Grant County Arkansas Fairgrounds Events

The Grant County Fairgrounds are on US Highway 167 just north of Sheridan, Arkansas. The Grant County Fair is held there every September and is one of the smaller county fairs in the state, run by a local association and volunteers. A caution on searching: there are Grant Counties in Oklahoma, Washington, Oregon, Kentucky, Indiana, and other states, and their fair schedules often crowd the results. If a listing mentions a June fair, a Moses Lake location, or a different state’s 4-H program, it’s not this one.

Grant County Fairgrounds Overview

Location

The fairgrounds are on US 167 North in Sheridan, Arkansas, the county seat. News coverage describes them as north of Sheridan along the highway. I could not find a posted street number, so use “Grant County Fairgrounds, US 167 North, Sheridan” in a GPS or map search.

Sheridan is about 30 miles south of Little Rock. US 167 is the main road in from Little Rock and from the south, and the fairgrounds sit along that corridor.

Who Runs It

The Grant County Fair Association runs the fair and the grounds. According to its Facebook page, the board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Fair Building on Highway 167 North. The page lists an email address, [email protected], though that listing is a few years old, so confirm it before relying on it.

A Newer Site

Grant County’s fair has been at this location for only a few years. The Sheridan Headlight reported that the 2023 fair was the first held entirely at the new grounds, and it described larger crowds, much more space, more events, and a few more rides than in earlier years. In 2026 an organizer said the association has kept making improvements since the move. I could not find the old site’s address or the exact date of the relocation, so I won’t guess at either.

I also could not find a published acreage.

Upcoming Events at Grant County Fairgrounds

Events I Could Document

The association’s Facebook page has promoted events at two buildings: the Sheridan Excavating Event Center and the People’s Bank Showbarn. Beyond the fair, I did not find a published calendar of recurring events like gun shows, flea markets, or motocross. The page’s posts suggest other groups use the buildings, so the grounds are not used only in September.

Nothing was posted for the remainder of October through December 2026 that I could confirm. Check the association’s Facebook page for anything newer.

Seasonal Pattern

The fair is the big date. The association says the fair is held during the third full week of September. Other activity is scattered and announced on its page.

Renting the Facilities

I could not find a rental price list or booking form. Contact the association through its Facebook page or email.

The Grant County Fair

Dates

The fair runs Tuesday through Saturday in the third full week of September:

• 2025: Tuesday, September 16 through Saturday, September 20, with the theme “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams”
• 2026: Carnival and midway September 22–26, with the pageant on September 19 and the parade on September 22

I could not confirm 2027 dates. Based on the association’s third-full-week pattern, expect a Tuesday-to-Saturday run in mid-to-late September and watch the association’s page in summer.

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Parade, Carnival, and Rodeo

The fair opens with a parade the same day the carnival opens. In 2026 that was Tuesday, September 22. Johnson’s Rides of El Dorado supplied the carnival, with rides for different ages, games, and food. The rodeo ran two nights, September 25 and 26, 2026. I could not confirm the rodeo’s sanctioning, prices, or start time.

Pageants

The pageant came first in 2026, on September 19, before the fair week itself. I could not find the divisions or entry fees.

Youth and Family Events

Two newer events have become fair-week features:

• The Hay Bale Decorating Contest, which in 2025 was in its second year and ran all fair week
• The Stick Horse Rodeo, which in 2025 was also in its second year and ran in the arena on a Saturday for the youngest riders

Livestock

Livestock shows are part of the fair every year. A 2025 newspaper preview mentioned youth showing dairy goats at the previous year’s fair. I could not find the full class list or the show schedule.

Food and Entertainment

The 2026 carnival provider included food and games. I could not confirm the food vendors, local nonprofit food stands, or any live entertainment lineup.

Admission and Parking

I found no published admission, parking, or ride price. Check the association’s page before you go.

Facilities and Grounds

Confirmed:

• A Fair Building on Highway 167 North, used for board meetings
• The Sheridan Excavating Event Center
• The People’s Bank Showbarn
• An arena, used for the rodeo and stick horse rodeo

Not confirmed: building counts, stall counts, grandstand capacity, camping or RV hookups, ADA features, first aid, ATM, and parking capacity. Ask the association.

Vendor and Exhibitor Information

I could not find a published vendor application, booth fee, or deadline. Contact the association by email or on its Facebook page. For exhibit entries, a premium book or entry forms should be available through the fair association or the Grant County Extension Office in Sheridan, but I could not locate a current one, so confirm the entry process and deadlines directly.

Getting to Grant County Fairgrounds

From downtown Sheridan, take US 167 north. From Little Rock, take US 167 south for roughly 30 miles. From the south, the same highway brings you up through Sheridan. I found no public transit or shuttle, and rideshare in a town this size is unreliable, so arrange a ride ahead of time.

4-H and FFA at the Fairgrounds

I could not find a published Grant County 4-H club count, an FFA chapter list, or junior livestock auction rules for the Arkansas fair. Local school districts and the county Extension Office are the right contacts. If you’re a youth exhibitor, ask them about entry deadlines, health paperwork, and when the show and sale are held. Don’t rely on 4-H fair schedules from other Grant Counties.

Special Events Beyond the Annual Fair

The Sheridan area has other community events, including the Lumberjack Festival, but I did not find evidence they’re held at the fairgrounds, so I’m not including them. The two new fair-week events, the hay bale contest and the stick horse rodeo, are the clearest sign the association is adding programming.

History of Grant County Fairgrounds

Here is what I could document:

• The fair is a longtime county event held in September.
• The association relocated the fair to its current site on US 167 North. The 2023 fair was the first held entirely there.
• The fairgrounds have been improved since the move.

I could not find a founding year for the fair, the location of the original grounds, attendance figures, or any record of cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Grant County Fair in Arkansas in 2026 and 2027?

The 2026 fair was held in the third full week of September, with the pageant on September 19, the parade and carnival opening on September 22, and the rodeo on September 25 and 26. I could not confirm 2027 dates.

What time does the fairgrounds open?

No daily hours were published in the sources I found. The parade was the opening event in 2026. Check the association’s page for daily times.

Is there camping at Grant County Fairgrounds?

I found no published camping or RV information. Ask the association.

How do I enter livestock in the Grant County Fair?

Contact the Grant County Extension Office in Sheridan or the fair association for the premium book, entry deadlines, and health paperwork.

Are dogs allowed at the fairgrounds?

No pet policy is published. Call ahead, because livestock are on the grounds.

Where do I park?

No parking details are published. The grounds are on US 167 North in Sheridan, so expect to follow signs and attendants from the highway.

Who do I contact to rent Grant County Fairgrounds?

Contact the Grant County Fair Association through its Facebook page or the email address it lists.

How much does it cost to get into the fair?

I could not find a published price. Check the association’s page.

How do I become a vendor?

Contact the fair association for the vendor application.