County Fair Guide

Roosevelt County Fair

Portales, New Mexico

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2026 Dates

August 18–23, 2026

Duration

6 days

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Size

small

A Closer Look

The Roosevelt County Fair, based in Portales, is a six-day August celebration in the peanut and dairy farming country of eastern New Mexico, home to Eastern New Mexico University.

Planning Your Visit

Portales is home to Eastern New Mexico University and the Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site — one of the most important Clovis culture archaeological sites in North America.

Fair Highlights

Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, local peanut and dairy products, and the college-town agricultural community spirit of the eastern plains.

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