What the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo Is
The Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo is Casper's nine-day summer fair with a PRCA and WPRA rodeo, carnival rides, a downtown parade, monster trucks and a demolition derby. The 2026 fair ran July 3 to 11 at the Central Wyoming Fairgrounds, 1700 Fairgrounds Road, Casper, WY 82604.
The Rodeo
Five nightly performances ran July 7 to 11, 2026, sanctioned by PRCA for the cowboys and WPRA for the cowgirls. Events are bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, tie-down roping, mutton bustin', bull riding, steer wrestling and barrel racing, with breakaway roping new in 2026. The Quanta Express Stagecoach and Hitch performs nightly, and professional bullfighters protect the bull riders.
Rodeo tickets (2026)
| Seat | Price |
|---|---|
| General admission | $15 |
| Reserved box seats | $20 |
| Reserved chute seats | $30 |
Rodeo Day Promotions
- Tuesday, July 7 (Casper Day): seniors 62 and older get free grounds and general admission rodeo entry.
- Wednesday, July 8 (Patriot Day): active duty, reserve and veterans get free grounds and general admission with ID.
- Thursday, July 9: "Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day" supports breast cancer awareness.
- Friday, July 10: Kids Day.
- Saturday, July 11: Finals Day.
Carnival and Demo Derby
The carnival ran July 3 to 11, with hours of 3 p.m. to midnight on July 3 to 6 and 8 to 9, and noon to midnight on July 7, 10 and 11. On Kids Days (July 7 and 10), noon to 5 p.m., armbands were $30 until 3 p.m. and $45 after.
The demolition derby was Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the Outdoor Arena, with doors at 3 p.m. and kickoff at 5 p.m. Tickets were $20 for adults and $12 for kids 6 to 12; children 5 and under were free with an adult. Pit passes were $25 on the day of the show and required a $20 ticket.
Parade and Other Events
A fair parade runs through downtown Casper, billed in 2026 as "Celebrating America's Spirit," and an open class BBQ contest is part of the fair's events. Monster trucks round out the program.
Where
Central Wyoming Fairgrounds, 1700 Fairgrounds Road, Casper, WY 82604. The fairgrounds phone is (307) 235-5775.
Questions
Is there a discount for seniors or veterans?
In 2026, seniors 62 and older had a free-entry day on July 7 and veterans and military on July 8.
What is new?
Breakaway roping joined the rodeo in 2026.
Who do I call?
The fairgrounds at (307) 235-5775. The Casper Visitor Center is at (307) 234-5362.
Official Links
- 2026 Central Wyoming Fair and PRCA Rodeo
- Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo: tickets and promotions
- Fair parade
- Open class BBQ contest
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.
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