Rockton World's Fair 2026

Thursday, October 8 is a Midway-only Toonie Day from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.; full Rockton World's Fair programming begins Friday, October 9.

The Rockton World's Fair returns to the Rockton Fairgrounds for Thanksgiving weekend 2026, continuing one of the area's best-known agricultural fair traditions since 1852.

From Friday through Monday, expect indoor and outdoor agricultural exhibits, livestock and horse shows, homecraft displays, antique machinery, midway rides, fair food, vendors, live entertainment, contests, and family activities. The fair's 2026 program is still being released, so check the official site before heading out for the latest schedule, admission details, and day-by-day updates.

Published 2026 midway hours are Thursday 5:00–9:00 p.m. (Midway only), Friday 4:00–10:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., and Thanksgiving Monday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. These hours are subject to change depending on weather and final fair programming.