-H King & Queen, 4-H Royalty, 4-H Prince & Princess, 4-H P&P Royalty
  • 4th Dimension 4-H
  • 4-H Harmony Bells
  • Smyrna Guys & Gals 4-H Club (Annex Circle)
  • Miss Decatur County & Court
  • St. Catherine of Siena
  • Miss, Junior Miss & Little Miss Tree City 2024
  • Little Miss & Little Mister of Westport
  • Brian Wenning’s Fire Truck
  • Marsh for Mayor
  • WTRE Radio
  • Greensburg High School Pirateers
  • Mount Mariah Baptist Church
  • Good Shepherd Christian Academy (W. Thomas St.)
  • Decatur County Health Department
  • Greensburg & Decatur County Animal Shelter
  • ND Cheer Team
  • Decatur County Republican Party
  • Greensburg High School Cheerleaders
  • Tree City Fall Festival
  • Greensburg Jr. High Cheerleaders (W. Bryant St.)
  • Caleb’s Cause
  • Power of the Past (Units 1–6)
  • Greensburg Decatur County Marching Band (W. Scoby St.)
  • Helms Auto Sales
  • Davidson Lawncare
  • Keller Williams
  • Rebels Xtreme Elite Cheer Teams from Gymnastics & More
  • Alternative Care Solutions
  • Craig Houk (W. Wilson St.)
  • Murphy Wiffleball Classic
  • Zamar Music
  • The Big Squirt
  • R&S Detailing & Polishing
  • Carousel Play & Learn Center
  • Wessler Excavating (W. Forsythe St.)
  • Aspen Place
  • The Bridge FM Christian Station
  • Hamilton Power Washing
  • Dana Witkemper State Farm
  • IVFA District 10 Miss Flame Mackenzie Schneider
  • New Directions Teen Council (W. McKee St. toward Blasdel Enterprises)
  • Johannigman Excavating (1 & 2)
  • RV Doctor
  • Harmeyer Transport
  • Sweet’s Wrecker Service
  • Crum Trucking
  • Platinum Wrecker Service
  • Tree City Saddle Club (Gravel lot near Blasdel Enterprises)

Contact

For more information, questions, or to volunteer, contact Chris Ramey at (812) 593-6537 or crameyconsulting@gmail.com.

Source: Decatur County 4-H Fair Parade press release