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2026 Hopkins County Fair
July 31-Aug 8, 2026
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We were proud to celebrate in Louisville at the Kentucky Fairs and Horse Shows Association Annual Convention! The Hopkins County Fair was honored with several statewide recognitions, including Overall Runner-Up Most Progressive Fair, Zone 1 Division B Most Progressive Fair, Best Website, and Best Catalog awards.

The Most Progressive Fair awards recognize fairs that have increased community participation through entries in both the Home & Garden and Livestock departments. These honors reflect the growing involvement and support from our community and the continued effort to make our fair better each year.

We are especially proud that our award-winning catalog is printed locally by Sprint Print, and our website is created and managed by Zack Boarman—a true team effort with local talent making a big impact.

A special congratulations also goes to Youth Fair Board Member Sydney McLemore on receiving a KFHSA Scholarship, a well-deserved honor that highlights the bright future of our fair and agricultural leadership.

We are grateful for the dedication of our Fair Board members and the continued support of our community in keeping the tradition of the Hopkins County Fair strong.

  • Scottys
  • OH
  • Carhartt
  • Warrior Coal
  • claas logo
  • legion logo
  • hopkins county farm bureau
  • express tax
  • Pollard Management Group
  • Glass Pac
  • Webstaurantstore brand logo
  • Miller Construction
  • Pollard and Sons
  • Scottys
  • OH
  • Carhartt
  • Warrior Coal
  • claas logo
  • legion logo
  • hopkins county farm bureau
  • express tax
  • Pollard Management Group
  • Glass Pac
  • Webstaurantstore brand logo
  • Miller Construction
  • Pollard and Sons

$15 (Monday - Saturday) $10 (Sunday)  Nightly Fair admission price includes unlimited rides and events.  Does not include entry fees for participation in specific competitions, games, or food.
No admission refunds and/or rain checks for any event/show or rides. No Re-entry. 

 
  • Horse Show
Friday, July 31:  Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m., rides provided by MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS
  • 5:30 - 11:00 - Helicopter Rides (not included with admission)
  • 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Rabbit Show Entry
  • 6:00 p.m. Rabbit Show 
  • 7:00 p.m. - BALLARD CENTER - Ms. & Mrs. Hopkins County Fair Pageant
  • 7:00 p.m. - ARENA - Mid South Truck & Tractor Pull followed by local Street Truck Pull
  • 8:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Instant Zeal Band
  • 11:00 p.m. - Rides Close
Saturday, August 1:  Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m., rides provided by MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS
  • 5:30 - 11:00 - Helicopter Rides (not included with admission)
  • 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Entry for Poultry, Market Goat, Market Lamb
  • 6:00 p.m. - Poultry Show
  • 6:00 p.m. - Goat Show - Lamb Show to Follow Goat Show
  • 7:00 p.m. - BALLARD CENTER - Miss Hopkins County Fair Pageant 
  • 7:00 p.m. - ARENA - Mid South Truck & Tractor Pull followed by Ohio Valley Tractor Pull
  • 10:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Drawing for $1,000.00 prize money
  • 11:00 p.m. - Rides Close
Sunday, August 2:  Admission $10 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
  • Gates open at 1:00 p.m., rides provided by MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS
  • 1:00 - 5:00 - Helicopter Rides (not included with admission)
  • 5:00 p.m. - Rides Close
  • 6:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - FREE Gospel Concert
  • 8:00 p.m. - Food Vendors close
Monday, August 3:  Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m., rides provided by MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS
  • 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    • 4-H Home Economics & Agriculture and FFA division begins accepting all entries

    • Fruits & Vegetables and Adult Farm Crops entries to be entered

    • Home & Garden Dept begins accepting all entries except baked goods and flowers

  • 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Mark Comly Magic Show
  • 7:00 p.m. - BALLARD CENTER - Miss Pre-Teen Hopkins County Fair Pageant
  • 7:00 p.m. - SIDE GATE - Hot Air Balloon Rides
  • 7:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Karaoke Contest
  • 10:30 p.m. - Rides Close
Tuesday, August 4:  Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m., rides provided by MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS  
  • 9:00 a.m. Judging of 4-H Home Economics & Agriculture, FFA division, Fruits & Vegetables, Adult Farm Crops, and Home & Garden Dept. except Baked Goods and Flowers
  • 9:00 a.m.-noon Home and Garden Department begins accepting Baked Goods and Flowers
  • 11:00 a.m. F.F.A. seed identification
  • 4:00-6:00 p.m. - Swine Show Entry
  • 6:30 p.m. - Swine Show
  • 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Mark Comly Magic Show
  • 7:00 p.m. - BALLARD CENTER - Miss Teen Hopkins County Fair Pageant
  • 7:00 p.m. - ARENA - Hot Air Balloon
  • 7:00 p.m. - ARENA - Antique Tractor Pull
  • 7:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Karaoke Contest
  • 10:30 p.m. - Rides Close
Wednesday, August 5:  Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
Thursday, August 6:  Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m., rides provided by MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS
  • 5:30 - 10:00 - Helicopter Rides (not included with admission)
  • 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Cattle Show Entries
  • 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Mark Comly Magic Show
  • 6:30 p.m. - Cattle Show Judging
  • 7:00 p.m. - BALLARD CENTER - Talent Show
  • 7:00 p.m. - ARENA - Figure 8 Racing
  • 7:00 p.m. - ARENA - TBA
  • 7:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Karaoke Contest
  • 10:30 p.m. - Rides close 
Friday, August 7:  Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
Saturday, August 8:  Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall

 

Please visit the Sponsors Link to see a complete listing of the Hopkins County Fair Sponsors.  
The Fair is a success in large part due to their generous support. 
 

Quick Contact Information

Fair Office:
Karen Lutz Fair Secretary

Tent & Concession Rental:
Brian Jones 1-270-871-0088

MORE CONTACT INFORMATION

Hopkins County Fair

PO Box 425 |  605 E Arch St
Madisonville, KY 42431
Phone:  1-270-245-2970

Directions to the Fairgrounds