Kent County Fair / Kent Ag Center

07/18/2026

💥🚗 Get ready for some smashing fun! 🚗💥

Take a look back at this fun video from last year’s Power Wheels Balloon Demolition Derby! 🎈

We can’t wait to see all of our young drivers hit the arena and smash those balloons beginning at 5:00 PM today! It’s always one of the most entertaining events of the fair, and you won’t want to miss it.

Who’s ready to cheer on these future demolition derby champions? 🏁🎈💥

07/18/2026

👶🌟 Baby Contest! 🌟👶

This year’s Kent County Fair theme is “4-H: From Barn to Beyond,” and we’d love for our Baby Contest participants to join in the fun!

While costumes are not required, we encourage families to embrace the fair theme with creative outfits inspired by space, rockets, stars, planets, astronauts, farm animals in space, or even a “to infinity and beyond” adventure. It’s a fun way to celebrate this year’s fair and make the contest even more memorable!

We can’t wait to see all of our little stars shine at this year’s Baby Contest. See you at the fair! 🚀⭐🪐

07/18/2026

🌧️ Event Update 🌧️

Due to today’s weather, the Tractor Pull has been canceled.

There are still plenty of great things happening at the Kent County Fair today, including the Chicken Dinner and the Livestock Auction this evening. Come out and support our amazing 4-H and FFA youth as they showcase the results of their hard work throughout the year.

Thank you for your continued support, and we’ll see you at the fair!

07/18/2026

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🏁 Start your engines… it’s time for some pint-sized derby action! 🏁

The Power Wheels Demolition Derby is rolling into the Kent County Fair on Saturday, July 18 at 5:00 PM, and it’s always a crowd favorite!

🚗 Age Divisions:
🏁 3–5 Years Old
🏁 6–8 Years Old

Participants will battle it out in a fun, family-friendly competition where the last car with an unpopped balloon wins! Decorate your ride, buckle up, and get ready for some unforgettable fun!

Rules at a glance:
🚗 Bring your own Power Wheels (no modifications)
⛑️ Helmets are required
🎨 Derby-themed paint jobs encouraged
❌ No four-wheeler style Power Wheels

Open to all! Whether you’re competing or cheering from the sidelines, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

A big thank you to Matthews Excavating for sponsoring this exciting event!

07/18/2026

🎡 It’s the Final Day of the Kent County Fair! 🎡

Today is your last chance to experience everything the fair has to offer and one of the most meaningful events of the week!

⏰ 8:00 AM
🐴 Horse Shows – 4-H & Open (English & Western) Obstacle Course

⏰ 10:00 AM
🏹 Archery Demonstration (Archery Range)
🥛 Dairy Cattle Show

⏰ 12:30 PM
🚜 Pedal Power Tractor Pull

⏰ 3:00 PM
⭐ 4-H Master Showman Competition
🚒 Archery Live Fire Demonstration

⏰ 4:00 PM
🐄 NEW! Adult Livestock Showmanship Competition (Tentative)
👶 Fair Baby Contest (The Porch)

⏰ 5:00 PM
🚜 Power Wheels Demolition Derby (Youth)
🍗 Chicken BBQ Dinner (5:00–7:00 PM)
🎶 Live Music with Quinn Arnold (5:00–7:00 PM)

🐄 Kent County 4-H Livestock & Cake Auction | NEW Start Time: 7:00 PM
Support the incredible young people who have spent months raising and caring for their livestock projects. Every bid helps invest in the future of our local 4-H youth while bringing home high-quality, locally raised beef, pork, lamb, goat, poultry, rabbits, and homemade baked goods.

It’s more than an auction—it’s a celebration of hard work, responsibility, and the next generation of agriculture.

🎠 Plus, enjoy the midway, demonstrations, contests, live music, and all the fun that makes the Kent County Fair a summer tradition.

📍 Kent Ag Center – Tolchester
🎟️ Admission: $3 (Children 4 & under free)

Come out, cheer on our exhibitors, support local youth, and help us wrap up an amazing 2026 Kent County Fair! 💚🍀🐄🐖🐑🎂

07/17/2026

🍴🎡 Today’s Food Vendor Lineup at the Kent County Fair! 🎡🍴

Come hungry! We have two delicious new additions joining our food vendors today!

🔥 NEW! Jacqueline’s Honey Heat
🍪 NEW! Dub’d Up Dough
🍖 Ennis BBQ & Grill
🍔 Belly Bustin Grill
🍧 Rick’s Rolling Restaurant’s Italian Ice
🥤 Sassy Sips

🍽️ Tonight’s Fair Dinner: Pork BBQ

Whether you’re in the mood for barbecue, burgers, sweet treats, specialty drinks, or something new to try, we’ve got you covered. Grab a bite, enjoy the exhibits, catch the entertainment, and make the most of another great day at the Kent County Fair!

What are you trying first today? 😋🐷🎠

07/17/2026

📣 Schedule Update – Kent County Fair

Due to air quality concerns, the k-9 demo for tonight has been canceled.

Please continue to check our page for updates throughout the fair.

07/17/2026

🎡 Happy Friday at the Kent County Fair! 🎡

It’s another action-packed day at the fair, and you won’t want to miss it! Here’s what’s happening Friday:

🐄 Livestock Show
• 9:30 AM – Livestock Show: Swine & Beef

🎯 Competitions & Demonstrations
• 3:30 PM – Kent County Sheriffs K-9 Demonstration
• 4:30 PM – Youth Goose & Duck Calling Contest Youth Turkey Calling Contest & NWTF Scholarship Presentation
• 5:00 PM – HC Cow Dogs (Herding Demonstration)

🎶 Entertainment
• 5:00–6:00 PM – 4-H Fashion R***e (Main Stage)
• 5:00–6:30 PM – Show & Shine Truck Show (Awards at 6:30 PM)
• 5:00–8:00 PM – Darren O’Neill performing live on The Porch
• 9:00 PM – Karaoke (Main Stage)

🍽️ Tonight’s Dinner
🍖 Pork BBQ Dinner • 5:00–7:00 PM

🎉 Fan Favorites
🐷 6:00 PM – 4-H Pretty Animal Contest (Main Show Ring)
🐖 7:00 PM – Greased Pig Contest followed by the Pickle Eating Contest!

🎡 Midway
Open 6:00–10:00 PM

Who are you bringing to the fair tonight? 🌽🎠🐷🎶

07/16/2026

📣 Schedule Update – Kent County Fair

Due to a judge’s travel schedule, the Sheep Show will begin one hour later than originally scheduled.

If you’re exhibiting sheep or planning to watch the show, please adjust your plans accordingly and help spread the word to fellow exhibitors.

Thank you for your understanding, and we’ll see you at the fair! 🐑💚