The 2026 Schuylkill County Fair is right around the corner and just like every year, this year’s event has a week filled with entertainment and exhibits to go along with the food and craft vendors plus rides and games for the kids and families.
This year’s Schuylkill County Fair runs from July 27 through Aug. 1.
Admission, Parking Information for the 2026 Schuylkill County Fair
General admission to the Schuylkill County Fair is $5 and includes free parking, entertainment, contests and exhibits. Children 10 and under are admitted free every day, and U.S. veterans, active military members and first responders are admitted free on Friday.
Free Parking
Free parking is available to all fairgoers, and reserved handicapped parking is also offered.
Gate Hours
Monday: 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 11 a.m.
Wednesday: 4 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m.
Friday: 4 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.
Address
Schuylkill County Fairgrounds, 2270 Fair Road, Schuylkill Haven
2026 Truck & Tractor Pulls
Truck and tractor pull events take place at the Ag Museum Track throughout the week. Weigh-in begins at 4 p.m. each day, with pulls starting at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 on Monday and Tuesday and $10 on Wednesday, with each ticket including that day’s fair admission.
Monday, July 27: Pull Off Productions, LLC hosts 2.6 Pro Street, 3.0 Limited Pro, King of the Street, Pro Street Gas, Wild Street and Street Semis classes. Sponsored by Alpine Building Supply, J.C. Hill Tree Farms and Kistler Transportation.
Tuesday, July 28: Atlantic Pro Pulling LLC brings 466 Hot Farm Tractors, Limited Pro Stock Semis, Modified 4-Wheel Drive Trucks and Pro Stock Diesels to the track. Sponsored by Brensinger Electric LLC, Kistler Farms, Forest Products Kneppers Inn, Reynmil Inc. and M. Weider Trucking.
Wednesday, July 29: The evening features a Celebrity Tractor Pull at 5:30 p.m. followed by Farm Stock Pulls at 7 p.m. Pull Off Productions, LLC runs the King of the Farm and Altered Farm classes at 11,500, 13,000 and 15,500 pounds at 6 mph and 8 mph. Sponsored by Minersville Auto Parts and Halabura Farms.
Saturday, Aug. 1: An Antique Tractor Pull begins at 10 a.m. with free admission.
2026 Schuylkill County Fair Full Schedule
Here is the schedule for Schuylkill County Fair week for participants and visitors:
Saturday, July 25: General entries accepted, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday, July 26: Fair closed / Judging
Monday, July 27: Pulling Day 🚜
Sponsor: Miller Brothers Construction, Inc. | Gates open 4 p.m.
4 p.m.: Fair officially opens to the public
4 p.m.: Queen/Princess Contest (JRL Emergency Services Stage)
6 p.m.: Royalty Crowning (JRL Emergency Services Stage)
6:15 p.m.: Dairy Judging Contest
6-7:30 p.m.: Meet the 4-H’ers and their Horse (Horse Barn)
7 p.m.: Pull Off Productions, LLC (Track): 2.6 Pro Street, 3.0 Limited Pro, King of the Street, Pro Street Gas, Wild Street, Street Semis
(Sponsors: Alphin Bld. Supply, JC Hill Tree Farm, Kistler Transportation)
7 and 9 p.m.: New Individuals (JRL Emergency Services Stage), sponsored by Williamson, Friedberg, Jones LLC
Tuesday, July 28: Kids Day 🎈
Sponsor: Mystic Screen Printing & Pioneer Pole Builders | Gates open 11 a.m.
11 a.m.: Fair officially opens to the public
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Touch a Truck
11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Stick Horse Obstacle Course (Horse Barn)
Noon: Kids Contests (every half hour)
1 p.m.: Goodtimes Amusement Rides open to public
1 p.m.: Schuylkill Ballet (JRL Emergency Services Stage)
3 p.m.: Mini Horse Performance (Horse Barn Round Pen)
5-8 p.m.: BAAAhd Girls Sheep to Shawl Team Demonstration (Indoor Midway)
5 p.m.: Market Turkey Show (Rabbit Area)
5:30 p.m.: Pedal Tractor Pull (Kids’ Area)
5-7 p.m.: Unicorn Dress Up (Horse Barn)
6-7:30 p.m.: Meet the 4-H’ers and their Horse (Horse Barn)
7 p.m.: Atlantic Pro Pulling LLC (Track): 466 Hot Farm Tractors, Limited Pro Stock Semis, Modified 4WD Truck, Pro Stock Diesel
(Sponsors: Brensinger Electric LLC, Kistler Farms, Knepper Inn, Reynmil Inc. Forest Products, M. Weider Trucking)
7 and 9 p.m.: 6 x 9 (JRL Emergency Services Stage), sponsored by St. Clair Lions Club, St. Clair Senior Citizens & Port Carbon Senior Citizens
Wednesday, July 29: Schuylkill Co. Day ⭐
Sponsor: Explore Schuylkill | Gates open 4 p.m.
4 p.m.: Fair officially opens to the public
6 p.m.: Livestock Skill-A-Thon (Ag Arena)
6-7:30 p.m.: Meet the 4-H’ers and their Horse (Horse Barn)
7 p.m.: Pull Off Productions, LLC & Farm Stock Pulls (Track)
(Sponsors: Halabura Farms, Minersville Auto Parts)
7 and 9 p.m.: Eric Cawalla’s Uptown Band (JRL Emergency Services Stage), sponsored by CT Electric, LLC
7:30 p.m.: Boilo Contest (PA Preferred)
Thursday, July 30: Senior Appreciation Day 💙
Sponsor: Signal of Eastern PA | Gates open 11 a.m.
11 a.m.: Fair officially opens to the public
3 p.m.: Mini Horse Performance (Horse Barn Round Pen)
4 p.m.: Buyers check-in (Ag Arena)
5 p.m.: 4-H/FFA Livestock Auctions & Awards (Ag Arena)
5 p.m.: Corn Hole Tournament Registration (Track)
6 p.m.: Corn Hole Tournament (Track)
6-7:30 p.m.: Meet the 4-H’ers and their Horse (Horse Barn)
7 p.m.: Equine Demonstration (Horse Barn Round Pen)
7 and 9 p.m.: Jimmy Holmes, Graceland’s current ultimate Elvis artist, with the Spinouts (JRL Emergency Services Stage), sponsored by Weiner Iron and Metal
Friday, July 31: Military & First Responders Day 🎖️
Sponsor: HYDRO | Gates open 4 p.m.
3 p.m.: Animal Obstacle Course (Show Ring)
3-6 p.m.: Lucky Horseshoe Craft (Horse Barn)
4 p.m.: Fair officially opens to the public
5 p.m.: Presentation of Colors, Veterans of the Vietnam War
5-6:30 p.m.: Meet the 4-H’ers and their Horse (Horse Barn)
5:30 p.m.: Equine Demonstration (Horse Barn Round Pen)
6 p.m.: Sawmill & Thrashing Demonstration
6:45 p.m.: Color Guard
7 p.m.: Kids/Adult Hay Bale Toss (Kids Area)
7 p.m.: DJ Chicken Nugget, Line Dancing (Ag Arena)
7:15 p.m.: Recognition of all Military & First Responders
7 and 9 p.m.: Dave Bray USA (JRL Emergency Services Stage), sponsored by Schaeffer’s Harley Davidson / Motorsports
Saturday, Aug. 1: Celebrating 150 Years of Freedom, Family & PA Fairs 🏆
Sponsor: Schuylkill County Commissioners | Gates open 11 a.m.
9 a.m.: Open Horse Show
9 a.m.: Registration for Antique Tractor Pull
10 a.m.: Antique Tractor Pull (Track)
11 a.m.: Fair officially opens to the public
11 a.m.: Master Showman Contest (Ag Arena)
11 a.m.: Sawmill Demonstration, all day (Ag Museum)
2-4 p.m.: Unicorn Dress Up (Horse Barn)
3 p.m.: Livestock Judging (Ag Arena)
4 p.m.: Goodtimes Amusement Rides open to public
4 p.m.: Princess Parade
5 p.m.: Kiddie Parade
6-7:30 p.m.: Meet the 4-H’ers and their Horse (Horse Barn)
6:30 p.m.: Chicken Cluckin’ Contest
7 p.m.: DJ Chicken Nugget, Line Dancing (Ag Arena)
7 and 9 p.m.: Country Live (JRL Emergency Services Stage), sponsored by Hidden River Credit Union & Dewald & Lengel
Note: the printed program lists this day’s theme as “150 years,” while the fair’s overall 2026 theme is “250 years.” Worth double-checking with organizers before publishing.
Sunday, Aug. 2: Clean-Up Day
Gates open 11 a.m.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Pick up exhibits
Entertainment Each Day
Amphitheater, Muttville Comix: 6 and 8 p.m. Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri. & Sat.; also 2 p.m. Tue. and 4 p.m. Sat. (Sponsor: Hess Catering)
Nature Center Tours, Dr. James S. Shadel Nature Center: 5 and 7:30 p.m. daily
Weston Pavilion: 6 p.m. daily programs (Sponsor: Schuylkill Conservation District)
Tractor Parade: Daily at 4:30 p.m.; also 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday & Saturday
Track Events 2026
Ag Museum: Weigh-in 4 p.m., pulls start 7 p.m.
Admission: $15 for truck pulls Monday & Tuesday (includes fair admission)
Monday, July 27: All classes run by Pull Off Productions, LLC. 2.6 Pro Street, 3.0 Limited Pro, King of the Street, Pro Street Gas, Wild Street, Street Semis
Tuesday, July 28: Atlantic Pro Pulling LLC. 466 Hot Farm Tractors, Limited Pro Stock Semis, Modified 4WD Truck, Pro Stock Diesel
Wednesday, July 29: Pull Off Productions, LLC. King of the Farm, Altered Farm, Farm Stock Pulls (approx. 7 p.m. start). Plus 6 classes run by the Ag Museum: 11,500 lb (6 and 8 mph), 13,500 lb (6 and 8 mph), 15,500 lb (6 and 8 mph)
Thursday, July 30: Corn Hole Tournament
Saturday, Aug. 1: Antique Tractor Pull
Schuylkill County Fair Sponsors
The Schuylkill County Fair is made possible, in part, by these sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors ($5,000 and up)
Alpine Building Supply
Explore Schuylkill
Halabura Farms
Hometown Farmer’s Market
M & T Bank
Pioneer Pole Building
Schaeffer’s Harley Davidson
The Dunn Family
Schaeffer’s Motor Sports
Schuylkill County Commissioners
Signal of Eastern PA
Gold Sponsors ($2,500 and up)
Bartush Signs
Brensinger Electrical LLC
Cougles Recycling
DBR Industrial Services
Dennis & Pauline Fehr
Fidler Brothers Construction
J. Smith Electrical, LLC
J.C. Hill Tree Farm
M. Weider Trucking
Lehigh Valley Health Network – Schuylkill
Mystic Screen Printing
Reynmil Inc. Forest Products
Silver Sponsors ($1,600 and up)
C.T. Electric, LLC
Felty Brewers Grain
Helena Agri-Enterprises
Hess Catering
Kistler Transportation
Kneppers Inn
Leibys Ice Cream
PA Lottery
Polyflo, Inc.
R & J Transportation
Reading Tractor
Tompkins Community Bank
Bronze Sponsors ($750 and up)
Albright Mill
Blue Mtn. 4H Livestock Club
Boyer’s Food Market
Good Time Amusements
Hidden River Credit Union
John Bushar, Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty
Miller Mechanical
Minersville Auto Parts
Moyer’s Car Care Center
J. Marlin Ernst & Sons, Inc.
Kistler Excavating
Kistler Farms
Koch’s Lawn & Garden
Richard B. Ryon Insurance
Schuylkill County Conservation District
South Schuylkill Garden Club
The Weston Estate
Thrivent Financial
USS Achey Metal Recycling
Fair Sponsors ($500 and up)
Forget Me Not Florists
Pottsville Kiwanis Club
Quality Inn Midway
R&R Auto Group
Red Lion Cafe
Patrons
Argent Trust Company
Benny’s Pizza
Curtis Hoffman
Giant Foods
Lorraine Morgan
Marchianos Pizza, New Ringgold
Naftzingers
New Enterprise Stone & Lime
Phoenix Physical Therapy
Pottsville Kiwanis Foundation
PP&L
Second Mountain Sunflowers
St. Clair Lions Club
TNT Deli
Huey’s Concessions
Weis Market
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