The Navajo County Fair will be held Sept. 10–13 in Holbrook, county officials said, with gates opening at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, and at 8 a.m. daily thereafter. Tickets are available online or at the fair office, officials said.

Jason Whiting, Navajo County supervisor and chairman of the board, opened the conversation about the fair and introduced two guests who outlined event details and attractions. “The fair will begin on September 10 and it goes through the thirteenth,” Ray Patterson, vice president of the Navajo County Fair Board, said when listing dates and times.

The fair’s schedule and attractions: gates open 4–10 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.–midnight Thursday through Saturday; a kickoff ceremony starts at 5 a.m. on opening day; Thursday is demolition‑derby night; Friday and Saturday feature the rodeo; a comedian is slated for Wednesday; and nightly concerts will feature Hi Lonesome (Wednesday), Dylan Wheeler (Thursday), John Wolf (Friday) and Josh Ward (Saturday), Patterson said. The fair also includes vendor halls, open exhibits (baked goods, photography, quilting and similar entries), 4‑H livestock shows, and a Saturday morning auction for 4‑H items.

Officials stressed community and economic benefits tied to hosting the county fair in Holbrook. Kathleen Smith, mayor of Holbrook, said the event helps showcase local attractions and supports downtown businesses. “This makes such a big economic impact for Holbrook,” Smith said, urging visitors to take advantage of local museums and landmarks while in town.

Organizers described improvements to the fairgrounds made since the prior year, including expanded covered seating and a covered food‑truck area, and said new board members who joined last year have been active in planning. Patterson said the fairboard has been working on fairground projects since January and has added a “silo” feature and more covered seating near the food area.

Family‑oriented features include a carnival with ride tickets sold at on‑site booths, a kids zone with a miniature golf area and petting zoo, and interactive demonstrations such as “learn how to milk a cow” and butter‑making. The fairboard encouraged attendees to participate in the auction Saturday morning and to visit vendor Martinez Hall and the open exhibit halls.

Patterson also noted recognition for the event: “Last year, we received an award from the Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association for one of the best rodeos in the state last year,” he said, citing the rodeo accolade.

Organizers invited residents and visitors across the region to attend, emphasizing family activities and community celebration. Ticketing remains available online and in person at the fair office; carnival ride tickets are purchased at the carnival booths on site.