78th Butler Farm Show • August 10-15, 2026

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We can’t wait to see you!

Plan your visit

Welcome to your go-to guide for experiencing the event. Here you’ll find everything you need to plan your day—from daily schedules and must-see highlights to ticket options and general event info. Whether you’re coming for the thrills, the exhibits, or the atmosphere, it all starts here.

FARM SHOW OFFICE

Office Open July 1
Weekly schedule – Closed Monday
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 10 to 5
    Thursday – 11 to 6

If interested in being a vendor at the Butler Farm Show, please contact Ken Metrick at 724-282-8038

Admission
Daily
$10
Rides & grandstand included
Advance 6-pack
$50
Farm Show Office, Jul 1–Aug 9
Thu & Fri Grandstand
+$5
Wristband at grandstand, 5:30 PM, limited qty
Under 3 yrs
Free
Unless riding rides
All gates open 8:30 AM. Meridian, Mid, Pit & Airport gates lock at midnight.
No admission refunds. Rain or shine.
Rides closed on rotating hourly basis for inspections.
Auctions
Monday, August 10
7:00 PM — Dairy Pavilion
4-H and Adult Baked Goods Auction
Buy the best that Butler County bakes!
Wednesday, August 12
8:00 PM — Dairy Pavilion
Cheese Auction
Choice cheese from contented cows!
Thursday, August 13
6:00 PM — Livestock Barn (Opening ceremonies 5:30 PM)
Annual Junior Livestock Sale
Feed your family; fill your freezer!
Sale order: Benefit Shawl, Charity Animals, Goats, Lambs, Rabbits, Beef, Poultry & Hogs
Rules & Policies
No vehicles or golf carts on midways 11 AM–11 PM. No bikes, scooters, ATVs, or skateboards at any time.
No alcohol, drugs, firearms, or pets. Service dogs only.
No smoking in barns or buildings.
Laser pointers prohibited. Confiscated on sight; owner ejected.
Camping for animal exhibitors only. Register and pay by July 14.
Wheelchairs not available on-site. Handicapped parking at Gate 1 and Gate 2, first-come first-served.
Severe weather: return to cars or take refuge in a building, not a tent.
On the Grounds
First AidMain gate, opposite the office
Lost & FoundShow office at main gate
RestroomsBy show arena and in Ag Building
AirstripRoe Field, 2300 ft, night lighting, fuel & repair
General InfoFarm Show Office, main gate
Premiums
Checks available Saturday, Aug 15 at the office; 1–2 PM Sunday, Aug 16 near Arts & Crafts Building.
Pickup also at Farm Show Office: Tuesday, August 18, or Wednesday, August 19 noon to 6pm.
Checks not mailed or re-issued. Must be cashed by Sep 30. Items held until Sep 30 only.