What the Logan County Fair and Rodeo Is
The Logan County Fair and Rodeo is a week of county fair events and a two-day rodeo in Stapleton, Nebraska, run by the Logan County Ag Society. The rodeo bills itself as Nebraska's Biggest Little Rodeo. The 2026 fair ran July 26 to August 1 at the Logan County Fairgrounds, 71 Highway 83, Stapleton. The fair traces back to 1912, when the first Harvest Festival and Frontier Sports was held September 25 to 27.
What Is on the Program
Fair week
- 4-H and open class exhibits
- Horse, livestock and small animal shows
- A parade down Main Street and a pork breakfast on the Saturday of fair weekend, followed by a free Chamber of Commerce barbecue
- A concert on August 1 headlined by Scotty McCreery
Rodeo
- A two-day rodeo with a rodeo triathlon and team roping
- A two-person ranch team sort and a ranch rodeo
- Miniature pony races, a wild horse race, mutton bustin' and a chicken scramble
The fairgrounds also host the Logan-McPherson High School Rodeo and the Stapleton Junior Rodeo.
Admission
| Ticket | Advance | At the gate |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | $8 | $10 |
| Children (6 to 11) | $4 | $5 |
Tickets for all fair events were put on sale ahead of the 2026 fair. Prices and times can change, so confirm with the Ag Society before you travel.
How to Enter
The fair takes 4-H and open class exhibits, and the Ag Society website and Facebook page carry current details. Mail for the Ag Society goes to Logan County Ag Society, P.O. Box 173, Stapleton, NE 69163.
History and Dates
Recent rodeo dates have moved around the calendar: August 17 and 18 in 2018, August 15 and 16 in 2020, August 21 in 2021, August 20 in 2022, August 5 in 2023, August 3 in 2024 and August 2 in 2025. The 2026 fair week ran from July 26 to August 1.
Where
Logan County Fairgrounds, 71 Highway 83, Stapleton, NE 69163.
Questions
Who runs the event?
The Logan County Ag Society. Its board meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Logan County Fair Building.
Is there a parade?
Yes, a Main Street parade on the Saturday of fair weekend.
What rodeo events can kids try?
Mutton bustin', a chicken scramble and miniature pony races are on the program, and the Stapleton Junior Rodeo is held on the same grounds.
Official Links
- Logan County Fair and Rodeo: dates, events and contacts
- Nebraska's Biggest Little Rodeo: events, admission and past dates
- Scotty McCreery headliner announcement
Colorado County Fairs: The Essentials
Colorado county fairs run through local CSU Extension offices, so every county sets its own dates and deadlines. In 2026 they ran from San Miguel's July 10-19 fair through Delta County's August 1-9.
Deadlines
Garfield County required fair entries on FairEntry.com by July 1 at 5:00 pm with no late entries. Delta County's pre-entry forms were due June 26 at 4:30 PM. Market animals are tagged at spring weigh-in.
Rules
Counties often require Meat Quality Assurance training for new exhibitors and set weight ranges. Washington County's market hogs run 220-300 lbs and lambs 100-170 lbs.
The junior sale
Garfield sells only blue and red ribbon animals. Delta requires two buyer invitations per exhibitor and a 5 percent consignment fee. Thank-you notes are expected. Confirm 2027 dates with your Extension office.
More to know
Elbert County's fair ran July 25 to August 2 in Kiowa, and Washington County's fair week began July 20. The Colorado State Fair is in Pueblo. Interview judging for general 4-H projects happens just before fair, and record books are often due soon after.
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Logan County 4-H Carnival
In-person 4-H carnival from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 26, 2026 at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Sterling, a spring fundraiser and fun day for local youth. Held each year.
1120 Pawnee Ave, Sterling, CO 80751 | Organizer: Logan County 4-H Official event details - Colorado Cattlemen's Association Mid-Winter Conference
Winter policy conference of the Colorado Cattlemen's Association at the Denver Marriott West in Golden, set for Dec. 14-15, 2026.
- National Western Stock Show
Sixteen-day stock show and rodeo at the National Western Complex in Denver, with open breed shows, an auction of junior livestock champions, pro rodeos and horse shows. The 2027 dates are posted.
- Colorado State Fair & Rodeo
Eleven-day state fair and rodeo at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo. Fair organizers have announced Aug. 27 to Sept. 6, 2027; the 2026 fair ran Aug. 28 to Sept. 7.
- Western National Roundup
Four-day 4-H and FFA event in Denver with livestock and horse judging, quiz bowl, public speaking and parliamentary procedure contests. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan. 7-10, 2026.
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.