What the Utah County Fair Is
The Utah County Fair is a four-day summer fair at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, 475 South Main, Spanish Fork. It pairs youth competition run by USU Extension 4-H with rodeo, monster trucks and demolition derbies. The 2026 fair ran Wednesday, July 29 through Saturday, August 1. The fairgrounds have hosted the fair since 2008, and a 2026 visitor study counted 39,300 visits.
Ways to Enter
| Division | How to enter | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Livestock Show (beef, sheep, swine, goats) | Tag animals, then register through the show's online form | Cattle tagged by April 20; sheep, goats, hogs by May 30; registration open until July 1 |
| Indoor exhibits (such as cooking, creative writing and 3D printing) | Enroll in 4-H on ZSuite, then register on ez-fair.com (opened June 16) | 4-H enrollment by June 1 |
| Chicken and rabbit show | Small Animal Registration page on ZSuite | 4-H enrollment by May 30 |
Who Can Enter and Rules
The junior livestock show is for 4-H and FFA members in Utah County. Youth enroll in 4-H through 4h.zsuite.org and must be at least 8 years old and in 3rd grade by the tagging deadline. Cattle must be tagged 100 days before the show and sheep, goats and hogs 60 days before. Tags cost $2 each. Deadlines and ownership requirements apply to all animal events.
The livestock show was listed July 28 to August 2, 2026. Exhibitors are judged by industry professionals, and top animals earn division and overall champion awards. The program stresses responsibility, record-keeping, showmanship and sportsmanship.
The Grandstand Week
- Wednesday, July 29: Western rodeo
- Thursday, July 30: monster truck show
- Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1: demolition derby
The 2026 derby was billed as the state's largest, with about 140 drivers and more than $200,000 in cash and prizes. Friday was qualifying, and the classes included iron trucks, limited-weld cars, a powderpuff competition, mini cars and racing lawnmowers. Fair tickets do not include the rodeo, which is sold separately. The fair also has a car show, Family Night events and a Kids Play Zone.
Key Dates
- May 30: chicken and rabbit enrollment; sheep, goat and hog tagging deadline
- June 1: indoor exhibit 4-H enrollment
- June 16: indoor exhibit registration opens
- July 1: livestock registration closes
- July 29 to August 1: fair
Where
Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, 475 South Main, Spanish Fork, Utah. The county is building a barn at the fairgrounds.
Questions
Does a fair ticket include the rodeo?
No. Fair admission and rodeo tickets are separate.
How do I get text reminders?
Text "@4hutco" to 708-589-7727.
Who do I call about 4-H entries?
USU Extension, 385.268.6531. Fair information is at utahcountyfair.org.
Official Links
- Utah County Fair 4-H exhibits
- Utah County Fair Junior Livestock Show
- 2026 livestock tagging
- Daily Herald: demolition derby
- Daily Herald: 2026 fair facts
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
- Utah Farm Bureau Annual Convention
110th annual convention under the theme Stewarding Land, Leaders, and Legacy, with general session, breakouts, committee meetings and a gala banquet.
220 W Center St, Unit 200, Provo, UT | Organizer: Utah Farm Bureau Federation Official event details - Utah State Junior Livestock Show
Statewide junior livestock show for Utah 4-H and FFA exhibitors in Spanish Fork; the most recent dates were April 29-May 2, 2026. Beef tagging was due Jan. 19 and sheep, goats and hogs Feb. 28.
- Pony Express Demolition Derby
Demolition derby that opens Eagle Mountain Pony Express Days a week ahead of the PRCA rodeo. Held each year; the most recent date was June 6, 2026.
Eagle Mountain, UT Official event details - Pony Express PRCA Rodeo
PRCA rodeo and derby part of Pony Express Days in Eagle Mountain, June 11-13, 2026. Held each year.
Eagle Mountain, UT Official event details - Strawberry Days Rodeo
Rodeo that anchors the Strawberry Days festival in Pleasant Grove, four nights in mid-June 2026. Held each year.
Pleasant Grove, UT Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.