July 10-18, 2026

Countdown to the
2026 Putnam County Fair!

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2026 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen,
Teen, & Pre-Teen Pageant Application

2026 Kids Pageant Application

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

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 - 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

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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⏰ Don’t forget: ONE MORE DAY TO BID! 🍂

The Putnam County Fair Fall Fundraising Auction ends tomorrow, October 15, at 7 PM!

There’s still time to browse the items, place your bids, and help support our fair. Every winning bid helps us continue making improvements and creating memories for our community. ❤️🎡

👉 Head over to our auction group, check on your favorite items, and get those final bids in!

📍 Item pickup: October 18, noon–2 PM at the Eleanor Fire Department. Grab lunch at our hot dog sale while you’re there!

Thank you to everyone who has donated, bid, and shared—your support makes a difference!

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⏰ Don’t forget:

🍂🎡 It may be auction week, but there’s more fun ahead!

Mark your calendars for BINGO on November 21! ❤️ Gather your friends and plan to join us for a fun way to support the Putnam County Fair.

More details are coming soon—keep following so you don’t miss them!

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Your support helps us build a better fair! ❤️

When you place a bid, buy a hot dog, enjoy our Souper Bowl lunch, or support one of our fundraisers, you’re helping make improvements and memories at the Putnam County Fair. 🎡

Fundraiser dollars have helped support:
🔧 New camper electrical service and updates to three existing electrical services
🚻 Bathroom leak repairs
🐮 Barn improvements

Proceeds from our hot dog sale, Souper Bowl lunch, and trucker hat fundraisers also helped make these activities possible:
🍽️ Exhibitors’ dinner
🍦 Ice cream eating contest
🐴 Stick horse rodeo
🖍️ Coloring contest
🎶 Barn dance

From caring for our grounds to bringing our fair family together, every donation, purchase, and bid makes a difference.

Thank you for showing up and supporting the fair we all call home! ❤️

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🍂 A basket full of fall favorites is calling your name!

Our 2026 Fall Fundraising Auction is open, and there are some wonderful baskets waiting for your bids—including this cozy collection of Teays Valley mixes and autumn kitchen goodies! 🧡

Browse the items, find your favorites, and place your bids before October 15 at 7 PM! Every bid helps support the Putnam County Fair. 🎡

👉 Join the auction group and start bidding:
PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR FALL BENEFIT AUCTION-OCTOBER 11-15, 2026

Thank you to our donors and bidders for making this fundraiser possible. Share this post and invite a friend to join the fun!

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A little pink, a lot of heart! 💗👑

Queen Miranda attended the Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser at Oliverio's Bridal•Prom•Pageant, joining others in support of a meaningful cause.

“Such an amazing event, and I hope to be able to go again next year!” —Queen Miranda 💗

Thank you to Oliverio’s and everyone who helped make this special event possible. We love seeing our queen out in the community supporting causes that touch so many lives! 🎡💕

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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! 👇
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Thank you to our generous donors and everyone bidding. Share this post and help us spread the word!

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The Putnam County Fair is one of my favorite weeks of the year! They always try to put on quality entertainment on the track & stage!

-Tabitha

First time going and it was the best fair I have been to in a long time.

-Christina

Family fun and then some! Would recommend to anyone ????????

-Amber