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

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

Admission

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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.

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Sponsorship Application
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Putnam County Fair is at Putnam County Fair.
5 hours ago
Putnam County Fair

These moments are made possible by a Sponsor. ✨

The Putnam County Fair has always been more than nine days of fun- it’s a community coming together to invest in traditions, families, and the next generation.

We are incredibly grateful to our 2026 Grand Champion Sponsors for believing in our mission and helping make this year’s fair possible. Your partnership strengthens everything from our livestock programs and entertainment to the countless experiences that bring our community together each July.

Thank you for standing beside the Putnam County Fair as true community partners:

⭐ WV House of Delegate Local Economic Development Assistance Grant
⭐ Putnam County Commission
⭐ nVent – Parkline
⭐ Town of Eleanor, West Virginia
⭐ Mountain State Waste
⭐ BBL Carlton
⭐ Putnam County Solid Waste Authority
⭐ CAMC Teays Valley Vandalia Health CAMC
⭐ Google
⭐ Window World of Kanawha
⭐ Hammonds Law Office PLLC

Your generosity helps ensure that families can continue to make memories, exhibitors can showcase months of hard work, and our fair remains a place generations are proud to call home.

From all of us at the Putnam County Fair: thank you for helping our community come home to the fair. ❤️

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These moments are made possible by a Sponsor. ✨ The Putnam County Fair has always been more than nine days of fun- it’s a community coming together to invest in traditions, families, and the next generation. We are incredibly grateful to our 2026 Grand Champion Sponsors for believing in our mission and helping make this year’s fair possible. Your partnership strengthens everything from our livestock programs and entertainment to the countless experiences that bring our community together each July. Thank you for standing beside the Putnam County Fair as true community partners: ⭐ WV House of Delegate Local Economic Development Assistance Grant ⭐ Putnam County Commission ⭐ nVent – Parkline ⭐ Town of Eleanor, West Virginia ⭐ Mountain State Waste ⭐ BBL Carlton ⭐ Putnam County Solid Waste Authority ⭐ CAMC Teays Valley Vandalia Health CAMC ⭐ Google ⭐ Window World of Kanawha ⭐ Hammonds Law Office PLLC Your generosity helps ensure that families can continue to make memories, exhibitors can showcase months of hard work, and our fair remains a place generations are proud to call home. From all of us at the Putnam County Fair: thank you for helping our community come home to the fair. ❤️ #wvbusiness #sponsors #putnamwv #wvfair #grattitudeattitude
Putnam County Fair is at Putnam County Fair.
22 hours ago
Putnam County Fair

Maybe horse shows are serious… but not this kind of serious. 😉🐴

The Putnam County Fair Horse Show is all about having fun, making memories, and enjoying a great day with family and friends. From fun classes for all ages to plenty of laughs along the way, there’s something for everyone.

Even better? Every entry helps support the Derek Casto Memorial Scholarship Fund, which awards an annual scholarship to one of our hardworking livestock exhibitors. ❤️

📍 Winfield Riding Club
📅 Saturday, August 1

Come join us for a seriously good time: all for a great cause!

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Maybe horse shows are serious… but not this kind of serious. 😉🐴 The Putnam County Fair Horse Show is all about having fun, making memories, and enjoying a great day with family and friends. From fun classes for all ages to plenty of laughs along the way, there’s something for everyone. Even better? Every entry helps support the Derek Casto Memorial Scholarship Fund, which awards an annual scholarship to one of our hardworking livestock exhibitors. ❤️ 📍 Winfield Riding Club 📅 Saturday, August 1 Come join us for a seriously good time: all for a great cause! #PutnamCountyFair #HorseShow #PutnamWV #SupportOurYouth #ComeHomeToTheFair #HorseFun #FamilyFun
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Putnam County Fair

Maybe serious fun. 😉

The PCF Horse Show offers plenty of fun classes for all ages with proceeds going to a great cause- the Derek Casto Memorial Scholarship Fund which is awarded yearly to one of our livestock kids. 🙌

Join us Saturday, August 1st at the Winfield Riding Club for a seriously good time. 🥳

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2 days ago
Putnam County Fair

Congratulations to our 2026 Putnam County Fair Pre-Teen Queen, Brianna Barger, on being crowned the 2027 Junior All Star United States! 👑✨

We are so proud to see Brianna continue representing our fair family with confidence, kindness, and grace. Watching our queens grow, serve their communities, and achieve new milestones is one of the greatest joys of the Putnam County Fair Pageant Committee.

Congratulations, Brianna! We know you’ll do an amazing job representing your new title, and we can’t wait to cheer you on throughout the year. ❤️

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Congratulations to our 2026 Putnam County Fair Pre-Teen Queen, Brianna Barger, on being crowned the 2027 Junior All Star United States! 👑✨ We are so proud to see Brianna continue representing our fair family with confidence, kindness, and grace. Watching our queens grow, serve their communities, and achieve new milestones is one of the greatest joys of the Putnam County Fair Pageant Committee. Congratulations, Brianna! We know you’ll do an amazing job representing your new title, and we can’t wait to cheer you on throughout the year. ❤️ #PutnamCountyFair #FairFamily #ComeHomeToTheFair #JuniorAllStarUnitedStates #CongratulationsBri
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2 days ago
Putnam County Fair

Last call to bring a piece of the fair home with you! ⏰

Our 2026 Putnam County Fair T-Shirt Fundraiser, sponsored by Roy Kuhl Sports, closes Friday July 31!

If you’ve been thinking about ordering, now’s the time. Not only will you be showing your fair pride, but $5 from every item sold goes right back to supporting the Putnam County Fair, thanks to our friends at Roy Kuhl Sports. ❤️

🛒 Order here:
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📅 Orders close July 31
📦 Most orders are ready in 5–7 business days
📧 You’ll receive an email when your order is ready for pickup
🚚 Shipping is available for an additional $9.99

Don’t miss your chance to take home a keepsake from this year’s Come Home to the Fair season. Thank you for supporting the fair and thank you to Roy Kuhl Sports for helping make it possible!

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Last call to bring a piece of the fair home with you! ⏰ Our 2026 Putnam County Fair T-Shirt Fundraiser, sponsored by Roy Kuhl Sports, closes Friday July 31! If you’ve been thinking about ordering, now’s the time. Not only will you be showing your fair pride, but $5 from every item sold goes right back to supporting the Putnam County Fair, thanks to our friends at Roy Kuhl Sports. ❤️ 🛒 Order here: https://putnamcountyfair2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/ 📅 Orders close July 31 📦 Most orders are ready in 5–7 business days 📧 You’ll receive an email when your order is ready for pickup 🚚 Shipping is available for an additional $9.99 Don’t miss your chance to take home a keepsake from this year’s Come Home to the Fair season. Thank you for supporting the fair and thank you to Roy Kuhl Sports for helping make it possible! #ComeHomeToTheFair #PutnamCountyFairWV #PutnamWV
Putnam County Fair is at Putnam County Fair.
2 days ago
Putnam County Fair

The lights. The concerts. The livestock shows. The midway. The traditions.

None of it happens without the incredible businesses and organizations that choose to invest in our community through the Putnam County Fair.

To every sponsor who believed in our mission and helped make the 2026 fair possible: thank you. Your support creates opportunities for our youth, strengthens local agriculture, and helps preserve a tradition that generations have called home.

We’ll be recognizing each of our sponsors over the coming weeks, and we hope you’ll join us in thanking the businesses that continue to support the Putnam County Fair.

Please consider supporting the businesses that support your fair. ❤️

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The lights. The concerts. The livestock shows. The midway. The traditions. None of it happens without the incredible businesses and organizations that choose to invest in our community through the Putnam County Fair. To every sponsor who believed in our mission and helped make the 2026 fair possible: thank you. Your support creates opportunities for our youth, strengthens local agriculture, and helps preserve a tradition that generations have called home. We’ll be recognizing each of our sponsors over the coming weeks, and we hope you’ll join us in thanking the businesses that continue to support the Putnam County Fair. Please consider supporting the businesses that support your fair. ❤️ #PutnamCountyFairWV #SupportLocal #GratitudeAttitude #CommunityPartners #ComeHomeToTheFair
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Views from Around the Putnam County Fair

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small sheep
pageant participants
man riding a horse
aerial view of fair rides and games
overhead view of motor track
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young girls showing livestock
fair rides
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Motorized Track Events
pirate show
motor vehicle demo
kid's tractor pull
tractor pull
tractor pull
group of people talking next to a tractor
toddler at a pageant
cutest baby contest
toddler at pageant
young girl at pageant
young boy at livestock auction
pickup trucks with livestock trailers
truck pulls
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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