Russell County Free Fair

06/13/2026

Let's play ball! Grab your team and get registered.

05/12/2026

🎡 VENDORS WANTED 🎡

Join us at the Russell County Free Fair • July 20–24!

We’re accepting applications for:
🛍 Crafts
🍔 Food Vendors
👗 Boutiques
✨ Unique Products
🏢 Local Businesses

Be part of a long-standing Russell County tradition filled with livestock, 4-H, family fun, and community spirit!

📍 Limited booth spaces available.
👉 Apply today! Send us a message or email [email protected].

Vendor forms available at https://russellcountyfreefair.org/ .

04/16/2026

Wow! What a tough decision! I love this entry! Congratulations Virginia!

We Have a Winner!!!

The Russell County Free Fair Board met to view all the poster entries in our inaugural Poster Contest. We are so proud of the entries from across Russell County and each artists interpretation of our theme, "We Invite You to Experience the Magic and the Wonder of the Fair." It was an extremely difficult decision to make!

1st Place Winner of the inaugural Poster Contest is Virginia Rohleder with her entry "Fair Time."

Virginia is a life-long resident of Russell County, a mother, a grandmother and serves our community through a variety of social and civic groups. After reaching out to Virginia to congratulate her on her first-place win, we asked her to share what the fair means to her; "The Fair is part of the fabric of our community. It's a place to share our talents and teach our children about creating goals and doing your best. The experience is not just about winning; it's about learning and building friendships along the way."

Second Place Winner is Elizabeth Norris with her beautiful collage, "Fairytale."

Third Place Winner is CJ Lawson.

Join us for a celebration to honor all the entries in the contest at the Deines Cultural Center, Sunday, April 19 from 2-4:00pm.

04/16/2026

We Have a Winner!!!

The Russell County Free Fair Board met to view all the poster entries in our inaugural Poster Contest. We are so proud of the entries from across Russell County and each artists interpretation of our theme, "We Invite You to Experience the Magic and the Wonder of the Fair." It was an extremely difficult decision to make!

1st Place Winner of the inaugural Poster Contest is Virginia Rohleder with her entry "Fair Time."

Virginia is a life-long resident of Russell County, a mother, a grandmother and serves our community through a variety of social and civic groups. After reaching out to Virginia to congratulate her on her first-place win, we asked her to share what the fair means to her; "The Fair is part of the fabric of our community. It's a place to share our talents and teach our children about creating goals and doing your best. The experience is not just about winning; it's about learning and building friendships along the way."

Second Place Winner is Elizabeth Norris with her beautiful collage, "Fairytale."

Third Place Winner is CJ Lawson.

Join us for a celebration to honor all the entries in the contest at the Deines Cultural Center, Sunday, April 19 from 2-4:00pm.

04/08/2026

We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone in our community who participated in the Poster Contest! 🎉

Your creativity, hard work, and enthusiasm truly made this event special. From thoughtful designs to inspiring messages, each entry showcased the talent and spirit that make our community so great.

We’re incredibly grateful for your participation and support—it wouldn’t have been the same without you! Stay tuned for winner announcements and more exciting events ahead.

And, to the Deines Cultural Center THANK YOU for your support and a wonderful partnership.

The posters are currently on display at the Deines and will be available for viewing until May 1. The hours for the Deines are Sun, Tues - Sat from 12 - 5. The Deines will be sponsoring a reception to honor all the entrants on Sunday, April 19 from 2 - 4.

See you there!

04/02/2026

Today is the Day!! Bring your entry to the Deines Cultural Center today ready to hang and we will get you entered!

This is your final chance to enter the Poster Contest!
Submit a 16" x 20" poster that aligns with the theme
“We invite you to experience the magic and the wonder of the fair.”
💰 Cash prizes awarded — including the $250 top prize
📅 Deadline approaching fast!
👉 Rules & Entry Form:
https://drive.google.com/.../1Vpy5qaYHscb4UXPa0EQ.../view...
Finish it. Turn it in. Don’t miss out.

03/28/2026

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨
This is your final chance to enter the Poster Contest!

Submit a 16" x 20" poster that aligns with the theme
“We invite you to experience the magic and the wonder of the fair.”

💰 Cash prizes awarded — including the $250 top prize
📅 Deadline approaching fast!

👉 Rules & Entry Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vpy5qaYHscb4UXPa0EQ-3xpbSC_kT8YX/view?usp=sharing

Finish it. Turn it in. Don’t miss out.