JULY 10-18, 2026
Countdown to the
2026 Putnam County Fair!
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2026 Putnam County Fair
Sponsorship Application
2025 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen,
Teen, & Pre-Teen Pageant Application
2025 Kids Pageant Application
Ewe & Me Information
2025 Schedule
*Subject to Change
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 Livestock barn.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Register all Market and Open Rabbit Exhibits at Rabbit Hutch
6:00 PM – 2025 Fair Officially Opens
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM- Ron & Debi’s Petting Zoo
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
7:00 PM BINGO (Entertainment Tent)
7:00 PM - Mandatory Meeting for all Food Vendors at 4- H Food Booth
7:30 PM - Mandatory Meeting for all Livestock Exhibitors and Parents at Show/Sale Arena
8:00 PM - Non-Friction (Main Stage)
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
11:00 AM - Gates Open
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM- Ron & Debi’s Petting Zoo
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- Great Lakes Timber Show
5:00 PM - American Farm Pullers Association Truck and Tractor Pulls (Motorized Events Complex)
(Registration 4:00 PM)
6:30 PM- Great Lakes Timber Show (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 2025 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen (Amphitheater)
8:30 PM – Austin Williams (Amphitheater)
9:30 PM- Great Lakes Timber Show (Midway)
11:00 PM- Fair Closes
10:00 AM - Cowboy Church (Show/Sale Arena)
11:00 AM - Gates Open
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM- Ron and Debi’s Petting Zoo
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
1:00 PM & 3:00 PM - Appalachian Lads & Lassies (Entertainment Tent)(2 Shows)
1:00 PM - Eggs/Poultry Project Judging (Show/Sale Arena)
2:00 PM & 4:00 PM - Guyan River Cloggers (2 Shows)
3:00 PM - Youth and Open Pet Rabbit Show Market Rabbit Show (Show/Sale Arena)
Showmanship to Follow
3:30 PM- Great Lakes Timber Show
4:00 PM - Kid’s Kid Goat/Lamb Show (Show/Sale Arena)
5:00 PM - Meat Goats Show (Show/Sale Arena) Showmanship to follow.
6:00 PM - Great Lakes Timber Show
6:30 PM - Ewe & Me Show, immediately followed by
Market Lambs (Show/Sale Arena)
Showmanship to Follow.
7:00 PM – Mason Adkins (Entertainment Tent)
9:00 PM - Market Hog Showmanship Practice (Show/Sale Arena)
9:30 PM - Fair Closes
4:00 PM - Gates Open
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Ron & Debi’s Petting Zoo
6:00 PM & 9:00 PM - Great Lakes Timber Show
6:00 PM - Demolition Derby Registration Opens (Motorized Events Complex)
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Karaoke (Entertainment Tent)
8:00 PM - Market Hog Show (Show/Sale Arena) 8:00 PM - Demolition Derby Sponsored by Mike Kirtley Insurance (Motorized Events Complex)
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
Tuesday
9:00 AM - Market Hog Showmanship (Show/Sale Arena)
4:00 PM - Gates Open
4:00 PM-9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Ron & Debi’s Petting Zoo
6:00 PM & 9:00 PM - Great Lakes Timber Show
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
6:30 PM - Market Steer Show (Show/Sale Arena)
Showmanship to Follow
6:00 PM - Wrestling (Entertainment Tent)
7:30 PM - SEBRA Bulls and Barrels Rodeo (Motorized Events Complex)
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
4:00 PM - Gates Open
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Ron & Debi’s Petting Zoo
5:00 PM & 9:00 PM - Great Lakes Timber Show
6:00 PM- Kids Kar Extravaganza Sponsored by DQ Eleanor (Motorized Track 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
7:00 PM - Wrestling (Entertainment Tent)
9:00 PM - Master Showmanship Practice (Show/Sale arena)
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
4:00 PM - Gates Open
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Ron & Debi’s Petting Zoo
5:00 PM & 9:00 PM - Great Lakes Timber Show
6:00 PM - Jr. & Sr. Master Showmanship Jr., Old Timers Show will follow (Show/Sale Arena)
6:00 PM- Lawn Mower Registration
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
6:00 PM- Inheritance Gospel Night Sponsored by Solid Rock Investigations (Entertainment Tent)
8:00 PM - Lawn Mower Races Sponsored by Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens (Motorized Events Complex)
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
Friday
2:00 PM - Track Gate Only Opens
2:30 - 6:00 PM - Motocross Registration
4:00 PM - Gates Open
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Ron & Debi’s Petting Zoo
5:00 PM - Putnam County Fair Annual Livestock Auction (Show/Sale Arena)
(Registration at 4:00 PM)
5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM - Great Lakes Timber Show
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
7:00 PM - REDEFYNED (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)
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
Saturday
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
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM - Ron & Debi’s Petting Zoo
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Exhibit Hall Open
12:00 PM - Hot Dog Eating Contest (Entertainment Tent)
12:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM - Great Lakes Timber Show
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)
7:00 PM - YEE HA-HA! Comedy Show Featuring “Cornbread” Kenny Lee Robinson (Entertainment Tent)
8:30 PM- Dalton Dover (Amphitheater)
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM - Exhibit Hall projects released.
10:00 PM - FIREWORKS Sponsored by Putnam County Bank
11:30 PM - 2025 Fair Closes
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
Country that rocks. 🎶🤘
Lakeview is bringing blue-collar country to the Putnam County Fair and this is one night you
won’t want to miss.
With a sound that blends country and rock and a show that hits hard from start to finish, get ready for a night that brings the energy all the way through.
Come home to the fair. 🎡
📅 July 11th
⏰ 8:30 PM
📍 Putnam County Fairgrounds
Grab your tickets here 👉 putnamcountyfairwv.com/
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Jr. Fair Board applications are NOW OPEN! 🐄🎤🏁
📝 Applications due June 6th
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🎡 Want to be part of the fair beyond just attending? 🎤🐄🏁
The Putnam County Fair is now accepting applications for our Jr. Fair Board! 🙌
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to help plan the fair, work behind the scenes, support events, promote the fair, or be part of the action… this is your opportunity.
From livestock barns to entertainment nights, social media to track events- there’s a place for passionate young leaders who want to get involved and make an impact. 💪
☑️ Build leadership skills
☑️ Meet new people
☑️ Learn how the fair operates
☑️ Help shape the future of the Putnam County Fair
📝 Applications are due June 6th
Ready to join the team? Apply here👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/1NjuL2u0YcJ9wj5SUEiaq5PNPAvre5NrOOy1BojSp0ow/viewform?edit_requested=true
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It takes a team to bring the fair to life. 🎡
From the lights and music… to the livestock shows, pageants, and everything in between: none of it happens without the support of our community.
Every year, local businesses and supporters come alongside us to help make the Putnam County Fair something special.
Something we all hope- feels like home. ❤️
As we look ahead to 2026, we’re inviting those who believe in what this fair means to our community to be part of it.
If you’ve ever thought about supporting the fair, we’d love to have you on the team. 🙌
Help us bring folks home to the fair.
For more information about sponsorship visit our website here 👉 putnamcountyfairwv.com/sponsorship-opportunities/
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☔️👑 A little rain couldn’t stop Pre-Teen Queen Bri from enjoying the West Virginia Strawberry Festival yesterday in #BuckhannonWV 🍓🎡
Bri spent the day representing the Putnam County Fair, enjoying the parade, and making memories even through the rainy weather.
We’re proud of the way our queens continue showing up and sharing their fair spirit wherever they go! ❤️🙌
Were you at the West Virginia Strawberry Festival? 👀
If you let us know in the comments. 🙌
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Lakeview takes the MAIN STAGE for the first Saturday night you won’t forget…
📅 July 11th
⏰ 8:30 PM
📍 Putnam County Fairgrounds
Skip the line and grab your tickets here 👉 putnamcountyfairwv.com
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