08/22/2026
Thank you to our Ag Teachers and FFA Advisors:
Mrs. Lora Finch
Mrs. Andrea Hirsch
And new to the team: welcome to Ms. Helene Hilton!!!!!
🎡🎉 Saturday, August 22 at the 177th Calhoun County Fair – It’s the Grand Finale! 🎉🎡
We’re wrapping up an incredible week at the 177th Calhoun County Fair with a full day of family fun, special recognition, and one of the biggest events of fair week!
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Day
A special THANK YOU to Kellogg Community College for sponsoring Teacher Appreciation Day!
Teachers and school personnel receive FREE gate admission from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM with a valid school ID. Be sure to stop by the Fairgrounds Office for a special gift while supplies last!
📅 Saturday, August 22 Schedule
* 9am Calhoun County Horse Pulls (Grandstand) - FREE
* 9am-9pm FFA Animal Education 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)
🐷 Throughout the Day
• Cook’s Racing Pigs
• Wild World Zoo Petting Zoo
• Mobile Arts Glass Blowing Demonstrations
• Swag Chainsaw Art featuring Mike Swaggart
• BINGO
• Vendors & Exhibits
• Delicious Fair Food and More!
🎠 1:00 PM–Close
• TJ Schmidt Carnival Opens
• Unlimited Ride Wristbands – $30
💥🚗 7:00 PM – GRANDSTANDS
DEMO DERBY!
End fair week with crashes, excitement, and plenty of destruction! The Demo Derby is one of our most popular Grandstand events, so grab your tickets early!
🎟️ Fair Admission
• Ages 10 & Older – $10
• Kids 9 & Under – FREE
• 🅿️ FREE Parking
💵💳 Payment Information
Cash and card are accepted at both the fair gates and the Grandstand. Please note that when paying by card, a platform fee and credit card processing fee will apply.
⚠️ Fair gate admission is not included with your Grandstand ticket and must be purchased separately.
🏁🎉 Come spend the final day of the 177th Calhoun County Fair with us and help us finish an amazing fair week with a BANG! 💥🚗🎡
