Eagar Days set for June 20 at Ramsey Park with fishing tournament

Eagar Days will return to Ramsey Park and Cowpuncher Pond on June 20, 2026, bringing a day of family programming anchored by the Annual Fishing Tournament and a Show & Shine Car Show. The town announcement frames the festival as a community milestone that will draw residents to downtown Eagar and create vendor and volunteer opportunities.

The Town of Eagar posted the event on Feb. 2, 2026. Jessica Vaughan, Town Clerk, promoted the lineup: "Eagar Days is coming back June 20, 2026 at Ramsey Park & Cowpuncher Pond! Get ready for the Annual Fishing Tournament, Show & Shine Car Show, old-fashioned games, music, food & craft vendors, kids’ attractions, and awards for Citizen & Business of the Year—and more! The official flyer drops in March… stay tuned! Questions? Call Jessica Vaughan, Town Clerk at 928-333-4128 or email j.vaughan@eagaraz.gov"

Youth engagement is a formal element of the festival this year. The town is running a 2026 Eagar Days Logo Contest open to kids and teens ages 5–17, with entries accepted January 15 through February 23. The contest announcement reads in part: "The winning design will be featured on official Eagar Days advertising and T-shirts, and a prize will be awarded to the logo winner!" Entries must be dropped off at Eagar Town Hall.

Town Council minutes and staff reports show municipal support for youth fishing and event logistics. Brannon Eagar, Town Manager, told council that Colton and Josiah are willing to help prepare for the Eagar Days fishing Tournament. The council also approved a $1,000 donation to assist Josiah Roznovak and Colton Reynolds with fees and travel expenses for Arizona Junior Bassmaster’s tournaments; the motion by Councilman Brandon Slade was seconded by Councilwoman Debra Seeley and passed unanimously in a 7-0 vote. The minutes list the ayes as Steve Erhart, Marsha Tucker, Debra Seeley, Bryce Burnham, Ray Hamblin, Brandon Slade, and John Phelps.

Municipal planning and recent funding developments bolster the festival’s outlook. Meeting records note ongoing public works projects such as traffic control and sewer extension plans on highways 180 and 191, and a separate town social post highlighted federal investment in water infrastructure as supporting long-term community resilience. Town documents also indicate improving municipal finances, noting that "the Town is improving and generating surplus through the General Fund" over the last three years. Those fiscal and infrastructure signals matter for residents because reliable water and road systems affect festival logistics, vendor access, and public health outcomes.

Practical details remain pending. The town has not yet released a full schedule, vendor list, or fishing tournament rules; organizers say the official flyer will be released in March. Residents who want to enter the logo contest, register as a vendor, or volunteer can contact Jessica Vaughan at 928-333-4128 or j.vaughan@eagaraz.gov.

For Eagar homeowners, small businesses, and families, Eagar Days offers a near-term boost in local foot traffic and community ties, while the town’s recent funding and budgetary position suggest continued capacity to host public events. Expect a full flyer in March and follow-up notices from town staff as organizers finalize the competition rules, vendor applications, and on-the-day logistics.