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
Nebraska County Fairs: The Essentials
Nebraska county fairs are run by local fair boards and agricultural societies, while Nebraska Extension runs the 4-H side. Nebraska 4-H points to nebraskafairs.org for a printable list of fair dates and locations.
Examples
Cherry County's 2024 book paid purple $5, blue $4, red $3 and white $2 on standard classes. Pawnee County's 2026 book paid $7, $5, $3 and $1 on typical breeding and market classes and requires YQCA before June 15. Saline County's open class is open to any Nebraska resident, with animal entries due June 13 in its 2025 book. Deadlines differ by county, so read your fair book early.
State fair
The Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island ran August 28 to September 7 in 2026 per Pawnee County's book. 4-H youth must enroll by June 15, static exhibits need a county purple ribbon, and livestock entries close August 10 at 8 p.m. Central.
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Nebraska Wheat Board Meeting
Wheat checkoff board meeting on the Nebraska Wheat calendar, held in Lincoln on Nov. 18, 2026, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
- Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual Meeting and Convention
Farm Bureau members meet for policy voting, discussion meet rounds, workshops, a keynote and board elections. The 2026 meeting is Dec. 6 to 8; the 2025 convention was also held in Kearney.
- Nebraska Cattlemen Convention and Trade Show
Annual convention and trade show of Nebraska Cattlemen at the Younes Conference Center South in Kearney, scheduled for Dec. 9 to 11, 2026.
- Box Butte County 4-H Holiday Maker Day
Youth ages 5-18 choose four holiday projects from 2:30 to 4:30 pm on Friday, December 18, 2026; registration is due December 1 at the Extension office.
Alliance, NE | Organizer: Nebraska Extension in Box Butte County Official event details - Nebraska Farm Bureau YF&R Conference
Young Farmers and Ranchers conference of Nebraska Farm Bureau at the Graduate Hotel in Lincoln, scheduled for Jan. 29 to 30, 2027.
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.