Manchester Community Fair 2026 Event Calendar

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*All Events and Times Subject to change

Exhibit Entry

Sunday August 16th

2-5:00pm Enter exhibits in exhibit building

Monday August 17th

3-7:00pm Enter exhibits in exhibit building

Aug. 18, 2026

Opening Night

Join us Tuesday for the opening night events and experience the joy of The Manchester Community Fair! We’re excited to make memories with you.

  • 5:00pm Fair and Midway opens

  • 5:45pm Parade line up begins

  • 6:30pm Parade starts

  • Crowning of Fair Queen after parade

  • 8:00pm Beer tent opens

  • 7:30pm Swine judging

  • 9:30pm Nightly drawing

Aug. 19, 2026

Wednesday

It’s Wednesday night at the Community Fair - and there is a lot to do and see! In addition to our carnival attractions, you will find the following events:

  • 9:00am Compact tractor pull

  • Classic pull after compact

  • 3:00pm Midway opens

  • 4:00pm Antique tractor pull

  • 6:00pm Lamb and steer judging begins

  • 7:00pm Insane Wrestling Revolution Ring side seats - available to purchase online here!

  • 6:30pm Beer tent opens Kevin Wolff Band after wrestling

  • 9:30pm Nightly drawing

Aug. 20, 2026

Thursday

It’s one of our favorite days at the fair! While experiencing the fun of the rides and fair food, check out these exciting events:

  • 11:30am Senior Citizens program with luncheon under pavilion

  • 3:00pm Midway opens

  • 5:00pm Showmanship Sweepstakes Animal Arena

  • 6:00pm Adult Swine Showmanship Animal Arena

  • 6:30pm Beer tent open Entertainment after Bump and Run

  • 7:30pm Mid Season Bump and Run Championship

  • 9:30pm Nightly Drawing

Aug. 21, 2026

Friday

FREE ADMISSION DAY!! There’s no better place to be on a warm, summer Friday evening than the Manchester Community Fair. Check out these fun events:

  • 9:00am Farm stock tractor pulls

  • 3:00pm Fair and Midway open

  • 5:00pm Cornhole competition registration

  • 5:30-6:30pm Dinner with Queen and court

  • 6:00pm Kids firefighter training course

  • 6:00pm Cornhole competition

  • 6:30pm Fire Dept Extrication Training Competition

  • 7:00pm Beer tent opens Entertainment by The Jimmy Clay Band at 8:30pm

  • 7:30pm Animal Auction

  • 8:30pm Lawn Mower barrel racing

  • 9:30pm Nightly drawing

Aug. 22, 2026

Saturday

The final day of the 2026 fair! While experiencing the fun of the rides and fair food, check out these exciting events:

  • 10:00am – 12:00pm Ladies Day

  • 1:00pm Midway opens

  • 2:00pm – 5:00pm Touch a Truck

  • 3:00pm Pedal pull registration opens

  • 4:00pm Pedal pulls begin

  • 5:00pm Bunny Show

  • 5:30pm Kids day drawing

  • 6:00pm Beer tent open

  • 7:00pm Lost Nations Rodeo - Live music by The Riffleman after the Rodeo

  • 9:30pm Nightly drawing