July 10-18, 2026
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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
3:00 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 - 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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🍂🎡 Let the bidding begin! 🍂🎡
The 2026 Putnam County Fair Fall Fundraising Auction is officially OPEN! Bidding started today, October 11, and continues until October 15 at 7 PM!
Browse the items, pick your favorites, and place your bids—all while supporting the fair you love. ❤️
Join our Facebook auction group to check out the items and start bidding! 👇
PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR FALL BENEFIT AUCTION-OCTOBER 11-15, 2026
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It’s another year of memories waiting to happen.
Another young exhibitor stepping into the show ring. Another family making their annual trip to the fair. Another opportunity to bring our community together.
Events like our Fall Fundraising Auction help us continue the traditions that make the Putnam County Fair feel like home. 🎡
To every business that donates, every volunteer who gives their time, and every person who places a bid: THANK YOU.
Your support makes a difference.
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🍀 Throwback Thursday: Once a 4-H Kid, Always a 4-H Kid!
Some of the best fair memories start with a project, a whole lot of hard work, and maybe a few early mornings in the barn. ❤️
This National 4-H Week, we’re celebrating the generations of exhibitors who have grown up at the Putnam County Fair.
And we’d love to see just how far back those memories go!
📸 Calling all former 4-H members! Share your throwback fair photos in the comments. Let’s see those old show ring pictures, projects, and maybe even a few familiar faces!
Can anybody guess who this is? 👀
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🍂🎡 Mark your calendars: Auction pickup is October 18!
Our PCF Fall Fundraising Auction runs October 11–15 on Facebook, with winning items available for pickup:
📅 October 18
🕛 Noon–2 PM
📍 Eleanor Fire Department, Room B
Come hungry! 🌭 Our hot dog sale runs from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, so bring cash and grab lunch while you’re picking up your items and help support the fair.
Donating an auction item? Item drop-off is 9–11 AM. We’re also seeking donations of drinks and baked goods for the hot dog sale. Message us if you can help! ❤️
Join the auction group to preview items and get ready to bid! 👇
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Just because we’re a summer fair doesn’t mean we can’t fall for a fall festival! 🎃🍂
Our Fair President captured a little autumn fun at the WV Pumpkin Festival! We love celebrating the fairs and festivals that bring West Virginia communities together in every season. 🧡
Get out and enjoy a West Virginia fair or festival this fall!
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