Fayette County Fair 2026

July 30 - August 8, 2026

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Fayette County Fair returns July 30 to Aug. 8

By Melissa Gibson Contributing writer

For many, the county fair is an annual tradition. School is getting ready to start, families want one last event to enjoy the weather, great food and entertainment and neighbors can get together to chat about the good ol’ days.

Some might even remember the first fair and its impact on Fayette County as the decades have unfolded.

In 1958, what began as ‘field days’ sponsored by a group of progressive farmers and the PSU County Agricultural

Extension and later, with property purchased by the Fayette County Commissioners, G. Emerson Work and J. Lewis Williams, the Fayette County Fair debuted.

That five-day fair offered free parking and what we now think of as standard shows and displays, with amusement rides, games and various entertainment, eventually bringing in well-known names like the late Jo Ann Castle from The Lawrence Welk Show (1969).

By 1962, 4-H leaders held the fair’s first Junior Livestock Auction, which sold a total of 13 steers and only two secretaries

were needed to complete the paperwork.

Today’s auction sells over 300 steers, pigs, sheep and goats, with a total sale value of over $200,000, and it takes more than 300 volunteers, 100 committee members and a 13-person volunteer board of directors to make the fair what it is today.

President of the fair board, Pierce Willson, said more than 60,000 people attend the Fayette County Fair each year, and it continues to improve and grow with entertainment, activities and even

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on the grounds itself.

“The biggest thing this year is the new smallspecies animal complex for our lambs, goats and pigs,” Willson said. “It was a major project; one of the largest

undergone at one time at the fairgrounds. We built a large building in the same footprint as two barns that were previously there and in disrepair. It goes all the way over and connects to the indoor arena now and has a large, shaded area covered from the weather — really something to see.”

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Fair food and carnival rides both staples of the highly anticipated Fayette County Fair.

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Also new this year is an activity that Willson said harkens back to fairs of the past.

“We’re doing an old-time showmanship fundraiser contest,” Willson said. “It’s open to the community, so anyone can qualify to participate. There will be a drawing to select 14 contestants, and if someone is nominated and they don’t want to participate, they can buy out their nomination. The funds raised will be donated to a nonprofit. It’s just a fun night and a fun activity for the community.”

Unlike other fairs across the country, all entertainment at the indoor and outdoor arenas is included in a single ticket price, and families can save by purchasing in advance until July 29.

The complex features new animal pens, designed for the comfort of the animals and their owners and will be in its inaugural year of use at the fair.

Crowd favorites will return as entertainment this year, too.

“In our outdoor arena, we’ll have two professional tractor pulls, a monster truck pull, a monster truck show and a motocross show. We’ll also have some smaller demolition derby shows,” Willson said.

Live musical entertainment includes the Oak Ridge Boys as the headliner this year on Aug. 2 and local bands throughout the week, featuring The Lost Years, Smith & Company, The Katrina Lynn Band, Cross Seekers, Joe Materkowski and Nick Polito & Pete Franczyk, among others.

Livestock shows will continue throughout the week while Powers & Thomas Midway Entertainment rides provide family fun.Children

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Willson said it’s important to the fair board and others to give back to the community and to value the dollars they spend on entry.

“I think we’re an iconic fair.

We’ve had a lot of prominent names come across our stage over the years, and we’re just in a unique situation to put ourselves out there,” Willson said. “I think the fact that we offer a good value for everything during fair week keeps people coming back, and it’s one of the biggest events in the county at the end of the day. Fayette County doesn’t have a ton of large events, and we’re the big show.”

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Submitted photo Harper Diamond shows her pig, Cookie, during the Fayette County Fair.

Garrett Neese Olivia Love, 2025’s Fayette County Fair queen, thanks the crowd for a great year at a luncheon Thursday.

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Karen Mansfield The Fayette County Fair features several amusement rides, including a ferris wheel and merry-go-round.

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Submitted photo What began as a small community event has become the go-to for Fayette County residents and visitors, with more than 60,000 attendees each year.

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The Fayette County Fair has a rich history dating back to the 1950s The following was taken from FayetteFair.com, the official website of the Fayette County Fair:

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The Fayette County Fair had its beginnings on the O.W. Rittenhouse and Edward Higbee farms. Called ‘Field Days’, the events were sponsored by a group of progressive farmers, who were first organized by PSU County Agricultural Extension Agent Rex Carter. In May 1955, the group became the Fayette County Agricultural Improvement Agency.

Later, in 1957, two Fayette County Commissioners, G. Emerson Work and J. Lewis Williams, decided to buy a sizeable piece of land in Dunbar Township — the current site of the Fayette County Fair. In 1958, the first fair was held at this location. The five-day-fair offered free parking, as well as the now

standard shows and displays. The first carnival to come to the fair was provided by Frankie’s Amusements of Washington, PA, and featured amusement rides and games.

Besides an interest in their projects, generous premium payments also encouraged exhibitors to become involved in the Fayette County Fair. The premiums distributed at the first fair totaled $500; today’s Fayette County Fair pays over $38,000 worth of premiums each year. In 1962, 4-H leaders, led by County Agent John Creighton, held the fair’s first Junior Livestock Auction. That auction sold a total of 13 steers; today’s auction sells over 300 steers, pigs, sheep and goats with a total sale value over $199,000.

Entertainment has also changed.

While the fair’s first well-known professional entertainer was Jo

Ann Castle from the Lawrence Welk Show, today the fair boasts a variety of contests, music acts, and thrill shows. Entertainers of all kinds found a good start and an encouraging audience at the Fayette County Fair.

The expansion of the fair also signaled a need for more workers.

At the first fair, only two secretaries were needed to complete all of the paperwork. Today’s fair demands much more attention, to the tune of approximately 300 volunteers, nearly 100 volunteer committee members, and a 13-person volunteer board of directors.

Lastly, with a total attendance of nearly 100,000 people, our fair ranks as one of the largest fairs in Pennsylvania. Come and enjoy the many quality events held here at the Fayette County Fair.

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4-H brings livestock competitions, thanks veterans during fair week All photos submitted

Amaris Richter and Emilyn Shearer brought home the Grand and Reserve Champion Market Lamb Exhibition in 2025.

By Melissa Gibson Contributing writer

Jenna Tinkey, 4-H program coordinator for youth development with the Fayette County Extension Office, said the 4-H program offers nearly 30 different clubs for ages five (through the Cloverbud program) through 18.

Project areas range from animal science to communications and expressive arts.

Fair attendees often think of the livestock competitions. Youth are raising beef market steers, breeding cattle, raising dairy goats and meat goats, learning to care for birds and bunnies and training

dogs and horses.

Each category offers the opportunity to show the animals throughout the week of the Fayette County Fair.

“I think it’s important to know where our food comes from and getting involved in 4-H, learning about the animals, and this type of education is becoming more popular,” Tinkey said. “Even for those just planning to go to the auction, it’s fun to stop by the barns and talk to the 4-H’ers beforehand, and the program is fun for the entire family.”

It’s not just the barns, Tinkey said.

“There’s also baking,

sewing, gardening, creative arts, STEM, hiking, photography and robotics too,” Tinkey said.

“The kids work really hard on these projects, and it’s nice to see from start to finish what they’ve accomplished throughout the year.”

Throughout the week of the Fayette County Fair, several new activities will be underway in the Youth Building.

There will be a silent auction from July 30 to Aug. 2, a 4-H fashion review and a communication contest.

“We’ll have cupcake wars with patriotic themes,” Tinkey said.

“We’re also having a club contest to see which club can put together the most veterans’ baskets with items like hygiene products and entertainment such as cards or magazines.

Those baskets will be on display from Aug. 3-6 and then passed out to veterans through the Veterans Affairs office.”

Some clubs have more than 80 youth participating, while others have fewer than 10 members, but there’s no limit to the number of baskets they can create.

One of the newest clubs offered in Fayette County is the Floral Design Club.

“Joey Neubauer from Neubauer’s Flowers has been to every meeting.

Joey originally did a workshop that got people interested, and we found curriculum from other 4-H programs,” Tinkey said. “The Uniontown Flower Club donated cash to help us get this club started, and club members have learned about real flowers, artificial flowers, symmetry, colors and centerpieces.”

Also returning in 2026 are the popular QR codes next to projects displayed through 4-H. It’s optional for each club, but if available, visitors can

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simply scan the QR code and watch a video of the 4-H member(s) talk about their project, the amount of work they put into it and what they did to get their project ready for the fair.

The annual fair welcomes tens of thousands each year, and with the variety of entertainment and activities offered, it’s no surprise to Tinkey that they keep coming back.

“For many, the Fayette County Fair is a tradition. We just go to the fair every year.

It’s one of the last fun things to do before school starts.

For others, the importance of the fair has been passed down for generations.”

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Fayette County Fair Queen and

Princess prepare to pass on the crown

By Melissa Gibson Contributing writer

Olivia Love has shown steers, market pigs and dairy cows at the Fayette County Fair for years. Two years ago, while sitting in a livestock meeting, an announcement was made about applications for the Fair Queen pageant, and she had the thought that perhaps this would be another way to get involved.

“I had looked at the [participating] ladies as an inspiration for so long, and I wanted to also be a role model and represent the fair. Even if I didn’t walk away with any title, the experience would be worth it,” Love said.

She did walk away with a title.

In 2024, Love served as Fair Princess and in 2025, she was named Queen.

“It’s the most indescribable feeling. It’s kind of surreal. There’s shock and tears, and you just can’t believe this is actually happening,” Love said.

The college junior is majoring in marketing and sports management, and, in addition to a full course load, she’s spent the year giving back to the community she loves.

“The fair is my favorite part, but I also loved attending the State Fair Queen competition in Hershey, PA. I was able to

reconnect with old friends and make new friends.

I loved attending other local fairs and supporting their queen contests too,” Love said.

She can see the change within herself: confidence in public speaking, connections made with those in the community and more.

“It’s been the most rewarding experience I’ve ever had in my life. I wouldn’t have this drive and passion if I hadn’t been involved in the fair and 4-H. I wouldn’t be who I am today if it wasn’t for Fayette County agriculture,” Love said.

It wasn’t uncommon to see Princess Caroline Smith attending similar events as Love. The two have become good friends over the past year.

She, too, has been part of 4-H, has served on various fair committees, has a passion for the fair and for getting involved, and remembers the hard work that goes into the competition.

“The contest is fun, but we’re filling out applications, studying for interviews. You have to know the history of the fair and find the perfect dress, but all of the work has paid off,” Smith said.

“I really enjoyed going to the other fairs too and attending the parades,

various dinners, etc.”

Smith said a highlight was Ag Fest at the local school district, teaching fourth-grade students about agriculture.

“Agriculture is one of the fundamental foundations of our society and world is built off of, and it’s where our food and clothes come from. It’s important that we know where healthy food comes from, and a lot of people don’t know,” Smith said.

Smith will compete All photos submitted

again in 2026, vying for the Queen role and hopes to enjoy another year of representing Fayette County.

“It sounds like a beauty contest, but the judges are truly trying to pick out true advocates of our agriculture and our fair. If your passion is agriculture, you should consider participating. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about,” Smith said. “This experience is amazing.”

Olivia Love and Caroline Smith were named Fayette County Fair Queen and Princess, respectively, in 2025.

Love and Smith both enjoyed soaking in all the Fayette County Fair and the surrounding fairs had to offer.

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A new queen and princess will be crowned at the Fayette County Fair on July 30.

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New 4-H club makes its debut at Fayette County Fair

By Melissa Gibson Contributing writer

Joey Neubauer of Neubauer’s Flowers in Uniontown has been working with the Fayette County Extension Office for a few years on creating a Floral Design Club with the 4-H program.

He felt it was important to expose youth to a different career they may not have considered before.

“There’s not a lot of youth movement coming into our industry, so we wanted to generate some buzz and interest in this

career,” Neubauer said.

“You do not have to have a degree to be considered a designer. In fact, while there are design schools in the floral industry, you’re not required to be certified, and some of my best designers come from different backgrounds like interior design and cosmetology.”

An average of 10 members, approximately 10-13 years old, have attended each club meeting with local florist Mary Fencil and Neubauer. He said they were attentive and asked plenty of questions while

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Young, hopeful florists create their own designs at the 4-H Floral Design Club.

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Joey Neubauer with Neubauer’s Flowers talks to the youth about options in the floral industry. they made vase arrangements and baskets, planted flowers and learned about the range of flower colors and how to put those colors and designs together.

“We really wanted to create a hands-on experience versus a classroom setting,” Neubauer said.

“You simply have to have an interest and think it’s fun and cool. The rest is very teachable.”

Neubauer said when a client walks into his shop, they often have an idea of what they want to see for an upcoming funeral, wedding, anniversary or other events. Beyond that, it’s dependent upon the creativity of the florist.

“That’s part of the healthy challenge,” Neubauer said. “It’s also a real confidence builder for the 4-H kids because there’s no wrong answer.

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basics as we move along and grow and develop, but there’s no pass or fail. You do what you think looks cool.”

As club meetings continue, some of Neubauer’s designers will come to meet with the youth. They also plan to visit a local nursing home to work with residents on a floral community project.

“There are a lot of ideas and not enough hours in a day to do them, but I look at this from the educational side. There are careers right here in Fayette County. A lot of our kids come from an agricultural background, and in addition to farming and other similar careers, this is another option,” Neubauer said.

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Not just a 10-day event for the Fayette County Fair board

By Melissa Gibson Contributing writer

The volunteer Fayette County Fair Board is comprised of 13 directors: 12 elected by the Fayette County Agricultural Improvement Association and one appointed by the Fayette County Cooperative Extension.

Directors serve a twoyear term, and current members include Pierce Willson, president; Danielle Angelo, vicepresident; Linda Rooker,

treasurer; RaeLynn Regula, secretary and members Ben Eicher, Lexie Mills, Chris Diamond, Jennifer Deichert, Dalton Kmetz, Danielle Hansen, John Stillwagon, Chris Piwowar, Sr., Frank Mutnasnsky, Jr. and Dave Biggerstaff.

“We’ve had people on the board that have served two years and others who have served more than 25 years,” Willson said. “A lot of our directors have

had previous interest in the fair. They were 4-H members at one time, or their families have always been involved in the fair through various programs, and they’re here to give back because they know how important it is to keep things moving in the right direction.”

Most of them have full-time jobs; they may be operating a farm and involved in numerous other community activities.

It’s a 365-day-per-year volunteer position. In fact, Willson said, they’re already talking about the 2027 county fair before 2026 begins. It’s a dedication and passion often missed by fair attendees.

“This board is second to none because every one of them are ‘do-ers’. I don’t think the general public or even sometimes the association understands that while we don’t necessarily always see

Pierce Willson, president of the Fayette County Fair board, addresses the media regarding fair plans.

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The Fayette County Fair board has 13 directors who work year-round to make the fair what it is each summer.

eye to eye, at the end of the day, everyone rolls up their sleeves and gets to work, steering the boat in the right direction,” Willson said.

The board breaks into committees, with one or two directors and other members of the association, to work on entertainment, food vendors, children’s activities and more. They work on their specific task throughout the year and bring the discussions and recommendations to the board as a whole for an official vote.

Not every decision

lands perfectly. Directors are also the go-to for complaints or concerns.

“It’s a matter of doing what’s right for the organization as a whole that you have to focus on, and if someone doesn’t like something, we talk to them and see what we can work on and how we can improve,” Willson said. “The fair is very weather dependent, too.

We’re making a lot of lastminute decisions based on the forecast, and if we need to move an event an hour earlier or an hour later so people can enjoy it, we’ll adapt in those

situations. We can’t just shut the lights off and go home for the night.”

Willson is quick to point out that he’s just one person in a group of more than 100 that make the fair what it is each year.

“We have an awesome and dedicated board, and everyone deserves the credit for the all the hard work they put in throughout the year,” Willson said.

The Fayette County Fair is July 30 to Aug. 8, 2026.

Visit fayettefair.com for more information.

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Fayette County Fair offers events, entertainment for all ages

By Melissa Gibson Contributing writer

The Fayette County Fair will return July 30 through Aug. 8 with the theme, “Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom, Family and PA Fairs” in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Whether you’re in a 4-H program and participating in the livestock shows, into art and photography or competing in the diaper derby, each day is packed

with activities for the entire family and this year, visitors will see a patriotic theme throughout.

On July 30, the 10-day Fayette County Fair kicks off strong with Builders FirstSource Day and Firemen’s Day. The carnival opens at 6 p.m., and an opening ceremony, followed by a fireman’s parade, will officially start the fair at 6:30 p.m.

Later in the evening, there will be tractor pulls

in the Builders FirstSource Arena, part one of the 4-H dog show in the EQT Arena and the Fayette County Fair Queen contest in the Fiddler’s Building.

Don’t miss RYSE Wrestling at 7:30 p.m. July 31 or the little princess and prince pageant in the Fiddlers’ Building at 4 p.m.

Aug. 1, followed by tractor pulls at 7 p.m.

Aug. 2 is Church Bulletin Day (bring in a church

bulletin dated for the 2nd and receive free admission, not including the carnival or outdoor arena), and the Fair Queen will make her debut from 2-5 p.m. at the main entrance gate.

In addition to the daily activities offered, America 250-themed events will be spotted throughout the schedule, including the Blacksmith Demonstration from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 2

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at the Nemacolin Pavilion.

Veterans Day on Aug. 3 includes free admission for veterans, and that evening at 7 p.m., the Hard Core Demolition Derby will be held at the Builders FirstSource Arena.

Bring three canned goods for free admission during Fayette County Food Bank Day on Aug. 4, and don’t miss the diaper derby at 5:30 p.m. in the Fiddler’s Building and another America 250 demonstration featuring the American flag at 6 p.m.

Aug. 5 is Senior Citizens Day and features a senior citizens contest at noon in the Fiddler’s Building, followed by a cupcake decorating contest in the Youth Building from noon to 2

p.m., an America 250 flag demonstration at 6 p.m. and monster trucks and motocross at 7 p.m. in the Builders FirstSource Arena.

Granger Day on Aug. 6 is packed with milk chugging contests, the 4-H Supreme Showman Contest and the new Legends in the Ring- Old Timers Showman Contest in the EQT Arena. Aug. 7 is Live Auction Day with Mud Mania finishing out the night at 7 p.m.

On the last day of the fair, Aug. 8, America 250 is the theme with cherry pie and cherry cobbler contests, a trivia event and a final concert featuring The Oak Ridge Boys at 7 p.m.

Though just the highlights, the fair is packed with activities, offering 10

days of family fun not to be missed. Carnival rides will be open each night from 3 to 11 p.m., with select days beginning at 1 p.m.

Visit fayettefair.com/ daily-schedule for a daily schedule of events.

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Fayette County Fair Schedule Thursday, July 30 Builders FirstSource Day & Firemen’s Day Fair Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

There is NO Early Bird Admission on Thursday, July 30

7 a.m - 5:00 p.m.: Enter Open and 4-H Dairy Calves, Heifers & Dry Cows 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Livestock Accepted Light Horses Cattle for Mason Dixon Show Open & 4-H Breeding Sheep Open and 4-H Breeding Swine 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Entries Accepted for Home Economics Building: - Department 11 - Youth under 19 - Department 15 - Home and Dairy - Department 18 - Needlework - Department 19 - Handcrafts 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Entries accepted for Grange Building: - Department 19 - Art and Photography - Department 20 - Grange Displays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Enter Open & 4-H Meet Breeding Goats

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Entries accepted for 4-H Club Displays (Youth Building) 5:00 p.m.: 4-H Silent Auction Open Bidding Begins (Youth Building) 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Carnival Open 6:30 p.m.: Opening Ceremony (Youth Building) 7:00 p.m.: Fireman’s Parade 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Meet and Greet with 4-H Members and Leaders (Youth Building) 7:00 p.m.: USA East King of the Farm Tractors Pull USA East Renegade Open Street Diesel 4x4 Truck Pull USA East Street Gas 4x4 Truck Pull USA East Street Diesel 4x4 Truck Pull (Builders FirstSource Arena) 7:00 p.m.: Judging of Baked Goods (Home Economics Building) 7:00 p.m.: 4-H Dog Show - Part 1 (EQT Arena) 7:30 p.m.: Fayette County Fair Queen Contest (Fiddler’s Building) 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Lost Years (Local Band Stage)

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Friday, July 31 EQT Day Fair Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m.: Judging 4-H Carcass Lambs on Foot (Show Arena) 8:00 a.m.: 4-H Horse Show Roundup (Horse Arena) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Entries Accepted for Grange Building - Department 4 - Wool

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- Department 12 - Hay and Grain 9:00 a.m.: Judging of 4-H Carcass Goats on Foot Followed by Open and 4-H Breeding Sheep Followed by Open and 4-H Boer Goat Show (Show Arena) 9:00 a.m.: Judging of Art and Photography Entries 9:00 a.m.: Judging in Home Economics Building 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Entries Accepted for

4-H Club Displays (Youth Building) 12:00 p.m.: Judging 4-H Carcass Steers Followed by Mason Dixon Hereford Show (EQT Arena) 1:00 p.m.: Judging Wool, Hay and Grain (Grange Building) 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Master Gardener Activity for Kids (Youth Building) 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: 4-H Silent Auction Bidding Opens (Youth Building) 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Carnival Open

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4:30 p.m.: Judging Open and 4-H Breeding Swine Followed by Cloverbud Show (Show Arena) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: 4-H Favorite Food Revue Contest (Youth Building) 7:00 p.m.: 4-H Dog Show - Part 2 (Fiddlers’ Building) 7:00 p.m.: APRA Sanctioned Full Rodeo by Treharne’s Training Center (Builders FirstSource Arena) 7:30 p.m.: RYSE Wrestling (EQT Arena) 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Smith and Company (Local Band Stage)

Saturday, Aug. 1 Fayette County Day Fair Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Enter Rabbits 9:00 a.m.: Judging of Light Horses (Builders FirstSource Arena) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Enter Blue Ribbon Apple Pies and PA Incredible! Angel Food Cakes (Fiddlers’ Building) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Weigh-in 4-H Market Lambs and Goats 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Steel City LUG: LEGO Building and Activities (Youth Building) 11:00 a.m.: Judging Carcass Swine (Show Arena) 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: 4-H Silent Auction Bidding Open (Youth Building) 1:00 p.m.: 4-H Halter Show (Horse Arena) 1:00 p.m.: Judging of PA Incredible! Angel

Food Cake Contest followed by Judging of Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Contest (Fiddlers’ Building) 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Carnival Open 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Katrina Lynn Stage (Local Band Stage) 4:00 p.m.: Little Princess and Prince Pageant (Fiddlers’ Building) 7:00 p.m.: USA East Pro Stock Modified 4x4 Pull USA East Lt Pro/Lim Pro Tractor Pull USA East Hot Rod V-8 Modified Tractor Pull Street Stock Semi Pull (Builders FirstSource Arena) 7:30 p.m.: The Clarks (EQT Arena)

Sunday, Aug. 2 Armstrong Day, Church Bulletin Day and Meet the Queen Day Fair Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Each person with a Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, church bulletin will be admitted to the Fair FREE until 2 p.m. (Church bulletin admission does NOT include carnival and outdoor arena. Upgrade available at the Fair Office.)

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Enter Open and 4-H Dairy Cattle 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Enter Rabbits 9:00 a.m.: Open Horse Show (Horse Arena) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Enter PSACF Chocolate Cake Baking Contest and PA Preferred Ju-

44 | HERALDSTANDARD.COM | SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026 nior Baking Contest (Youth Building) 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Non-Denominational Church Service (Fiddlers’ Building) 10:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m.: 4-H Silent Auction Bidding Open (Youth Building) 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: America 250 - Blacksmith Demonstration (Nemacolin Pavilion) 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Fayette County Fair Gospel Sing (Fiddler’s Building) 1:00 p.m.: Judging of Baking Contests (Youth Building) 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Carnival Open 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Cross Seekers (Local Band Stage) 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Meet the Fayette County Fair Queen for pictures and prizes (Main Gate) 3:00 p.m.: 4-H Fashion Revue (Youth Building) TBD: Motocross Practice (Builders FirstSource Arena) 5:00 p.m.: 4-H Communication Contest (Youth Building) 6:00 p.m.: Judging 4-H Market Goats (EQT Arena) TBD: Motocross Races- Feature at TBD. (Builders FirstSource Arena) 8:00 p.m.: 4-H Silent Auction Ends (Youth Building) 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Joe Materkowski (Local Band Stage) 9:30 p.m.: Fireworks

Monday, Aug. 3 Nemacolin Day and Veterans Day Fair Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Veterans admitted FREE until 2 p.m., with proper identification. (Veteran’s admission does NOT include carnival and outdoor arena. Upgrade available at the Fair Office.)

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Enter Open and 4-H Dairy Cattle 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Enter Open and 4-H Dairy Goats 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Entries accepted for Grange Building: - Department 11 – Youth under 19 - Department 13 – Vegetables - Department 14 – Fruits and Nuts Entries accepted: - Department 16 – Christmas Trees Entries accepted: - 4-H Youth Building 9:00 a.m.: Fayette County Cattleman’s County Bred Steer Show (EQT Arena) 9:00 a.m.: 4-H Horse Fun Show (Horse Arena) 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Entries accepted: - Department 17 – Floral Exhibits (Fiddlers’ Building) 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Carnival Open 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Creative Arts Activity for Kids (Youth Building) 6:00 p.m.: Judging 4-H Market Lambs (EQT Arena)

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7:00 p.m.: Judging Floral Exhibits (Fiddler’s Building) 7:00 p.m.: Hard Core Demolition Derby (Builders FirstSource Arena) 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Nick Polito and Pete Franczyk (Local Band Stage)

Tuesday, Aug. 4 Somerset Trust Day and Fayette County Food Bank Day Fair Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Each person donating at least 3 canned goods will be admitted to the Fair FREE until 2 p.m. (Canned good admission does NOT include carnival and outdoor arena. Upgrade available at the Fair Office.)

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Enter Draft Horses 9:00 a.m.: Judging Rabbits 9:00 a.m.: Judging Open and 4-H Dairy Cattle (EQT Arena) 9:00 a.m.: Judging Farm Products and Christmas Trees 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Judging Youth Building Entries- Youth Building Closed 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Agronomy Skillathon (Youth Building) 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Vegetable Judging Contest (Youth Building) 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Carnival Open 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: 4-H Stitch and Stir Activity for Kids (Youth Building) 5:30 p.m.: Diaper Derby (Fiddlers’ Building)

6:00 p.m.: America 250 - Flag Demonstration (Youth Building) 6:00 p.m.: Judging of 4-H Market Swine (EQT Arena) 7:00 p.m.: FCF Garden and Dead Weight Tractor Pull (Builders FirstSource Arena) 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Variety Pack (Local Band Stage)

Wednesday, Aug. 5 WMBS Day and Senior Citizens Day Fair Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Admission FREE for those 62 & older until 2:00 p.m. – must show identification. (Senior Citizen admission does NOT include carnival and outdoor arena. Upgrade available at the Fair Office.)

8:00 a.m.: Judging 4-H Dairy Goat Showmanship Followed by Open & 4-H Dairy Goats (Show Arena) 9:00 a.m.: Judging Open and 4-H Beef Cattle (EQT Arena) 12:00 p.m.: Senior Citizens Contest (Fiddler’s Building) 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: 4-H Cupcake Decorating Contest (Youth Building) 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Master Gardener Activity for Kids (Youth Building) 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Carnival Open 6:00 p.m.: America 250 - Flag Demonstration

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Thursday, Aug. 6 Edgar Snyder and Associates Day & Granger Day

test followed by Legends in the Ring - Old Timers Showmanship Contest (EQT Arena) 7:00 p.m.: FCF Stock Tractor and Truck Pull (Builders FirstSource Arena) 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: 4-H Robotics Club Demonstration (Youth Building)

Friday, Aug. 7 WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital Day and 4-H Livestock Auction Day Fair Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Fair Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Members of a Grange admitted FREE until 2 p.m., with proper identification. (Grange admission does NOT include carnival and outdoor arena. Upgrade available at the Fair Office.)

9:00 a.m.: Judging Draft Horses (Outdoor Arena) 10:00 a.m.: 4-H Olympics (EQT Arena) 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Carnival Open 1:30 p.m.: Animal Dressing Contests (EQT Arena) 3:00 p.m.: Milk Chugging Contest (EQT Arena) 4:00 p.m.: Pedal Power Tractor Pull (Fiddlers’ Building) 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: 4-H STEM Club Demonstration and Activity for Kids (Youth Building) 5:00 p.m.: 4-H Supreme Showmanship Con-

3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Carnival Open 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: 4-H Floral Design Competition (Youth Building) 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Laurel Highlands Literacy Activities (Youth Building) 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Agronomy Skillathon (Youth Building) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: 4-H Game & Rec Club Activity for Kids (Youth Building) 5:00 p.m.: 4-H Livestock Auction (EQT Arena) 7:00 p.m.: Mud Mania 4x4 Trucks, Open Vehicles, & 4x4 Quads (Builders FirstSource Arena) 7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.: Bluegrass Music by the Old Time Fiddlers’ (Fiddlers’ Building)

Saturday, Aug. 8 Froggy 94.9 Day and Builders FirstSource Day Fair Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: America 250 - Cherry Pie and Cherry Cobbler Contest (Fiddlers’ Building) 1:00 p.m.: Judging Cherry Pie and Cherry Cobbler Contest (Fiddlers’ Building) 1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Carnival Open 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Strum (Local Band Stage) 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: 250 Years of American Trivia Event with National Spelling Bee Presentation (Fiddlers’ Building) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Franklin Community Club Demonstration/Activity (Youth Building) 7:00 p.m.: Hard Core Demolition Derby (Builders FirstSource Arena)

7:00 p.m.: The Oak Ridge Boys with opener Alex Miller (EQT Arena) 10:30 p.m.: 2026 Fayette County Fair Officially Closes Please note that all events are subject to change at the discretion of the fair.

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