Ritchie County Fair & Expo Pageant

08/02/2026

Wishing our Queen, Ryley Lattea, the happiest birthday! 🎉

08/02/2026

🎡💙 That’s a wrap on the 2026 Ritchie County Fair! 💙🎡

What an incredible week it has been! Our Ritchie County Fair Royalty had the best time making memories, meeting so many wonderful people, and celebrating all the traditions that make our fair so special.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to support the Ritchie County Fair this year. Whether you exhibited livestock, volunteered your time, participated in events, sponsored activities, worked behind the scenes, or simply came to enjoy the festivities, you helped make this year’s fair one to remember. Your support keeps this tradition alive and thriving for generations to come. ❤️

08/01/2026

It's Day #3 of the Ritchie County Fair & Expo! The gates are open on this final day! On the schedule is a car show, youth livestock auction, mutton bustin', championship bull riding with barrel racing, cartoon characters to meet, and more! Musical performances will be The Stallion Band at 5:00 p.m., and Jasper Stringer and Band at 9:00 p.m. Enjoy the day, visit the vendors, and watch the bull ride before and after listening to two live bands on the main stage. (The Stallions will perform in place of Russell Ahner, and the Alcapa show will not be on site. Both regretfully had to cancel.)

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

✨ Today is the FINAL day of the Ritchie County Fair, and you won’t want to miss it! ✨

Be sure to come out and enjoy:
🚗 The Car Show
🐄 The Livestock Sale
🎶 Live Music at 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM
🎡 Carnival Rides
🐂 Another night of exciting Championship Bull Riding

Let’s finish Fair Week strong by supporting our local youth, enjoying great entertainment, and making lasting memories with family and friends. We can’t wait to see you at the fair! 💙🎠

08/01/2026

What an unforgettable Day 2 at the Ritchie County Fair! 🎡💙👑

Our Ritchie County Fair Royalty had another amazing day celebrating everything that makes our fair and community so special! We loved watching the creative Livestock Costume Competition, had the opportunity to meet the incredible members of Ritchie County Emergency Management, and enjoyed learning more about the work they do to keep our community safe. A huge thank you to all of our emergency personnel for your dedication, service, and commitment—we appreciate you more than words can say! ❤️🚑🚒

07/31/2026

Day #2 looks to be bright and beautiful for the Ritchie County Fair & Expo! Come out for the rabbit and beef shows, old goat show, Emergency Services Meet & Greet, livestock costume contest, hay bale toss, Woody and Buzz, mutton bustin', championship bull riding and a performance by Highway 7 Band -- all included in the $13 admission fee. See you at the Fair! (the Alcapa Experience Show will be unable to attend)