Manchester Community Fair 2026 Event Calendar

*All Events and Times Subject to change

Exhibit Entry

Date and Time TBD

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 pm: Fair & Midway Opens
5:45 pm: Parade Line Up Starts
6:30 pm: Parade Starts
After The Parade: Crowning of The Fair Queen
7:30 pm: Beer Tent Opens
7:30 pm: Swine Judging
9:30 pm: 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 am: Fair Opens, Compact Tractor, Classic & Antique Tractor Pulls
3 pm: Midway Opens
6 pm: Lamb & Steer Judging begins
6:30 pm: Beer Tent Opens
7 pm: Insane Wrestling Revolution - Ring side seats, and meet and greet passes, available to purchase soon!
8:30 pm: Beer Tent Entertainment
9:30 pm: 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:

11:30 am: Senior Citizens Program - under The Pavilion with Luncheon
3 pm: Midway Opens
5:30 pm: Dinner with The Queen and Court - in The Pavilion
6 pm: Beer Tent Opens
7:30 pm: Mid-Season Bump and Run Championship - USA Demolition Derby
9:30 pm: 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 am: Farm Stock Tractor Pulls
3 pm: Midway Opens
5 pm: Rabbit Judging
5 pm: Cornhole Competition Registration Opens
6 pm: Cornhole Competition Begins
7 pm: Fire Dept. Extrication Training Competition
7:30 pm: Animal Auction
8:30 pm: Lawn Mower Derby *(Details to Come)
9:30 pm: Nightly Drawing

Aug. 22, 2026

Saturday