FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

Gate Prices are $7 This does not include any rides. Wristband prices are listed below.

Wristband Prices are as follows:

$25 – Tuesday – Friday (5 P.M.- Close)
$20 – (Kid’s Day) Saturday from 1 – 5 P.M.
$25 – Saturday 6 to closing

*No wristbands are sold between 5 & 6 P.M.

*Wristbands purchased prior to 6 P.M. are not valid after 6 P.M.

Inside 10’X10′ Space (110 Outlet) = $110.00
Inside 20’X20′ Space (110 Outlet) = $210.00
Outside 20’X20′ Space = $200.00
*Your location spot will be assigned on a first come basis

CLICK THIS LINK to fill out the Vendor Booth Application. (CURRENTLY OPEN )

Contact person for commercial vendors is Debbie Lewis.
Text message is preferred. 870.814.2817

View Vendor Fees HERE
Contact person for Educational Fair booth entries is Janelle Williams.
Email: janellew2257@yahoo.com
Text message is preferred. 870.814.6057

The Union County Pageant will be Saturday, August 31st.
The Pageant APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED

Entry Fee (for all age categories) is $60.00

Entry Fee (for all ages) is $60.00

Sibling Discount – If you have more than one child competing, after the first $60 entry fee is paid, each additional entry fee will be $30 (plus any side awards).

Side Award Entry Fee (ages 0-13 yrs old) is $5.00 per category (Smile, Eyes, Hair, Photogenic)

Sibling discount. If you have more than one child competing, after the first $60 entry fee is paid the additional entry fee will be $30.00 {plus side awards).

There are two different photogenic divisions you can enter this year. They are both open to all ages. Each Photogenic Entry Fee is $10.00. More information will be given on the actual application.

Each contestant and ONE adult will be given free admission. Children under the age of 6 get in for free. Persons over the age of 6 will be charged a $5.00 entry fee payable at the door.

All contestants must be a legal resident of Union County and cannot compete/or compete in any other County Fair(s). In order for a college student to compete in the county or district fair where you are currently attending college, you must have completed one full semester, be a full time student, and currently be carrying 12 credit hours.

All contestants must be their specified age by August 23, 2024.

ATTENTION

ENTRY:

Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult (21 and older) to enter the fairgrounds (UCF (and their agents) reserve the right to request to see valid ID with proof of age for both minors and adults).

SEARCH:

The Union County Fair reserves the right to search ALL packages, bags, strollers, clothing, cups, pocketbooks, briefcases, your person, and any other objects deemed to be a possible carrier of any prohibited item(s), destructive, or lethal device.

WEAPONS:

Weapons (Concealed Carry or Open Carried) are not allowed on the fairgrounds even if you are a Concealed Weapons Permit Holder.

OFFENSIVE CLOTHING:

Persons wearing offensive or gang related clothing will not be allowed onto the fairgrounds.

CLEAR BAG POLICY:

To provide a safe, enjoyable environment for all attendees, the Union County Fair has a mandatory clear bag policy effective September 2025.  This policy is mirrored to other clear bag policies implemented throughout the State of Arkansas, City of El Dorado, AR and the Country, complying with a new level of security expected of large, heavily-attended events and festivals.

APPROVED BAGS:

  • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” — a logo no larger than 4.5” x 3.4” can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag [Ziploc bag or similar]
  • Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” — approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap
  • Medically necessary items (after proper inspection)
  • Diaper bags accompanied with a baby (after proper inspection)

All bags will be subject to search upon arrival and any bags that exceed the permitted size will not be allowed in.

PROHIBITED BAGS INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

  • Purses or clutch bags larger than 4.5” x 6.5”             
  • Backpacks
  • Clear backpacks
  • Binocular cases
  • Camera cases
  • Cinch/drawstring bags
  • Fanny packs
  • Tinted or printed pattern plastic bags
  • Oversized tote bags
  • Mesh bags
  • Briefcases
  • Luggage of any kind
  • Computer bags