2026 Keith County Fair & Rodeo

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Come enjoy the 2026 Keith County Fair & Rodeo at the Keith County Fairgrounds in Ogallala!

The week is filled with 4-H shows and exhibits, food vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, rodeo action, games and activities for the entire family.

Monday, July 27

• 9:00 AM – 4-H Dog Show | Ag Pavilion
• 12:30 PM – 4-H Companion Animals Show
• 2:00–5:30 PM – 4-H Static Project Entry and Judging | Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, July 28

• 9:00 AM – 4-H Horse Show | Outdoor Arena
• 12:00–6:00 PM – Open Class Entries | Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, July 29

• Food vendors open
• 7:00 AM – 4-H Beef, Swine and Lamb Entries and Carcass Ultrasound
• 4:00–8:00 PM – Exhibit Hall Open with Vendors
• 5:30 PM – Fairboard Barbecue and Refreshment Garden | Green Building, with 4-H Bake Sale
• 7:30 PM – Keith County Survivor Games | Outdoor Arena
• Carnival

Thursday, July 30

• Food vendors open
• 8:00 AM – 4-H Swine, Lamb and Goat Show | Ag Pavilion
• 10:00 AM–8:00 PM – Exhibit Hall Open with Vendors
• Chain Saw Artist – All Day
• 12:00 PM – Breakaway Roping
• 1:00–6:00 PM – Bounce House and Games | South of Green Building
• 2:00–6:00 PM – Bingo by OHS Cheerleaders | Exhibit Hall
• 4:00 PM – 4-H Rabbit Show and Poultry Show | Ag Pavilion
• 6:00 PM – Champion Static Winner Photos | Exhibit Hall
• 6:30 PM – Wild West Men’s Ranch Rodeo and Bronc Riding
• 7:00 PM – Karaoke Open Mic | Activity Building covered back patio
• Carnival

Friday, July 31

• Food vendors open
• 9:00 AM – 4-H Beef Show | Ag Pavilion
• 10:00 AM–8:00 PM – Exhibit Hall Open with Vendors
• Chain Saw Artist – All Day
• 1:00–7:00 PM – Bounce House and Games | South of Green Building
• 2:00–6:00 PM – Bingo by OHS Cheerleaders | Exhibit Hall
• 4:00–7:00 PM – Free Balloon Animals | Food Court Area
• 5:00 PM – Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Sign-ups | East End of Green Building
• 5:00 PM – Beer and Wine Tasting | Outdoor Arena
• 6:00 PM – Kyle Park Concert | Outdoor Arena, with Refreshment Garden
• Carnival

Saturday, August 1

• Food vendors open
• 8:00 AM – 4-H Round Robin | Ag Pavilion
• 8:00 AM–8:00 PM – Exhibit Hall Open with Vendors
• 8:30 AM – Mud Volleyball | Volleyball Pits
• 10:00 AM – 4-H Livestock Judging | Ag Pavilion
• 10:00 AM – Horse-Drawn Driving Show
• 11:00 AM – 4-H Rocket Shoot | Outdoor Arena
• 1:00–6:00 PM – Bounce House and Games | Grass Area South of Green Building
• Chain Saw Artist – All Day
• 1:00 PM – Free Watermelon Feed | Grass Area North of Ag Pavilion
• 1:00–5:00 PM – Face Painting | Grass Area North of Ag Pavilion
• 2:00 PM – 4-H Livestock Sale | Ag Pavilion
• 2:00–6:00 PM – Bingo by OHS Cheerleaders | Exhibit Hall
• 7:00 PM – Lawn Mower Races and Combine Derby, Refreshment Garden and Chain Saw Carving Live Auction
• Carnival

Sunday, August 2

• 8:00–10:00 AM – 4-H Exhibits Released
• 10:00 AM–1:00 PM – Open Class Exhibits Released

Schedules and times are subject to change. Visit www.keithcountyfair.com or follow the Keith County Fair on Facebook for updates, additional details and entry forms.