2026 Clay District Fair

Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights!

Join us for the 2026 Clay District Fair, held August 12-15, 2026, in Daybrook, West Virginia.

Enjoy four days of pageants, contests, live entertainment, exhibits, food, family activities, drawings, fireworks and more.

 

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

9:00 AM-1:00 PM Registration of Inside Exhibits

3:00 PM Judging of Inside Exhibits

5:30 PM Parade Lineup at the Methodist Church, DW Contractors and Daybrook Development

6:30 PM Parade

7:30 PM Official Opening of the 2026 Clay District Fair, Introduction of Queen Contestants, Recognition of Visiting Royalty and Queens, Announcement of Parade Judging Winners

8:00-10:00 PM Live Entertainment by Ryan Cain

 

Nightly drawings will also be held.

 

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Family Night Special

Admission is half price for Family Night.

5:00 PM Pet Show Registration

5:30 PM Pet Show, Judging of Outside Exhibits

6:30 PM Teen Miss Clay District Fair Sense of Style Competition
Miss Clay District Fair Sense of Style Competition and Prepared Question
Teen Miss Clay District Fair Formal Wear Competition
Miss Clay District Fair Promotions

7:30 PM Crowning of Teen Miss Clay District Fair

8:00 PM Honoring Our Veterans

9:00 PM Miss Clay District Fair Evening Gown Competition and Fish Bowl Question, Crowning of Miss Clay District Fair

9:30 PM Patriotic Selections by Crystal Lynn Gray

 

Nightly drawings will also be held.

 

Friday, August 14, 2026

5:00 PM Gates Open

6:00 PM 2026 Tiny Miss Clay District Fair Pageant

6:30 PM  2026 Little Miss Clay District Fair Pageant

7:00 PM 2026 Junior Miss Clay District Fair Pageant

7:30 PM Cake Walk

8:00-10:00 PM Live Entertainment by Josh Pantry

 

Nightly drawings will also be held.

 

Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:00 PM
Gates Open

 

Made-from-Scratch Baked Steak Dinner

Beginning at 4:00 PM and continuing while supplies last.

Hosted by the Clay District Fair Association. Dine-in and carryout service will be available.

Menu:

• Baked steak

• Mashed potatoes with gravy

• Green beans

• Coleslaw

• Rolls

• Dessert

• Drinks

Price: $14 per meal

4:30 PM Baby Show Registration

5:00-7:00 PM Face Painting

5:30 PM Baby Show

6:30 PM Kids’ Pie-Eating Contest, Cake Walk

7:00-8:00 PM Live Entertainment by Rock House Road Band

8:30-10:00 PM Live Entertainment by Brett Mahon

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The evening will also feature:

• Fireworks

• Raffle drawings

• Daily drawings

• Weekly drawings