July 10-18, 2026
Countdown to the
2026 Putnam County Fair!
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2026 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen,
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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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🎡 TODAY AT THE PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR 🎡
Friday, July 10
🎉 6:00 PM
The 2026 Putnam County Fair officially opens!
🎠 6:30 PM–11:00 PM
Gambill Amusements Midway 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 Livestock Exhibitor & Parent Meeting
📍 Show/Sale Arena
🎉 8:00 PM
BINGO Begins!
📍 Entertainment Tent
🎶 8:00 PM
Bronco Junction sponsored by Tri-State Industrial Supply
👉 For the full schedule of events, ticket information, and to purchase your admission online, visit www.PutnamCountyFairWV.com.
❤️ It’s finally here. Come Home to the Fair and kick off an unforgettable week of rides, entertainment, great food, community, and traditions that bring us all together. We’ll see you at the fairgrounds!
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📍 Find your car. Skip the line. Get back to the fun.
Keep an eye out for our parking row signs as you arrive at the Putnam County Fair! They make it easy to remember exactly where you parked after a full day of rides, food, and fun.
Even better? Each sign features a QR code that lets you purchase admission tickets online before you get to the ticket booth. Perfect if you’re coming back another day or bringing friends later in the week. 🎟️📱
It’s just one more way we’re making your visit a little easier so you can spend more time making memories.
Come Home to the Fair ❤️
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It’s time to Come Home to the Fair #PutnamWV ❤️
For today’s schedule and to purchase tickets visit our website here 👉 putnamcountyfairwv.com/
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🎟️ Headed to the 2026 Putnam County Fair? Make your arrival quick and easy! 🎟️
Skip the ticket line and purchase your admission online before you arrive. It’s fast, convenient, and gets you through the gate so you can spend more time enjoying everything the fair has to offer! 🎡
Here’s how:
☑️ Visit our website 👉 app.fairs.com/e/a74126701bad4dcc
☑️ Purchase your admission tickets or season pass
☑️ Save your QR code to your phone (screenshots work too!)
📲 Have your QR code ready at the gate for fast, easy entry—and let the fun begin!
🏡 Come Home to the Fair
📅 July 10–18, 2026
We’ll see you at the fair! 🎉
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🎉 Have you seen the Bingo prize lineup?! 🎉
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our local businesses, this year’s Putnam County Fair Bingo tonight is packed with prizes you won’t want to miss!
A huge thank you to:
• The Sugar Shed
• Window World
• Evolve Aesthetics
• SunTan BBQ
• C&L Concessions
• Coal Miner Diner
• Holy O’s
• Snack Shack/Corn
• Zul’s
• Towne N Country Bowling
• Edible Arrangements
• Bayou Classics
• Extended Hands
• Bloom & Bronze Beauty Co.
• BAM Boards
• DMC Banners
• Wicks N Wax
• Lumi Spark
• Hurricane Tire
• Old School Christmas Farm
• The Turquoise Rhinestone Co.
• Winfield Pizza Hut
• Dairy Freeze
• Angeleno’s
• Sunkiss Nutrition
• Suppin Suite
• Bear Wood Company
• Putnam County Fair
• Cydney Char Custom Hats
• The Whimsy Whiff
• Fear On The Farm
• Haleigh Carroll Photography
• Maveen’s Small Town Cravings
📅 Join us Friday, July 10!
🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Early Bird Games: 7:30 PM
🎉 Regular Bingo: 8:00 PM
👇 Comment “BINGO” if we’ll see you there—and tell us which prize you’re hoping to win!
❤️ Come Home to the Fair. ❤️
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❤️ Today’s the Day. Welcome Home to the Fair. ❤️
After weeks of counting down...
It's finally here.
The gates are open.
The midway is buzzing.
The barns are full.
The food is cooking.
The music is playing.
And a week of memories is ready to begin.
Whether you're coming for the rides, the livestock shows, the entertainment, the exhibits, the food, or simply to spend time with the people you love, we're so glad you're here.
This is your invitation to come home to the fair.
❤️ Welcome home.
📅 July 10–18, 2026
There's something happening every day! Be sure to check out the full schedule and start planning your visit today.
🎟️ Full Schedule & Fair Information: www.putnamcountyfairwv.com
We'll see you at the Putnam County Fair!
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