Calendar of Events

2026 Jackson County Fair - Eat, Sleep, Fair, Repeat

August 27-29, 2026

9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m: Entry of Jackson County resident 4-H, FFA & Open Class non-livestock exhibits | Exhibit Hall

8 a.m. - 1 p.m: Exhibit Hall closed to public for judging and preparation of non-livestock exhibits | Exhibit Hall
2 p.m. - 5 p.m: Commercial Booths and Exhibits set-up | Exhibit Hall
3 p.m. - 6 p.m: Check in Chickens and Bleed | Arena
5:30 p.m: Exhibit Hall Opens | Exhibit Hall
5:30 p.m: Swine, Goat, Sheep and Cattle Entry Cards due | Arena
6 p.m: Swine, Goat, Sheep and Cattle Show | Arena
8 p.m: Expo Center Closes
- Building locks 30 minutes after Jackpot Show concludes.

8 a.m: Fair opens to the public
8 a.m. - 5 p.m: Lions Club Vision Screenings for Children | Lions Club Booth
8 a.m. - 10 a.m: KEYB “Morning Show” live with Cal and Joe | Arena
9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m: Children’s Day games and activities
12 p.m: Judging of All Booths - Theme “Eat, Sleep, Fair, Repeat!” | Exhibit Hall
2 p.m: 4-H and FFA Farmhand Olympics | Arena
5 p.m: Turtle Race | Arena
5:30 p.m: Judging of Poultry | Poultry Arena
5:30 p.m: “A League of Our Own” Livestock Show | Arena
6 p.m: BBQ Contest Check-in | West Side of Arena
- All Meats must be ready by August 29th
9 p.m: Expo Center Closes
- Building locks 30 minutes after Jackpot Show concludes.

8 a.m: Fair opens to the public
8 a.m. - 9 a.m: Check-in Rabbits and Guinea Pigs | Arena
9 a.m. - 5 p.m: Lions Club Vision Screenings for Children | Lions Club Booth
9:30 a.m: Tractor Petal Pull Contest | West Side of Arena
10 a.m: Beautiful Baby Contest | Exhibit Hall
10 a.m: Rabbit Costume Contest | Arena
10:30 a.m: Judging of Rabbits | Arena
10:30 a.m: Turtle Races | Arena
12 p.m: BBQ Contest open to public - $15 per bracelet | West Side of Arena
- Judging begins at 11 a.m.
1 p.m: Musical Bingo, enjoy Bingo with a musical twist!
2 p.m. - 5 p.m: Release of Non-Livestock Exhibits, Poultry, Rabbits, and Guinea Pigs | Exhibit Hall
2:30 p.m: 4-H Cupcake Wars Demonstration
3 p.m. - 6 p.m: Commercial Exhibits released
6 p.m: Weiner Dog Races
8 p.m: Jackson County Fair 2026 ends
9 p.m: Expo Center Closes
- Building locks 30 minutes after Jackpot Show concludes.

Fair vouchers must be redeemed at Frazer Bank by October 1, 2026. No exceptions!
No vouchers will be mailed.
Vouchers can be picked up during the fair or at the Extension office - (580) 477-7962