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
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 - 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
7:00 PM - Wrestling (Entertainment Tent)
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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⏰ Time is running out! ⏰
PCF Pageant Committee Member Kayleigh Hayzlett made sure to grab her Jersey Mike’s today for a good cause and there’s still a little time left for you to do the same! 🙌
Every purchase helps support the Putnam County Fair Jr. Livestock Program and the young people who make our fair community so special. 🐄🎡
📍 Jersey Mike’s – Hurricane
🕘 Ends tonight at 9PM
Order in person, online, or through the app and use promo code JMGIVES before time runs out!
One sub. One good cause. One last chance to support local youth today. ❤️🥪
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💡A wise man follows his own advice…
And that’s exactly what PCF Board Member Eric Hayzlett did today!
After reminding everyone to support the Putnam County Fair Jr. Livestock Program through our Jersey Mike’s fundraiser, Eric made sure to practice what he preached and picked up a sub of his own. 🙌
There’s still time to join him!
📅 Today Only
📍 Jersey Mike’s – Hurricane
🕙 Until 9PM
Order in person, online, or through the app and use promo code JMGIVES and a portion of your purchase will support the Putnam County Fair Jr. Livestock Program. 🐄🎡
Grab a sub, support local youth, and help us continue investing in the future of the fair! ❤️🥪
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⏰ PCF Board Member April Hayzlett has a quick reminder…
There’s still time to support the Putnam County Fair Jr. Livestock Program at Jersey Mike’s today! 🎡🐄
Stop by the Hurricane location, grab your favorite sub, and use promo code JMGIVES when ordering in person, online, or through the app.
Every sub helps support the next generation of exhibitors, livestock families, and fair traditions right here in Putnam County. ❤️
📍 Jersey Mike’s – Hurricane
🕙 Open until 9PM
Don’t forget to snap a photo with your sub and send us your #SubSelfies so we can share them! 📸🥪
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Fair volunteers know how to support a good cause! 🐾 🥖
Chloe, one of our dedicated Putnam County Fair Pageant Committee members, stopped by Jersey Mike’s today to pick up her order and she brought her sidekick Dora along for the ride! ❤️
Every sub purchased today helps support the Putnam County Fair Jr. Livestock Program, and we’re so thankful for everyone who has stopped by to support our exhibitors.
There’s still time to grab lunch, dinner, or a snack and help make a difference!
📅 Today, June 4
📍 Jersey Mike’s – Hurricane
🕙 Until 9:00 PM
👉 Use promo code JMGIVES
Be sure to send us your sub selfies: we love seeing our fair family show their support! 📸
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🥪🎡 Fair supporters come in all forms… and today, it came with a side of Jersey Mike’s!
A big thank you to Crystal Witt and the staff at Winfield Elementary School for supporting the Putnam County Fair Jr. Livestock Program by choosing Jersey Mike’s for lunch today. ❤️
Every sub purchased helps support opportunities for our local youth exhibitors, and we’re grateful for community members and local schools that continue to invest in the next generation.
Have you grabbed your sub yet? There’s still time! Be sure to send us your sub selfies and let us know you’re supporting the fair. 📸🥪
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🥪🎡 Our 2025 Young Miss Putnam County Fair, Lydia, has already made her Jersey Mike’s run today!🙌
Every sub purchased today helps support the Putnam County Fair Jr. Livestock Program, so grab lunch, dinner, or a snack and make it count. ❤️🐄🐖🐑
📸 We want to see your support!
Drop your sub selfies in the comments or send them to us, and you might be featured on our page today! 👀
📅 Today Only – June 4th
📍 Jersey Mike’s Subs – Hurricane, WV
👉 Use promo code JMGIVES when ordering online, in the app, or in-store.
Thanks for helping support the next generation of exhibitors at the Putnam County Fair! 🎡🐄
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