The Decatur County 4-H Fair Committee is excited to announce the official theme for the 2026 4-H Fair Parade: “Harvesting the American Dream.” The parade will take place on Sunday, July 12, 2026, bringing together families, organizations, businesses, and community groups from across the county for one of the fair’s most anticipated traditions.
Parade line-up will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, with the parade officially stepping off at 4:00 p.m. Judges will be positioned throughout the parade route to evaluate entries as they make their way through the community, adding excitement and friendly competition to the event. Four $25 awards will be given out in the following categories: entry with the most participants (riders or walkers), best entry representing the theme, most enthusiastic entry, and best overall design
This year’s Grand Marshal is still to be announced (TBD). Additional details regarding parade line-up instructions and the official parade route will be distributed at the end of June.
Community members, organizations, and businesses interested in participating are encouraged to join the celebration. Entry registration is now open through the official form:
https://forms.gle/mUzXWgWYd6LRWo2S8
The Fair Committee is looking forward to seeing the creativity and effort that participants bring to their entries, all centered around this year’s meaningful theme.
Parade Coordinator Chris Ramey shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming event, stating:
“This will be my fourth year coordinating the 4-H Fair Parade, and I am excited that we as a committee chose this theme as we celebrate the United States of America’s 250th anniversary this year. This is a great way to show respect to our farming families that have helped the USA become what it is today.”
The 2026 parade theme highlights the importance of agriculture, tradition, and the hardworking families who continue to shape the nation’s future.
For questions or additional information, please contact Parade Coordinator Chris Ramey at crameyconsulting@gmail.com.
The Decatur County 4-H Fair Committee looks forward to another memorable parade and encourages the entire community to come out, participate, and celebrate “Harvesting the American Dream.”
