Running Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13. 

The Sterling Fair – a family oriented, community fair with an emphasis on agriculture and education will be back again in 2026 celebrating its 45th edition. New for 2026 are presentations on planting for pollinators (Sat) and backyard composting (Sun). All the visitor favorites such as the Horse and Oxen Pulls, Farmers Market, Gillette Midway, Exhibit Hall, Livestock Show, Frog Jumping, Tractor Pull, Perkins Belgian Horse Parade, Food and Craft Vendors, Fireworks and Live Entertainment and Animal Adventures Live Exotic Zoo will be back for this year’s edition.

As always, parking is free and there is no entry fee. Be sure to support the fair with a purchase of fair buttons or t-shirts.

Activities & Entertainment

• Live Bands
• Friday Night Fireworks (9:45pm)
• Contests
• Crafts
• Helicopter Rides
• Farmers Market
• Face Painters
• Horse Pulls
• Oxen Pulls
• Tractor Pulls
• and more

Sterling Fair Dates:

• Friday September 11, 2026 5:00PM – 11:00PM
• Saturday September 12, 2026 9:00AM – 11:00PM
• Sunday September 13, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM

Image: Sterling Fair

Image: Sterling Fair

Admission and parking at the Sterling Fair is FREE. More information here: https://sterlingfair.org/

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