Special Themed Days At-a-Glance
Monday
kid’s Day
Details for 2026 to come.
tuesday
Senior day
Details for 2026 to come.
wednesday
women’s day
Details for 2026 to come.
full 2026 fair schedule
Theme for the 2026: The Boone County Fair - It’s Revolutionary!
Rough Stock Rodeo
Location: Outdoor Arena
7:00PM - Calcutta
8:00PM - Rodeo
Pricing:
Adults - $15.00
Kids (6 to 12 yrs) - $10.00
5 yrs & Under - Free
Tanner Pelster Memorial Races
Event Classes: IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks
Location: Grandstands
Details will be featured: http://www.boonecountyraceway.com/profile/?r=633222&rt=sch
For Information - Contact Delmer Pelster (402-741-2451) or Shelley Lueken (402-841-5060)
Zero Turn Mower Races + Skid Plate Races
Zero Turn Mower Races (Total Purse - $1,500 - Based on Minimum 6 Entries or More - IF NOT, PURSE VALUE PRORATED DOWN)
Skid Plate Races (Total Purse - $2,500 - Based on Minimum 6 Entries or More - IF NOT, PURSE VALUE PRORATED DOWN)
Race time: 7:00PM
Pricing:
Adults - $15.00
Kids (6 to 12 yrs) - $10.00
5 yrs & Under - Free
Concert Featuring Braxton Keith and Pioneer Band
7 PM - Pioneer Band
8:15 PM - Braxton Keith
Pricing:
Pit Tickets - $45.00
General Admission - $25.00
Location: Grandstands
Combine Demo Derby + Trailer Demo Races
Combine Demo (Total Purse - $6,000 - Based on Minimum 10 Entries or More - IF NOT, PURSE VALUE PRORATED DOWN)
Trailer Demo Races (Total Purse - $4,000 - Based on Minimum 6 Entries or More - IF NOT, PURSE VALUE PRORATED DOWN)
7 PM - Demo
Location: Grandstands
Pricing:
Adults - $15.00
Kids (6 to 12 yrs) - $10.00
5 yrs & Under - Free
"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:
Junior Rodeo
Located at the oudoor arena. Please contact Tracy or Dana Mangelson (402-942-1448) for more information.
Entry form can be printed, signed, and notarized before the day of the rodeo or signed by a parent in front of the on-site notary Wednesday morning.
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:
Down Home Family Horse Show
This is an event for all ages!
Contact Cody Gulbrandson for details: 308-940-1579
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:
DC Lynch Midway
Monday - starts at 6pm
Tuesday- starts at 5 pm
Wednesday - starts at 5 pm
Kids Day
Colors De Clown - Casey’s Building
Game Show with Dave Lewis - Casey’s Building
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/
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.
Keith Leff - Magician
Show times will vary. Attractions are located throughout the fairgrounds.
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:
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
Mini Barnyard Friends Petting Zoo
Bring your family to the Boone County Fair Petting Zoo.
@ Beef Barn
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!
Boone County Rough Stock Rodeo
2026 INFORMATION TO COME.
Calcutta begin sat 7pm
Rodeo Begins at 8pm
All TICKETS: $15
Sponsored by:
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
Food Vendors
Why cook when you can enjoy great food at the fair! More details about our food trucks for 2025 to come!
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