What the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo Is
The Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo is Redmond's five-day summer fair at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way. The 2026 edition ran Wednesday, July 29 through Sunday, August 2. It pairs a carnival, concerts and an NPRA rodeo with livestock programs run in partnership with 4-H and FFA, and is produced by the Deschutes County Fair Association.
4-H and FFA Exhibitors
Each year the fair partners with 4-H and FFA to showcase livestock. 4-H is the youth development program of the Cooperative Extension System of land-grant universities, and FFA is the National FFA Organization, the intracurricular student group for agriculture and leadership. Exhibitors find entry rules, classes and contest details in the fair's Exhibitor and Contest Guidebook, which is linked from the fair website. Questions can go to Deschutes County 4-H at 541-548-6088 or Oregon FFA at 541-737-2395.
Admission Prices (2026 Edition)
Daily tickets include free general admission viewing of the concert and rodeo.
| Day | Hours | Adult (13-61) | Child (6-12) | Senior (62+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, July 29 | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | $16 | $12 | $12 |
| Thu, July 30 | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | $16 | $12 | $12 |
| Fri, July 31 | 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. | $18 | $14 | $14 |
| Sat, August 1 | 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. | $18 | $14 | $14 |
| Sun, August 2 | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | $13 | $10 | $10 |
A military rate of $8 was offered on Wednesday, July 29. A season admission pass is valid for all five days (11 a.m. to 8 p.m. redemption hours), is non-transferable, and the guest must be present at redemption.
Carnival
- Carnival Mega Pass: $140 presale. One carnival wristband for each of the five days, unlimited rides daily, for one person. Exchange it at the Administration Office from July 26 through August 2; the person must be present for placement and scanning, and the pass is scanned at the Carnival Ticket Booth each day. Non-transferable.
- Carnival Unlimited Ride Bracelet: $45, valid for one day. Fair admission is not included.
Camping
Dry camping on the grounds includes one season pass admission and one parking pass. Online registration closed for 2026; call 541-548-2711 for availability. Official camping details are emailed after registration. Camping refunds were not issued after June 26, 2026, and approved refunds carry a $50 cancellation fee. The Expo RV Park can be reached at 541-585-1569.
Where and Who to Call
Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, Oregon 97756. Main phone 541-548-2711. The Administration Office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for wristband exchanges.
Questions
Is the rodeo included with admission?
Yes. Daily tickets include free concert and rodeo general admission viewing.
Can I swap a carnival pass with someone else?
No. Both the Mega Pass and season pass are non-transferable.
Official Links
Oregon County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows: The Essentials
Oregon county fairs are where most 4-H and FFA exhibitors show and sell market animals. Each fair has its own book, but a few patterns hold.
Timing
Northeast Oregon fairs cluster from late July into early September, per a regional byway listing. The 2026 Oregon State Fair ran August 28 to September 7 in Salem, per KPTV.
Rules to watch
Union County's 2026 fair book requires 4-H enrollment by February 1, YQCA training, 60 days of care for sheep, goats and swine, and 120 for steers. Only blue and red ribbon animals sell, with a 4 percent commission.
State Fair
At the state level, the Oregon State Fair 4-H handbook says market hogs, steers, goats, lambs, rabbits and chickens go home with the exhibitor rather than selling, and 4-H animals need a YQCA certificate at check-in, per the combined fair book.
Next steps
Get your county fair book from the Extension 4-H office and mark every deadline. Dates and weights change each year.
Read the full guide: Oregon County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
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