July 10-18, 2026
Countdown to the
2026 Putnam County Fair!
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2026 Miss Putnam County Fair Queen,
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2026 Kids Pageant Application
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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 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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🎶 ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🎶
Get ready for an unforgettable night at the 2026 Putnam County Fair! 🙌
Join us Friday, July 17, 2026 at 8PM as The Weekend Warriors take the stage LIVE in concert with special guest Paityn at the Putnam County Fairgrounds in Eleanor, WV! 🎤🔥
Bring your friends, grab some fair food, ride the midway, and spend your Friday night making fair memories with us. 🎡✨
📍 Putnam County Fairgrounds – Eleanor, WV
📅 Friday, July 17, 2026
🕗 8PM
🎟️ Purchase tickets on our website here 👉 putnamcountyfairwv.com/
Need a reminder? 🤔 Join the Facebook event here 👉 www.facebook.com/share/1Lm18RmBXE/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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🥪 We’re just ONE WEEK AWAY from supporting 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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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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