Autauga County Alabama Fairgrounds Events
The Autauga County fairgrounds means Mac Gray Park, 1050 Martin Luther King Drive, Prattville, Alabama 36067. The 59th Autauga County Fair runs Tuesday, October 13 through Saturday, October 17, 2026, according to the fair’s official site. Prattville is the county seat, so the fair sits in the middle of the county’s population.
Autauga County Fairgrounds: Upcoming Events, Fair Dates, and Everything You Need to Know
Mac Gray Park is a city park that hosts the fair, not a permanent fairgrounds with a grandstand and rodeo arena. This page covers the fair itself and the other events tied to it.
2026 Autauga County Fair
Dates and schedule
The fair is October 13–17, 2026, a five-day run like the last two years (October 8–12, 2024, and October 7–11, 2025). As of the official site’s September 11 update, the full schedule and prices were still being posted. Check autaugacountyfair.com, which has pages for the 2026 calendar, prices and times, competitions, and the TV drawing.
Admission and payment
Gate admission was $5 in 2024, with weeknight gates opening at 5 p.m. and Saturday at noon. I couldn’t confirm 2026 prices, so treat $5 as last year’s number. The official site says the gate accepts all credit cards. Ride ticket payment is less clear: a 2020 notice said ride tickets couldn’t be bought with a debit card, and one source I was given says midway tickets are cash only. Bring cash for rides until the fair posts its policy. The site also repeats a standing rule: children must be supervised by a responsible adult, and fair leadership can deny entry or remove patrons for safety.
Midway
SonShine Amusements has provided the rides, games, and midway food in recent years. I haven’t confirmed the 2026 operator, so confirm that on the site.
What’s on the program
The fair’s program history includes local music and dance acts, school bands and show choirs, a Fairest of the Fair pageant, talent night, and a free petting zoo. The site also lists past themed programming such as High School Night, Country Night, Faith @ The Fair, a BBQ competition, and a Color Party. I can’t confirm which of those return in 2026, so check the calendar page.
The 2025 fair included a Saturday morning 4-H chicken show, and fairgoers donated thousands of pounds of canned goods to the Autauga Interfaith Care Center on a single night. The 2024 program included a Youth Beef Cattle Show and a Youth Meat Goat Show.
Who Runs the Fair, and Where the Money Goes
The fair is run by the Autauga County Fair Organization, a volunteer group, and it raises money for the Autauga County Rescue Squad, a volunteer search and rescue organization. The leadership roster on the site includes a fair president and manager, a vice president, an entertainment director, a commercial and non-profit booth director, a volunteer coordinator, an arts and crafts director, and a livestock director. The livestock director is tied to the Billingsley High School FFA, so FFA participation is confirmed. The site also lists the Autauga County Jr Cattlemen and 4-H competitive events among its partners.
Vendors, Exhibitors, and Volunteers
Commercial and non-profit booths: Contact Shawn Hudak, Booth Director, at [email protected] or 334-452-3668. The site has a Booth Information page with details.
Livestock and 4-H: Contact the livestock director through the Billingsley High School FFA, or ask the Autauga County Extension office about 4-H project rules.
Arts and crafts: Contact the arts and crafts director via the email on the Contact Us page.
Volunteering: Contact Dora Bonebrake, Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected].
General contact: Autauga County Fair Organization, P.O. Box 680267, Prattville, AL 36068-0267. Fair President Gary Essary: [email protected].
2027 Events
Autauga County Fair 2027: Dates haven’t been announced. The fair sits in October, Tuesday through Saturday, so expect a similar window.
HotRods and Hardware car and bike show: A Facebook event listed on the fair’s page shows the 4th annual show on Saturday, June 12, 2027, starting at 8 a.m., supporting the Autauga County Rescue Squad. I couldn’t open that page, so I couldn’t confirm the venue, admission, or entry fees. Earlier editions have moved around. The 2024 show was at Ace Southern Lumber and Hardware in Deatsville, in Elmore County, with $10 spectator tickets and $15 car entry that year. Confirm the 2027 location before you publish it as happening at the fairgrounds.
Getting There and Grounds
Enter 1050 Martin Luther King Drive, Prattville, AL 36067 into your GPS. A 2019 report described fairgoers walking through a warehouse at the park lined with booths and tables, with rides and the petting zoo outside. I couldn’t confirm acreage, camping, grandstand seating, parking capacity, or shuttle service, so I’ve left them out. Ask the fair office about parking for opening night and Saturday.
A Note on Livestock and Rodeo Searches
Autauga County also has an agricultural arena. A county Facebook post referenced the R.H. Kirkpatrick Agricultural Arena. I couldn’t verify its location or event calendar, so check it before telling readers where to find rodeos or livestock events outside fair week.
History
The 2026 fair is the 59th, which puts the first fair around 1968. That’s my inference from the numbering. The 2020 fair, the 53rd, ran in a reduced form during COVID-19: masks required, no entry or parking fee, and no canned goods, crafts, photo, or art exhibits. In 2021, organizers thanked the Prattville mayor, Parks and Recreation director, and city council for helping make the fair possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Autauga County Fair in 2026?
October 13–17, 2026 (Tuesday through Saturday).
Where is the fair?
Mac Gray Park, 1050 Martin Luther King Drive, Prattville, AL 36067.
What time do the gates open?
In 2026, weeknights at 5 p.m. and Saturday at noon.
How much does it cost?
Gate admission is $5 in 2026. Rides cost extra.
Does the gate take credit cards?
Yes, according to the fair’s website. For ride tickets, bring cash to be safe.
Who provides the rides?
SonShine Amusements has in recent years.
How do I become a vendor?
Contact Booth Director Shawn Hudak at [email protected] or 334-452-3668.
How do I enter livestock?
Contact the livestock director through Billingsley High School FFA, and ask the Autauga County Extension office about 4-H requirements.
Where does the money go?
To the Autauga County Rescue Squad.