Putnam County Fair WV Livestock

04/10/2026

🐷🐇🥚2026 Livestock Rules 🐑🐮🐐
Note the following changes:

- Showmanship ages and classes: We have added a class so please check ages on the classes because you might have moved to a different class. Also, Master Showman has been changed to Overall Showman. Please read that section that explains the change.

- Grooming section: We have made changes to what grooming is allowed. Please read the grooming section to be informed on the changes.

- Judging section: In the past we have used the Danish System, where each animal is placed first through last. We are now switching to the American System. This system groups animals into weight divisions (heavy, medium and light) and placed within each class. The class winners are pulled back into the ring for overall placing (1st through 5th.) This will help us prepare for other shows like state fair and jack pots. Please feel free to message the page with further questions.

03/02/2026

‼️ IMPORTANT FAIR DATES‼️

May 2nd 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tagging for Heifers, Feeders, Lambs, Goats, and Pigs

June 20th 8:00 AM- 10AM

Rabbit Tattooing

03/01/2026

Today is the last day to apply! If you are interested please reach out. You have till tonight at midnight!

02/12/2026

‼️ATTENTION STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS‼️

New State Fair rules/changes

02/09/2026

Considering becoming a livestock chair? Looking for something to do at halftime? Applications are now available for open chairmen (or women!) positions including feeder heifers, goats and ewe and me. Applications are due to Mitchell King at [email protected] by March 1st.
Reach out with any questions

02/06/2026

Join us Sunday 12-1:30pm for soup, sandwiches, desserts and a hat bar. Proceeds will go towards some upcoming fair improvements.

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Send a message to learn more

01/25/2026

📣 Putnam County Fair Livestock Participants! 🐮🐷🐑🐇

We hope everyone is staying safe and warm! ❄️ While you’re out caring for your livestock over the next few days, we’d love to see what you’re up to.

📸 Share your photos and videos — send them to us in Messenger here, the Putnam County Fair messenger, or post them in the comments below!

Be sure to include:
➡️ The participant’s name
➡️ The animal’s name

Stay safe, stay warm, and keep up the great work, everyone! ❤️

01/15/2026

I want to encourage all of our livestock exhibitors to donate an item to the Super Sweet Auction! This one is super simple! You could bake a cake, make some cookies, donate a dozen eggs, or put together your favorite appetizer! Every single donation helps! The auction will run Feb 1-5 and pick up will be Feb 8. Please feel free to message Danielle Grant to donate! We already have some livestock exhibitors that have contributed, and we appreciate it very much!

12/13/2025

Steer tag in is still on for tomorrow as planned from 8-9:30am. This is a requirement for those exhibiting market steers at the 2026 fair.

12/01/2025

Final reminder that you need to register with 4-H (zsuites-make sure you register for a livestock project)or FFA (paper or emailed form) by December 1 if you plan to show at the 2026 Fair!

If you need to register with FFA and have questions, you need to contact Danielle Grant

11/15/2025

Steer tagging will be Saturday December 13th, 2025 from 8:00 am - 9:30am. Please drive into the fairgrounds using the back road by the track.