July 10-18, 2026
Countdown to the
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
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
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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❤️ Behind Every Great Fair Is an Even Greater Group of Volunteers! 🎡
From our annual fair to fundraisers and community events throughout the year, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do!
They give their time, share their talents, and show up when it matters most. Because of their dedication, we’re able to continue improving our fairgrounds, supporting our youth, and creating memories for families across our community.
And there’s always room for more helping hands! ❤️
🎡 Interested in getting involved? Join us at our Putnam County Fair Board Meeting this Thursday, October 22 at 7pm! We’d love to see some new faces, hear fresh ideas, and welcome more people who want to make a difference.
Because the Putnam County Fair isn’t just an event. It’s a community effort, and it takes all of us to make it happen! ❤️💙
#PutnamCountyFair #CommunityStrong #VolunteerAppreciation #ComeHomeToTheFair #GetInvolved ...
Join us this Thursday, October 22nd for a FRIGHTFULLY fun time at Valley Park, WV 👻🎃👻 Our last night market of the year - Fright Market! 🎃👻
👉 THIS Thursday!
🟠 Trick-or-Treat for the kids
🟢 Kids Haunted House
🟣 Costume Contests for ALL AGES (and pets too!)
🟠 Vendors
🟢 Food Trucks
🟣 Live Entertainment by Non-Friction
...and more!
🗓️ October 22nd
⏰ 6pm - 9pm ...
A Strong Community Makes a Strong Fair! ❤️🎡
The Putnam County Fair is about more than one week in the summer. It’s about a community that continues to show up, give back, and invest in something special for future generations!
As we wrap up another successful Fall Fundraising Auction, we want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who donated, placed bids, volunteered, or stopped by yesterday’s pickup and hot dog sale! 🌭🍂
Every donation, every bid, and every helping hand supports the improvements, opportunities, and traditions that make our fair so special.
Our fair is only as strong as the community behind it, and we’re grateful to have YOU behind ours! ❤️
#PutnamCountyFair #ComeHomeToTheFair #PCFFallAuction #CommunityStrong #FairFamily ...
🍂🌭 Another fall fundraiser in the books!
From bidding on auction items to picking up purchases and grabbing a hot dog (or two!), our community showed up once again to support the Putnam County Fair! ❤️🎡
A huge thank you to everyone who donated, bid, volunteered, cooked, baked, and helped make this fundraiser possible.
The fair may only last a week, but the work, friendships, and community spirit behind it continue all year long.
This is what it means to be part of the fair family. ❤️
#putnamcountyfair #ComeHomeToTheFair #community #fallfundraiser ...
🌭 It’s pickup day, and lunch is on us… well, almost! 😉
We’re at the Eleanor Fire Department TODAY for our Fall Fundraising Auction pickup and hot dog sale benefiting the Putnam County Fair Jr. Fair Board! 🍂🎡
🌭 Our $7 meal deal is back!
Get 2 hot dogs, a drink, and your choice of chips or potato salad!
🍰 Don’t forget dessert! We’ll have some sweet treats available for a donation of your choice!
🛍️ Auction Pickup: Noon–2 PM
🌭 Hot Dog Sale: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Whether you’re picking up your auction wins or just stopping by for a good lunch, we’d love to see you!
Every meal and donation helps us bring more family fun to the Putnam County Fair! ❤️🎡
#PutnamCountyFair #SupportYourFair #JuniorFairBoard #CommunitySupport ...
🌭 Pick up your auction wins—and grab a hot dog while you’re here!
Join us Sunday, October 18, at the Eleanor Fire Department for Fall Fundraising Auction pickup and a hot dog sale supporting the Putnam County Fair Jr. Fair Board! 🍂🎡
🌭 Our $7 meal deal is back!
Enjoy 2 hot dogs, a drink, and your choice of chips or potato salad!
🍰 Save room for something sweet! Desserts will be available by donation, with no set price. Every contribution helps support our family fun events at the fair. ❤️
🕘 Item drop-off: 9–11 AM
🌭 Hot dog sale: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
🛍️ Item pickup: Noon–2 PM
Whether you’re collecting your auction goodies or stopping by for lunch, we’d love to see you!
🙋 Planning to help with auction pickup? Please message us so we can coordinate our volunteers!
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