SALEM, AR — July 17–19 — The 2025 Fulton County Fair is rolling into a jam-packed final weekend filled with family fun, competition, and crowd-favorite events! Here’s what fairgoers can expect from Thursday through Saturday:
Thursday, July 17
Bank of Salem Day at the Fair
Livestock Shows
Sponsored by Joplin Stockyards, Bexar Valley Livestock, Newberry’s Sales, LLC, and others, the day kicks off with:
• Swine Judging – 8:00 a.m. (Everett Show Arena)
• Rabbit Judging & Showmanship – 9:00 a.m. (tentative)
• Poultry Judging – 11:00 a.m.
Bank of Salem Senior Day
• 11:00 a.m. – Free lunch and bingo at the Civic Center for adults age 60+
• Sponsored by Bank of Salem and White River Area Agency on Aging
Commercial Exhibits
• Open from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, July 18
North Arkansas Electric Cooperative Day
Kid’s Day
• 9:00 a.m. – Starts at the Salem Civic Center
• Free lunch for kids & parent/guardian
• Sponsored by North Arkansas Electric Cooperative
Livestock Shows
• Dairy & Beef Cattle Judging – 9:00 a.m. (Everett Show Arena)
• Creative Arts Viewing & Exhibits – Noon to 7:00 p.m.
• Kid’s Commercial Exhibit Viewing – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Free Kid’s Carnival
• 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Sponsored by Shaver Plumbing and Hardware and York Dozing & Backhoe
• (Regular gate admission applies)
W.W. Promotions Fair Truck Pull
• 7:00 p.m. – Clayton Plumlee-Walling Arena
• Sponsored by North Arkansas Electric Co-Op, Heath Everett Handyman & Excavation, and more
• Admission: Teens & Adults: $15.00 | Ages 6–12: $10.00
Saturday, July 19
JK Home Loans Day at the Fair
Scholarship Presentations & Livestock
Auction
• 10:00 a.m. – Scholarship ceremony, Cookie Jar Auction, Junior Livestock, Premium Auction
• 1:00 p.m. – Livestock Check-Out (after auction)
Talent Contest & Bingo
• Noon – Noble Lewis Memorial Talent Contest
• 1:30 p.m. – Motto Mortgage Bingo Madness
• Both events held at the Civic Center
• No gate admission required
Southern Crunch Demolition Derby
• 7:00 p.m. – Clayton Plumlee-Walling Arena
• Rules available at fultoncountyfair.org
• Admission: Teens & Adults: $15.00 | Ages 6–12: $10.00
Sunday, July 20
• Creative Arts Exhibits has an alternate check out time from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for those who cannot get their exhibits on Saturday afternoons. All exhibits must be picked up before Tuesday, July 22, at 3:00 p.m. If there is a problem with check-out on Saturday or Sunday, call the fair office at 870-895-5565.
Make the most of the final weekend at the Fulton County Fair! Whether you’re there for the animals, games, food, or demolition thrills, it’s all happening in Fulton County. For full schedule updates, visit: www.fultoncountyfair.org
