The 71st annual DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair will run October 16–24, with midway rides, livestock shows, contests and live entertainment throughout the week.
Kissel Entertainment will provide the midway rides. Ride tickets cost $1.50 each, plus tax, or 22 for $30, plus tax. Nightly armbands will also be available. Admission is $5, and children under six are admitted free.
A special attraction this year is the Pompeyo Family Dog Show, featured nightly. The show was seen on America’s Got Talent. The fair’s schedule also includes music, karaoke, dancing, animal shows and special activities for students, veterans and families.
Fair schedule
Friday, October 16: Gates open at 5 p.m. The evening includes New Ground performing country music at 6 p.m. and a horse and mule show at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 17: Gates open at 1 p.m. The Alabama Show Bird event is scheduled from 6 to 9 a.m., followed by the open beef show at 1 p.m. Mike McClung will host karaoke at 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 18: Gates are listed as opening at 1 p.m. The poultry show is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Latin Night entertainment and dancing at 6 p.m.
Monday, October 19: Gates open at 5 p.m. For “Mommy Monday,” a mother or guardian receives a free armband with the purchase of a child’s armband; both must be present at the time of purchase. The lamb show and Country Case, sponsored by WQSB, are scheduled for 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20: Gates open at 5 p.m. Veterans with identification receive free admission and $5 off an armband. A rabbit show and costume show begin at 5:30 p.m. Mike McClung and The Stranded Band are listed for 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21: Gates open at 5 p.m. On Student Day, students receive $5 off an armband. The dairy goat show begins at 5 p.m., followed at 6 p.m. by Randy Womack for karaoke and singing.
Thursday, October 22: Gates open at 5 p.m. The fair’s “BOGO” armband offer requires both people to be present at the time of purchase. The meat goat show begins at 5 p.m., and the Chris Roberts School of Music performs at 6 p.m.
Friday, October 23: Gates open at 5 p.m. Demo dog shows are scheduled for 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the livestock arena. The Huckleberries perform bluegrass at 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 24: Gates open at 1 p.m. The Chick Chain event is listed for 11 a.m., and Tristan Tritt performs country music at 6 p.m.
The printed schedule lists Sunday’s gates opening at 1 p.m., although the poultry show is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Visitors may want to confirm that timing before attending the show.
The fair is sponsored this year by Twin City Used Cars. For the full schedule and event information, visit dekalbcountyvwffair.com.
