Walker County Alabama Fairgrounds Events

The fair is held at the old Walker County Airport on North Airport Road in Jasper, the county seat. Local coverage from the Daily Mountain Eagle gives the address as 1601 N. Airport Road. Some ticketing and venue sites list the place as “Walker County Fair Grounds” at 1901 N Airport Rd. The two numbers differ, so use the Extension office as your landmark. The Walker County Extension Office is at 1501 North Airport Road, next to the old airport. Put that address in your GPS and the fair site is right beside it.

You reach North Airport Road from US-78, which is the main route through the county. Per the Extension directions, turn north onto Airport Road at the Jasper Square Shopping Center and go about a mile.

Who runs it

This is the part most pages skip. The Walker County fair is not run like the county fairs in many other states, where a fair board and 4-H program run it on a permanent site. The recent fairs at the old airport have been organized by promoter Tommy Pearson, who markets them under the Ultimate Fair name. He has also run spring and summer fairs at the same site. He has said the airport site suited a combined fair and stunt show, and that the first one there was called Summer Fest, which later became Ultimate Fair.

That affects practical things like who sets prices, who takes vendor applications, and where announcements appear. For this fair, the promoter’s social media is the main source for dates and prices, not a county government website.

What it means locally

The fair’s return to the airport grounds was something many residents had asked about. Walker County is a large, mostly rural county of slightly more than 800 square miles, and a week of rides and food draws people from Dora, Sumiton, Parrish, Cordova, Carbon Hill, and the smaller communities around Jasper.

Upcoming Events at Walker County Fairgrounds

The fair is the main event

The old airport site doesn’t run a year-round calendar like a county expo center. Its public events are mostly the promoter’s fairs. The two I can verify from local reporting are a spring fair and a summer fair:

• A spring fair, called the AL Southern Fair, ran from April 10 through Easter Sunday, April 20, at the old county airport.
• A summer Walker County Fair ran from Friday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 17.

Both are from the 2025 season. Whether the 2026 versions followed the same pattern is something to check, not assume.

Why ticket sites show nothing

The ticket and venue aggregators that list the grounds show zero upcoming events. That doesn’t mean nothing is happening. These fairs are announced through the promoter’s social media and the local paper, not through ticketing platforms.

How to find the current schedule

The most reliable places to look, in this order:

1. The Ultimate Fair Facebook page, which the Daily Mountain Eagle points readers to for pricing and specials.
2. The Daily Mountain Eagle, which has run notices about the fair a week or so before it opens.
3. The Walker County Extension Office at (205) 221-3392, which is next to the site and can tell you whether anything is scheduled nearby.

Renting the grounds

I couldn’t confirm a public rental process for the old airport site. The county commission owns and manages the airport property, so start there before assuming the promoter can book it for you. Flag for local verification.

The County Fair Itself

Name and timing

Recent coverage calls it the Walker County Fair for the summer run and the AL Southern Fair for the spring run. The last confirmed summer run was ten days in August. The spring run was eleven days around Easter. Dates differ each year and are announced shortly before opening.

Hours

The 2025 summer fair opened at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 3 p.m. on weekends. The spring fair opened at 5 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. on weekends. Treat that as the usual pattern: evening hours on school nights and earlier opening on weekends.

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Rides, midway, and attractions

This is a carnival-style fair. The 2025 summer run advertised rides, pony rides, a mechanical bull, vendors, and food. The spring run also featured a free nightly circus. The promoter’s pitch has been a mix of fair and stunt show, so expect more entertainment programming than agricultural exhibits. mountaineaglemountaineagle

Admission and ride pricing

In 2025, unlimited ride armbands cost $30, and there was also a general admission fee. The general admission amount wasn’t stated in the coverage I found, and prices change, so check the fair’s Facebook page for the current gate price and any discount nights. mountaineagle

What isn’t confirmed

I found no evidence that the Walker County Fair currently runs a traditional exhibit hall of canning, baking, quilts, and crops, or a county-wide livestock judging program. If you’re looking for those, ask the Extension office, because they may take place elsewhere in the county or through separate organizations.

Facilities and Grounds

I can’t responsibly describe barns, grandstand capacity, or camping, because I found no verified details for them. What the reporting supports:

Open space. The airport site gave the promoter room to run a fair and stunt show together. The fair uses open ground, so expect gravel or grass, not a paved fairground with permanent buildings. mountaineagle

Parking. I couldn’t confirm lot capacity or fees. On busy weekend nights expect to park in open lots and walk.

Accessibility. Not documented. If you use a wheelchair or walker, ask the promoter before you go whether the midway is on gravel and where accessible parking is.

Camping and RVs. Not confirmed. Don’t plan to camp on site without written confirmation from the organizer.

Amenities. Expect carnival-style food vendors and portable restrooms, as at most traveling fairs, but check this against your own visit.

Anyone who has attended recently can improve this section by reporting what the grounds actually look like.

Vendor and Exhibitor Information

Commercial vendors

Because the promoter runs the fair, vendor applications go through the promoter, not a county office. The Ultimate Fair Facebook page is the stated place for pricing and fair updates, so message the page directly for booth rates, application requirements, and deadlines. Ask what the booth fee covers, whether electricity is included, and whether food vendors need a separate permit. mountaineagle

Food vendors in Alabama usually need a county health department permit. Confirm the requirement with the Walker County Health Department.

Competitive exhibits

I found no public premium book for the Walker County Fair. If you want to enter produce, baked goods, or crafts, the Extension office is the best first call, and they can tell you whether any local exhibition exists.

Contacts

• Walker County Extension Office: 1501 N. Airport Road, Jasper, AL 35504, (205) 221-3392, weekday hours 8:00 to 12:00 and 12:30 to 4:30.
• Fair promoter: through the Ultimate Fair Facebook page.

Getting to Walker County Fairgrounds

From Jasper

The fair site is on the north side of town. Take US-78 to the Jasper Square Shopping Center, turn north onto Airport Road, and drive about a mile. The Extension office is on the right and the old airport is next to it.

From Birmingham and surrounding areas

Highway 78 is the county’s main transportation route, connecting Walker County to Birmingham. From Birmingham, follow US-78 west into Jasper and then turn north onto Airport Road. People coming from Cullman, Winston County, or Fayette County will mostly use county and state routes into Jasper and pick up US-78 or Airport Road from there. Check your map app for current road work. encyclopediaofalabama

Public transportation and rideshare

I found no shuttle or transit service for fair nights. Rideshare availability in Jasper is limited compared with larger cities, so arrange your return trip ahead of time.

4-H and FFA in Walker County

The Walker County Extension Office, part of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, coordinates 4-H and agricultural education in the county. I couldn’t verify the number of active clubs, the FFA chapters that exhibit locally, or a junior livestock auction tied to this fair. I’d rather leave this gap than invent a program. Call the Extension office at (205) 221-3392 and ask where local youth livestock shows and 4-H project competitions are held. Those programs may happen through the Extension office, school FFA chapters, or regional shows rather than the midway fair.

Special Events Beyond the Annual Fair

The old airport corridor on North Airport Road also hosts Extension programs. Recent listings include a ServSafe course and an Alabama Cottage Food Law training at 1501 N Airport Rd. These are classes, not fairground events, but they show that the Extension building is an active community meeting site. I found no confirmed gun shows, rodeos, motocross events, or swap meets at the fair site. If you know of any, tell me and I’ll add them. Patch

History of Walker County Fairgrounds

The fair has an unusual history. The site is a former county airport, and the promoter has said the fair-and-stunt-show concept started there as Summer Fest, later becoming Ultimate Fair. I could not verify an earlier fair association, a founding year, or attendance records. If you have these from the Walker County Historical Society or the Daily Mountain Eagle archives, they would give this section real depth. mountaineagle

The county itself was established by the Alabama legislature on December 26, 1823, and Jasper has been the only county seat. The fair is a much newer part of that history. encyclopediaofalabama

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Walker County Fair in 2026 and 2027?

I couldn’t confirm 2026 dates. The last confirmed dates were August 8 to 17, 2025, and April 10 to 20, 2025 for the spring fair. Check the Ultimate Fair Facebook page and the Daily Mountain Eagle for current dates.

What time does the Walker County Fair open?

In 2025, weekday opening was 5 p.m., with weekend opening at 1 p.m. for the spring fair and 3 p.m. for the summer fair.

How much does it cost to get into the Walker County Fair?

In 2025, unlimited ride armbands were $30 and there was a separate general admission fee. Current prices are posted on the fair’s Facebook page.

Is there camping at the Walker County Fairgrounds?

I found no confirmed camping. Ask the promoter before bringing an RV.

How do I enter livestock in the Walker County Fair?

I found no public livestock entry process for this fair. Call the Walker County Extension Office at (205) 221-3392.

Are dogs allowed?

Not documented. Ask the organizer before bringing a pet, and expect crowds and loud rides.

Where do I park?

Parking is on or near the old airport property off North Airport Road. Capacity and fees weren’t confirmed.

Who do I contact to rent the grounds?

Start with the Walker County Commission, which oversees the airport property. For vendor booths at the fair, contact the promoter through the Ultimate Fair Facebook page.

Where exactly is the fair?

At the old Walker County Airport on North Airport Road in Jasper, next to the Extension office at 1501 N. Airport Road. Sources list the fair at 1601 or 1901 N. Airport Road.