Lincoln County Arkansas Fairgrounds Events

Lincoln County’s fair is a small-town fair, and this guide treats it that way. Some details, such as exact gate prices and the carnival operator, change from year to year. Where I can’t stand behind a number, I say so and tell you who to ask.

Overview of Lincoln County Fairgrounds

Where the grounds are

The fairgrounds are inside Star City, which is the county seat and the county’s largest city. The address is 401 East Dallas Avenue. Older fair listings sometimes give it as “Dallas Street,” but it is the same location. The county courthouse is at 300 South Drew Street, and the Star City Commercial Historic District sits in the same part of town.

Who runs the fair

The fair is promoted through an official Lincoln County Fair page on Facebook, which describes itself as the page for the county’s fair and fairgrounds. That page is where vendor registration and event announcements appear. The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service office in Star City handles the 4-H side of the county’s youth programs.

The extension office is at 113 West Wylie in Star City. Its phone number is (870) 628-4247 and its email is [email protected]. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:30.

Acreage, layout, and age of the grounds

I could not confirm the acreage, the number of permanent buildings, or the year the grounds were established, and I won’t guess. The fair is long established, though. Fair listings show the Star City event running in September 2010 and September 2016, so it has been a regular fixture for a long time. For the history of the site itself, the extension office and the courthouse are the best places to ask.

Why it matters locally

Lincoln County was formed on March 28, 1871, and named for Abraham Lincoln. Bayou Bartholomew runs through the middle of the county and splits it agriculturally. The rolling western half produces timber, poultry, tomatoes, cattle, and swine. The flat eastern half grows rice, cotton, and soybeans. A county with that mix of livestock and row crops has plenty of reasons to hold a fair, and the grounds are where the two halves of the county meet.

The county population was 12,941 in the 2020 census. In a county that size, a fair week draws people from Star City, Gould, Grady, and the farms in between.

Upcoming Events at Lincoln County Fairgrounds

What’s on the calendar now

As of this writing in October 2026, the main event on the public calendar was a Lincoln County Fair Vendor Market on September 11–12, 2026. That date has passed. Outdoor booth rates for that market were:

• 10×10 booth: $40 for one day or $60 for two days
• 10×20 booth: $60 for one day or $80 for two days

Treat those as 2026 rates. Ask again before you plan around them for a future event.

The county fair itself has historically run in September. Past listings show September 13–18 in 2010 and September 19–24 in 2016. If the 2026 fair has already happened, the next one should land in September 2027. I couldn’t find 2027 dates, so watch the official Facebook page for the announcement.

Seasonal pattern

Beyond the fair, the grounds appear to work as a general community venue. Other county events that residents mention alongside the fair include:

• Springfest on the courthouse lawn each May
• Gould’s Turtle Derby each August
• Star Daze Festival in Star City

Those events are not all held at the fairgrounds. They matter for planning, though, because the county’s calendar is busy in spring and late summer, and fair week is the fall anchor.

Visitors interested in Lincoln County Arkansas Fairgrounds Events can also explore local activities through Lee County Arkansas Fairgrounds Events. Both counties offer opportunities to discover community traditions, enjoy regional celebrations, and plan memorable outings throughout Arkansas.

How to find the current schedule

Check these sources, in this order:

1. The Lincoln County Fair page on Facebook, which is where vendor calls and fair announcements are posted
2. The Lincoln County Extension Office at (870) 628-4247 for 4-H and livestock entry details
3. The county judge’s office at the courthouse, (870) 628-4147, for general county questions

Renting the grounds

I could not confirm a published rental policy, rate sheet, or contact for outside groups. If you want to hold a private event, a swap meet, a benefit, or a show at the grounds, start with the fair page on Facebook and the county judge’s office. Ask about availability, the cost, and whether insurance is required.

The Lincoln County Fair Itself

What it’s known for

The county fair is called the Lincoln County Fair. A long-running fair listing describes it this way: kids’ activities, demolition derby, rodeo, live entertainment, livestock and agricultural competitions, and food and commercial vendors. The Association of Arkansas Counties also points to the annual rodeo and county fair as the events that bring visitors into the county.

Typical timing

Expect a September run, usually built around a Monday through Saturday week in the middle or latter half of the month. Fair boards can shift the dates for weather, scheduling, or carnival availability, so confirm before you travel.

Competitions

I couldn’t confirm the current list of competition classes. Fairs in this part of Arkansas generally cover market and breeding livestock (beef, dairy, swine, sheep, goats), poultry and rabbits, field crops and garden produce, and home arts such as canning, baking, sewing, and photography. The fair’s premium book, if one is published for the year, lists the actual classes and the entry deadlines. Ask the extension office for it.

Carnival and midway

I could not confirm which carnival company works the fair, how many rides it brings, or whether wristband deals are offered. Those details are typically settled close to the fair date, so look for them on the fair’s page in the weeks before it opens.

Food

Fair listings mention food vendors, so expect the standard fair lineup: corn dogs, funnel cakes, lemonade, and similar. I could not confirm whether local churches or civic clubs run food stands or whether any one dish is a local tradition. If you know of one, the fair office would likely want to hear it.

Entertainment

Past listings describe a rodeo, a demolition derby, and live entertainment. Specific acts, pageant schedules, and tractor pull events change each year and should come from the current schedule.

Admission and parking

I could not confirm current gate prices, parking fees, season passes, or free-admission policies for children and seniors. Don’t rely on any third-party site for these. The fair’s own announcements are the only source worth trusting for 2027 pricing.

Facilities and Grounds

I could not find a verified inventory of the buildings, barns, grandstand capacity, or camping options on site. Rather than list guesses, here is what to ask the fair office before you go.

• Livestock barns: Which species are housed where, and how are stalls assigned?
• Arena or grandstand: What is the seating capacity, and where does the rodeo take place?
• Commercial space: Are vendors indoors, outdoors, or both? The 2026 market was priced for outdoor booths.
• Camping or RV hookups: Are there any on the grounds? If not, Cane Creek State Park is in the county, and it is the obvious place to look for campsites. Confirm availability with the park directly.
• Accessibility: Where is ADA parking, and are the paths paved or gravel?
• Parking: Is there overflow parking, and where?
• On-site services: Is there a first aid station, and is there an ATM?

Vendor and Exhibitor Information

Commercial vendors

The most concrete vendor information is for the September 2026 market: booth sizes of 10×10 and 10×20, one-day and two-day pricing, and registration by phone or text. The listed contacts were Amber Gibson at 870-370-0728 and Kellie Cunningham, whose number was cut off in the post I could see. Both are named on the fair’s Facebook page. For a 2027 fair, call or text the same contacts and ask whether the rates and the process are the same.

Competitive exhibits and livestock

For 4-H and open-class entries, begin with the Lincoln County Extension Office. Ask for the premium book, the entry deadline, and the check-in time. Livestock entries often need health paperwork and ear tags or other identification, so ask about those requirements early rather than the week before the fair.

Contact points

• Fair page: Lincoln County Fair on Facebook
• Extension office: (870) 628-4247, [email protected]
• County judge’s office: (870) 628-4147

Getting to Lincoln County Fairgrounds

Main routes

Star City is served by US 425 and Arkansas Highway 11. US 425 is the main north-south road. It connects Star City with Pine Bluff to the north and Monticello to the south, and it passes right by the courthouse and the historic district.

AR 11 and AR 114 come in from the east toward Gould and US 65, and from the west toward US 63.

• From Pine Bluff: Take US 425 south into Star City.
• From Monticello: Take US 425 north into Star City.
• From Gould or Dumas: Take US 65 to AR 114 or AR 11 and head west into Star City.
• From the west (Rison and Warren area): Take US 63 to AR 11 or AR 114 and head east.

Once you are in town, use the street address 401 East Dallas Avenue in your phone’s maps.

Transit and rideshare

I could not find any public transit or fair-week shuttle service. Plan on driving. Rideshare availability in a town this size is unreliable, so arrange a ride home in advance if you need one.

4-H and FFA at Lincoln County Fairgrounds

The extension office’s role

The Lincoln County Extension Office, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, serves Star City, Gould, Grady, and the rest of the county. It runs 4-H youth development and offers online 4-H event registration. For anyone entering a youth project, this is the starting point.

Clubs, chapters, and the auction

I could not confirm how many 4-H clubs are active in the county, which high school FFA chapters exhibit, or how a junior livestock auction is run at the fair. Questions to put to the extension office:

• When and where is the youth livestock show held during fair week?
• Is there a junior market sale, and who may bid?
• Where do the proceeds go, and how do buyers participate?

Special Events Beyond the Annual Fair

The September 2026 vendor market shows the grounds are used for more than one week a year. For other events, such as gun shows, swap meets, horse shows, or concerts, I could not find a published schedule, so I won’t claim any. If you’ve attended one, the fair page is the place to confirm whether it’s recurring.

Nearby, Gould’s August Turtle Derby and the May Springfest are the county’s most visible festivals. Star City’s Star Daze Festival is another.

History of Lincoln County Fairgrounds

The earliest listings I could find place the fair in Star City in 2010 and 2016, but the fair is certainly older than that. Star City itself was incorporated in July 1876, with about 300 residents, and its early economy ran on timber, sawmills, and cotton. A county fair grew naturally out of that agricultural base.

I could not find records of record attendance years, famous visitors, major changes to the grounds, or past cancellations. If you have those memories or documents, the extension office and the county’s historical records are the best places to preserve them.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Lincoln County Fair in 2026–2027?

The fair has historically been held in September in Star City. The 2026 fair would have been in September, and 2027 dates had not been announced at the time of writing. Watch the official Lincoln County Fair page on Facebook.

Where are the Lincoln County Fairgrounds?

The grounds are at 401 East Dallas Avenue, Star City, Arkansas 71667.

What time does Lincoln County Fairgrounds open?

Gate hours are set each year and vary by day. Check the fair’s announcements for the current schedule.

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

I could not confirm current gate pricing. Prices are announced by the fair and may differ by day.

How do I become a vendor?

Contact the people named on the fair’s Facebook page. The 2026 market listed 10×10 booths at $40 for one day or $60 for two days, and 10×20 booths at $60 for one day or $80 for two days. Rates may change for 2027.

How do I enter livestock in the Lincoln County Fair?

Contact the Lincoln County Extension Office at (870) 628-4247 for the entry process, deadlines, and health requirements.

Is there camping at Lincoln County Fairgrounds?

I could not confirm camping on the grounds. Ask the fair office, and consider Cane Creek State Park nearby.

Are dogs allowed at Lincoln County Fairgrounds?

I could not confirm the fair’s pet policy. Ask the fair office before bringing a dog, and note that service animals are generally treated differently from pets.

Who do I contact to rent the fairgrounds?

Start with the Lincoln County Fair page on Facebook, then the county judge’s office at (870) 628-4147.

Where do I park?

Parking arrangements are not published in what I could find. Ask the fair office about on-site and overflow parking before fair week.