Bates County Fair

Premium checks are ready to be issued to livestock exhibitors!

Exhibitors may pick up their checks at the fairgrounds on Tuesday, September 1, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Fair Board members will be available during this time to issue the checks.

🐴 2026 Bates County Fair Horse Show – Performance & Running Event Champions

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Bates County Fair Horse Show Performance & Running Event winners! Your hard work, dedication, and countless hours in the arena have paid off. We are proud of each exhibitor and appreciate everyone who participated in making this year’s horse show a success.

🏆 Advanced Performance & Running Events Champion
Danika Keyton

🏆 Intermediate Performance Champion
Ansley Thomas

🏆 Intermediate Running Events Champion
Grace Patterson

🏆 Intermediate Reserve Performance & Running Events Champion
Kylee Farmer

🏆 Beginner Performance & Running Events Champion
Kinsley Fletcher

🏆 Novice Performance & Running Events Champion
Angela Welker

Congratulations to all of our champions and every exhibitor who competed. Thank you to our judges, volunteers, families, and sponsors for helping make the 2026 Bates County Fair Horse Show a success. We look forward to seeing everyone back in the arena next year!

Just a reminder that our final fair workday will take place tomorrow beginning at 9:00 a.m. We appreciate everyone who can come out and help with the fair clean-up.

Also, please note that livestock sale checks for exhibitors will be issued only after all buyers have paid. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through the payment process.