The 2026 Putnam County Fair features many Do-Not-Want-To-Miss events. The entertainment venue includes concerts by Bronco Junction, the Weekend Warriors, and Drew Baldridge.
Bronco Junction, a Mountain State 4-piece bluegrass and classic country band known for intricate picking and storytelling of classic country, kicks things off on opening night. The group is fresh from a July 5 performance on the Big Wheel Stage at West Virginia 250 in Charleston.
The Weekend Warriors turn the volume on Friday, July 17, with an evening of acoustic favorites, rich harmonies, and all the songs you know and love. Paityn Ferrell, daughter of Daniel Ferrell of The Weekend Warriors, will perform some of favorite country songs from both yesterday and today.
On July 18th, it is Drew Baldridge, a country singer-songwriter who has spent 15 years building his career in Nashville. He is rooted in the values of farm, faith, and family. His break-through Platinum hit was “She’s Somebody’s Daughter (Reimagined).” His FARM FAITH FAMILY album reflects his journey, resilience, and creative confidence.
The popular Motorized Events schedule features Truck and tractor Pulls, Lawn Mower Races, Monster Trucks, Bulls, Broncs, and Barrels, Demolition Derby, Motocross Races and 4-Wheel Drive Mud Run.
Every Day Delights include Livestock Exhibits, Carnival rides and games, 4-H Project Exhibits, Agricultural and Home Arts Exhibits. The Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean will provide entertainment.
Entertainment Tent offerings throughout the fair include Bingo, Kids pageant, Appalachian Lads & Lassies, Karaoke, Championship Wrestling, Ice Cream Eating Contest.
For more information, go to https://putnamcountyfairwv.com/
2026 PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Motocross Registration Open for Friday Races (Motorized Events Complex)
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 – 11:00 PM – Karaoke (Amphitheater)
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
