Cal-Cam Fair 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Sulphur, LA [KNGT-FM] - The Cal-Cam Fair is back for its 104th year, bringing another weekend of food, entertainment, competition, and family fun to Sulphur.
The 104th annual fair runs September 4-6, 2026, continuing a Southwest Louisiana tradition that dates back to 1922. For more than a century, the event has brought residents of Calcasieu and Cameron parishes together for a celebration filled with something for everyone.
Fairgoers can enjoy carnival rides, livestock competitions, bingo, live entertainment, Mutton Bustin' and the Invitational Bull Fight. Local youth will also have the chance to show off the hard work they've put into their livestock and other competitions.
Friday night's entertainment will feature Southwest Louisiana's own Rusty Metoyer and Zydeco Krush as the opening-night headliners. While the band performs, fairgoers can take part in a Zydeco dance competition and show off their best moves.
Read More: Southwest Louisiana's September 2026 concert guide
Saturday night brings the Invitational Bull Fight, one of the fair's most popular attractions since it was introduced in 2018. Here's a list below of what you need to know before you go to this year's fair.
The Entire 2026 Cal-Cam Fair Events Lineup
Friday, September 4th, 2026
- 10:00 a.m. - Noon Special Citizens
- 4:00 p.m. Gates Open $10 - Kids 10 and under FREE
- 6:00 p.m. Calf Scramble
- 7:00 p.m. Rusty Metoyer and Zydeco Krush
- 7:00 p.m. Zydeco Dance Contest
- 10:00 p.m. Gates Close
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
- 8:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m. Registration & Weigh-In
- 9:30 a.m. Sheep, Goats, Pigs Showmanship
- 10:00 a.m. Gates Open $10 - Kids 10 and under FREE
- 11:55 a.m. The Flawless Diamonds
- 12:20 p.m. “The Last Hour” Barbe HS Show Choir
- 1:00 p.m. Kalel-Corinthian Ronald Fuselier
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Rabbit Check-In
- 1:35 p.m. Phoebe Addison
- 2:00 p.m. Sulphur High School Swing Choir
- 4:00 p.m. Mutton Bustin
- 7:00 p.m. Invitational Bull Fight
- 8:00 p.m. Mutton Bustin
- 11:00 p.m. Gates Close
Sunday, September 6th, 2026
- 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m, Beef Registration & Check-In
- 10:00 a.m. Beef Showmanship, Market Steer & Breeding
- 12:00 p.m. Gates Open - Kids 10 and under FREE
- 5:00 p.m. Gates Close
Whether you're heading out for the rides, competitions, music, or simply a taste of a longtime local tradition, the Cal-Cam Fair is ready to welcome another generation of families. So gather the kids and get ready for a weekend of Southwest Louisiana tradition as the Cal-Cam Fair celebrates 104 years in Sulphur.
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