Fair Schedule: July 31 - August 8, 2026
$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.
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)
- 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)
- 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 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.
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4-H Home Economics & Agriculture and FFA division begins accepting all entries
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Fruits & Vegetables and Adult Farm Crops entries to be entered
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Home & Garden Dept begins accepting all entries except baked goods and flowers
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- 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
- 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
- Gates open at 5:30 p.m., rides provided by MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS
- 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 - MIDWAY - Mark Comly Magic Show
- 7:00 p.m. - ARENA - Motocross & ATV Races
- 7:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Karaoke Contest
- 10:30 p.m. - Rides close
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)
- 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. - MIDWAY - Karaoke Contest
- 10:30 p.m. - Rides close
Friday, August 7: Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
- Gates open at 5:30 p.m., rides provided by MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS
- 10:00 a.m. BALLARD CENTER - Pet Show sponsored by Calhoun’s Farm & Pet
- 5:30 - 11:00 - Helicopter Rides (not included with admission)
- 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Mark Comly Magic Show
- 7:00 p.m. - BALLARD CENTER - Little Miss and Mister Hopkins County Fair Pageant
- 7:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Play "N" Hooky Pedal Tractor Pull
- 7:00 p.m. - ARENA - Double-T Bullriding
- 7:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Karaoke Contest
- 8:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Miles Gee Band
- 9:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - Sarah Beth Brewer Band
- 11:00 p.m. - Rides close
Saturday, August 8: Admission $15 per person RIDES INCLUDED - Over 36 Inches Tall
- Gates open at 5:30 p.m., rides provided by MILLER SPECTACULAR SHOWS
- 8:00 a.m. Home & Garden Department, Farm Crops, FFA, 4-H entries to be checked out by 10:00 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m. BALLARD CENTER - Hopkins County Fair Toddler Pageant
- 5:30 - 11:00 - Helicopter Rides (not included with admission)
- 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Mark Comley Magic Show
- 7:00 p.m. ARENA - Demolition Derby
- 7:00 p.m. MIDWAY - Karaoke Finals
- 10:00 p.m. - MIDWAY - $1,000.00 Drawing Giveaway
- 11:00 p.m. - Rides close
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.