Schedule to Date

Gearing up for 2026!

All times and events subject to change and updated throughout the fair week. Check back daily for updates.

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All dates and times are subject to change due to the nature of unforeseen circumstances, error or omission. The Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo strives to keep up-to-date and accurate information here, so please check back often!

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Important Deadlines - Check Often for Updates

July 3, 2026

ALL FAIR ENTRIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS & EVENTS ARE DUE - See Department Page for Instructions & Rules

Penning & Branding Entries Due
Ranch Sorting Entries Due
Team Roping Entries Due
Western Games Entries Due
Livestock Shows Entries Due
Horse Show Entries Due
Dog Show Entries Due
Exhibit Building Entries Due
Hay King & Grain King Entries Due
4-H and FFA Entries Due
4-H Archery Entries Due

July 3, 2026

Box Seat Bids Due

August 4, 2026

MARKET POULTRY & RABBIT PRE-SHOW WEIGH IN
- Location: Small Animal Barn, Fairgrounds 3-7pm
- Submit Pre-Show Entry Form here: https://www.klickitatcountyfair.com/p/about/livest...

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026

- 10 am–1 pm: Camper Haul-In - ONE DAY ONLY
- 1 pm–5 pm: Exhibit Building opens for booth placement
- 1 pm–5 pm: Fair Office hours
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
- 9 am–5 pm: Fair Office hours
- 10 am: Exhibit Building opens for booth placement; booths must be in place by 8 pm
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
- 9 am–5 pm: Fair Office hours
- 10am: Western Games 4-H State Qualifier, Bill Conboy Arena
- 12pm–8 pm: All NON-LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS must be checked in and placed in the Exhibit Building for all entries in Open Adult, Open Youth, 4-H and FFA.
  - Save time and PRE-ENTER before the Exhibit Drop Off Day - your entry tags will be ready for you if you submit entries by Sunday, August 9.
- 2–4 pm: Horse entry arrival. No horses in stalls without MANDATORY VET CHECK. All exhibitors required to stall for Fair duration. Only lead-line and Wednesday horses five and under classes may haul in.
- 4:30 pm: MANDATORY Horse Exhibitors Meeting in grandstands
- 6 pm: Western Games Begins with Cloverleaf Barrel pattern, Bill Conboy Arena
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
- 8 am–10 pm: Fair Office hours
- 8 am: Horse Classes begin
- 10 am–12 pm: SWINE VET CHECK & WEIGH IN; Bruce Cameron Livestock Barn
- 12 pm–2:30 pm: RABBITS, POULTRY & CAVY VET CHECK & CAGING; Small Animal Barn
- 12 pm – 1pm: SHEEP & ALL GOATS VET CHECK & WEIGH IN; Bruce Cameron Livestock Barn
- 2–4 pm: BEEF & DAIRY CATTLE VET CHECK & WEIGH IN; Bruce Cameron Livestock Barn
- 2:30 pm: Rabbit, Poultry & Cavy exhibitors meeting; Small Animal Barn
- 5:15 pm: MANDATORY Livestock exhibitors meeting
- 4 pm: Ranch Sorting Bill Conboy Arena
- 10 pm: CURFEW - animal welfare check, all barns closed to the public