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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⏰ LAST CALL ⏰ Ewe & Me Program Applications Close February 28th! 🐑❤️
There’s still time to be part of the 2026 Putnam County Fair Ewe & Me Program, but the deadline is quickly approaching!
The Ewe & Me Program pairs youth who need additional support with a student mentor to learn about caring for and showing a lamb. This program is designed for students enrolled in Putnam County Schools’ modified diploma program or those with physical disabilities that would prevent them from exhibiting independently. (Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the committee)
If your child would benefit from this experience, we encourage you to apply before applications close on February 28th.
✉️ Program Letter ➡️ docs.google.com/document/d/1gNvRjTeLrtJ34EcsYB4PUQjFmV0fy7yX/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=1056052780395...
📝 Application ➡️ docs.google.com/document/d/18S9xROMv1270MMRvdaf7-JgWLycmWRsU/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=1056052780395...
If you have trouble accessing either link, message us with your email address and we will gladly send them directly. 🙌
Don’t miss this special opportunity to be part of this program
📸 Photo Credit: Conner Photography
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Tonight, Putnam County Fair President Krista Snodgrass proudly represented the Putnam County Fair at the Putnam County Commission meeting.
We believe deeply in the power of partnership and working alongside our local government to ensure our fairgrounds, programs, and events continue to reflect the pride we all share in #PutnamWV.
Our mission has always been to make the best better- for our youth, our exhibitors, our volunteers, and our entire community.
Opportunities like this allow us to advocate for the traditions we cherish while continuing to move forward with vision and purpose.
Thank you to the Putnam County Commission for your time, your leadership, and your continued support of the Putnam County Fair and the families we serve.
When community partners work together, everyone wins. ❤️
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Reality show or true crime? 😂
You tell us.
P.S. Board meeting this Thursday 😉
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Friendly reminder! ☝️
The second BOARD MEETING of 2026 will be held this Thursday, February 26th at 7PM! 🙌
We meet on the 4th Thursday of every month, and there’s always something exciting in the works as we plan ahead for our best fair yet. 🥳
Come share your ideas, get involved, and be part of the team that keeps the tradition growing strong! ❤️
🗓 Thursday, February 26th
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Eleanor Municipal Building
Everyone’s welcome- your voice makes a difference! 🙌
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From fair queen to future nurse 👑🩺
A day in the life of Queen Emma- serving her community in more ways than one.
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Every journey begins with someone who helps you go places. ✈️ 🌍 👑
And travel agent Debby Casto of Cruising with Debby & More Travel, is helping our pageant contestants do just that by sponsoring our 2026 Putnam County Fair Pageant 1st Runner Up Award. 👑✨
The 1st Runner Up title represents grace, dedication, and leadership and we are so grateful to have a sponsor who understands the value of investing in young women and the future of our community.
Thank you, Debby, for supporting the Putnam County Fair Pageant and helping us continue the tradition. 💖
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