As the newly appointed Chairman of the DeKalb County VFW Fair, I am truly honored to step into this role. Our fair has a long and proud history, strengthened and shaped by the dedicated leadership of former Chairman Charles Stephens. His commitment and vision have left a lasting legacy, and I am grateful for the foundation he has built.

The DeKalb County VFW Fair Committee would also like to thank all exhibitors for their continued support. Your participation is what keeps our fair thriving year after year. We can’t wait to see the creativity and fun this new event brings — so get the whole family involved, including children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends.

The dates of this year’s fair are October 16–24, 2026 — our longest fair ever! We are also looking to expand our footprint and bringing in more rides for all to enjoy.

The theme this year is truly patriotic — HAPPY 250th Birthday, America! Please come out and celebrate with us!

We will go back to one weekend for all entries (Perishable/Nonperishable).  Both categories can be submitted either day from 8am to 4pm.

• October 10-11: Non‑perishables (sewing, handicrafts, art, photography, etc.) and Perishables (agriculture, flowers, canning, baking, etc)

Please refer to the catalog section on our website for complete dates and times. To keep everything running efficiently, we must follow these schedules closely — no exceptions will be made.

Thank you for your loyal support of our county fair. Because of your dedication, our fair holds the record in the state of Alabama for the most times being named the No. 1 County Fair. That achievement belongs to you — our community, our exhibitors, and our supporters.

I look forward to carrying our legacy forward and working together to make this year’s fair one of our best yet.

Respectfully,

Eric M. Dudash
Fair Chairman