DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair
Held in Fort Payne, the DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair will arrive on September 24 and for six days, visitors are treated to exciting midway rides, livestock exhibits, nightly live music, agricultural displays and themed nights and special admission pricing.
You truly feel like fall has arrived when the county fair comes to town. The lights of the midway, the smell of funnel cakes, the sound of the live music, and the many exhibits draw in thousands of visitors each year.
The DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair is known for its tradition of excellence. It has been voted the state’s top agricultural fair for many years. This event has vast community participation and features exhibits of handmade crafts, canned foods, photography, drawings, flower arrangements, quilts, as well as live animals such as cattle and chickens.
If you are interested in participating in any of the competitions, you can get information and general rules about individual exhibits and booth competitions here.
The midway is always popular and there are rides for all ages. Various nights of the week feature specials such as one price for unlimited rides. The vendors feature your fair favorites including funnel cakes, caramel apples, corn dogs, and cotton candy. And try your hand at the many games of chance that line the path.
And when you need a break, sit a spell and enjoy the live music performances that are on stage nightly. Whether it is bluegrass or gospel, these artists put on a great show.
The DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair offers an incredible lineup of entertainment and special pricing each night.
Monday, September 24, 2018
DeKalb County VFW Fair Night
Gates open: 5:00 PM
“FUN NIGHT” – Free Admission & Rides from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tickets Only 6:00 PM until Close
“Officials Night” All county and city officials will be our guest
All judging is closed to public
Kissel Entertainment on Midway
Entertainment 7:00 PM, Entertainment Area, Two Tone Willie Band – Classic Rock, Blues, R&B, and Country
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
WQSB Night
Gates open: 5:00 PM
“$20 RIDE-A-THON” from 5:00 PM until Close
EXCEPTION: Alter Egos, 2 Additional Tickets Required
Kissel Entertainment on Midway
Entertainment 7:00 PM, Entertainment Area, Spare Change
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
WZCT Night & “Vietnam Veteran’s Night” – Free Admission for Veterans with proof of service
Gates open: 5:00 PM
“DOLLAR NIGHT” – All rides $1.00 from 5:00 PM until Close
EXCEPTION: Alter Egos, 2 Additional Tickets Required
Kissel Entertainment on Midway
Entertainment 7:00 PM, Entertainment Area, featuring New Grace, Jessica Sirten, Nate Fortner, Christianaires
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Gates open: 5:00 PM
“2 Armbands for $25 Night” (Both persons must present at time of purchase) Midway Only, 5:00PM until Close.
EXCEPTION: Alter Egos, 2 Additional Tickets Required
Kissel Entertainment on Midway
Entertainment 7:00 PM – Big Wills Arts Council’s Arts in Education Evening, Fort Payne Guitar Classes and Discover DeKalb Music Students.
Friday, September 28, 2018
Gates open: 5:00 PM
“FUN NIGHT” Tickets Only 5:00 PM until Close
Kissel Entertainment on Midway
Entertainment 7:00 PM, Bluegrass- Eric McKinney with Bent Creek Band
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Gates open: 10:00 AM
“$18 RIDE-A-THON – KID’S DAY” 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Tickets Only 3:00 PM until Close
Elmo Gibb Clown, The Teeny Weeny Circus 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Kissel Entertainment on Midway
Entertainment 5:30 PM, Entertainment Area – “DeKalb County VFW Agricultural Fair Gospel Singing” featuring The Williamsons and The Sharp’s Quartet
DeKalb County VFW Post located at 151 18th Street Northeast in Fort Payne. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Admission is $4 for 6 years and older and free for 5 years old and under with an adult. For more information visit www.dekalbcountyvfwfair.com or call 256.845.9745.
