July 10-18, 2026
Countdown to the
2026 Putnam County Fair!
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2026 Schedule
*Subject to Change
Friday, July 10th
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Registration of all 4-H & Open class Exhibits at the Putnam County Extension Office
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Register all Project Exhibits, Agricultural and Home Arts Exhibits (Exhibit Hall)
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Register All Livestock Exhibits (except rabbits) at the Livestock barn
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Register all Market and Open Rabbit Exhibits at Rabbit Hutch
6:00 PM – 2026 Fair Officially Opens
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
7:00 PM & 9:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
7:30 PM BINGO (Early Bird Games, Entertainment Tent)
7:30 PM - Mandatory Meeting for all Livestock Exhibitors and Parents at Show/Sale Arena
8:00 PM - BINGO (Entertainment Tent)
8:00 PM - Bronco Junction (Amphitheater) Sponsored by Tri-State Industrial Supply
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
Saturday, July 11th
11:00 AM - Gates Open
11:30 AM - Kids pageant ages newborn-24 months (Entertainment Tent)
(Check in at 11:00 AM)
1:00 PM-11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
(Closed from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM for dinner)
1:30 PM - Kids pageant ages 25 mos.- 10 yrs (Entertainment Tent)
(Check in at 1:00 PM)
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
3:30 PM- Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
5:00 PM - American Farm Pullers Association Truck and Tractor Pulls (Motorized Events Complex)
(Registration 4:00 PM)
6:30 PM- Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
6:00 PM - Pet Show Sponsored by Pooch’s Resort (Show/Sale Arena)
(Registration at 5:30 PM)
8:00 PM- Coronation of the 2026 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen (Amphitheater)
8:30 PM – LAKEVIEW (Amphitheater)
9:30 PM- Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
11:00 PM- Fair Closes
Sunday, July 12th
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Putnam County 4-H Food Booth Open for Breakfast
10:00 AM - Cowboy Church (Show/Sale Arena)
11:00 AM - Gates Open
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
1:00 PM - Eggs/Poultry Project Judging (Show/Sale Arena)
1:00 PM & 3:00 PM - Appalachian Lads & Lassies (Entertainment Tent) (2 Shows)
3:00 PM - Youth and Open Pet Rabbit Show Market Rabbit Show (Show/Sale Arena)
Showmanship to Follow
3:30 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
4:00 PM - Kid’s Kid Goat/Lamb Show (Show/Sale Arena)
4:00 PM - Lawn Mower Races Registration
5:00 PM - Lawn Mower Races Sponsored by Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens (Motorized Events Complex)
5:00 PM - Meat Goats Show (Show/Sale Arena) Showmanship to follow.
5:30 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
6:30 PM - Ewe & Me Show, immediately followed by Market Lambs (Show/Sale Arena)
Showmanship to Follow
7:30 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
9:00 PM - Market Hog Showmanship Practice (Show/Sale Arena)
9:30 PM - Fair Closes
Monday, July 13th
4:00 PM - Gates Open
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
6:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
6:00 PM - Monster Trucks (Motorized Events Complex)
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
6:30 PM - Barnyard Obstacle Course (Show/Sale Arena)
6:30 PM - Kiddie Power Pedal Tractor Pulls (Located South of the Exhibit Hall)
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Off-Key Karaoke (Entertainment Tent)
8:00 PM - Market Hog Show (Show/Sale Arena)
9:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
Tuesday, July 14th
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Putnam County 4-H Food Booth Open for Breakfast
9:00 AM - Market Hog Showmanship (Show/Sale Arena)
4:00 PM - Gates Open
4:00 PM-9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
6:00 PM - Pirates of the Coolombian Caribbean
6:00 PM - Appalachian Championship Wrestling (Entertainment Tent)
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
6:30 PM - Market Steer Show (Show/Sale Arena)
Showmanship to Follow
6:30 PM - Kiddie Power Pedal Tractor Pulls (Located South of the Exhibit Hall)
7:30 PM - Bulls, Broncs, and Barrels Presented by Diamond J. Rodeo (Motorized Events Complex)
9:00 PM - Pirates of the Coolombian Caribbean
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
Wednesday, July 15th
4:00 PM - Gates Open
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
5:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
6:00 PM - Demolition Derby Presented by J&K Promotions (Motorized Events Complex)
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
6:30 PM - Heifer Show; Feeder Calves Show (Show/Sale Arena)
Showmanship to Follow Combined classes
6:30 PM - Kiddie Power Pedal Tractor Pulls (Located South of the Exhibit Hall)
7:00 PM - Appalachian Championship Wrestling (Entertainment Tent)
9:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
Thursday, July 16th
4:00 PM - Gates Open
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
5:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
6:00 PM - The Yates Family Gospel Night Sponsored by Solid Rock Investigations (Entertainment Tent)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Kid Fun Barn Games (Show/Sale Arena)
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
6:30 PM - Kiddie Power Pedal Tractor Pulls (Located South of the Exhibit Hall)
7:30 PM - Old Timers Show (Show/Sale Arena)
9:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
Friday, July 17th
2:00 PM - Track Gate Only Opens for Motocross
2:30 - 5:00 PM - Motocross Registration
3:30 PM - Main Gates Open
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
5:00 PM - Putnam County Fair Annual Livestock Auction (Show/Sale Arena)
(Registration at 4:00 PM)
5:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Karaoke (Amphitheater)
7:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean
8:00 PM - Line Dancing (Entertainment Tent)
8:00 PM - Motocross Races Sponsored by Lovejoy Racing (Motorized Events Complex)
(Riders Meeting at 6:10 PM) (Practice at 6:30 PM)
8:00 PM - The Weekend Warriors with Special Guest Paityn (Amphitheater)
9:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
Saturday, July 18th
8:00 AM- Track Gate Opens
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run Registration (Motorized Events Complex)
10:00 AM - Fair Opens
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
12:30 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
1:00 PM-11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
(Closed from 5:00 PM-6:30 PM for dinner)
1:00 PM - 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run (Motorized Events Complex)
2:00 PM - Kiddie Power Tractor Pull Championship (Show/Sale Arena)
3:00 PM - Ice Cream Eating Contest (Entertainment Tent)
3:30 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
5:30 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean (Midway)
7:00 PM - YEE HA-HA! Comedy Show (Entertainment Tent)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Barn Dance (Show/Sale Arena)
8:30 PM - Drew Baldridge (Amphitheater)
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM - Exhibit Hall Projects Released
10:00 PM - Fireworks Sponsored by Putnam County Bank
11:30 PM - 2026 Fair Closes
Sunday, July 19th
All chairpersons are responsible for clean-up and winterizing of their areas.
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Animals MUST be removed from the fairgrounds.
(Stalls must be cleaned out by 11:00 AM)
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Exhibits MUST be removed from the Exhibit Hall
Admission
Daily Admission Ticket:
Includes rides, entertainment, and track events – good only for the day they are purchased.
Season Pass:
Includes rides, entertainment, and track events for all 9 days – great discount if attending the fair all 9 days.
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❤️ 30 Reasons to Come Home to the Fair ❤️
Reason #23: The Track Events
Engines roaring.
Dirt flying.
Crowds cheering.
From demolition derbies and lawn mower races to mud runs and tractor pulls, the track has been home to some unforgettable moments and for many fairgoers, these events aren't just entertainment.
They're tradition- Because there's nothing quite like a summer night at the track.
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🏁🔥 Feel the roar, the dirt, and the excitement at the 2026 Putnam County Fair! 🔥🏁
From monster trucks and motocross to rodeo action and tractor pulls, the Motorized Events Complex is packed with something for every motorsports fan.
📅 Here’s the full Track Event Schedule:
🚜 Saturday, July 11
🕔 5:00 PM – American Farm Pullers Association Truck & Tractor Pulls
(Registration begins at 4:00 PM)
🏁 Sunday, July 12
🕓 4:00 PM – Lawn Mower Race Registration
🕔 5:00 PM – Lawn Mower Races
Sponsored by Haven of Rest Memory Gardens and Crematorium
🚚 Monday, July 13
🕕 6:00 PM – Monster Trucks
🤠 Tuesday, July 14
🕢 7:30 PM – Bulls, Broncs & Barrels
Presented by Diamond J. Rodeo
💥 Wednesday, July 15
🕕 6:00 PM – Demolition Derby
Presented by J&K Promotions
🏍 Friday, July 17
🕗 8:00 PM – Motocross Races
Sponsored by Lovejoy Racing
• Riders Meeting – 6:10 PM
• Practice – 6:30 PM
💨 Saturday, July 18
🕐 1:00 PM – 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run
🎟️ Your $15 fair admission includes all track events- as well as entertainment, carnival rides, and parking!
For tickets, schedules, and more information, visit:
👉 www.putnamcountyfairwv.com
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❤️ 30 Reasons to Come Home to the Fair ❤️
Reason #24: The Jr Fair Board Program
Long before they enter the show ring, our exhibitors are given the choice to learn something much bigger.
Responsibility.
Dedication.
The value of hard work.
And exactly what it takes to plan and execute a successful county fair.
The Putnam County Fair Jr Fair Board Program (formerly Jr Livestock program) has helped shape generations of young people, and its impact reaches far beyond fair week.
We can’t wait to see what the 2026 Jr Fair Board will accomplish!
📅 July 10–18, 2026
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🎉 Congratulations are in order for 2025 Putnam County Fair Queen Emma Luikart! 👑❤️
Emma recently passed her boards and officially earned the title of RN, BSN - a tremendous accomplishment and the result of years of hard work, dedication, perseverance, and faith. ✝️ 🩺✨
And as if that wasn’t exciting enough, Emma will be celebrating another milestone next week as she says “I do!” 💍💐
From all of us at the Putnam County Fair, we are so proud of you and all that you have accomplished. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and success in this exciting new chapter.
Congratulations Emma! ❤️🎉
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❤️ 30 Reasons to Come Home to the Fair ❤️
Reason #25: The Rain 🌧️😂
Let's be honest...
If you've been coming to the Putnam County Fair long enough, you've probably waited out a summer storm.
Under the tents.
Inside the barns.
Or while trying to protect your funnel cake from getting soaked.
When we asked what makes the fair special, more than a few of you mentioned the rain and somehow, those stories always come with a smile.
Because around here, a little mud just means more memories. 😉
❤#PutnamWV home #PutnamWV
📅 July 10–18, 2026
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