DAWSON COUNTY FAIR OFFICE - Ad from 2026-07-11

8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. 4-H Café Open
10 - 11:30 a.m. 4-H Culinary Challenge & Favorite Food Contest
Exhibit Building
1 p.m.
Small Animal/Pet, Poultry, Cat & Rabbit Shows
Stevens Arena
5 p.m.
Food Court Open
5:30 p.m.
4-H Dog Show
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. MRK Inc FUN ZONE – Linke Lane
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Axe Kickers – Linke Lane
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Cozad FFA Animal Barn – Linke Lane
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Orthman Community YMCA – Linkee Lane
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Open Class Building Open
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Commercial Building Open
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Face Painting - Commercial Building
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Photo Booth - Commercial Building
6 p.m.
IN MOTION Dance Showcase – Sundown Stage
Sponsored by TL Sund Constructors
6 p.m.
S-E-M High School Cheer Squad - Sundown Stage
7 p.m.
Mid-Nebraska Pedal Pullers - Linke Lane
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. BINGO – Sundown Stage
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. KTTN Band – Sundown Stage
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Open
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Carnival on the Midway - Opening Night/FAMILY NIGHT
Armbands $35 - Bring 2 CANS OF FOOD & Receive $5 OFF
4-H Café
Caf Open
4-H Exhibit Building Open
Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Fair
4-H Bucket Calf Show – Stevens Arena
4-H Dairy Cattle Show – Stevens Arena
4-H Feeder Calf Show – Stevens Arena
“Ladies Night at the Fair” – Commercial Building
*Vendor booths, shopping, food & cocktails
4 p.m. - 9 p.m. MRK Inc FUN ZONE – Linke Lane
4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Axe Kickers – Linke Lane
4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Cozad FFA Animal Barn – Linke Lane
4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Open Class Building Open
4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Commercial Building Open
4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Photo Booth - Commercial Building
5 p.m.
Stage Branding - Silver Fox Stage
5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Beer Garden Open - Russman Ag Pavilion
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
10 a.m.
12 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Face Painting – Commercial
cial Building
Orthman Community YMCA - Linke Lane
Cheer Squads
Calcutta – Russman Ag Pavilion
Farm Family Presentations - Russman Ag Pavilion
7 p.m.
Steer Roping-Dawson County Arena
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. BINGO – Sundown Stage
8 p.m. - 9 p.m. KTTN Band – Sundown Stage
9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Casey Chytka - Silver Fox Stage
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Carnival on the Midway - Armbands $35

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
6 p.m.

8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
5 p.m. -10 p.m.

4-H Café Open
4-H Exhibit Building Open
4-H Sheep Show-Stevens Arena
4-H Meat/Dairy Goat Show-Stevens
4-H Beef Show – Stevens Arena
MRK Inc FUN ZONE – Linke Lane
Axe Kickers – Linke Lane
Cozad FFA Animal Barn – Linke Lane
Open Class Building Open
Commercial Building Open
Photo Booth - Commercial Building
QuickDraw Caricatures - Commercial Building
Richard Renner the Vodvill Klown
Strolling Entertainment
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Facepainting – Commercial Building
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. BINGO
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. KC’s Balloons – Commercial Building
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Orthman Community YMCA - Linke Lane
5 p.m. - 1 a.m. Beer Garden Open - Russman Ag Pavilion
et - Russman AAg Pavilion
6 p.m.
FREE Pork BBQ with Rodeo Ticket
how - Sundown Stage
7 p.m.
Richard Renner the Vodvill Klown Sho
wson CCountyy Ar
Arena
7 p.m.
MILITARY APPRECIATION – Dawson
7 p.m.
Quilt of Valor Presentation – Dawson County Arena
8 p.m.
Platte Valley Auto Rodeo – Dawson County Arena
Adults $12 • 6-12 years $5 • 5 & under FREE
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. DJ Lopez - Sundown Stage
10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Punching Pandas - Silver Fox Stage
6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Carnival on the Midway - Armbands $35

8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 4-H Café Open
9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Building Open
9 a.m.
4-H Swine Show – Stevens Arena
9 a.m.
Rodeo Slack - Dawson County Arena
9 a.m. - 1 a.m. Beer Garden Open - Russman Ag Pavilion
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Open Class Building Open
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Commercial Building Open
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Photo Booth - Commercial Building
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 4-H Rocket Launch - Raceway Infield
1 p.m.
Draft Horse Show - Dawson County Arena
4 p.m. - 9 p.m. MRK Inc FUN ZONE – Linke Lane
4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Axe Kickers – Linke Lane
4 p.m. - 9 p.m. FFA Animal Barn – Linke Lane
5 p.m.
Market Livestock Premium Auction
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. QuickDraw Caricatures - Commercial Building
5 p.m.-10 p.m. Richard Renner the Vodvill Klown - Strolling Entertainment
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Face Painting - Commercial Building
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. BINGO
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. KC’s Balloons – Commercial Building
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Orthman Community YMCA - Linke Lane
6 p.m.
FREE Beef BBQ with Rodeo Ticket - Russman Ag Pavilion
7 p.m.
Richard Renner the Vodvill Klown Show - Sundown Stage
7 p.m.
EMT-First Responders Appreciation - Dawson County Arena
8 p.m.
Elite Showmen Introductions - Dawson County Arena
8 p.m.
Platte Valley Auto Rodeo - Dawson County Arena
Adults $12 • 6-12 years $5 • 5 & under FREE
8 p.m. - 12 p.m. DJ Patrick - Sundown Stage
10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Nate Keim - Silver Fox Stage
6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Carnival on the Midway - Armbands $35
8 a.m.
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

4-H Horse Show - Stevens Arena
4-H Café Open
Heartland Chevrolet Show & Shine Car Show
Open Class Building Open
Commercial Building Open
Photo Booth - Commercial Building
Go Kart/Mini-Mod Races - DC Raceway
Ladies Breakaway - Dawson County Arena
MRK Inc FUN ZONE – Linke Lane
FFA Animal Barn – Linke Lane
Carnival LAST BLAST - Armbands $35