Schedule of Events

2026 Hampshire County Fair dates July 18-25

Wait till you read the calendar of events. It’s the best collection of music, song and comedy ever brought to the fairgrounds. Put these days on your calendar, rest up, put a couple of extra bucks in your pocket for cold drinks, wear comfortable shoes, and come ready to have a great time! Activities will be updated as they come available.

Saturday, July 18
9 a.m. – Car Show

Breakfast will be served

Sponsored by Judy’s Mobile Homes

9 a.m. – 4-H and FFA Horse Show

Sunday, July 19
Entry drop-off for crop barn exhibits
Livestock check-in 6 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Vendor Setup

Exhibits

Monday, July 20
6:30 p.m. – Miss Hampshire County pageant
Sponsored by Rio General Store

10 a.m. – Lamb Show

1 p.m. – Goat show

Tuesday, July 21

9 a.m. – Hog show

5 p.m. – Truck & Tractor Pull – Cancelled due to weather concerns
Gold Sponsor Valley Health Hampshire Memorial Hospital and Silver Sponsors Sherrard’s Auction LLC and  Matt’s Quality Contracting LLC
6:30 p.m. – Junior Miss Hampshire County pageant

Sponsored by Jolin Concrete and  Buckler Custom Homes & Guttering

Wednesday, July 22

10 a.m. – Feeder calf show

7 p.m. – Caleb and John – Christian Music

Sponsored by L&M Market and Hometown Solutions

Thursday, July 23

10 a.m. – Market steer show

6:30 p.m. – Parade (Lineup 6 p.m.)
8 – Tennessee Mojo

Sponsored by Capon Valley Bank

Friday, July 24
7 p.m. – Dirt Drags (Registration 6 p.m. Helmets required)

Gold Sponsor Romney Cycles and Silver Sponsors JRH Unlimited and Brian’s Pest Services

7 and 9 p.m. – Flashbacks
Sponsored by Bank of Romney

Saturday, July 25

9 a.m. – Chainsaw Contest 

Sponsored by Augusta Lawn & Garden

5 p.m. – 4-H and FFA Youth Livestock Sale

6 p.m. – Mud Bogg Is Still On (Registration 5 p.m.)

Gold Sponsor S&S Enterprise and Silver Sponsor IMS Diesel Repair

7 and 9 p.m. – Bryan Shepherd and the Bryan Shepherd Band 

Sponsored by FNB

10:30 p.m. – Fireworks show 

Sponsored by Mountain Man Fireworks

Free parking/free shuttle service: Monday through Saturday. Potomac Valley Transit Authority will provide free shuttles from a well-lit parking lot 1/4 mile south on Ford Hill Road below Windy Ridge Elementary School. Riders will be transported  to the main gate at the fairgrounds. Shuttles are wheelchair-accessible. 

Parade: No sign-up necessary — just show up. Smaller vehicles line up on Sol Shanholtz Road. Larger vehicles line up in the Augusta Auto Parts/Hometown Solutions Parking lot.

Credit/debit cards will be accepted at both the big and little kitchens.