Kansas Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
4 upcoming Kansas events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 83 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
January 2027
- K-State Ag Ed Speech Event
Public speaking event for Kansas FFA students on January 30, 2027 at the K-State Student Union in Manhattan, hosted with K-State Agricultural Education.
May 2027
- K-State Career Development Events (Kansas FFA State CDEs)
Kansas FFA state Career Development Events are scheduled for May 2-4, 2027 in Manhattan. Chapters compete in judging, evaluation and skills contests; the 2026 round was held May 3-5.
June 2027
- Kansas FFA State Convention
The 99th Kansas FFA Convention is set for June 1-4, 2027 in Manhattan. The 2026 convention ran May 26-29 at McCain Auditorium with a theme of Cultivate. Grow Leaders. Lead Change.
August 2027
- Kansas Biggest Rodeo
Three-day rodeo at the rodeo grounds in Phillipsburg, Phillips County, with events starting two days earlier. The schedule published for the next edition gives August 5-7, 2027.
Expected Kansas Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
November 2026 (estimated)
- Kansas Livestock Association Convention and Trade Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were November 19-21, 2025. Cattlemen gather for the banquet and live auction, Beef Industry University, committee meetings and the membership breakfast with policy votes.
- Kansas Agri-Business Expo
Held each year; the most recent dates were November 19-20, 2025. Joint agribusiness trade show for the grain, feed and retail sectors drawing more than 1,100 attendees to Century II in Wichita.
December 2026 (estimated)
- Kansas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Held each year; the most recent dates were December 6-8, 2025 for the 107th meeting. Workshops, a tradeshow, awards banquet and a delegate vote on 2026 policy, with a keynote from the American Farm Bureau president.
- Kansas Beef Expo
Youth livestock show with junior breeding and market classes, a female sale, a trade show and a judging contest at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent dates were December 11-14, 2025.
2000 N Poplar St, Hutchinson, KS 67502 | 785-259-4122 Official event details
March 2027 (estimated)
- K-State Junior Beef Producer Day
Held each year; the most recent date was March 7, 2026. One-day family program for young cattle exhibitors at the Bilbrey Family Events Center north of the K-State campus in Manhattan.
- Thomas County 4-H BB Gun State Qualifier Match
A 4-H shooting sports state qualifier for BB gun, shot as 10 shots in each of four positions, is hosted March 14, 2026, at the 4-H Building on the Thomas County Fairgrounds in Colby; registration opens at 8 a.m.
West Cedar St, Colby, KS Official event details
April 2027 (estimated)
- Kansas Junior Sheep Producer Day
Held each year; the most recent date was April 11, 2026. A one-day family program for young sheep exhibitors at the Bilbrey Family Events Center in Manhattan, run with K-State youth livestock staff.
- Kansas High School and Junior High Rodeo
Held each year; the most recent dates were April 25-26, 2026. Rodeo for Kansas students in grades 9-12 and 5-8; team membership is not required and tickets are sold at the gate.
Dodge City, KS | Organizer: Kansas High School Rodeo Association Official event details - Kansas 4-H Youth Entrepreneurship Contest
Held each year; the most recent dates were April 28-29, 2026 in Manhattan. State 4-H contest where youth present business ideas to judges.
May 2027 (estimated)
- Abbyville Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo and BBQ
PRCA rodeo with a barbecue at the Abbyville Rodeo Grounds in Reno County. Held each year; the most recent performances were May 15 and 16, 2026, both starting at 8 PM.
- 98th Kansas FFA Convention
Annual state FFA convention at McCain Auditorium on the K-State campus, expecting more than 14,300 members from 242 chapters. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 26-29, 2026.
Manhattan, KS | Organizer: Kansas FFA Association Official event details - Kansas FFA Opportunity Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026. Opening of the 26th annual Kansas FFA Opportunity Fair on May 27, 2026 inside the K-State Student Union Grand Ballroom, held during the state FFA convention week in Manhattan.
- Kansas FFA Creed Speaking Finals
Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026. Creed Speaking finals open to general attendance on May 27, 2026 in Manhattan, where FFA members recite and interpret the FFA Creed at the 98th Kansas FFA Convention.
- Kansas FFA State Convention Band and Chorus Concert
Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026. State FFA Band and Chorus concert at McCain Auditorium in Manhattan on May 28, 2026, following days of rehearsals by student musicians selected from chapters across Kansas.
- Kansas FFA Proficiency Award Luncheon
Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026. Ticketed luncheon on May 28, 2026 at the K-State Alumni Center in Manhattan honoring Kansas FFA members who earned state proficiency awards for their supervised agricultural experiences.
- Kansas FFA Discussion Meet Finals
Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026. Finals of the Kansas FFA Discussion Meet on May 28, 2026 in the Wildcat Chambers of the K-State Student Union, open to general attendance during the state convention in Manhattan.
- Kansas FFA Prepared Public Speaking Finals
Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026. Prepared Public Speaking finals at the Kansas FFA convention on May 28, 2026 in the K-State Student Union, with semi-finals held the day before. Open to general attendance.
- Kansas FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking Finals
Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026. Extemporaneous Public Speaking finals on May 28, 2026 at the K-State Student Union in Manhattan, where finalists speak on assigned agricultural topics after preliminary and semi-final rounds.
- Kansas FFA Marketing Plan CDE
Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026. Marketing Plan Career Development Event on May 28, 2026 in Room 226 of the K-State Student Union in Manhattan, where teams present agricultural marketing plans to judges.
- Flint Hills Rodeo
Flint Hills PRCA rodeo at Strong City in Chase County, traditionally held on the first weekend of June. Held each year; the most recent dates were May 29-31, 2026.
- Kansas FFA Stars Over Kansas Luncheon
Held each year; the most recent dates were in 2026. Ticketed Stars Over Kansas luncheon on May 29, 2026 at the K-State Alumni Center in Manhattan, part of the closing day of the 98th Kansas FFA Convention.
June 2027 (estimated)
- Kansas Junior Angus Preview Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were June 6-7, 2026. Junior Angus exhibitors preview their show cattle at the Prairie Pavilion on the Hutchinson fairgrounds before summer shows.
2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson, KS 67502 | 620.874.4273 | Organizer: Kansas Angus Association Official event details - National Junior Charolais Association Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were June 20-26, 2026. Charolais youth from across the country show cattle, compete in leadership contests and meet fellow exhibitors in Hutchinson.
2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson, KS 67502 | 816.464.2474 | Organizer: National Junior Charolais Association Official event details
July 2027 (estimated)
- Bourbon County Fair
Bourbon County Fair at the fairgrounds on South Huntington Boulevard in Fort Scott, first held in 1860 and run by the Bourbon County Fair Board. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11-17, 2026.
2102 S Huntington Blvd, Fort Scott, KS 66701 | 620-224-9717 Official event details - Woodson County Fair
The Woodson County Fair runs July 11-20, 2026, at the Woodson County Fairgrounds, 701 S Fry St in Yates Center, Kansas, with beef and dairy cattle on display.
701 S Fry St, Yates Center, KS 66783 Official event details - Jackson County Fair
The 101st Jackson County Fair runs July 13 to 16, 2026 at the Northeast Kansas Heritage Complex south of Holton, with 4-H and FFA exhibits entered online and a parade on Holton's Town Square July 15.
- Hamilton County Fair
Syracuse's nine-day Hamilton County Fair brings 4-H and FFA exhibitors to the fairgrounds on South Main Street. Held each year; the most recent dates were 2026-07-17 to 2026-07-25.
806 S Main St, Syracuse, KS 67878 Official event details - Douglas County 4-H Pet Show
Morning 4-H pet show in Building 21 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence, ahead of the afternoon dog show. Held each year; the most recent show was July 18, 2026.
2110 Harper St., Lawrence, KS 66046 | Organizer: Douglas County 4-H Official event details - Douglas County 4-H Dog Show
Afternoon 4-H dog show in Building 21 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence, following the morning pet show. Held each year; the most recent show was July 18, 2026.
2110 Harper St., Lawrence, KS 66046 | Organizer: Douglas County 4-H Official event details - Grant County Free Fair
Ulysses hosts the Grant County Free Fair at the Civic Center for eight days, with 4-H and FFA exhibits and junior livestock shows. Held each year; the most recent dates were 2026-07-18 to 2026-07-25.
1000 W Patterson Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880 | 620-356-1808 Official event details - Scott County Free Fair 4-H Foods Judging
4-H foods static judging takes place Monday, July 20, 2026, at the Wm. Carpenter 4-H Building at the Scott County fairgrounds in Scott City, alongside a free-will donation bake sale from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Scott City, KS Official event details - Wilson County Fair
The Wilson County Fair runs July 20-26, 2026, at the Wilson County Fairgrounds, 7390 Washington St in Fredonia, Kansas, with 4-H judging and sheep, goat, swine, dairy and bucket calf shows.
7390 Washington St, Fredonia, KS 66736 Official event details - Douglas County 4-H Clothing Judging
Clothing project judging for Douglas County 4-H members in Building 21 and the Dreher Family 4-H Building in Lawrence. Held each year; the most recent judging was July 21, 2026.
2110 Harper St., Lawrence, KS 66046 | Organizer: Douglas County 4-H Official event details - Pretty Prairie Kansas Largest Night Rodeo
Night rodeo held each July in Pretty Prairie, Reno County. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 17-20, 2026.
- Reno County Fair
Reno County Fair is held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Reno County; the 2026 edition ran July 23-27, 2026, and the fair returns each year.
- Wyandotte County Fair
The Wyandotte County Fair runs at the fairgrounds on Polfer Road in Kansas City, Kansas, with a Thursday, July 23, 2026, schedule that includes 4-H and open class static exhibits, a carnival and a rodeo.
13700 Polfer Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109 Official event details - Wyandotte County Fair 4-H Horse Show
The 4-H horse show with showmanship and English events starts at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Wyandotte County Fair in Kansas City, Kansas.
13700 Polfer Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109 Official event details - Wyandotte County Fair 4-H Round Robin Competition
The 4-H Round Robin Competition is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Wyandotte County Fair in Kansas City, Kansas, with a rodeo the same evening.
13700 Polfer Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109 Official event details - Great Plains Adaptive Livestock Exhibition at Wyandotte County Fair
The Great Plains Adaptive Livestock Exhibition takes place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, during the Wyandotte County Fair at the Polfer Road fairgrounds in Kansas City, Kansas.
13700 Polfer Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109 Official event details - Russell County Free Fair Ranch Rodeo
Four-member local ranch teams compete in double mugging, branding and trailer loading on July 23, 2026, at the Russell County Free Fair, with a calf scramble for kids and free admission.
702 Fairway Drive, Russell, KS 67665 Official event details - Scott County Free Fair Round Robin Showmanship
Round Robin Showmanship contestants meet on the livestock showring bleachers at 9 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Scott County Free Fair in Scott City, the same day as the evening livestock auction.
Scott City, KS Official event details - Scott County Free Fair 4-H Livestock and Champion Foods Auction
The annual 4-H livestock and champion foods auction is held Friday evening, July 24, 2026, in the fairgrounds show arena at Scott City; rabbits and poultry are released after the sale.
Scott City, KS Official event details - Douglas County 4-H Horse Show
Sunday morning 4-H horse show held at the Community Building of the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence. Held each year; the most recent show was July 26, 2026.
2110 Harper St., Lawrence, KS 66046 | Organizer: Douglas County 4-H Official event details - Douglas County Fair
Douglas County Fair at the fairgrounds in Lawrence, with exhibits in Building 21, the Open Pavilion, the Community Building and the Dreher Family 4-H Building. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 27 to August 1, 2026.
- Thomas County Fair
The Thomas County Fair runs July 27 to August 1, 2026, at the Thomas County Fairgrounds on S Range Avenue in Colby, Kansas.
S Range Ave, Colby, KS 67701 Official event details - Wild Bill Hickok PRCA Rodeo
Eightieth edition of the PRCA rodeo at Eisenhower Park Fairgrounds in Abilene, Dickinson County, part of the week of Central Kansas Free Fair activities. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 28-31, 2026.
- Douglas County 4-H Fashion Review
Evening 4-H fashion review in Building 21 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence, where members model what they have sewn or chosen. Held each year; the most recent review was July 22, 2026.
2110 Harper St., Lawrence, KS 66046 | Organizer: Douglas County 4-H Official event details - Harvey County Free Fair
The 138th Harvey County Fair covers 4-H and open class exhibits at the Newton fairgrounds, with carnival, concert and demolition derby events in the second week, July 30 to August 9, 2026.
- Cowley County Fair
Cowley County Fair at the Winfield Fairgrounds on West 9th Avenue, organized by the Cowley County Fair Association. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 30 to August 3, 2026.
1105 W 9th Ave, Winfield, KS 67156 | 620-221-5500 Official event details - Douglas County Fair Livestock Judging Contest
Livestock judging contest for Douglas County youth during fair week at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence. Held each year; the most recent contest was July 30, 2026.
2110 Harper St., Lawrence, KS 66046 | Organizer: Douglas County 4-H Official event details - Sumner County Fair
The Sumner County Fair runs July 30 to August 2, 2026, at the Sumner County Fairgrounds, 721 W Ave A in Caldwell, Kansas, with 4-H and open class exhibits.
721 W Ave A, Caldwell, KS 67022 Official event details - Harvey County 4-H Swine Show
Swine check in and weigh in the evening before; the judging at 5:30 PM Friday allows three breeding gilts and three market hogs per exhibitor, with market hogs needing 220 pounds to sell. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-31.
800 West 1st, Newton, KS 67114 Official event details - Harvey County 4-H and FFA Poultry Show
Poultry entries check in Thursday evening or Friday morning and are judged at 12:30 PM Friday, followed by a champion drive in the livestock show arena. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-31.
800 West 1st, Newton, KS 67114 Official event details - Harvey County 4-H Rabbit Show
Rabbits check in Thursday evening and are judged at 2 PM Friday, with a champion drive in the livestock show arena; each exhibitor is limited to twelve entries. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-07-31.
800 West 1st, Newton, KS 67114 Official event details
August 2027 (estimated)
- Harvey County 4-H and Open Market Beef Show
Market and breeding beef are judged on Sunday morning at the Newton fairgrounds; exhibitors are limited to five head and market steers must weigh at least 1,000 pounds to sell. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-08-02.
- Harvey County 4-H and Open Dairy Cattle Show
Dairy cattle check in Saturday at 11 AM and are judged Sunday morning, followed by the dairy goat show, at the Harvey County Fairgrounds in Newton. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-08-02.
800 West 1st, Newton, KS 67114 Official event details - Harvey County Youth Horticulture Judging
Young exhibitors are judged in horticulture on Sunday afternoon during the Harvey County Fair at the Newton fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-08-02.
800 West 1st, Newton, KS 67114 Official event details - Harvey County 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest
Top showmen compete across species in the Round Robin on the final Monday of the fair, with winners announced at 6:30 PM at the Newton fairgrounds. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-08-03.
800 West 1st, Newton, KS 67114 Official event details - Harvey County 4-H Livestock and Champion Food Auction
The 4-H livestock auction and the Champion 4-H Food Auction close out youth competition at the Harvey County Fair in Newton on Monday evening. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-08-03.
800 West 1st, Newton, KS 67114 Official event details - Rooks County Free Fair 4-H Market and Breeding Sheep Show
Junior sheep exhibitors at the Rooks County Free Fair in Stockton show market and breeding sheep in 4-H judging on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 4 p.m., with open class sheep entered earlier that afternoon.
918 S. Elm Street, Stockton, KS 67669 Official event details - Rooks County Free Fair 4-H Goat Show
Goat projects check in on Monday morning and are judged Tuesday, August 4, 2026, for 4-H members at the Rooks County Free Fair in Stockton, followed the same day by the open class meat and dairy goat show.
918 S. Elm Street, Stockton, KS 67669 Official event details - Rooks County Free Fair 4-H Horse Show
4-H horse exhibitors enter Monday morning and are judged Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 8 a.m. at the Rooks County Fairgrounds in Stockton; open class horses are shown Saturday, August 8.
918 S. Elm Street, Stockton, KS 67669 Official event details - Rooks County Free Fair 4-H and Open Swine Show
Market hogs and breeding swine from 4-H members and open class exhibitors are judged together on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 8 a.m. during the Rooks County Free Fair in Stockton.
918 S. Elm Street, Stockton, KS 67669 Official event details - Rooks County Free Fair 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Show
4-H rabbit and poultry showmanship and shows take place Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Rooks County Free Fair in Stockton, after open class rabbits and poultry are judged at 9 a.m.
918 S. Elm Street, Stockton, KS 67669 Official event details - Rooks County Free Fair 4-H Photography, Life Skills and Horticulture Judging
4-H photography, life skills and horticulture judging contests run from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, during the Rooks County Free Fair in Stockton.
918 S. Elm Street, Stockton, KS 67669 Official event details - Rooks County Free Fair 4-H Beef Carcass Ultrasound
Beef carcass ultrasound for 4-H exhibitors is scheduled Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Rooks County Free Fair in Stockton.
918 S. Elm Street, Stockton, KS 67669 Official event details - GCCC Meat Judging Camp
Two-day camp for youth ages 8 to 18 with hands-on meat judging instruction and a practice contest, run by the college team in its meat lab. Held each year; the most recent camp was August 6 to 7, 2026.
801 Campus Dr., Garden City, KS 67846 | Organizer: Garden City Community College Meat Judging Team Official event details - Rooks County Free Fair 4-H Market and Breeding Beef Show
4-H market and breeding beef cattle are judged Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8 a.m. at the Rooks County Free Fair in Stockton, ahead of the open class beef show that afternoon.
918 S. Elm Street, Stockton, KS 67669 Official event details - Rooks County Free Fair 4-H Bucket Calf Show
Young 4-H members with bucket calves are judged Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8 a.m. at the Rooks County Fairgrounds in Stockton during the Rooks County Free Fair.
918 S. Elm Street, Stockton, KS 67669 Official event details - Rooks County Free Fair 4-H, FFA and Old-Timers Livestock Judging Contest
A livestock judging contest open to 4-H members, FFA members and old-timers follows the open class beef show on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Rooks County Free Fair in Stockton.
918 S. Elm Street, Stockton, KS 67669 Official event details - Rooks County Free Fair 4-H Pedal Pull
Young pedal-tractor pullers compete in the 4-H Pedal Pull on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 1 p.m. during the Rooks County Free Fair at the Stockton fairgrounds.
918 S. Elm Street, Stockton, KS 67669 Official event details - Rooks County Free Fair 4-H Livestock Sale
The 4-H livestock sale caps the show week at the Rooks County Free Fair on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 6 p.m., at the Rooks County Fairgrounds in Stockton.
918 S. Elm Street, Stockton, KS 67669 Official event details - Harvey County 4-H and Open Sheep Show and Showmanship
Market lambs and breeding ewes are judged Saturday afternoon at the Harvey County Fair, with limits of three of each and a 100-pound minimum for market lambs (75 for hair sheep). Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-08-01.
800 West 1st, Newton, KS 67114 Official event details - Harvey County 4-H Meat Goat Show
Breeding does and market goats are shown after the sheep show on Saturday; exhibitors may bring three market goats and three does, and market goats must weigh at least 60 pounds. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-08-01.
800 West 1st, Newton, KS 67114 Official event details - Harvey County 4-H Livestock Judging Competition
Youth place classes of livestock in this Saturday-morning judging contest at the Harvey County Fairgrounds in Newton, one of the contests announced on the closing Monday. Held each year; the most recent date was 2026-08-01.
800 West 1st, Newton, KS 67114 Official event details - Dodge City Roundup PRCA Rodeo
PRCA rodeo held during Dodge City Days in Ford County. Held each year; the most recent dates were August 1-5, 2026.
- Kansas Ag Growth Summit
Held each year; the most recent date was August 20, 2026. Free summit on transportation in agriculture, a commodity flow study and market access, followed by a K-State agronomy complex ribbon cutting.
September 2027 (estimated)
- Kansas State Fair
Ten-day state fair at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Reno County, with livestock shows, concerts and a demolition derby. Held each year; the most recent dates were September 11-20, 2026.
- Kansas Professional Rodeo Association Finals
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 25-27, 2026. Season-ending finals of the Kansas Professional Rodeo Association at the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo Grounds.
608 S 14th Ave, Dodge City, KS 67801 | Organizer: Kansas Professional Rodeo Association Official event details
October 2027 (estimated)
- Kansas Junior Livestock Show
Statewide show for 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, with showmanship, skill stations and scholarships for senior exhibitors. Scheduled for October 2-4, 2026.
2000 N Poplar St, Hutchinson, KS 67502 Official event details - Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS)
Held each year; the most recent dates were October 2-4, 2026. Kansas 4-H and FFA exhibitors show beef, swine, sheep and goats, with the LEAD Challenge and scholarships for exhibitors.
- Kansas Livestock Foundation Club Calf Sale
Club calf sale held alongside the Kansas Junior Livestock Show on October 3, 2026 and sponsored by the Kansas Livestock Foundation. Proceeds fund Youth in Agriculture scholarships.
- Mid-American Stock Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were October 30 to November 1, 2026. Open and junior swine, sheep and goat classes, a collegiate judging contest, several sales and a Western Heritage Tradeshow.
2000 N. Poplar, Hutchinson, KS 67502 Official event details