The Walton County Fair, Inc. was chartered in 1924 as an Agriculture Fair that has always been committed to promoting agriculture in the community. The Fair provides an opportunity for youth and adults alike to showcase their talents for artwork, handicrafts, growing crops, rearing livestock, etc. This is an excellent forum to bring the community together for great food, fun and entertainment.
The Walton County Fair is a non-profit organization run by volunteers. There are currently seven board members elected by the membership, and a fair manager.
This year’s fair is Oct. 10-15. Doors open at 5 Monday through Friday, and noon on Saturday.[FONT="]Gate admission is $3 for adults, and $2 for children ages 6-12. Children younger than 6 admitted free.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Armbands available on the midway every night. [/FONT][FONT="]Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, $15. Tuesday and Thursday, $12. On Saturday, armbands are good from noon until 5 p.m., and then a new one must be purchased for the remainder of the evening. The rides will be closed from 5-6 on Saturday for a state required inspection.[/FONT]
There will be something special for the kids every night of the Fair and the best part is it is all free. Monday through Saturday the special events will be held in the arena. Check at the gate for activity times.
Greased Pig Contest - [FONT="]Tuesday & Thursday -- T[/FONT]his is just too fun to watch. The kids scramble to catch the pig as it races around the arena. On Tuesday the contest will be for kids 7 and under. On Thursday, the 8-13 year olds will get their chance. Kids planning to participate should be sure to bring extra clothes to change into so they can enjoy the midway and the rest of the Fair.
Wheelbarrow Race – [FONT="]Friday -- [/FONT]Come and watch the kids, up to age 18, on Friday at 6:30 p.m., as they compete in the blind wheelbarrow race in the Arena.
Costume Contest – [FONT="]Saturday -- [/FONT]What a great time to try out your costume for Halloween. Saturday, there will be a costume contest at 2:30 p.m. on the new stage in the main building. Prizes will be awarded for - Prettiest, Funniest, Most Original, Best Team Costume
Farm Relay – [FONT="]Saturday -- [/FONT]On Saturday at 6:30 p.m., kids 18 and under can compete in the Farm Relay. There will be a variety of fun farm activities. Come out and cheer on the kids as they compete in the Arena.
5:30 - Rabbit Show - Arena
6 - Baked Goods Auction - Main Stage
6:15 - Cash Scramble, 7 and under - Arena
6:30 - Goat Show - Arena
7 - Two Rivers Band -Bluegrass/Oldies -Main Stage
Tuesday evening
[FONT="]5[/FONT] - Doors Open
6:15 - Greased Pig, 7 & under - Arena
7 - Dakota - Main Stage
7 - Gator McCormick and Sisters
7 - Hog Show - Arena
Wednesday evening
5 - Doors Open
5:30 - Poultry Show - Arena
6 - Bee Bops - (West DeFuniak Elementary School Group) - Main Stage
6:15 Treasures in a Haystack - Arena
6:30 Mossy Headliners (Mossy Head Elementary School Group) - Main Stage
6:30 Hot Dog/Pie Eating Contest (6-12 years) hot dogs (5 & under pies) - Arena
7 - Dog Show -K 9 Demonstration -Arena
7 - J C Alford - Main Stage
Thursday evening [FONT="]Senior Citizens Night 62 & Over[/FONT]5 - Doors Open
6 - Bingo Begins - Entertainment Room
6 - Ike Gilmore - Smooth Gospel - & Donel Davidson - Main Stage
6 - Greased Pig Contest - Arena
6:45 - Presentation - By Rep. Jeff Millers office, Walton County Farm - Family of Year Award sponsored by North Florida Fair.
7 - Hog Sale - Arena
Friday evening
5[FONT="]- [/FONT]Doors Open
5:30 - Horse Show - Arena
6 - Alicia Davis - Main Stage
6 - 15 Treasures in a Haystack - Arena
6:30 Cash Scramble - Arena
7 - J.C. Alford & Friends (county employees & former employees) - Main Stage
7 - Market Lamb Show - Arena
Saturday,
Noon - Doors Open
1 - Ed Tanza - Country & Oldies - Main Stage
1 - Beef Show - Arena
3 - 30 Solid Rockers Puppet Ministry - Main Stage
5 - Round Robin - Arena
5 - 30 Gospel Sing - Emerald City Quartet, The Staffords, Gospel Echoes, Southern Heritage - Main Stage
6 - 30 Slop the Hogs - Arena
7 - Wheelbarrow Race - Arena
9 - Drawings - Main Stage
Walton County Fair
790 Hwy 83N, DeFuniak Springs
(850) 892-5261
waltoncountyfair@embarqmail.com
The Walton County Fair is a non-profit organization run by volunteers. There are currently seven board members elected by the membership, and a fair manager.
This year’s fair is Oct. 10-15. Doors open at 5 Monday through Friday, and noon on Saturday.[FONT="]Gate admission is $3 for adults, and $2 for children ages 6-12. Children younger than 6 admitted free.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Armbands available on the midway every night. [/FONT][FONT="]Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, $15. Tuesday and Thursday, $12. On Saturday, armbands are good from noon until 5 p.m., and then a new one must be purchased for the remainder of the evening. The rides will be closed from 5-6 on Saturday for a state required inspection.[/FONT]
There will be something special for the kids every night of the Fair and the best part is it is all free. Monday through Saturday the special events will be held in the arena. Check at the gate for activity times.
Youth Activities
Cash Scramble - [FONT="]Monday & Friday evenings -- [/FONT]Kids search for $1 coins in the hay. Monday is for kids, 7 and under and Friday is for kids 8-12.Greased Pig Contest - [FONT="]Tuesday & Thursday -- T[/FONT]his is just too fun to watch. The kids scramble to catch the pig as it races around the arena. On Tuesday the contest will be for kids 7 and under. On Thursday, the 8-13 year olds will get their chance. Kids planning to participate should be sure to bring extra clothes to change into so they can enjoy the midway and the rest of the Fair.
Wheelbarrow Race – [FONT="]Friday -- [/FONT]Come and watch the kids, up to age 18, on Friday at 6:30 p.m., as they compete in the blind wheelbarrow race in the Arena.
Costume Contest – [FONT="]Saturday -- [/FONT]What a great time to try out your costume for Halloween. Saturday, there will be a costume contest at 2:30 p.m. on the new stage in the main building. Prizes will be awarded for - Prettiest, Funniest, Most Original, Best Team Costume
Farm Relay – [FONT="]Saturday -- [/FONT]On Saturday at 6:30 p.m., kids 18 and under can compete in the Farm Relay. There will be a variety of fun farm activities. Come out and cheer on the kids as they compete in the Arena.
Schedule
5 - Doors OpenMonday evening
5:30 - Rabbit Show - Arena
6 - Baked Goods Auction - Main Stage
6:15 - Cash Scramble, 7 and under - Arena
6:30 - Goat Show - Arena
7 - Two Rivers Band -Bluegrass/Oldies -Main Stage
Tuesday evening
[FONT="]5[/FONT] - Doors Open
6:15 - Greased Pig, 7 & under - Arena
7 - Dakota - Main Stage
7 - Gator McCormick and Sisters
7 - Hog Show - Arena
Wednesday evening
5 - Doors Open
5:30 - Poultry Show - Arena
6 - Bee Bops - (West DeFuniak Elementary School Group) - Main Stage
6:15 Treasures in a Haystack - Arena
6:30 Mossy Headliners (Mossy Head Elementary School Group) - Main Stage
6:30 Hot Dog/Pie Eating Contest (6-12 years) hot dogs (5 & under pies) - Arena
7 - Dog Show -K 9 Demonstration -Arena
7 - J C Alford - Main Stage
Thursday evening [FONT="]Senior Citizens Night 62 & Over[/FONT]5 - Doors Open
6 - Bingo Begins - Entertainment Room
6 - Ike Gilmore - Smooth Gospel - & Donel Davidson - Main Stage
6 - Greased Pig Contest - Arena
6:45 - Presentation - By Rep. Jeff Millers office, Walton County Farm - Family of Year Award sponsored by North Florida Fair.
7 - Hog Sale - Arena
Friday evening
5[FONT="]- [/FONT]Doors Open
5:30 - Horse Show - Arena
6 - Alicia Davis - Main Stage
6 - 15 Treasures in a Haystack - Arena
6:30 Cash Scramble - Arena
7 - J.C. Alford & Friends (county employees & former employees) - Main Stage
7 - Market Lamb Show - Arena
Saturday,
Noon - Doors Open
1 - Ed Tanza - Country & Oldies - Main Stage
1 - Beef Show - Arena
3 - 30 Solid Rockers Puppet Ministry - Main Stage
5 - Round Robin - Arena
5 - 30 Gospel Sing - Emerald City Quartet, The Staffords, Gospel Echoes, Southern Heritage - Main Stage
6 - 30 Slop the Hogs - Arena
7 - Wheelbarrow Race - Arena
9 - Drawings - Main Stage
Walton County Fair
790 Hwy 83N, DeFuniak Springs
(850) 892-5261
waltoncountyfair@embarqmail.com
