2026 Official Washington County Fair Magazine

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WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSION Victor Iverson Commissioner

Adam Snow Chairman

Gil Almquist Commissioner

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2026 FAIR BOARD

Back row from L to R: Chris Caldwell, Roxie Lee, Amy Tasker, Andrea Schmutz, Susi Lafaele, Ali Foutz, Lil Barron Barnes, Jill Hunt, Anthony White, Commissioner Victor Iverson, Tim Arnold Front row from L to R: Brandon Ipson, Poppy Babcock, Janie Johnson, Alison Anderson, Ed Tracey, Adam Cheney, Roger Erickson, Ruffin Judd

Free admission for 2026 fair only. Does not apply to ticketed events or future fairs.

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Welcome to LaVerkin

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estled in the heart of southern Utah’s breathtaking landscape, La Verkin City is a close-knit community where pioneer roots, scenic beauty, and hometown pride come together in a truly unique way. Founded in 1899 by early settlers, La Verkin’s story is one of resilience, cooperation, and vision — qualities that still define the city today.

Pioneers such as brothers Henry and Joseph Gubler helped establish the community with a focus on cultivating fruit in the valley’s fertile soil. Their efforts, along with those of other settlers, transformed the rugged desert terrain into productive farmland that would sustain generations to come.

One of the most influential figures in La Verkin’s early history was Thomas Judd, whose determination and leadership played a crucial role in the young settlement’s survival. Judd’s foresight in organizing irrigation systems allowed the community to secure a consistent water source from the Virgin River, turning once-arid land into thriving orchards, gardens, and pastures. These early irrigation projects laid the foundation for La Verkin’s agricultural success and fostered a spirit of teamwork that continues to characterize the city’s residents.

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By 1903, the establishment of a post office marked La Verkin’s official founding and helped connect the community to the wider world. While the exact origin of the city’s name remains a topic of friendly debate — with some attributing it to variations of the Spanish or Native names for the nearby Virgin River — the name “La Verkin” has become synonymous with the area’s strong pioneer heritage and lasting community identity.

Today, La Verkin remains a community deeply rooted in tradition yet open to thoughtful growth. Residents take pride in their city’s relaxed, small-town feel, where neighbors greet one another on tree-lined streets and family-owned businesses form the backbone of local life. The city’s location offers unmatched access to outdoor adventure. From the scenic La Verkin Overlook Trail to the serene beauty of Confluence Park, residents and visitors alike enjoy hiking, picnicking, and taking in panoramic views of the Virgin River and desert vistas that stretch endlessly toward Zion National Park.

Community spirit thrives in La Verkin’s many celebrations and events. The beloved annual Win-

terfest is a highlight of the year — a time when the town glows with holiday lights and neighbors gather for crafts, food, and family activities that capture the warmth and generosity of the season.

Other parades, festivals, and city-sponsored gatherings throughout the year reinforce a sense of belonging that makes La Verkin truly feel like home, whether you’ve lived there for generations or have only recently arrived.

Looking ahead, La Verkin is committed to preserving its

small-town charm while preparing for a sustainable and vibrant future. City leaders place a strong emphasis on maintaining parks, improving trail systems, and expanding infrastructure that supports families and businesses alike. With its steadfast community spirit, deep historical roots, and spectacular natural surroundings, La Verkin City stands as a shining example of how tradition and progress can thrive hand-in-hand — a place where the beauty of the land is matched only by the warmth of its people.

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ANIMAL SHOWS & COSTUME CONTEST The County Fair Animal Shows celebrate the dedication, responsibility, and hard work of our youth as they proudly present their horses, rabbits, and chickens. From the excitement of the horse show arena to the charm of the small animal barn, each exhibit reflects months of care, learning, and commitment.

Get ready for laughs, creativity, and plenty of photo-worthy moments at the Animal Costume Contest! Clever costumes to crowd-favorite cuteness, this fun-filled event lets animals and their handlers show off their playful side while adding extra excitement to the fair.

Learn About Animals Raised In Our County!

ANIMAL SHOW DATES & TIMES Monday, April 6th:

4-H Horse Show - 6:00pm Held in the Covered Arena

Tuesday, April 14th:

Animal Costume Contest - 6:00pm No pre-registration or cost to enter! ALL animals accepted.

Wednesday, April 15th: Rabbit Show - 6:30pm

Chicken Show - 8:00pm

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SCHEDULE THURSDAY, APRIL 2

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Enter Home, Fine, and Literary Arts (Harmony Building) 4-H Exhibits & 4-H Baked Goods (Harmony Building)

FRIDAY, APRIL 3

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Enter Home, Fine, and Literary Arts (Harmony Building) 4-H Exhibits & 4-H Baked Goods (Harmony Building)

MONDAY, APRIL 6

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Judging All Departments (Harmony Building) 6:00 PM 4-H Horse Show (Covered Outdoor Arena)

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Community Display Set-up (Harmony Building)

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Enter all Fruits, Vegetables and Horticulture (Harmony Building) Enter Baked Goods (Harmony Building) 12:30 PM Judging Fruits, Vegetables and Horticulture and Baked Good (Harmony Building )

FRIDAY, APRIL 10

3:30 PM Ribbon Cutting (Main Stage) 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM All Exhibits & Buildings Open 30

*Schedule subject to change.

Food and Retail Vendors Open Food Vendors Petting Zoo Opens (Indoor Arena) Carnival and Kiddie Land Opens Military Wall of Honor (Harmony Building) 4:00 PM America 250 Birthday Celebration (Main Stage) Princess Showcase (Main Stage) SoUT Dance Sparkle (Community Stage) 4:30 PM Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 5:00 PM Neilson Brothers (Community Stage) $10 Family Meals Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) 5:30 PM Rodeo Gates Open (Large Outdoor Arena) 6:00 PM Beer Garden Opens Josh Larsen (Main Stage) Dance Fuzion (Community Stage) 6:30 PM 5-Ingredient Dinners Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 7:00 PM Rodeo (Large Outdoor Arena) Pantry Meal Demonstration (Harmony Building) 7:30 PM Closure (Main Stage)

8:30 PM Cook’s Racing Pigs 9:00 PM Candace Washburn (Main Stage) 10:00 PM All Exhibits & Buildings Close Carnival and Kiddie Land Closes

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

9:00 AM Parade (Tabernacle Street in St. George) 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM All Exhibits & Buildings Open Food and Retail Vendors Open Petting Zoo Opens (Indoor Arena) Carnival and Kiddie Land Opens Military Wall of Honor (Harmony Building) 10:00 AM Kaeli Chae (Community Stage) Dixieland Jam (Main Stage) 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Special Needs Rodeo (Large Outdoor Arena) 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Young 4-H Entrepreneur Fair (Grass) 11:00 AM Lisa Seegmiller Studios (Community Stage) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 11:30 AM Black Sabbatical (Main Stage) 12:00 PM Chase Snow (Community Stage) 1:00 PM Lexi Johnson (Community Stage) Ford Mustangs (Main Stage) Teen Takeover: Easy Meals Teens Can Cook Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 2:00 PM Stino Mariano (Community Stage)

2:30 PM Identity Crisis (Main Stage) 3:00 PM Cade Adams (Community Stage) Smart Snack Boards Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 4:00 PM John Elwood Morgan (Community Stage) Siva Pasifika (Main Stage) 4:30 PM Gates Open for Boxing 5:00 PM School of Rock (Community Stage) Breakfast for Dinner Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 5:30 PM Rodeo Gates Open (Large Outdoor Arena) The Mixx (Main Stage) 6:00 PM Beer Garden Opens Boxing Ayla James (Community Stage) 6:30 PM Instant Pot Dinners Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) 7:00 PM Rodeo (Large Outdoor Arena) Ed Tracey Band (Main Stage) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 8:30 PM Paddle Out Band (Main Stage) 10:00 PM All Exhibits & Buildings Close Carnival and Kiddie Land Closes

MONDAY, APRIL 13

4:00 PM – 10:00 PM All Exhibits & Buildings Open Food and Retail Vendors Open Petting Zoo Opens (Indoor Arena) Military Wall of Honor (Harmony Building)

Carnival Family Night – All rides $3.00 (Carnival) 4:00 PM Meinfield (Main Stage) Main Ohana Movement (Community Stage) Matt Stewart (America 250 Stage) 4:30 PM Literary Arts Youth Program (Harmony Building) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 5:00 PM Literary Arts Adolescent Program (Harmony Building) Jerry Allen (Community Stage) 5:30 PM Runaway Fire (Main Stage) River House Band (America 250 Stage) Literary Arts Adult Program (Harmony Building) 6:00 PM Beer Garden Opens Emily Paige (Community Stage) 6:30 PM Rotisserie Chicken Remix Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 7:00 PM Breakaway (Covered Arena) Ember Moat (Community Stage) Mended Hearts Club (Main Stage) Sky Olson (America 250 Stage) 7:30PM Truck House Troubador (America 250 Stage) 8:00 PM Line Dancing with Eric Dodge (Community Stage)

8:30 PM Flipside (Main Stage) Crossroads (America 250 Stage) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 10:00 PM All Exhibits & Buildings Close Carnival and Kiddie Land Closes

TUESDAY, APRIL 14

4:00 PM – 10:00 PM All Exhibits & Buildings Open Food and Retail Vendors Open Petting Zoo Opens (Indoor Arena) Carnival and Kiddie Land Opens Military Wall of Honor (Harmony Building) Carnival Family Night – All rides $3.00 (Carnival) 4:00 PM Mad Scientist (Community Stage) Lonely Cactus Band (Main Stage) Duncan’s Galactic Soapbox (America 250 Stage) 4:30 PM Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 5:00 PM Roger Dean (Community Stage) Garden to Table: Seasonal Spotlight Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) 5:30 PM Lisa Mac Band (Main Stage) Monsoon Season (America 250 Stage) 6:00 PM Beer Garden Opens One Foot in the Grave (Community Stage) Animal Costume Contest (Indoor Arena) 6:30 PM No-Cook Summer Meals Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 7:00 PM Team Roping (Covered Arena)

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S C H E D U L E (cont.)

Dillon Jones Band (Main Stage) Rozee and the HiLive (America 250 Stage) 8:30 PM Elder Sister (Main Stage) Dealt A Straight Band (America 250 Stage) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 10:00 PM All Exhibits & Buildings Close Carnival and Kiddie Land Closes

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

4:00 PM – 10:00 PM All Exhibits & Buildings Open Food and Retail Vendors Open Petting Zoo Opens (Indoor Arena) Carnival and Kiddie Land Opens Military Wall of Honor (Harmony Building) 4:00 PM Becky and the Bluegrass Boys (Main Stage) Mad Scientist (Community Stage) Roger Dean (America 250 Stage) 4:30 PM Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 5:00 PM Grace Valley Dance Academy (Community Stage) Freezer Meal Makeover Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) 5:30 PM CV Jazz (Main Stage) Bila Gaana (America 250 Stage) Doors Open for Tennessee River—A Tribute to Alabama Concert (Large Outdoor Arena) 6:00 PM Beer Garden Opens The Desert Rats (Community Stage) 6:30 PM Cooking for One or Two Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) 32

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Small Animal Show, Rabbit (Indoor Arena) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 7:00 PM The Hubcaps (Main Stage) Sober and Lush (America 250 Stage) 8:00 PM Small Animal Show, Chicken (Indoor Arena) Tennessee River—A Tribute to Alabama in Concert (Large Outdoor Arena) 8:30 PM The Lawn Darts (Main Stage) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 10:00 PM All Exhibits & Buildings Close Carnival and Kiddie Land Closes

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

4:00 PM – 10:00 PM All Exhibits & Buildings Open Food and Retail Vendors Open Petting Zoo Opens (Indoor Arena) Carnival Opens Military Wall of Honor (Harmony Building) Founder’s Festival Opens 4:00 PM G-C Band (Main Stage) Bar None Wranglers (America 250 Stage) 4:30 PM Mad Scientist (Community Stage) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 5:00 PM Flavor Without Salt Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) 5:30 PM Soul What! (Main Stage) Frozen Desserts Band (Community Stage) Roc Dox (America 250 Stage) Doors Open for Fresh Horses: Garth Brooks Tribute (Large Outdoor Arena)

6:00 PM Barrel Racing (Covered Outdoor Arena) Beer Garden Opens 6:30 PM Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) Sneaky Veggies for Families Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) 7:00 PM Dude Beky! (Main Stage) B Side Band (Community Stage) Rollin Joe & The Tumbleweeds (America 250 Stage) 8:00 PM Fresh Horses: Garth Brooks Tribute Concert (Large Outdoor Arena) 8:30 PM Press Play (Main Stage) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 10:00 PM All Exhibits Close Kiddie Land Closes 11:00 PM Carnival Closes

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

4:00 PM – 10:00 PM All Exhibits & Buildings Open Food and Retail Vendors Open Petting Zoo Opens (Indoor Arena) Carnival and Kiddie Land Opens Military Wall of Honor (Harmony Building) Founders Festival Opens 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Premium Bank Opens (Harmony Building) 4:00 PM Wooden Tantrum (Main Stage) Alivia Hadfield (Community Stage) 4:30 PM Shot Heard Around the World (America 250 Stage) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena)

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Distortion (Community Stage)

Alicia Bush (Community Stage)

One-Pot Wonders Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building)

Kids Cookie Contest (Harmony Building)

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Marji Mozart (Main Stage) Gates Open for Neon Trees Concert (Large Outdoor Arena) 6:00 PM

Beer Garden Opens Shot Heard Around the World (America 250 Stage) 6:30 PM

Muddy Boots Band (Community Stage) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) Instant Pot Basics Cooking Demonstration (Harmony Building) 7:00 PM

Team Sorting (Covered Arena) The Remains (Main Stage) 8:00 PM

Neon Trees in Concert (Large Outdoor Arena) 8:30 PM

Steven Halliday Band (Main Stage) 10:00 PM

All Exhibits Close Kiddie Land Closes 11:00 PM

Carnival Closes

SATURDAY, APRIL 18

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tractor Pull (Covered Arena) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Premium Bank Opens (Harmony Building) 11:30 AM Shot Heard Round the World (America 250 Stage) 12:00 PM Fast Eddie (Main Stage) Mad Scientist (Community Stage) 1:00 PM Time Machine Band (Community Stage) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 1:30 PM Twisted Cherry (Main Stage) 2:30 PM Black Mountain Band (Community Stage) Shot Heard Round the World (America 250 Stage) Fresh Salsa Contest (Harmony Building) 3:00 PM Tilted Jukebox (Main Stage) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 4:00 PM Chris Paul Band (Community Stage)

Trenton Robbins (America 250 Stage) 4:30 PM Rio Virgin Band (Main Stage) 5:00 PM Mad Scientist (America 250 Stage) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 5:30 PM Grupo Reto (Community Stage) Demolition Derby Gates Open (Large Outdoor Arena) 6:00 PM Beer Garden Open Groovonix (Main Stage) Randy Garcia (America 250 Stage) 7:00 PM Demolition Derby Starts (Large Outdoor Arena) Cook’s Racing Pigs (Indoor Arena) 7:30 PM Dick Earl’s Electric Witness (Main Stage) 10:00 PM Drone Show Exhibits Close Kiddie Land Closes 11:00 PM Carnival Closes

MONDAY, APRIL 20

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Exhibitors Pick-Up Items Premium Bank Open (Harmony Building)

All Exhibits & Buildings Open Food and Retail Vendors Open Petting Zoo Opens (Indoor Arena) Carnival and Kiddie Land Opens (Carnival) Military Wall of Honor (Harmony Building) Founders Festival Opens 10:00 AM

Taiko (Community Stage) 10:30 AM

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1951 Mary Truman Stratton 1952 Shirlee Harris Graff 1953 Ila Dawn Sullivan Jaussi 1954 Laverna Laub Bringhurst Johnson 1955 Merial Mussig Hawkins 1956 Darla Kai Blake Moto 1957 Jeannette Stucki 1958 Patricia Sandberg Bastian 1959 No Record 1960 Alice Stout Bolen 1961 No Record 1962 Tina Cox 1963 Kathleen Blake Mitchell 1964 Sue Ann Lytle Guido 1965 Sara Stout-Keiser 1966 Patricia Barrick Gubler 1967 Jana Jackson James 1968 Sally Cox Blosch

1969 Gale Seegmiller Hale 1970 Patty Eliason Reading 1971 Cathy Iverson 1972 Christy Ralny 1973 Dawn Andrus 1974 June Stewart Jeffrey 1975 Debbie Houston Ence 1976 MaRee Hunt Farnsworth 1977 Fran Esplin Stucki 1978 Michele Ashman Bell 1979 Allyson Hunt Wood 1980 Marci Hafen Edgington 1981 Lisa Newby Peterson 1982 Carolyn Adams-Carter 1983 Meg Hunter McArthur 1984 Ruth Boucher Pannatoni 1985 Mikell Truman Bundy 1986 Mary Dee Potter Moore 1987 Angeleza Adams Van Buren

Washington County Washington County Fair Susi Lafaele Washington County Commissioners Greater Zion Suzy’s Closet Black Desert Resort Cardio Miracle

1988 Stephanie Roberts Hall 1989 Kimberly Gubler Beatty 1990 Keri Haines Kammerman 1991 Rebecca Fawson Suelzle 1992 Katie Brinkerhoff Jones 1993 Tara Thomas Tanner 1994 Keesha Kirchhausuen McPherson 1995 Nicole Gubler Andra 1996 Kari Ann Sewell 1997 Meleny Chamberlain 1998 Cydnee Revill Vernon 1999 Margie Hare 2000 Ashley Revill McKinnon 2001 Ann Marie Mickelson Roberts 2002 Jakelle Poulson DeMille 2003 Laurel Snow Horchem 2004 Shandra Blake McBride 2005 Alexa Snow Barber

Rudy’s Adventure and Design Bougie Events Balance of Nature Rick Norton Trucking State Bank of Southern Utah Women’s Myofacial Release Forever Young Fine Jewelers Anthera Restaurant, Springdale

2006 Adria Cooper Rao 2007 Shawnee Gubler Pulsipher 2008 Camille Snow Johnson 2009 Ginger Jensen Nelson 2010 Samantha Cummings Lambson 2011 Krissia Beatty Hall *Miss Utah 2015 2012 Kelby Tyler Kuhn 2013 McCall Spears 2014 Aubree Christensen Harper 2015 Shaelie Knutson McBride 2016 Savannah Langston Rowley 2017 McKenna Hodge Yardley 2018 Alivia Snow Foster 2021 Melanie Grob 2022 Alyssia Johnston 2023 Adalyn Smith 2024 Riley Imlay 2025 Kaili Ruth

Holiday Inn Anu Restaurant, Springdale The Barn at Cottonwood Commons Photo Loft Sunrise Tire Move Better Clinic 37

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United We Pledge Pageant

Located in the grass area near indoor areana

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Ashlyn Holt Best Western Plus Settlers Point Bikers Against Child Abuse Buddy Mail and Jill Hunt Caleb Fullmer Chelsea Porter Cheryl Lines Chick-fil-A Chris Caldwell’s Media Class Circle J Rodeo City of St. George David Cordero Erica Jade Johnson Erica Jade Johnson Got Your Back Shack Haley-Shea Benoit Hilton Garden Inn Hurricane Valley Fire & Rescue

Igotpoop.com, Josh McCourt Isabella Vitelli John and Rosie Kirkland KB Sorting—Kip Bowler Kirkland Fencing La Verkin Elementary School Choir Lafaele Family Lexi Johnson Liberty Village Local Law Enforcement Miridyan Clements Miss Rodeo America Olivia Favero Miss Rodeo Utah Dalli Holyoak Miss Wilderness Circuit Slater Jones PolyRidaz Preslee Heppler Rope Race Ride—Mike and Raquel Randall

Shay Gardner Southwest Barrel Racing Association St. George Single Adult Ward St. George Sunrise Rotary UDOT-Todd Abbott Utah Food Bank Utah Summer Games, Jon Oglesby Utah Stah State University Extension Variety Attractions—Bruce Sullivan Washington County Legacy Park Crew Washington County Road Department Washington County School District Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Color Guard Washington County Solid Waste District

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