Stars, Stripes, & Summer Nights The 2026 Boyd County Fair Grace Phillips The Ashland Beacon Longer days and warm sunshine signal that summer events are about to begin. The 2026 Boyd County Fair will kick off the summer festival season in our area this year. The fair is taking a significant leap forward by moving from its typical August dates to June 23–27. Fair president Ellen Keaton explained that the reason for the move was to secure a larger carnival for the fair. “S