McDonald County Fair

Schedule of Events

Thursday, July 16, 2026
11:00 a.m – Scarecrow Contest Judging
1:00-5:00 p.m – Judging of Indoor Exhibits
5:00 p.m – Indoor Exhibits Open to Public
6:00 p.m. – All Livestock in Place
8:00 p.m. – Queen, Princess & Little Miss Coronation (show arena)
9:00 p.m. – Sheep/Swine Weigh-In

Friday, July 17, 2026
8:00 a.m. – Swine Show
9:30 a.m. – Steer Weight to Beef Superintendent
10:00 a.m. – Sheep Show
10:00 a.m. – Poultry Judged
12:30 p.m. .Beef Cattle Show
2:30 p.m. – Meat Goat Show
4:00 p.m. – Dairy Goat Show
5:00 p.m. – Bucket Calf Interviews
6:00 p.m. – Bucket Calf Show
7:00 p.m. – Dairy Cattle Show
8:00 pm. – Sho-Deo

Saturday, July 18, 2026
8:00 a.m. – Showmanship Contest
10:00 a.m. – Tiny Tot Contest
10:00 am. – Youth Horse Show
1:00 p.m. – Individual Livestock Judging Contest
2:30 p.m. – Turtle Race
2:45 p.m. – Dog Show Check-In
3:00 p.m. – Dog Show
3:30 p.m. – Goat Ribbon Contest
5:30 p.m. – Buyers Appreciation Dinner hosted by the McDonald Co. FFA Chapter
6:30 p.m. – Premium Sale
8:00 p.m. – Drawing for 50/50 Raffle
9:00 p.m. – Release of Indoor Exhibits
Livestock released immediately following the premium sale or 10:00 p.m. whichever is latest.