What the Summit County Fair Is
The Summit County Fair is a week of free fair activities at the fairgrounds in Coalville, capped by a ticketed PRCA rodeo. The most recent edition ran from August 1 to 8, 2026, opening with a Demolition Derby and closing with the Junior Livestock sale and a parade. Organizers expected up to 30,000 visitors. The fair manager is Tyler Orgill.
What Is on the Schedule
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Aug 1 | Opening day: Demolition Derby (sold out), food vendors, spirits garden and live music |
| Tuesday | Fair reopens for home arts, fine arts and 4-H exhibitions |
| Wednesday | Little Buckaroo Rodeo at 6 p.m., Youth Pet Fest and carnival rides open |
| Thursday | Exhibits open to the public; Junior Livestock show begins |
| Aug 6 to 8 | Ticketed PRCA Rodeo, 8 p.m. nightly |
| Saturday, Aug 8 | Junior Livestock sale and parade |
The 4-H and Home Exhibits
The indoor exhibit halls are where residents compete for a blue ribbon. 4-H falls under Utah State University Extension, and categories include clothing, jewelry, baked goods and quilts, with over a dozen quilt subcategories. Recent exhibitors have entered sewn skirts and dresses in clothing, a hand-built wooden box, and sheep in the livestock shows. A blue-ribbon entry can advance to the Utah State Fair. Visitors are advised to arrive early to see the 4-H exhibits.
Rodeo, Carnival and Entertainment
The PRCA Rodeo has run for 35 years and takes place August 6 to 8 at 8 p.m. Planned extras included skydivers on some nights, opening ceremonies, a live band on certain nights and carnival rides and games. The rodeo is ticketed, and the rest of the fair is free for the week. Pet Fest, arts and crafts, and livestock shows are part of the fair's tradition.
Where and How to Get There
The fairgrounds are in Coalville. Summit County and High Valley Transit run a free shuttle from the Kimball Junction Transit Center to the fairgrounds, with buses every hour, covering the Demolition Derby, the three rodeo nights and all day Saturday, August 8. The county has invested $15 million in the fairgrounds since its 2017 master plan, including the Ledges Event Center and a new livestock building.
Questions
Is it free?
Fair entry is free for the week. The PRCA Rodeo is ticketed and the Demolition Derby sold out in 2026.
Can I get there without driving?
Yes, by the free shuttle from Kimball Junction on the derby and rodeo nights and on the final Saturday.
How do I enter an exhibit?
Exhibit questions go through the fair website, where a liaison can be reached by phone. The full schedule is at summitcountyfair.org/schedule.
Official Links
- Summit County Fair returns with free shuttle, rodeo, carnival (KPCW)
- 4-H exhibits shine between demolition derby and rodeo (TownLift)
- 5 reasons to head to the Summit County Fair (TownLift)
- Utah 4-H county fairs
Utah County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows: The Essentials
Utah county fairs run from Washington County's April fair to Iron County in early September, with most in early to mid August, per USU Extension's 2026 fair schedule. Salt Lake County holds 4-H Discovery Days instead of a fair, and a few counties were still to be determined.
Livestock shows
Market animals compete on a regional circuit of junior livestock shows that ends at the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake City. For 2026 the State Fair market show charged $25 per animal, with entries closing August 14, per the fair's page.
Tagging and age
Cattle must be tagged 100 days before a show and sheep, goats and hogs 60 days, and exhibitors must be 8 and in third grade, per Utah County's tagging page.
Next steps
Ask your county Extension office for your fair's premium book, entry deadlines and weigh-in rules.
Weigh-in, drug rules and sale terms vary by show, so read the rule book first.
Read the full guide: Utah County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Oakley Rodeo
Oakley's Fourth of July rodeo run, with performances July 1-4 and again on July 6, 2026. Held each year.
Oakley, UT Official event details - Kamas Valley Rodeo
Two-night rodeo in Kamas Valley on July 23-24, 2026. Held each year.
Kamas, UT Official event details - Kamas Valley Fiesta Days Demolition Derby
Demolition derby at the Kamas rodeo grounds capping Fiesta Days weekend. Held each year; the most recent date was July 25, 2026.
Kamas, UT Official event details - Summit County Fair PRCA Rodeo
Three nights of PRCA rodeo in Coalville, most recently Aug. 6-8, 2026 at 8 p.m., with bull riding, saddle bronc, barrel racing, roping and steer wrestling. Adult tickets were $15.
202 E. Park Road, Coalville, UT Official event details - Summit County Fair Demolition Derby
Opening-night demolition derby at the Coalville fairgrounds, most recently Aug. 1, 2026 at 7 p.m., with a Kids Power Wheels Demo Derby during intermission. Adult tickets were $24.
202 E. Park Road, Coalville, UT Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.