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July 6-11, 2026
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The Most Special Night of Fair Week
There are a lot of things to love about the Hardin County Fair. The food. The rides. The pageants. The Motorsports. The smell of funnel cakes calling your name from somewhere across the fairgrounds like it knows you personally. But every year, there is one event that stands out to me in a really special way. The Mr. & Miss Exceptional Hardin County Pageant. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. This is my favorite event at the fair. Not because it is the loudest. Not be

Greg Milby
May 232 min read


NEW Ticket & Parking Process!
Can you believe it? The Hardin County Fair kicks off tomorrow—and we’re ready for another amazing week of rides, shows, food, and good old-fashioned fun! We’ve got something new this year to help make your arrival smoother: a new entry process designed to cut down on traffic and get you inside the gates faster. Instead of stopping to pay as you pull into the fairgrounds, you’ll now head straight to the designated parking areas. Once you’re parked, you’ll purchase your ticket

Greg Milby
Jul 6, 20251 min read
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