July 10-18, 2026
Countdown to the
2026 Putnam County Fair!
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2026
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2026 Putnam County Fair
Sponsorship Application
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)
2:00 PM & 4:00 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)
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.
7:00 PM - Lawn Mower Races Sponsored by Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens (Motorized Events Complex)
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 - 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 - J&K Promotions Demolition Derby (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- Lawn Mower Registration
6:00 PM - The Yates Family Gospel Night Sponsored by Solid Rock Investigations (Entertainment Tent)
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
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 (Entertainment Tent)
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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Views from Around the Putnam County Fair
Sponsors
Back-to-back weekends. 🔥
Country rock with Lakeview.
Crowd favorites with Drew Baldridge.
Two big nights you don’t want to miss.
Come home to the fair. 🎡
🎤 LAKEVIEW July 11| Drew Baldridge July18th
⏰ 8:30 PM
📍 Putnam County Fairgrounds
🎟️ Skip the line and purchase on-line here 👉 putnamcountyfairwv.com/
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Friendly reminder: Board Meeting this Thursday!! 😍
If you’ve been thinking about getting involved with the Putnam County Fair, now is the time.
Volunteers help make everything from the midway to livestock shows, pageants, entertainment, and community events possible.
📅 Thursday, May 28th
🕖 7PM
Come see what’s happening behind the scenes and how you can be part of bringing the fair to life for 2026. 🙌
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Hits home. 🇺🇸
Thank you to our hometown heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
We thank you every day. 🙏
Video 📸: Elizabeth June
Music 🎶: @drewbaldridgemusic
Freedom 🇺🇸: Some real tough people
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✨ 2026 Putnam County Fair Kids Pageant ✨
The countdown is on for one of our most adorable fair traditions! ❤️
Join us on Saturday, July 11th at the Putnam County Fair Grounds for the 2026 Putnam County Fair Kids Pageant! Open statewide for ages 0 months–10 years old.
🌟 Sunday Best Attire
🌟 Queens & Runner Ups Crowned in Each Division
🌟 Participation Ribbons for ALL Contestants
🌟 Fair memories that last a lifetime
🕚 Ages 0–24 Months
Check-in: 11AM
Pageant Begins: 11:30AM
🕐 Ages 25 Months–10 Years
Check-in: 1PM
Pageant Begins: 1:30PM
📅 Registration Deadline: July 10, 2026
🚫 No late or day-of entries accepted
📍 Putnam County Fair Grounds
Eleanor, WV
To register fill out the form here 👉 pci.jotform.com/form/261385532144152?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e231_tv0
And if you want a reminder or more kids pageant content, feel free to join the Facebook event here 👉 www.facebook.com/share/18XR8ypGjQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
We can’t wait to see your little stars shine at the fair! ✨🎠
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🇺🇸 Today, Pre-Teen Queen Bri had the honor of helping place flags for Memorial Day at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery.
Thankfully, the rain let up just long enough for this meaningful tradition to continue. ❤️🤍💙
We are grateful for those who served and sacrificed for our country, and proud to see our queens giving back to the community in such a special way.
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