4-H Exhibits and Local School Artwork Exhibit
@ EVENT CENTER
2025 INFORMATION TO COME.
Open Class Entries: 8a-12p / Judging at 1p.
Stop in and see the art and projects local students have completed.
Hours:
Saturday, July 12: 1:00-9:00 pm
Sunday, July 13: 1:00-9:00 pm
Monday, July 14: 11:30 am-9:00 pm
Tuesday, July 15: 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Wednesday, July 16: 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Exhibits will be released Wednesday, July 16 from 5:00-7:00 pm
Food Vendors
Why cook when you can enjoy great food at the fair! More details about our food trucks for 2025 to come!
Antique Tractor Display
@ Old 4-H Exhibit Building
Building will be open Noon-9:00 pm each day.
For more information:
Gale Carlson: 402-750-2348 / Dan Hamling: 402-395-6391
Boone County Rough Stock Rodeo
2025 INFORMATION TO COME.
Event begins at 7pm
TICKETS: $15 Adults / $5 Kids
Following the Rough Stock Rodeo: Clay Clear Band: https://www.clayclearband.com/
Sponsored by:
Interdenominational Church Service
Meet at Niewohner Arena at the Boone County Ag & Education Center for an interdenominational church service. Following, we’ll be announcing the Good Neighbor, Pioneer and Heritage Awards + 4-H Ambassadors!
Mini Barnyard Friends Petting Zoo
Bring your family to the Boone County Fair Petting Zoo.
@ Beef Barn
Boone County Fair Parade
The 2025 Boone County Fair theme is “Bee Happy at the Boone County Fair”
*Announcing stations are located along the parade route; weather changes announcements on albionnewsonline.com / KZ100 / US92
Cash prizes awarded in each of 10 categories:
(Religious, agricultural, antique, civic and service, classic, commercial, equestrian, family, political, youth)
Trophy for Best of Theme: Best of Theme winner will be eligible to participate in the State Fair Parade.
Judging: 12:15-1:00 pm
Parade begins at 1:30 pm
Registrations after 12:45 pm will not be judged and no registrations will be accepted after 1:00 pm.
Parade leaves staging area at 1:00 pm, west of Fuller Park. Line-up and registration begins at 10 am on the south end of the fairgrounds; Must enter through the west gate by rodeo arena.
Please contact Dana Mangelson for more information: 402-942-1448
Boone Co. Raceway: Tanner Pelster Memorial
5th Annual Tanner Pelster Memorial Race - All information can be found at: http://www.boonecountyraceway.com/news/?i=169354
$10,111 to win IMCA Stock Cars $3,111 to win IMCA Hobby Stocks
Event Classes
IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks
GRANDSTAND PRICING: Adults: $25 / Kids: $10 (ages 6-12) / Ages 5 and under FREE
PIT PRICING: Adults: $40 / Kids: $25 (ages 6-12)
For information:
Delmer Pelster - 402-741-2451, Tyler Starman - 402-843-6439, Shelley Lueken - 402-841-5060, or Stacey Slaymaker - 402-843-8664
Event Sponsors:
Keith Leff - Magician
Show times will vary. Attractions are located throughout the fairgrounds.
Quick Draw Caricatures by Dirk
Come enjoy the fun and art of caricature! As a self portrait or with friends, this is your chance to have some custom artwork done as a keepsake from the Boone County Fair.
Living Zultar
You’ve heard or maybe even seen Zultar… but have you seen him in real life?! Come experience this truly unique show on Sunday through Tuesday of the fair. Show times will vary.
Learn more about this show: https://www.facebook.com/thelivingzultar/
Kids Day
Colors De Clown - Casey’s Building
Game Show with Dave Lewis - Casey’s Building
DC Lynch Midway
Monday - starts at 6pm
Tuesday- starts at 5 pm
Wednesday - starts at 5 pm
Rumble on the Raceway 2.0
Rumble on the Raceway Outlaw Tractor Pulling
Gates open at 6pm / Event begins at 7pm
Adults Grandstand $25 (13+)/ Kids Grandstand $15 (6 to 12 yo)
Check in and Weigh: 11am-2:30pm
Questions? Call Mark Vandewalle at 308-223-0967 or Mike Mapel at 402-741-2947
Event sponsored by:
Down Home Family Horse Show
This is an event for all ages!
Contact Cody Gulbrandson for details: 308-940-1579
Concert featuring Aaron Watson with Special Guest, Bryce Leatherwood
Make plans to see Aaron Watson with special guest, Bryce Leatherwood on Tuesday, July 15th at the Boone County Fairgrounds! Gates open around 6:00pm with the show starting at 7:00pm. Beer garden opens at 5pm.
Ticket Prices: Pit tickets $45 Grandstand $25 • Online Ticket Sales Open Dec. 2 at 8am
Concert sponsored by:
Junior Rodeo
Located at the oudoor arena. Please contact Tracy or Dana Mangelson (402-942-1448) for more information.
"No Drinking on Grounds" Band
Come listen to the band, No Drinking on Grounds! Classic southern, alternative rock.
Entry: $15.00 / 5 and under = Free
Hear them here: https://nodrinkingongrounds.hearnow.com/
Event sponsored by: