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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

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Motocross Registration Open for Friday Races (Motorized Events Complex)

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

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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.

Sponsorship Cover Letter

Sponsorship Application

Shuttle Volunteer

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Putnam County Fair is in West Virginia.

16 hours ago

It’s time for our annual Putnam County Fair Coloring Contest! 🖍️🎨

All ages are welcome to join in the fun this year and entries may be submitted directly through our Facebook page or mailed to the fair PO Box. 📬

A huge thank you to our friends at City National Bank Eleanor for helping support the contest again this year by keeping coloring sheets and crayons available in their lobby. 🙌

📅 Deadline for entries: June 30
Mail to 📍 PO Box 955, Eleanor, WV 25070

✨ Winners will be announced here on our social media and will receive one daily admission ticket to the 2026 Putnam County Fair!

Please make sure the following information is included on the back of each coloring sheet:

✔️ Name
✔️ Age
✔️ Valid email address

We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity! 🎡🌈

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Putnam County Fair is at Putnam County Fair.

18 hours ago

❤️ 30 Reasons to Come Home to the Fair ❤️

Reason #30: The Volunteers

Before the rides open.
Before the livestock enters the barns.
Before the first funnel cake is served.

There are people working behind the scenes to make it all happen- all year long.

From board members and committee volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors, and countless others, the Putnam County Fair is built on service and powered by community.

Their names may not always be on the marquee, but their fingerprints are everywhere.

When we asked what makes the fair special, one answer came up again and again:

The volunteers.

So as we begin our countdown to Opening Day, we start with gratitude...

Because it wouldn't be the Putnam County Fair without the people who make the magic happen.

❤️ Welcome #PutnamWVnamWV

📅 July 10–18, 2026
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22 hours ago

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Putnam County Fair is at Putnam County Fair.

1 day ago

Can you believe we're only 30 days away from fair week?

To celebrate, we're kicking off a special countdown:

❤️🎡 30 Reasons to Come Home to the Fair ❤️🎡

Over the past few weeks, we asked what makes the Putnam County Fair special, and your stories, memories, and traditions inspired this series.

From livestock shows and fair food to concerts, track events, volunteers, family traditions, and yes... even the annual rainstorm 🌧️😂, we'll be celebrating the moments that make the Putnam County Fair feel like home.

Because some things are worth coming back for.

Join us each day as we count down to Opening Day and share 30 Reasons to Come Home to the Fair.
#PutnamWV home #PutnamWV ❤️

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Putnam County Fair

1 day ago

💥 ACW is back at the fair in 2026 and bringing you the Hostile Country Showdown 💥

🎟️ Tickets are available now 👉 putnamcountyfairwv.com/💥ACW returns to the Putnam County Fair on Tuesday July 14th
🔔SPECIAL BELL TIME 6 PM!!
🎟$15 fair admission gets you unlimited rides and entertainment!

ACW returns to the Putnam Country Fair on Tuesday July 14th (bell time 6PM) and Wednesday July 15th (bell time 7 PM)! $15 daily fair admission gets you unlimited rides and entertainment on July 14th & 15th!

⚡️ACW Heavyweight Champ Bruce Grey
⚡️Bluegrass Champion Josh Bishop
⚡️Shane Douglas
⚡️Beastman
⚡️MIKA
⚡️Handsome Nick Hamrick
⚡️ACW Tag Champs Point Break (Johnny Mahalo & Karter Taylor)
⚡️ACW International Champ Ron Mathis
⚡️Gen Z
⚡️Canaan Kristopher
⚡️Shane Mercer

Additional talent and matchups coming soon!

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