The 104th Cal-Cam Fair returns to Sulphur, Louisiana, from September 4 through September 6, 2026, bringing carnival rides, livestock shows, local food and craft vendors, live entertainment, youth performances, pageant traditions, and the fair's popular invitational bullfight to the West Cal Arena.

Here's what has been officially announced so far for the 2026 Cal-Cam Fair and what visitors should know before heading to Sulphur.

When Is the Cal-Cam Fair in 2026?

The 2026 Cal-Cam Fair runs:

Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, 2026.

The Cal-Cam Fair Association identifies this year's event as the 104th Cal-Cam Fair and confirms the three-day September 4–6 schedule. Visit the official Cal-Cam Fair website.

Cal-Cam Fair 2026 Quick Facts

• Dates: September 4–6, 2026
• Location: West Cal Arena
• Address: 401 Arena Road, Sulphur, LA 70664
• Fair: 104th Cal-Cam Fair
• Host: Cal-Cam Fair Association
• Featured activities: Carnival rides, livestock shows, local vendors, youth performances, live music and bullfighting
• 2026 Bullfight: Saturday, September 5
• 2026 Pageants: August 22 at the Lake Charles Event Center

The Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals also lists the fair for September 4–6 at 401 Arena Road in Sulphur.

Where Is the Cal-Cam Fair?

The Cal-Cam Fair is held at:

West Cal Arena
401 Arena Road
Sulphur, LA 70664

The fair serves both Calcasieu and Cameron parishes and has been a Southwest Louisiana tradition since 1922. The Cal-Cam Fair Association describes the event around three themes: tradition, community and celebration.

Cal-Cam Fair 2026 Schedule

The Cal-Cam Fair Association has published a 2026 events page, but portions of the detailed daily schedule on that page are still labeled 2025.

Because of that discrepancy, the schedule below only treats events specifically confirmed for 2026 as current. Check the official Cal-Cam Fair Events & Information page before attending for any late schedule changes.

Friday, September 4

Friday is opening day of the 2026 Cal-Cam Fair.

The Fair Association has confirmed Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush for Friday night at the West Cal Arena.

A Zydeco Dance Competition is also scheduled, with registration beginning at 6:00 PM.

Saturday, September 5

Saturday includes one of the fair's signature events: the 2026 Cal-Cam Fair Bullfight at the West Cal Arena.

The Fair Association has specifically announced the bullfight for Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Western Heritage youth activities announced for Saturday include:

• Mutton Bustin'
• Dummy Roping

Additional livestock, school and entertainment events are expected throughout the day.

Sunday, September 6

Sunday is the final day of the 2026 fair.

The Cal-Cam Fair traditionally uses its final day for additional livestock and family activities, but visitors should check the current official schedule before relying on individual event times because the detailed schedule currently displayed by the Fair Association still contains 2025 date labels.

Cal-Cam Fair Admission

The Fair Association's current Events & Information page lists the following admission structure within its detailed fair schedule:

• General admission: $10
• Children 10 and under: Free

However, those individual daily entries are presently labeled 2025 even though they appear beneath the site's 2026 Schedule of Events heading.

Until the Fair Association publishes or confirms a clearly dated 2026 admission notice, visitors should verify gate pricing directly through the official Cal-Cam Fair website before attending.

Cal-Cam Fair Rides and Carnival

Carnival rides are a central part of the Cal-Cam Fair.

The Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals describes the Cal-Cam Fair as featuring carnival rides and carnival food, along with local food and craft vendors.

Ride bracelet availability and current 2026 pricing should be confirmed directly with the Fair Association closer to opening day.

Check Cal-Cam Fair event updates.

2026 Cal-Cam Fair Bullfight

The Cal-Cam Fair Invitational Bullfight is one of the weekend's major attractions.

For 2026, the Fair Association has announced the event for:

Saturday, September 5, 2026
West Cal Arena

The Fair Association's current social announcements also connect Saturday's programming with Western Heritage youth activities including Mutton Bustin' and Dummy Roping.

Anyone attending specifically for the bullfight should check the Fair Association's social channels before leaving for the arena in case the start time or admission arrangements change.

Livestock Shows at the Cal-Cam Fair

Agriculture remains a major part of the Cal-Cam Fair.

The Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals says the event features several breeds of livestock shows, while the Fair Association's published schedule includes sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits and beef cattle among its livestock programming.

The fair gives local youth an opportunity to compete in livestock exhibition and showmanship while keeping the agricultural roots of the Calcasieu-Cameron fair tradition visible alongside the midway and entertainment.

School and Youth Performances

The Cal-Cam Fair also features performances from area schools.

The Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals specifically notes that local school music groups, cheer teams and dance teams participate in the fair's youth showcases.

The Fair Association is currently accepting sign-ups for 2026 Cal-Cam Fair school-age performances, confirming that the youth showcase will return this year.

Live Music at the 2026 Cal-Cam Fair

Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush are scheduled to perform Friday, September 4 at the West Cal Arena.

The Fair Association is promoting Friday as Zydeco Night, pairing the live performance with a Zydeco Dance Competition.

For updated performance times, visit the Cal-Cam Fair Events & Information page.

Cal-Cam Fair Pageants

The 2026 Cal-Cam Fair pageants take place before fair weekend.

The Fair Association has scheduled its 2026 pageants for:

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Lake Charles Event Center

Published times include:

• Little Miss Cal-Cam Fair Pageant: 9:30 AM
• Teen Miss Cal-Cam Fair Pageant: 2:30 PM
• Junior and Miss Cal-Cam Fair Pageant: 5:00 PM

The organization maintains a dedicated Cal-Cam Fair Pageant page with information about the current fair royalty.

Food and Local Vendors

The Cal-Cam Fair combines traditional carnival concessions with local food and craft vendors.

That mix is specifically highlighted by the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals as part of the Cal-Cam experience.

Vendor lineups can change from year to year, so individual 2026 food and craft vendors should be confirmed through current Fair Association announcements rather than assumed from previous fairs.

What to Know Before You Go

Double-check the daily schedule

The Fair Association has updated its website for the 2026 fair, but part of its detailed schedule still displays 2025 date labels. Use current official posts and the fair's website for last-minute confirmation.

Saturday is the major Western Heritage day

If you're primarily interested in the bullfight, Mutton Bustin' or Western Heritage events, Saturday, September 5 is the key date currently confirmed by the Fair Association.

Friday is Zydeco Night

Friday includes Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush along with the fair's Zydeco Dance Competition.

Verify ride and admission pricing

The fair website contains admission information inside a schedule still marked 2025. Until a clearly dated 2026 pricing announcement appears, check with the Fair Association before relying on historical pricing.

Cal-Cam Fair 2026 FAQ

When is the Cal-Cam Fair in 2026?

The 2026 Cal-Cam Fair runs September 4–6, 2026 in Sulphur.

Where is the Cal-Cam Fair held?

The fair is held at the West Cal Arena, 401 Arena Road in Sulphur, Louisiana.

How old is the Cal-Cam Fair?

The Fair Association identifies the 2026 event as the 104th Cal-Cam Fair.

When is the Cal-Cam Fair bullfight?

The 2026 bullfight is scheduled for Saturday, September 5 at the West Cal Arena.

Who is performing at the Cal-Cam Fair in 2026?

Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush are scheduled to perform Friday, September 4 during Zydeco Night.

Are there livestock shows?

Yes. Livestock competition is a major part of the Cal-Cam Fair and includes multiple animal divisions.

Are there activities for children?

Yes. The fair includes carnival rides, youth performances, livestock activities and Western Heritage events. The Fair Association has also announced Mutton Bustin' and Dummy Roping for 2026.

How much is Cal-Cam Fair admission?

The Fair Association's current detailed schedule lists $10 admission with children 10 and under free, but those schedule entries remain labeled 2025. Visitors should verify the 2026 rate before attending.

Official Cal-Cam Fair Information

For schedule updates, admission announcements and event changes:

• Official Cal-Cam Fair Website
• Cal-Cam Fair Events & Information
• Cal-Cam Fair Pageant Information
• Visit Lake Charles: Cal-Cam Fair
• Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals

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