Make Plans for the 71st Annual DeKalb County V.F.W. Fair

October 16-24, 2026

ANNOUNCING

To our faithful community that has supported us in the past, we appreciate all you do to help make the DeKalb County VFW fair do so well throughout the years! We are now trying to cut cost due to the fact that EVERYTHING keeps going up, so starting this year we only have fair catalog books for our registration personnel and our judging personnel.

We offer our apologies, but you can click on the Fair Catalog link here(opens in new tab) to review the catalog.

We look forward to seeing everyone, and please bring exhibits!!

Our Theme:

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Individual Exhibits

Registration for Divisions 9 – 23:

ENTRY DATES: October 10 - 11, 2026
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

for ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, LEGO™, HANDICRAFTS, NEEDLEWORK, AGRICULTURE, BAKING, CANNING, and 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) BOOTH SET UP TIMES: October 7-10, 2026 from 8am-5pm and Sunday October 11, 2026 from 8am-3pm.

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: Twin City Used Cars

Twin City Used Cars

Enjoy What the Fair Has to Offer

When you drop by the fair, you can enjoy several exhibits of handmade crafts, canned foods, photography, drawings, flower arrangements, and quilts. You’ll also get to see live animals such as cattle and chickens.

The midway is always a popular attraction, and there are rides for guests of all ages. During some nights of the week, you can take advantage of special discounts such as paying one price for unlimited rides. You can also try your hand at the many games of chance that line the path.

Vendors will be selling fair favorites including funnel cakes, caramel apples, corn dogs, and cotton candy. Don’t forget to sit a spell and enjoy the live music performances that are on stage nightly. Whether they are performing bluegrass or gospel music, these artists will surely put on a great show.

Enjoy What the Fair Has to Offer

When you drop by the fair, you can enjoy several exhibits of handmade crafts, canned foods, photography, drawings, flower arrangements, and quilts. You’ll also get to see live animals such as cattle and chickens.

The midway is always a popular attraction, and there are rides for guests of all ages. During some nights of the week, you can take advantage of special discounts such as paying one price for unlimited rides. You can also try your hand at the many games of chance that line the path.

Vendors will be selling fair favorites including funnel cakes, caramel apples, corn dogs, and cotton candy. Don’t forget to sit a spell and enjoy the live music performances that are on stage nightly. Whether they are performing bluegrass or gospel music, these artists will surely put on a great show.