McPherson County Fair

Welcome to the celebration of the 78th year of the McPherson County Fair in Canton, Kansas.

This year's theme is Rodeo Stars N' Crashin' Cars!

2026 MCPHERSON COUNTY FAIR OPEN DEPARTMENT CATALOG SECTION

2026 MCPHERSON COUNTY FAIR 4-H DEPARTMENT CATALOG SECTION

Enter ALL exhibits (except Parade) through our NEW online exhibit entry system. CLICK HERE.

**If you weren't able to pre-register your exhibits, don't worry! Staff and volunteers will be available at the fair to help you enter your exhibits on-site.**

Follow EXHIBIT (except Parade) RESULTS on our NEW online exhibit entry system. CLICK HERE.

(last updated 7/8/2026)

Parade Entries:

Pre-register a parade entry by Friday, June 26, to be eligible for prizes. Link: https://forms.gle/9uK5MGiqPp7GZ98e9 or email Leslie at santafewaypublisher@gmail.com or Todd at Todd.vogts@gmail.com. Entries not pre-registered can still register the day of the parade between 5-5:30 p.m. at the Canton City Park, 147 Park Street, Canton. Line-up will begin at 5 p.m. at the Canton City Park. Parade start time is 6:00 PM on Thurs., July 16.

2026 McPherson County Fair

Wednesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 18

In addition to 4-H, FFA, and open class exhibits, there are events including rodeos, a pedal tractor pull, concerts, demolition derby, and more! See the schedule below.

The fairgrounds are also host to many events and associations throughout the year: cattle shows, barrel races, Central Kansas Youth Rodeo Association, and Kansas High School and Junior High School Rodeo Association, Check the EVENTS tab for information on these regular events and activities.

Reserve space at the fairgrounds for your meeting, event or activity on the FACILITY RENTAL tab.

Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12

Junior Rodeo/CKYRA Rodeo: 9AM both days

Admission: FREE

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DjhfdoDkg/

Sunday, July 12

Fair Clean-up and Set-up at 5PM

Wednesday, July 15

Enter Dairy Goats and Dairy Cattle 6-8:30PM

Thursday, July 16

Poultry Show 9AM, Rabbits immediately following
Commercial Building Vendor Set-up 2PM, Open to Public 4-8PM
Rodeo Pageant Check-in and Written Test, 3PM
Enter Non-Animal Exhibits 5-8PM (EXCEPT: Foods, Farm Crops & Garden, Floriculture, and Plant Sciences entered Friday Morning)
Fair Parade, Canton Main Street, 6PM
Enter Beef Cattle/Meat Goat/Poultry/Rabbits 6-9PM
Dairy Goat Show 6PM
Dairy Cattle Show 6:30PM
CPRA Rodeo 8PM, Chicken Scramble - Kids ages 0-7

Friday, July 17

Rodeo Pageant Horsemanship 8:30AM - Tom Miller Arena
Enter Foods, Farm Crops & Garden, Floriculture, and Plant Sciences 8-9:30 AM
Rodeo Pageant Interviews 10:30AM
Commercial Building, Open 4-9PM
Meat Goat Show 5:30PM
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Registration 5PM, Pull at 6 PM
FREE BBQ Feed (with Friday night rodeo ticket) 6:30-7:45PM
Enter Sheep 7-9PM
Rodeo Pageant Coronation 7:30PM
CPRA Rodeo 8PM, Calf Scramble - Kids ages 8-12
- Evening Entertainment: Brady Nichols and the High Plains Drifters