What the Clark County Fair and Rodeo Is
The Clark County Fair and Rodeo is a five-day fair at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Logandale, in the Moapa Valley. The 2026 fair ran April 8-12 under the theme "Red, Wild, and Blue." It combines a professional rodeo, a fine arts exhibit building, 4-H and FFA exhibits, a carnival and the Clark County Junior Livestock Association (CCJLA) show and auction. The 2026 fair wrapped up Sunday, April 12.
The Junior Livestock Show and Auction
The CCJLA show covers cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Exhibitors are 4-H and FFA students, ages 9 to 19, from Clark, Lincoln and Nye counties, and the CCJLA requires membership in FFA, 4-H or Grange. Beginner Showmanship is open to showmen ages 5 to 8.
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | Registration, record book turn-in, weigh-ins and check-ins; livestock judging contests |
| Thursday | Market classes, swine, lambs and goats first, steers last, with cash prizes in every market class |
| Friday | Showmanship, with belt buckles as prizes; the top two in each class show all four species in a round robin |
| Saturday | Awards ceremony, then the livestock auction at noon; the public is invited |
| Sunday | Peewee Showmanship Tournament for young children, sheep washing and shearing, and Senior Recognition |
Animals are butchered in May and the butchering fee is included in the auction price. Nay's Meats is the usual butcher, but buyers may choose another.
The Season Before the Fair
- December 6, 2025: beef weigh-in at the Moapa Valley High School Ag Farm in Overton. 46 beef were weighed, including seven alternates, and a second weigh-in comes right before the fair.
- January 31, 2026: lamb, goat and pig weigh-in, 8 to 11 a.m. at the fairgrounds, followed by a potluck and a showmanship clinic. Animals are registered online and fees paid in advance at clarkcjla.fairwire.com.
- Beginner fees are $20 per species, limit two species. Sheep and goats must have milk teeth.
- February 24 (Logandale) and February 26 (Mesquite): buyers workshops.
Who Can Enter and Rules (4-H)
4-H exhibitors must be enrolled in 4-H Online for the 2025-2026 year, in an active Clark County club and in the project they exhibit, and must finish required trainings. Livestock exhibitors need YQCA certification ($3 in person or $12 online), a club demonstration and a livestock portfolio or record book. Small livestock must be pre-registered by April 1 to guarantee a cage, with check-in April 7 from 8 a.m. to noon. Check-out begins at 7 p.m. Sunday, all small livestock must be gone by 9 p.m., and check-out is through Gate 7 on the east side.
Exhibit Hall
Exhibits must be the exhibitor's own work. Drop-off at the Fine Arts Building in Logandale was April 4 and 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and pick-up was April 13. Entries earn a blue or red ribbon, with Best of Class and Champion and Reserve awards per section and one Best of Show per division. Age groups run from Child (up to 7) to Adult (18+).
Where
Clark County Fairgrounds, 1301 Whipple Ave, Logandale, NV 89021. Livestock scales are available around the clock for swine, goats and lambs at the Logandale Extension Office, 1897 North Moapa Valley Blvd.
Questions
Can a first-timer show?
Yes. The Peewee Showmanship Tournament lets young children show goats and lambs with no prior experience.
Do market classes pay?
Yes, all market classes award cash prizes; showmanship winners receive belt buckles.
Is the auction open to the public?
Yes. Bidders can pick up auction numbers at the event.
Official Links
- Clark County Fair, UNR Extension 4-H
- Junior livestock show details, Mesa Valleys Progress
- Beef weigh-in and 2026 rule changes
- 2026 fair wrap-up, Nevada Farm Bureau
Nevada County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows: The Essentials
Nevada's youth livestock season runs through county fairs and the Nevada Junior Livestock Show and Sale in Reno, which in 2026 was part of the State Fair of Nevada, June 11 to 13, per the UNR Extension event page. Rules vary by fair.
County fairs
The Nevada Agricultural Fair in Gardnerville ran July 16 to 19, 2026, per its listing. Other county fairs run from April in Clark County to Labor Day in Elko and Humboldt counties.
Rules to know
The 2022 rule book set the minimum age at 9 and required YQCA training. Beef had to be owned by December 1 and most other species by March 1. Entries were due April 1.
Next steps
Ask your county Extension office or the State 4-H Office at 775-784-4779 for your fair book.
Dates, weights and sale rules change, so confirm with the organizer.
Read the full guide: Nevada County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
107th annual meeting of Nevada Farm Bureau with breakout sessions, an advocacy lab, Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet, small farms dinner and awards lunch.
Las Vegas, NV | 775-674-4000 | Organizer: Nevada Farm Bureau Federation Official event details - Clark County Junior Livestock Weigh-In and Showmanship Clinic
Livestock weigh-in followed by a potluck and showmanship clinic for 4-H, FFA and Grange exhibitors preparing for the Clark County Fair. Held each year; the most recent date was January 31, 2026.
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Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.