The 2026 McClain County Free Fair marks the 100th anniversary of the annual event.

The fair kicks off Thursday and runs through Saturday, featuring events the entire family can enjoy.

This year the rodeo will be on both Friday and Saturday nights starting at 8 p.m.

On Friday there will be a live band and food trucks.

Move-in day was Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for OHCE and Open Class building exhibits check-in and 4-H Building Exhibits check-in

Baked goods and fresh flowers were checked in Wednesday morning.

Farmhand Olympics Contest will be held at 10:30 a.m.  Thursday.

Among events on Thursday are a tractor driving contest and a bean supper put on by Kiwanis, followed by an ice cream social sponsored by McClain Bank and a pie and cake auction. All funds raised will benefit McClain County 4-H youth through scholarships, leadership opportunities and much more.

Friday is school children’s day from 9 a.m. to noon. Also, a sewing demonstration at 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Also there will be a kiddie tractor pull and stick  horse rodeo.

On Saturday all the animal showing takes place.

The annual fair runs from September 10-12 at the McClain County Expo Center on Hardcastle Blvd.