Columbia County Fair

09/07/2024

09/06/2024

This was last years line up for the Farmer's Olympics, I can't wait to see what they have in store this year! If you want to compete, reach out to Tracy Hanger 509 240 2809!!

This will be FUN and FUNNY!! Farmer up, cowboy(girl) up and sign up today!

09/06/2024

Jr Rodeo starts at 6:00 tonight, don't be late!

Entries open August 6 for the Open Jackpot Rodeo in Dayton, Washington! Get signed up and join us at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on September 6!

09/06/2024

Hooray! Hooray! It's the beginning of Fair today!

09/04/2024

The Columbia County Fair Board is bringing back the Opening Ceremony!! Please join us for this very special event Friday morning, September 6th at 8:00 am at the new flagpole display! See you at the Fair!

09/03/2024

Caught a glimpse of some of the booths in progress for the Columbia County Fair !

08/31/2024

Quick reminder, bring your entries on Tuesday from 8 am until 8 pm for the Columbia County Fair and don't forget the cinnamon roll contest (in honor of Roland), the flower tub contest and the Fair Theme photo contest!

08/16/2024

Entries open August 6 for the Open Jackpot Rodeo in Dayton, Washington! Get signed up and join us at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on September 6!

08/12/2024

Quick guide of the Columbia County Fair schedule of events:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
6am-8am – Free Fair Breakfast, with paid gate admission by Col. Co.
Cattlemen/Livestock Assn. The full breakfast consists of pancakes, ham,
and fruit, in the youth building.
8am – Fair opening flag ceremony
8:15am – 4-H & FFA Livestock Judging Contest
9:30am – 4-H & FFA Horse Judging Contest in the indoor horse show arena
10am – Goat, Sheep and Swine classifications & judging in the livestock
barn areas
10:30am – Beef classification & judging in the beef barn
1pm – Small Animal Showing & Judging
All Day – Various entertainment on the Midway Stage, KidZone activities, Old
McDonald Farm, Smiles the Clown, Fun Man Band, Ventriloquist-Magician
& 60s Rock and Roll, Commercial and Food Vendors.
4pm – Mutt Show - Kid’s Zone
5pm – Mutton Bustin’
5:30pm – Jackpot Rodeo
9pm Building exhibits close
10pm Fairgrounds close for the night

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
7am-9am – Columbia County Marksmen 4-H Club breakfast in the Youth
Building by donation.
9am Fairgrounds open to the public
9am-9pm - Exhibition of entries
9am – 4-H & FFA Livestock Fitting & Showing Contests - Beef at 10am
11am – Cat Show - Grassy Area west of Youth Building
11:30am – Fun Cat Contest
To Be Announced-All PeeWee Showman-Limit 2 large animals per showman
All Day – Various entertainment on the Midway Stage, KidZone activities, Old
McDonald Farm, Smiles the Clown, Fun Man Band, Ventriloquist-Magician
& 60s Rock and Roll, Commercial and Food Vendors.
2pm Round Robin-competition between Grand Champions from all 4-H and
FFA species to determine overall Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Showman
for the fair in the livestock barn arenas, sponsored by James Farms
4pm – Livestock Costume Contest. See who can dress up their exhibit
animal the best. Check the livestock barns for the fun with Special Awards!
5pm – Deadline for Farmer Olympics Team registration at Fair Office
5pm – Demolition Derby - Arena
9pm Building exhibits close
10pm Fairgrounds closes for the night

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
8-10 am Free Fair Breakfast, sponsored by AgWest Farm Credit, prepared
and served by Dayton FFA
9am Fairgrounds open to the public
9am – Church in the Chicken Chapel – Livestock Barn. This non-denominational
service is open to all who wish to attend and is coordinated by the
Touchet Valley Ministerial Association.
10am – 4-H and FFA Horse Groom Squad Competition
All Day – Various entertainment on the Midway Stage, KidZone activities, Old
McDonald Farm, Smiles the Clown, Fun Man Band, Ventriloquist-Magician
& 60s Rock and Roll, Commercial and Food Vendors
11:30pm – Livestock Barns Closed for Livestock Sale
12pm – Market Livestock Sale
2:30pm – Ice Cream Social sponsored by Columbia County Fair Board
3-5pm – Farmer Olympics – Outdoor Arena
5 p.m. Fair officially closes
5:01 p.m. Exhibits may be collected and removed from premises

08/12/2024

A quick reminder: All Open, 4-H & FFA livestock to be shown must have entry forms in to the Columbia County Extension Office by the second Monday in August. Livestock to be stalled before 8pm on Thursday of fair week. TODAY!!!!

08/05/2024

Your Columbia County Fair Hostesses: Alyssa Hollingsworth, Sara Ann Wilson, Makayla Mikesell and Cedar Stegall! They'll be kicking up dust at the Columbia County Fair with their Buckles, Boots and hanging out at the Rodeo Chutes!! September 6th, 7th and 8th!!

07/23/2024

Buckles, Boots & Rodeo Chutes!! Your Columbia County Fair takes place September 6th, 7th and 8th! For a schedule of events & entry deadlines, pick up a Premium Book at the Dayton Chronicle or at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce or other locations throughout Dayton! Your 2024 Fair Hostesses are Cedar Stegall, Makayla Mikesell, Alyssa Hollingsworth and Sara Ann Wilson!

07/10/2024

What's on my mind you ask?! "Buckles, Boots and Rodeo Chutes"! Stay tuned for more info for your 2024 Columbia County Fair September 6th, 7th and 8th!