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!

Jul
11

Open Class Entry Day

Details to come.

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Jul
11

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

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Jul
12

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)

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Jul
13

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

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Jul
15

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

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Jul
17

4H/FFA Livestock Auction

Time TBD

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Jul
16

"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:

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Jul
16

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.

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Jul
15

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:









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Jul
15

Senior Day

Entertainment & Bingo - Located in the Casey Building.

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Jul
14

Down Home Family Horse Show

This is an event for all ages!

Contact Cody Gulbrandson for details: 308-940-1579

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Jul
14

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:

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Jul
14
to Jul 16

DC Lynch Midway

Monday - starts at 6pm

Tuesday- starts at 5 pm

Wednesday - starts at 5 pm

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Jul
14

Kids Day

Colors De Clown - Casey’s Building

Game Show with Dave Lewis - Casey’s Building

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Jul
14
to Jul 16

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/

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Jul
14
to Jul 15

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.

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Jul
14
to Jul 16

Keith Leff - Magician

Show times will vary. Attractions are located throughout the fairgrounds.

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Jul
13

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:




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Jul
13

Kids' Tractor Pedal

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull will begin following the parade.

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Jul
13

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

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Jul
13
to Jul 16

Mini Barnyard Friends Petting Zoo

Bring your family to the Boone County Fair Petting Zoo.

@ Beef Barn

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Jul
13

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!

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Jul
12

Boone County Rough Stock Rodeo

2026 INFORMATION TO COME.

Calcutta begin sat 7pm

Rodeo Begins at 8pm

All TICKETS: $15

Sponsored by:

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Jul
12
to Jul 16

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

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Jul
12
to Jul 16

Food Vendors

Why cook when you can enjoy great food at the fair! More details about our food trucks for 2025 to come!

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Jul
12
to Jul 16

4-H Exhibits and Local School Artwork Exhibit

  • Sentinel Building - Boone County Fairgrounds (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

@ 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

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Jul
12
to Jul 16

Commercial Vendors

Come browse and shop our commercial vendors.

@Event Center

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