McPherson County Fair

Welcome to the celebration of the 77th year of the McPherson County Fair in Canton, Kansas.

This year's theme is Dirt Road Dancing!

2025 MCPHERSON COUNTY FAIR OPEN and 4-H DIVISIONS CATALOG

(last updated 6/15/2025)

Want to have entries ready early? Use these links to fill out and print entry forms and entry tags:

MCFA Entry Form (exhibitors need one entry form PER DEPARTMENT)

MCFA Entry Tags (attach a tag to each exhibit)

MCFA Food Vendor Contract

Parade Entries:

Pre-register a parade entry by Friday, June 27, to be eligible for prizes in Division 18 at https://forms.gle/9uK5MGiqPp7GZ98e9 or email Leslie at santafewaypublisher@gmail.com or Todd at Todd.vogts@gmail.com. Entries not pre-registered can still register the day of the parade between 1-1:30 p.m. at the Canton City Park, 147 Park Street, Canton. Line-up will begin at 1 p.m. at the Canton City Park.

2025 McPherson County Fair

Wednesday, July 16, through Saturday, July 19

In addition to 4-H, FFA, and open class exhibits, there are events including rodeos, a pedal tractor pull, concerts, demolition derby, and more! See the schedule below.

The fairgrounds are also host to many events and associations throughout the year: cattle shows, barrel races, Central Kansas Youth Rodeo Association, and Kansas High School and Junior High School Rodeo Association, Check the EVENTS tab for information on these regular events and activities.

Reserve space at the fairgrounds for your meeting, event or activity on the FACILITY RENTAL tab.