Amador County Fair and Event Center

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

Cattleman’s Day entries are OPEN!🤠

Join us in the Benny Brown Arena on Saturday, August 1st for traditional Cattleman’s Day events such as cattle sorting, calf branding, penning, team roping and more. Classes are open to residents and cattle producers in Amador, Calaveras and El Dorado County.🐮

Visit amadorcountyfair.com (link in bio) for more information and entry forms. Entries are due Friday, July 17th by 4pm.

06/18/2026

✨ Meet the 2026 Miss Amador Scholarship Competition Contestants! ✨

Mackenzie Thomas • Madalyn Recor • Anika Jones • Caroline Ries Pritchard • Elizabeth McGee • Payton White McCarty • Cooper Cheetham • Claire Kay

Join us for the crowning of Miss Amador 2026👑
📅 Thursday, July 31st
📍 Biagi Family Stage, Amador County Fair
🕗 8:00 PM

Come cheer on these incredible young women as they shine on stage!

06/17/2026

Did someone say MORE COWBELL?🐮🔔

This year’s fair theme has inspired some fun and unique entry classes you won’t want to miss! From the Decorated Cowbell Contest and Ranch Hand Cowbell Crunch to Feed Sack Fashion and more, there’s something for everyone to get creative and join in on the fun.🤠

For a complete list of entry classes, rules, and deadlines, visit amadorcountyfair.com.

06/12/2026

🎡 We’re Hiring! 🎟️
Join the fun at the fair! We’re looking for gate attendants & ticket sellers to help us from July 30th - August 2nd.

Interested? Visit the fair office for more details, and to apply today!

📍18621 Sherwood St., Plymouth
📞(209) 245-6921

06/11/2026

Introducing the 2026 Sierra Foothills Winery of the Year, Helwig Winery!✨ Taking home the top honors below, along with many other medals:

Best of Show – 2025 Albariño
Best White – 2025 Albariño
Best Rosé – Rosé of Shenandoah
Best Rhône Varietal – 2025 Roussanne

Taste these award-winning wines and many more at the Amador County Fair Wine Tasting on Friday, July 31, from 7–9 p.m.🍷 Want to get into the event 30 minutes early and beat the crowds to your favorite wineries? Be sure to purchase a VIP ticket!

Grab your tickets today at amadorcountyfair.com! 🎟️

06/06/2026

2026 Mutton Bustin’ entries are OPEN🐑

Think your little cowboy or cowgirl has what it takes to hold on for the ride? The Prelim and Championship Rounds return to the Benny Brown Arena on Thursday, July 30th!

Open to Amador County residents ages 4–8, with a 65 lb. weight limit. Entry forms are available at the Amador County Fair Entry Office.

Entries close July 17th, or sooner if we reach 80 riders, so don’t wait to sign up!🤠

06/04/2026

Volunteers Needed to help with the first Amador County Fair 5k FUN RUN!!
Contact Rich Hoffman at 209-304-3730 if you can help:)