July 10-18, 2026
Countdown to the
2026 Putnam County Fair!
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2026
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2026 Putnam County Fair
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2026 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen,
Teen, & Pre-Teen Pageant Application
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 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
7:30 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
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Putnam County 4-H Food Booth Open for Breakfast
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- Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean
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
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.
6:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean
6:30 PM - Ewe & Me Show, immediately followed by Market Lambs (Show/Sale Arena)
Showmanship to Follow.
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 & 9:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean
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)
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Off-Key Karaoke (Entertainment Tent)
8:00 PM - Market Hog Show (Show/Sale Arena)
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 & 9:00 PM - Pirates of the Coolombian Caribbean
6:00 PM - 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
7:30 PM - Bulls, Broncs, and Barrels (Motorized Events Complex)
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 & 9:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean
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)
8:00 PM - Demolition Derby Presented by J&K Promotions (Motorized Events Complex)
9:00 PM - Master Showmanship Practice (Show/Sale arena)
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 & 9:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean
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
7:30 PM - Old Timers Show (Show/Sale Arena)
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
Friday, July 17th
2:00 PM - Track Gate Only Opens for Motocross
2:30 - 6:00 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, 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM - Gambill Amusement Carnival Open
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Karaoke (Amphitheater)
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)
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM - The Weekend Warriors with Special Guest Paityn (Amphitheater)
11:00 PM - Fair Closes
Saturday, July 18th
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Putnam County 4-H Food Booth Open for Breakfast
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
12:00 PM - Hot Dog Eating Contest (Entertainment Tent)
12:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM - Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean
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)
3:00 PM - Ice Cream Eating Contest (Entertainment Tent)
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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All the hard work is about to pay off for our #livestock exhibitors. If this is you: #keepgoing ❤️
You deserve it. 🫶
Want an easy way to support our livestock program? 👀 Stop by Jersey Mike’s on Thursday and tell them the fair sent you. 😉
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🥪 It’s time to support the Putnam County Fair Jr. Livestock Program- one sub at a time! 🎡🐄
Mark your calendars and make plans to grab lunch, dinner, or a snack for a great cause during our Jersey Mike’s fundraiser! 🙌
📅 Thursday, June 4th
🕙 10:00am – 9:00pm
📍 Jersey Mike’s Subs
6 Liberty Plaza
Hurricane, WV
Order online, through the Jersey Mike’s app, or in person at the Hurricane location and use promo code 👉 JMGIVES
15% of your purchase will be donated back to support the Putnam County Fair Jr. Livestock Program and the next generation of exhibitors, leaders, and hardworking youth in our community. ❤️
Every sub helps support opportunities for local kids who work year-round preparing for fair season. We hope to see our fair family show up hungry and ready to support a great cause! 🐄🐖🐑
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🥪 Support the Putnam County Fair Jr. Livestock Program, one sub at a time! 🎡🐄
Join us for a fundraiser with Jersey Mike’s Subs on:
📅 Thursday, June 4th
🕙 10:00am – 9:00pm
📍 6 Liberty Plaza, Hurricane, WV
Order online, through the Jersey Mike’s app, or in person at the Hurricane location and use promo code 👉 JMGIVES
15% of your sale will be donated to support the Putnam County Fair Jr. Livestock program. 🙌
Grab your favorite sub, support local youth, and help make a difference for the next generation of exhibitors at the fair. ❤️
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🎉 Happy Birthday, Koleson! 🎉
Today we’re sending a very special birthday wish to our 2025 Toddler Mr. Putnam County Fair, Koleson Dudding! 👑🎡
Koleson has been a wonderful representative of the fair, always bringing smiles wherever he goes. We hope your day is filled with lots of fun, laughter, cake, and all your favorite things! 🎂🎁
Join us in wishing Koleson a very happy birthday in the comments below! 🎉❤️
Happy Birthday, Koleson! We hope it’s your best year yet! 🥳🎈
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It takes a team to bring the fair to life. 🎡
From the lights and music… to the livestock shows, pageants, and everything in between: none of it happens without the support of our community.
Every year, local businesses and supporters come alongside us to help make the Putnam County Fair something special.
Something we all hope- feels like home. ❤️
As we look ahead to 2026, we’re inviting those who believe in what this fair means to our community to be part of it.
If you’ve ever thought about supporting the fair, we’d love to have you on the team. 🙌
Help us bring folks home to the fair.
For more information about sponsorship visit our website here 👉 putnamcountyfairwv.com/sponsorship-opportunities/
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🎡 Fill in the blank! 🎡
It wouldn’t be the Putnam County Fair without _______________________.
Is it the livestock shows? 🐄
The rides? 🎠
Fair food? 🍔
Seeing old friends? 🤝
Track Events? 🛻
The concerts? 🎤
Tell us what makes fair week feel like the Putnam County Fair to you! ❤️👇
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