2026 Fair Schedule
Alcona County Fair
2026 Fair Schedule
August 3–8, 2026 · Lincoln, Michigan
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3 Monday, August 3
Events for August 3, 2026
Animal Check-in
All animals must be in their stalls or pens by 5:00 PM.
Carnival Opens
Kids Giveaway
Daily kids giveaway.
Small Market Animal Weigh-In
Large Market Animal Weigh-In
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4 Tuesday, August 4
Events for August 4, 2026
Home Arts Entry Deadline
Entries are due by 9:30 AM.
Carnival Opens
Sheep and Goat Judging
Just a Girl with a Paint Brush
Face painting until dark.
Kids Giveaway
Daily kids giveaway.
Flag Raising and Opening Ceremony
Alcona Hash Slingers Skillet Toss
Swine Judging
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5 Wednesday, August 5
Events for August 5, 2026
Poultry Judging
Carnival Opens
FREE Kids Rides
Cattle Judging
Just a Girl with a Brush
Face painting until dark.
Kids Giveaway
Daily kids giveaway.
Famous Steak Fry
Tickets available at the Fair Office.
Horse Fun Show
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6 Thursday, August 6
Events for August 6, 2026
Sunrise Strummers
Carnival Opens
Just a Girl with a Brush
Face painting until dark.
Kids Giveaway
Daily kids giveaway.
4-H Awards Ceremony
East Coast Fitness & Drumming
With Tawas, Oscoda and Hale Fitness & Drumming.
Alcona Junior Livestock Club Market Sale
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7 Friday, August 7
Events for August 7, 2026
Youth Horse Show
Carnival Opens
FFA Barnyard Olympics
Just a Girl with a Paint Brush
Face painting until dark.
Kids Giveaway
Daily kids giveaway.
Women’s Skillet Toss Contest
Youth Horse Speed Show
Tractor Pulls
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8 Saturday, August 8
Events for August 8, 2026
Open Horse Show
Flapjack Eating Contest
Carnival Opens
Just a Girl with a Brush
Face painting.
Pinewood Derby
Bring your own car or borrow one.
Wee Showmanship
Silent Auction and Baby Contest End
Winners announced at 4:30 PM.
Kids Giveaway
Daily kids giveaway.
Open Horse Speed Show
Raffle Winner Announced
Announced during the Bump and Run.
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