What the Laramie County Fair Is
The Laramie County Fair is a summer fair at the Event Center at Archer in Cheyenne with livestock shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, open class competitions, a midway, ranch rodeo and fair contests. The 2026 fair, themed "Fair's Poppin'," ran July 29 to August 8 with gates open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
The 2026 Schedule
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| July 29 | Horse, dog, rabbit, beef and static exhibits open the fair |
| August 1 | Farmers Market; Midway opens (August 1 to 7) |
| August 2 | Steve Price Memorial Ranch Rodeo, 3 to 10 p.m.; new Salsa Showdown |
| August 3 | Pie contests |
| August 4 | Mutton Bustin' |
| August 5 | New Cheyenne Youth Rodeo; Bubblegum Blowing Contest |
| August 6 | Pig Wrestling |
| August 7 | Round robin shows and family activities |
| August 8 | Youth Livestock Sale, 9 a.m. to noon |
The Midway has carnival games, an inflatable zone, glass blowing demos, balloon twisting, airbrush tattoos, magic shows, caricatures, a petting zoo, foam parties, mini-golf and a laser maze.
The Ranch Rodeo
The Steve Price Memorial Ranch Rodeo was renamed to honor Steve Price's dedication to the fair, agriculture and community. Local ranch teams compete in classic ranch events and ranch bronc riding, and the rodeo is sanctioned with the Big Sky Ranch Rodeo Finals. Admission is free, with food and drinks sold on site.
The Youth Livestock Sale
The sale on Saturday, August 8, 2026 sells beef, lambs, goats, hogs, rabbits and poultry one animal at a time, with all Champions and Reserve Champions selling first. Youth exhibitors complete the University of Wyoming Youth Quality Assurance program. A complimentary buyer's lunch is served at noon.
Ways to take part as a buyer
- Attend in person, have purchases made on your behalf (contact the Fair Office before the sale) or join a Buyer's Group.
- Make an add-on donation.
- Buy a live animal and remove it yourself, choose custom slaughter at a pre-arranged processor (the buyer pays processing fees), resell the animal to the sale (the buyer pays the difference between bid and resale price) or donate it to a charity.
New buyers register ahead of time at laramie.fairwire.com/buyerlogon.aspx; buyers registered in 2025 were already set.
Exhibitors
An exhibitor acknowledgement form was posted for 2026 exhibitors. Horse, dog, rabbit, beef and static exhibits open the fair on July 29.
Where
Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Parkway, Cheyenne, WY 82009.
Questions
What does the ranch rodeo cost?
Nothing; admission is free.
How do I buy at the livestock sale?
Register as a buyer online ahead of time, then bid in person or arrange to have purchases made for you through the Fair Office.
Who do I call?
Laramie County Events: 307-633-4672. The Event Center at Archer: 307-633-4670.
Official Links
- Laramie County Fair: county listing
- 2026 fair schedule
- 2026 Laramie County Youth Livestock Sale
- Steve Price Memorial Ranch Rodeo
- 2026 exhibitor acknowledgement form
Wyoming County Fairs: The Essentials
Wyoming county fairs run mostly from late July into early August, and most 4-H and FFA divisions are run through the county UW Extension office. In 2026, Park County opened July 21-25, Albany County ran July 22 to August 1, Laramie County ran July 29 to August 8 and the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas ran August 11-15.
Examples
Teton County's 2026 entries were due July 1 at 11:59 pm with no late entries. Niobrara County's 4-H and FFA entries closed July 10. Sweetwater County charged a $25 late fee in 2024. Teton counts interview judging as 40 percent of the exhibit score.
Livestock
Ownership deadlines of February 1 for market beef and June 1 for many other species are common. Laramie County requires YQCA for livestock projects, and Teton requires tagging photos. Tags, weigh-in, minimum weights and sale rules differ by county, so read your fair book early.
Sale and premiums
Teton members may sell one animal per species and no more than two in total, and a white ribbon cannot sell. Niobrara charges 3 percent commission and requires a thank-you note delivered to the Extension office before payment.
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Cheyenne Livestock Exposition
Two-week fall livestock exposition in Cheyenne at the Event Center at Archer.
Cheyenne, WY Official event details - Cheyenne Frontier Days
The Daddy of em All, a ten-day PRCA rodeo with Frontier Nights concerts, parades and a carnival in Cheyenne. The 2026 rodeo ran July 17-26; the 2027 run is scheduled for July 23 to Aug. 1.
- Laramie County Fair Ranch Rodeo
Ranch rodeo held on the second Sunday of the fair, alongside the new Salsa Showdown.
Cheyenne, WY | Organizer: Laramie County Events Official event details - Laramie County Fair Pie Contests
Pie contests are scheduled on the third day of Laramie County Fair week at the Event Center at Archer in Cheyenne.
Cheyenne, WY Official event details - Laramie County Fair Mutton Bustin
Mutton Bustin' day during Laramie County Fair week, where young riders hang on to sheep at the Event Center at Archer in Cheyenne.
Cheyenne, WY Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.