Make Plans for the 71st Annual DeKalb County V.F.W. Fair
October 16-24, 2026
ANNOUNCING
Our Theme:
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Please read the following dates / times carefully for each category.
Non-Perishables
ENTRY DATES: October 10 - 11, 2026
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
For ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, LEGO™, HANDICRAFTS, & NEEDLEWORK
Perishables
ENTRY DATES: October 10 - 11, 2026
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
For AGRICULTURE, BAKING, CANNING, & FLOWERS
Booths
Divisions 1-7 - All educational booths for competition (schools, clubs, etc.)
All Schools, Clubs, scouts, homemakers, etc. booths (Divisions 1-8) Must PRE-REGISTER by September 30, 2026
School, clubs, scouts, homemakers, etc. booths (Division 1-8) WORKING ON BOOTHS October 7-11, 2026
Deadline for completion of booths is on Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 at 3pm.
Division Eight (8) Scarecrows must be pre-registered by September 30th, 2026, and on site by deadline Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (Noon - 4pm).
Judging will be on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Admission Charges
6 years and older $5. Children under 6, Free when attended by an adult.
Fairgrounds Parking: $5
Free Admission Passes will be collected at the Gate.
Kissel Entertainment on the Midway
Tickets $1.50 + tax each or 22 for $30.00 + tax
Special Thanks to our Fair Sponsor: Bruce's Foodland Plus