Fair Week Schedule
August 16-22, 2026
Fair Week Schedule, Entertainment, Beer Tent, & Grandstand Events
Visit our Calendar of Events to see what else is going on at the Fairgrounds!
2026 Fair Week Schedule & Entertainment
SCHEDULE
- 8am Rabbit Show (Rabbit Barn)
- 9am Poultry Show (Poultry Barn)
- Open Floriculture Judging (Floral Hall)
- Mini Horse & Donkey Show (Covered Arena)
- Drive-in Hitch Show (Grandstand) - FREE
- Open Culinary Judging (Floral Hall)
- 9am-9pm FFA Animal Tent (By Houston School)
- 11am Open Agriculture Judging (Floral Hall)
- 2pm Fair King and Queen Contest (Grandstand) - FREE
- 2pm Livestock Judging (Sheep/Goat Barn)
Veteran’s/First Responder’s Day – Sponsored by
- 8:30am Dairy Show (Covered Arena)
- Presentation of Colors (Koster Arena)
- Goat Show (Covered Arena)
- Open Fine & Folk Art Judging (Floral Hall)
- 9am Youth Horse Show (Koster Arena)
- Open Antiques Judging (Floral Hall)
- Open Photography Judging (Floral Hall)
- Open Needlework Judging (Floral Hall)
- 9am-9pm FFA Animal Tent (By Houston School)
- 10am Dairy Starter Calf Show (Covered Arena)
—Starts AFTER the Dairy Show —
- 12pm Flag Raising Ceremony (Fair Office)
- 2pm Sheep Show (Covered Arena)
- 2pm-10pm BINGO (Southside of Merchant’s Building)
Þ 7:00pm TK Pro Rodeo (Grandstand)
Kids Day – Sponsored by
- 8am Youth Draft Horse Show (Draft Barn & Covered Arena)
- 8:30am Presentation of Colors (Koster Arena)
- 9am Youth Dog Show (Infield)
- Wool Judging
- Youth Horse Show (Koster Arena)
- Open Group Exhibit Judging (Floral Hall)
- 9am-9pm FFA Animal Tent (By Houston School)
- 10am Steer Homebred Show (Location TBD)
- 10:30am Frog Jumping Contest (Houston School)
- 10:30am-1:30pm Superheroes/Princesses around the Fairgrounds
Þ 11am TK Pro Rodeo: Sensory Friendly (Grandstand)
- 11:30am Beef Breeding Show (Covered Arena)
- 1pm Kids Day Prize Drawing (Fire Keepers Casino and Hotel (FKCH) Community Tent)
- 2pm-10pm BINGO (Southside of Merchant’s Building)
- 5pm Youth Market Beef Sales Presentations
Þ 7:00pm TK Pro Rodeo: Extreme Bull Riding (Grandstand)
Senior & Health Day —Sponsored by Oaklawn Hospital
- 8:30am Presentation of Colors (Koster Arena)
- Swine Show (Covered Arena)
- 9am Youth Horse Show (Koster Arena)
- 9am-9pm FFA Animal Tent (By Houston School)
- 1pm-10pm BINGO (Southside of Merchant’s Building)
- 3pm Youth Market Beef Show (Covered Arena)
Þ 7:00pm Truck Pulls (Grandstand)
FireKeepers Casino and Hotel Team Member Day
Sponsored by FireKeepers Casino and Hotel
- 8:30am Presentation of Colors (Koster Arena)
- 9am Youth Horse Show (Koster Arena)
- Open Horse Halter Show (Covered Arena)
- Light Horse & Pony Hitch Show (Covered Arena) to follow Open Horse Halter Show
- TBD Youth Demonstrations (Boys & Girls Building)
- 9am-9pm FFA Animal Tent (By Houston School)
- 11am-1pm Livestock Skillathon (in tent by Covered Arena)
- 12pm Beef Fitting & Showing (Covered Arena)
- 1:30pm Goat Fitting Contest
- 2pm-10pm BINGO (Southside of Merchant’s Building)
- 2:30pm Working Goat Show
- 5:30pm Small Animal Auction (Covered Arena)
Þ 7:00pm Calhoun County Cannonball Run (Grandstand)
- 9am-9pm FFA Animal Tent (By Houston School)
- 11am Large Animal Auction (Covered Arena)
- 2pm-10pm BINGO (Southside of Merchant’s Building)
- 6pm Comedian Andy Beningo (Fire Keepers Casino and Hotel (FKCH) Community Tent)
Þ 7:00pm Night of Destruction (Grandstand)
Teacher Appreciation Day —Sponsored by
- 9am Calhoun County Horse Pulls (Grandstand) - FREE
- 9am-9pm FFA Animal Tent (By Houston School)
- 4-H CLOVERBUD SHOW not to start prior to 12:00pm (Koster Arena)
- 12pm Show of Champions (Covered Arena)
- 2pm-10pm BINGO (Southside of Merchant’s Building)
- 3pm General Market Project Auction (Covered Arena)
- 4pm Youth Riding Horses Awards (Covered Arena)
Þ 6:30pm Demolition Derby (Grandstand)
SPECIAL FAIR DAYS
Monday, August 17th - Veteran’s & First Responder’s Day
- Active/retired military as well as First Responders (EMT, Fire, Police, and Dispatchers) receive free gate entry from 9am-3pm (MUST SHOW ID)
Tuesday, August 18th - Kids Day
- Free kids activities in the Old Belcher Building 9am-1pm.
- Superheroes/Princesses will be on the fairgrounds from 10:30am-1:30pm.
Wednesday, August 19th - Senior & Health Day
- All Seniors receive free gate entry (60 years and older) from 9am-3pm
- Free activities/info in the Old Belcher Building from 9am-1pm.
Thursday, August 20th - FireKeepers Casino Hotel Team Member Day
Sponsored by FireKeepers Casino and Hotel
- FireKeepers team members and tribal members receive free gate entry (MUST SHOW BADGE).
Saturday, August 22nd - Teacher Appreciation Day
- Teaching Personnel Receive free gate entry from 9am-3pm (MUST SHOW ID).
GRANDSTAND EVENTS
Fair admission is not included in Grandstand ticket price. You must pay at the gate to get into the Fair.
Please note: If using a card, there will be a platform fee per ticket AND a processing fee.
Grandstand Information
Monday, August 17th
MONDAY, AUGUST 17—7:00 PM
TK Pro Rodeo with special guest Dewayne Spaw
- Grandstand - $15 (ages 10 & over )
- Grandstand - $10 (Kids 9 & Under)
- GS Family Pass - $40 (2A & 2K) (Kids 9 & Under)
- Infield - $20
- VIP Stage - $50
*Please note to receive a Family Pass for Grandstand events, children’s names and ages must be provided.
Tuesday, August 18th (Afternoon)
Tuesday, August 18th (Evening)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 —7:00 PM
TK Pro Rodeo: Extreme Bull Riding with special guest DeWayne Spaw
- Grandstand - $15 (ages 10 & over )
- Grandstand - $10 (Kids 9 & Under)
- GS Family Pass - $40 (2A & 2K) (Kids 9 & Under)
- Infield - $20
- VIP Stage - $50
*Please note to receive a Family Pass for Grandstand events, children’s names and ages must be provided.
Wednesday, August 19th
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 —7:00 PM
Truck Pulls
- Grandstand - $15 (ages 10 & over )
- Grandstand - $10 (Kids 9 & Under)
- GS Family Pass - $40 (2A & 2K) (Kids 9 & Under)
- Infield - $20
- VIP Stage - $50
*Please note to receive a Family Pass for Grandstand events, children’s names and ages must be provided.
Thursday, August 20th
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 —7:00 PM
Calhoun County Cannonball Run
- Grandstand - $15 (ages 10 & over )
- Grandstand - $10 (Kids 9 & Under)
- GS Family Pass - $40 (2A & 2K) (Kids 9 & Under)
- Infield - $20
- VIP Stage - $50
*Please note to receive a Family Pass for Grandstand events, children’s names and ages must be provided.
Friday, August 21st
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 —7:00 PM
Night of Destruction
- Grandstand - $15 (ages 10 & over )
- Grandstand - $10 (Kids 9 & Under)
- Infield - $25
- VIP Stage - $50
Saturday, August 22nd
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22—6:30 PM
Demolition Derby
- Grandstand - $20 (ages 10 & over )
- Grandstand - $15 (Kids 9 & Under)
- Infield - $25
- VIP Stage - $50
Grandstand Special Passes
Dynamic Duo (Both Monday and Tuesday Nights)
Dynamic Duo (Both Monday and Tuesday Nights)
- Grandstand - $25 (ages 10 & over )
- Grandstand - $15 (Kids 9 & Under)
- Grandstand Family Pass - $70 (2A & 2K) (Kids 9 & Under)
*Please note to receive a Family Pass for Grandstand events, children’s names and ages must be provided.
Trifecta Pass (Thursday-Saturday Nights)
Trifecta Pass (Thursday-Saturday Nights)
- Grandstand - $40 (ages 10 & over )
- Grandstand - $35 (Kids 9 & Under)
Mega Pass (All 6 Nights!)
Mega Pass (All 6 Nights!)
- Grandstand - $80 (ages 10 & over )
- Grandstand - $50 (Kids 9 & Under)
BEER TENT
Information Coming Soon
BINGO TENT
Bingo Tent
Location:
- Large white tent on the southside of the Merchants Building (white building)
Dates/Times:
- Bingo will run from Monday, August 17th-Saturday, August 22nd from 2:00pm-10:00pm, with the exception of Senior Day (Wednesday, August 19th) which will run from 1:00pm-10:00pm.
Cost:
- .50 cents a game
- $1.00 for the Special Game
CARNIVAL
TJ Schmidt & Company Carnival
TJ Schmidt & Company Carnival
- Carnival Inquiries/Questions: [email protected]
- *TJ Schmidt to verify hours of operation
- Daily Unlimited Ride Wristbands
- Monday, Aug 17: $30.00/Wristband
- Tuesday, Aug 18: $20.00/Wristband
- Thursday-Saturday, Aug 19-22: $30.00/Wristband
- CARNIVAL HOURS/INFORMATION
- Monday, Aug 17--5:00pm to CLOSE
- Tuesday, Aug 18--11:00am to CLOSE
- Wednesday, Aug 19--2:00pm to CLOSE
- Thursday, Aug 20--11:00am to CLOSE
- Friday, Aug 21--1:00pm to CLOSE
- Saturday, Aug 22--1:00pm to CLOSE