July 10-18, 2026
Countdown to the
2026 Putnam County Fair!
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2026 Putnam County Fair
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2026 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen,
Teen, & Pre-Teen Pageant Application
2026 Kids Pageant Application
Ewe & Me Information
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
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Meet and greet with Woody & Jessie (Entertainment Tent)
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
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Meet and Greet with Elsa & Anna (Entertainment Tent)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Meet and Greet with Captain Jack & Moana (Entertainment Tent)
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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Sponsors
Want to support our livestock exhibitors and get your business in front of our fair community? 🤩
This is a great opportunity to do both! Comment on the post to claim your sponsorship #PutnamWV 🙌Looking for sponsors for each of the livestock shows cost would be $500 for the market show and $500 for showmanship. This covers the judge, banners for the show and overall showman belt buckles. Sponsors will be announced during the show. Sponsors needed listed below:
Steer showmanship
Market steer
Market heifer
Market feeder
Feeder/heifer showmanship
Goat showmanship
Market goat class
Lamb showmanship
Lamb market class
Rabbit showmanship
Rabbit market class
Egg showmanship
Egg market class
Ewe and me market class
Market hog
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🖍️ LAST CALL! Time is running out to enter our 2026 Putnam County Fair Coloring Contest! 🎨
Don’t forget- this contest is open to kids AND adults! Whether you’re 5 or 95, we’d love to see your creativity.
📅 Entries must be received by June 30.
You can:
�🎨 Upload your finished coloring sheet right here on our Facebook page, or
�📬 Mail it to:�Putnam County Fair�PO Box 955�Eleanor, WV 25070
A special thank you to City National Bank in Eleanor for once again providing coloring sheets and crayons in their lobby for anyone who wants to participate!
🏆 Winners will be announced on our social media and will receive one daily admission ticket to the 2026 Putnam County Fair!
Before submitting, be sure to write the following on the back of your coloring sheet:
�✔️ Name�✔️ Age�✔️ Valid email address
We can’t wait to see your masterpieces! ❤️
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💦 The countdown continues… and this weekend, the pressure washers are rolling!
The annual fairgrounds cleanup is officially underway as volunteers work hard to get everything looking its best before fair week. Every sidewalk, building, and corner getting cleaned is another reminder that the 2026 Putnam County Fair is almost here! ❤️
A huge thank you to everyone donating their time and equipment to help get the fairgrounds ready to welcome thousands of visitors. It takes a community to make the fair happen, and this is just one more example of that community spirit in action. 💪
We’ll keep sharing behind-the-scenes progress as we get closer to opening day, so stay tuned!
❤️ Welcome Home to the Fair
📅 July 10–18, 2026
🎟 www.putnamcountyfairwv.com
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❤️ It takes a community to make the fair happen. ❤️
A big thank you to the Cow Creek Hi-Strivers 4-H Club for spending their evening helping clean up the fairgrounds!
Every project completed and every helping hand brings us one step closer to welcoming everyone home to the fair. We’re grateful for young people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and give back to our community.
Thank you for your hard work: we can’t wait to see you back at the fair July 10–18!
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❤️ 30 Reasons to Come Home to the Fair ❤️
Reason #13: Showmanship
Winning is exciting.
But showmanship is about something bigger.
Hard work.
Respect.
Sportsmanship.
And representing yourself with pride.
Because some of life's greatest lessons are learned in the show ring at a county fair.
❤️ Welcome #PutnamWVnamWV
📅 July 10–18, 2026
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Remember these? 🎨❤️
Last year’s Photo Zone quickly became one of the most popular spots at the fair filled with smiles, family photos, and memories that will last a lifetime.
What made it even more special? It was brought to life by the incredible creativity of our local artists and talented high school students, who donated their time and talents to make something truly unique for our community.
This year… they’re back. 👀
And let’s just say they have even more in store. New designs, new photo opportunities, and even more reasons to stop, snap a picture, and make a memory.
We can’t wait to show you what they’ve been working on.
❤️ Keep following along as we reveal more surprises leading up to the 2026 Putnam County Fair!
Big thanks to last year’s contributors:
🖼️ JP Owen’s of JP Owens Art
🎨 Tonya Dolin of Portrait Reflections by Tonya
⭐️ Putnam County High Schools Art Departments
📅 July 10–18, 2026
🎟 www.putnamcountyfairwv.com
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