San Juan County Fair and Carnival

Previously Held August 12, 2024 - August 18, 2024

McGee Park

The San Juan County Fair takes place at McGee Park and features livestock shows, live musical performances, a parade, and much more! Parade August 9, carnival August 14-18, Lorrie Morgan in concert August 16, August 17 Salsa Competition.

Event Information

McGee Park

41 Road 5568, Farmington, NM

San Juan County Fair Board
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$10 adult and $5 child or senior

505-325-5415

The theme for the 2024 San Juan County Fair has been announced as 140 Years of Memories!

2024 San Juan County Fair Schedule of Events

Friday, August 9 Parade Day

4:30 pm Parade Line up, Butler & Main
6:00 pm Parade, Downtown Farmington

Monday, August 12 Kids Day
Kids 12 and under admitted into the fair with two canned food items. All food items will be donated to Echo Food Bank. Sponsored by KISS Country Radio

8:00 am Fairgrounds Open
8:00 am Youth Rabbit Show Showmanship to follow, Rabbit Barn
9:00 am Poultry Judging, Stark Poultry Barn
9:00 am Dairy and Pygmy Goat Show, Jeanette Nichols Show Ring, Lamb Barn
10:00 am Convention Center Opens
10:00 am – 7:00 pm Look-n-Learn Barn Opens, Between Poultry & Rabbit Barn
1:00 pm Barnyard Olympics, Memorial Coliseum
5:00 pm Red Carpet Back Number Ceremony, Coliseum Pavilion
6:00 pm Outhouse Race Check In
7:00 pm Outhouse Race, Behind Food Concessions
10:00 pm All Buildings Close
11:00 pm Fairgrounds Close

Tuesday, August 13 Scout Day
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts & Leaders in uniform admitted into the fair free

8:00 am Fairgrounds Open
8:00 am Market Lamb and Breeding Sheep Show, followed by the Market and Breeding Goat Show 45 minutes after the completion of the Lamb Show
8:00 am Open Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn
9:00 am Poultry Show (Bantam & Standard) & Showmanship, Stark Poultry Barn
10:00 am Convention Center Opens
10:00 am – 7:00 pm Look-n-Learn Barn Opens, Poultry & Rabbit Barn
11:00 am SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
12:00 – 1:30 pm Knowledge Bowl, Look-n-Learn Barn
2:00 pm SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
4:00 SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
5:30 pm Tea with the Queen, Small Patio
6:00 pm Hypnosis Show, Small Patio
6:00 pm 4-H County Council Night, Open Air Pavilion
6:00 pm SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
7:00 pm Market Lamb & Goat Show Grand Drive, Beef Barn
10:00 pm All Buildings Close
11:00 pm Fairgrounds Close

Wednesday, August 14 Special Needs Day & Senior Citizens Day
Senior Citizens and Citizens with special needs admitted into the fair for free. Carnival opens.

8:00 am Fairgrounds Open
8:00 am Swine, Goat, Lamb & Beef Showmanship & San Juan Bred Shows, in individual Barns.
10:00 am Convention Center Opens
10:00 am – 10:00 pm Play with Giants, Convention Center
10:00 am – 7:00 pm Look-n-Learn Barn Opens, Between Poultry & Rabbit Barn
11:00 am SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Gospel Music, Small Patio
2:00 pm SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
4:00 pm SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Carnival POP (pay one price $30 or $27 online)
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Carnival Open
5:00 pm Memorial Coliseum Dedication, Memorial Coliseum front lobby
6:00 pm Market Swine Show, Jerry Connelly Show Ring
6:00 pm SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
6:30 pm 4-H Rodeo, Memorial Coliseum
10:00 pm All Buildings Close
11:00 pm Fairgrounds Close

Thursday, August 15 Lions Day
Kids 12 & under are admitted free with an old pair of eyeglasses that will be donated to the Farmington Evening Lions Club.

8:00 am Fairgrounds Open
9:00 am 4-H Horse Show, Memorial Coliseum
10:00 am Convention Center Opens
10:00 am – 10:00 pm Play with Giants, Convention Center
10:00 am Heifer Show, Beef Barn Show Ring Market Beef Show
10:00 am – 7:00 pm Look-n-Learn Barn Opens, Between Poultry & Rabbit Barn
11:00 am SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
2:00 pm SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
4:00 pm SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
4:00 pm Pulls from the sale must be completed.
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Carnival POP (pay one price $30 or $27 online)
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Carnival Open
6:00 pm SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
6:30 pm 4-H Rodeo, Memorial Coliseum
7:00 pm Goat/Lamb Costume Contest, Jerry Connelly Show Ring Pig Costume Contest will follow the Goat/Lamb Contest
8:00 pm Concert, Open Air Pavilion, Food Midway
10:00 pm All Buildings Close
11:00 pm Fairgrounds Close

Friday, August 16

8:00 am Fairgrounds Open
10:00 am Convention Center Opens
10:00 am – 11:00 pm Play with Giants, Convention Center
10:00 am – 7:00 pm Look-n-Learn Barn Opens, Poultry & Rabbit Barn
11:00 am SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
2:00 pm SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
3:00 pm Set up for Fitting Contest
4:00 pm Fitting Contest, Beef Barn
4:00 pm--SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Carnival POP (pay one price $30 or $27 online)
5:00 pm - Midnight Carnival Open
6:00 pm SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
7:00 pm Round Robin Showmanship, Beef Barn
8:00 pm Concert, Open Air Pavilion, Food Midway
11:00 pm All Buildings Close
12:00 am Fairgrounds Close

Saturday, August 17 Junior Livestock Sale & Military and Public Safety Day

8:00 am Fairgrounds Open
9:00 am Rooster Crowing Contest, Stark Poultry Barn
10:00 am Convention Center Opens
10:00 am – 11:00 pm Play with Giants, Convention Center
10:00 am – 7:00 pm Look-n-Learn Barn Opens, Poultry & Rabbit Barn
11:00 am SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
11:00 am Stick Horse Race, Beef Barn
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Buyer’s Luncheon, Coliseum Pavilion
1:00 pm Junior Livestock Sale, Memorial Coliseum
2:00 pm SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
2:00 pm-12:00 am Carnival Open
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Carnival POP (pay one price $30 or $27 online)
4:00 pm SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
5:30 pm Salsa Contest (check in & set up), Small Patio
6:00 pm SouthWest Dairy Farmers Mobil Dairy Classroom, Front of Memorial Coliseum
6:30 pm Salsa Contest, Small Patio
8:00 pm Concert, Open Air Pavilion
11:00 pm All Buildings Close
12:00 pm Fairgrounds Close

Sunday, August 18 Carnival

2:00 pm – 8:00 pm------- Carnival

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