Welcome to the 2025 Walton County Fair!
We’re excited to welcome you back to the Walton County Fair from October 13–18, 2025 for another amazing week of community, agriculture, and entertainment!
From livestock shows to live performances, local exhibits, and family fun, there’s something for everyone. Below, you’ll find the complete daily schedule, including entertainment times, ride details, and special events.
We hope you’ll join us at this year’s fair and enjoy the traditions that have made the Walton County Fair a community favorite for over a century.
Keep this schedule handy and don’t miss out on any of the excitement — see you at the fair!
Admission & Ride Information
🎟 General Admission
- $5.00 for adults (ages 5 and over)
- Free for kids 4 and under
- Monday: Veterans Appreciation Day — free entry for all active, retired, and reserve veterans (with ID)
- Thursday: Senior Citizen Night — free entry for ages 65 and older
🎡 Midway Armbands
- Monday – Friday: $20
- Saturday Matinee (12 PM – 3 PM): $20
- Saturday Night (6 PM – Close): $25
- Saturday ticket booth closes at 3:30 PM and reopens at 5:30 PM.
Pre-Fair Activities
Thursday, October 9
- Walton County School Art setup begins
- Booth setup begins
Friday, October 10
- School Art setup continues
- Booth setup continues
Saturday, October 11
- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Entries for Creative Living, Agriculture, Home Arts, and Youth Activities Departments
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Art and Photography entries
- Booth setup continues
Sunday, October 12
- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Entries for Creative Living, Agriculture, Home Arts, and Youth Activities Departments
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Poultry and Rabbit entries
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Baking Contest entries
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Hog entries
- 4:00 PM: Poultry and Rabbit judging
- 5:00 PM: Baking Contest judging
Fair Week Schedule
Monday, October 13 – Opening Day & Veterans Day
- 8:00 AM: Judges’ Breakfast
- 9:00 AM: Judging for Creative Living, Youth Activities, and Community Booths
- 12:00 PM: Ribbon Cutting with Walton County Chamber of Commerce
- 5:00 PM: Gates open
- 6:00 PM: Mari Gleason performs (Main Stage)
- 9:00 PM: Gates close
Tuesday, October 14 – Elementary Performance & Youth Hog Show
- 5:00 PM: Gates open
- 5:30 PM: West DeFuniak Elementary performs (Main Stage)
- 6:00 PM: Cancer Freeze presentation (Main Stage)
- 6:00 PM: Youth Hog Show (Arena)
- 9:00 PM: Gates close
Wednesday, October 15 – Elementary Choir & Youth Rabbit and Poultry Showmanship
- 5:00 PM: Gates open
- 5:30 PM: Mossy Head Elementary and Freeport Elementary performances (Main Stage)
- 6:00 PM: Jim Hubbard performs (Main Stage)
- 6:00 PM: Youth Rabbit and Poultry Showmanship (Arena)
- 9:00 PM: Gates close
Thursday, October 16 – Senior Night, Hog Auction & Martin & Laura Lane
- 5:00 PM: Gates open
- 6:00 PM: Hog Buyer’s Dinner (Extension Office)
- 6:00 PM: Martin & Laura Lane perform (Main Stage)
- 7:00 PM: Hog Auction (Arena)
- 9:00 PM: Gates close
Friday, October 17 – Youth Goat Show & Kiera Howell
- 5:00 PM: Gates open
- 6:00 PM: Youth Goat Show (Arena)
- 6:00 PM: Kiera Howell performs (Main Stage)
- 9:30 PM: Gates close
Saturday, October 18 – Final Day: Youth Beef Show & Rowdy Friends Band
- 12:00 PM: Gates open
- 12:00 PM: Youth Beef Show (Arena)
- 3:30 PM: Ticket booth closes (no sales)
- 4:00 PM: Midway shuts down for state inspection (armbands expire)
- 5:00 PM: Horse Show starts
- 5:30 PM: Ticket booth reopens
- 6:00 PM: Midway resumes (new armband required)
- 6:00 PM: Rowdy Friends Band performs (Main Stage)
- 9:30 PM: Gates close for the final day
Sunday, October 19 – Item Pick-Up Day
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Item pick-up for Poultry, Rabbits, Creative Living, Agriculture, and Home Arts Departments
