When is the Washington County Fair?
The Washington County Fair ran April 10-18, 2026 at Legacy Park in Hurricane, Utah, with free admission for the America 250 year. As of October 11, 2026, no 2027 dates were posted on washcofair.net. It is held every April (2025: April 11-19), so expect mid-April 2027.
Quick Facts
What happened at the 2026 Washington County Fair?
The 2026 fair was the 165th Washington County Fair and doubled as the county's opening of America's 250th birthday celebrations, which is why the gate and parking were free. The nine days took in three concerts in the Covered Outdoor Arena, a rodeo and a free Special Needs Rodeo, a demolition derby, a boxing competition for the Washington County Title Belt, livestock shows and the junior livestock program, a carnival midway run by Carnival Midway Attractions, and the America 250 Founders Festival over the closing weekend. The fair usually draws about 60,000 visitors.
Who played the 2026 fair concerts?
- Wednesday, April 15: Tennessee River, a tribute to Alabama ($20-$35)
- Thursday, April 16: Fresh Horses, a Garth Brooks tribute ($20-$35)
- Friday, April 17: Neon Trees ($29-$65)
Concert tickets were sold separately from the free gate. Watch the SGWOM events calendar for the 2027 lineup once the fair announces it.
What did the 2026 fair cost?
| Item | 2026 price |
|---|---|
| Fair admission | Free (America 250 year) |
| Parking | Free |
| Carnival wristband, April 10-11 | $35 plus $2 fee |
| Carnival wristband, April 13-14 | $30 plus $2 fee |
| Carnival wristband, April 15-16 | $35 plus $2 fee |
| Carnival wristband, April 17-18 | $40 plus $2 fee |
| Single ride credit | $1 |
| Rodeo | $10 (Special Needs Rodeo free) |
| Demolition derby | $30 advance, $35 day of |
| Boxing (Washington County Title Belt) | $15 |
| Concerts | Tennessee River and Fresh Horses $20-$35; Neon Trees $29-$65 |
What were the 2026 fair hours?
| Day | Fairgrounds | Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, April 10 | 4 to 10 p.m. | 4 to 10 p.m. |
| Sat, April 11 | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Sun, April 12 | Closed | Closed |
| Mon, April 13 | 4 to 10 p.m. | 2 to 10 p.m. (Family Night, $3 rides) |
| Tue, April 14 | 4 to 10 p.m. | 4 to 10 p.m. (Family Night, $3 rides) |
| Wed, April 15 | 4 to 10 p.m. | 4 to 10 p.m. |
| Thu, April 16 | 4 to 10 p.m. | 4 to 11 p.m. |
| Fri, April 17 | 4 to 10 p.m. | 4 to 11 p.m. |
| Sat, April 18 | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
Rodeo, derby and boxing
Rodeo tickets were $10, and the fair also ran a free Special Needs Rodeo. The demolition derby was $30 in advance and $35 on the day. New for the ticketed lineup was a boxing competition for the Washington County Title Belt at $15. These arena events sell separately from the gate, and the derby in particular fills the arena, so buy ahead when 2027 tickets go on sale.
Livestock, 4-H and FFA
The fair's agricultural roots remain central. Washington County 4-H and FFA members show the market animals they have raised through the year, and the junior livestock auction lets local businesses and families bid on them, funding the next year's projects.
America 250 Founders Festival
The America 250 Founders Festival ran over the fair's final weekend, with colonial-era crafts, games and activities for families, as the county's contribution to the national 250th anniversary. The free admission for the whole 2026 fair was part of the same celebration.
The parade
The Washington County Fair Parade runs in St. George, not Hurricane. The 2026 theme was "America: Past, Present, and Future" and more than 80 entries took part.
Getting to the fairgrounds
Washington County Legacy Park is at 5500 West 700 South in Hurricane, Utah. From I-15 take Exit 16 (SR-9) toward Hurricane, drive about 3 miles and turn right at the Department of Motor Vehicles across from Quail Creek Reservoir. It is roughly 25 minutes from downtown St. George, and parking on the grounds was free in 2026.
Family tips
Family Nights (Monday and Tuesday) had $3 rides, and the Saturday openings at 10 a.m. are the quietest time for small children. Bring sun protection and water; the grounds are large and shade is limited. Evening arena events are loud, so hearing protection helps young children at the derby.
Facts checked October 11, 2026 against washcofair.net and the Carnival Warehouse report on the 2026 fair. SGWOM is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the fair.