2026 Dixon County Fair Schedule: July 8-12, 2026

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Saturday, June 27

8:30 AM ...                ...  Fashion Revue, *** Open to the public, 

10:00 AM...               ...  4-H Pre-Fair Judging, (Clothing & Textiles, and Photography)

...                              ... United Methodist Church, Allen

 

Wednesday, July 1

6:30 PM ...                ...  Pre-Fair Cleanup at the Fairgrounds, and Packet Pickup for 4-H’ers

 

Monday, July 6

Until 4:30 PM ...        ...  4-H Horticulture Entry Deadline

Time TBD ...              ...  4-H Dog, Cat, and Pets Judging (no Open Class) Location TBD

 

Wednesday, July 8

8:00 AM ...                ...  4-H Static Judges & Superintendents Meeting

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM ... ..Enter 4-H and Open Class Exhibits

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ... 4-H and Clover Kid Judging

12:00 PM ...              ...  Open Class Judging

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM .... 4-H Beef Weigh In

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM .... 4-H Livestock Check-In

7:00 PM ...                ...  Outlaw Tractor Pull

 

Thursday, July 9

7:00 AM to 9:00 AM ... Farmer's Pride Breakfast

7:00 AM to 8:00 AM ... 4-H Horse Check-in

8:30 AM ...               ...  4-H Horse Show

10:00 AM to 10:00 PM ... Exhibit Hall Open

12:00 PM ...              ...  4-H Bucket Calf Interviews

2:30 PM ...                ...  4-H Bucket Calf Show - Includes Clover Kids

4:30 PM ...                ...  Northeast Nebraska Tractor Pull with Antique Tractors

5:00 PM ...                ...  4-H Ice Cream Social

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM ... Free BBQ Prepared by Laurel's Hometown Market

7:00 PM ...                ...  Flag Raising & Awards (AKSARBEN Farm Family & 4-H Volunteer)

 

Friday, July 10

9:00 AM ...                ...  4-H/FFA Beef Show (Market, Breeding, and Feeder)

10:00 AM to 10:00 PM ... Exhibit Hall Open

2:00 PM ...                ...  4-H Rabbit Show - include Clover Kids

3:30 PM ...                ...  4-H Poultry Show - includes Clover Kids

4:30 PM ...                ...  Ag Olympics by Pop's Partners 4-H Club

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM ... 4-H Scavenger Hunt

7:00 PM ...                ...  Power Wheels prior to the Demo Derby (kids must provide their own power wheel and helmets)

7:00 PM ...                ...  R & R Total Destruction Demo Derby

9:00 PM to Midnight ... Teen Dance

 

Saturday, July 11

8:00 AM ...                ...  4-H Swine Show - includes Clover Kids

9:00 AM ...                ...  4-H Sheep Show - includes Clover Kids

10:00 AM to 10:00 PM ... Exhibit Hall Open

10:30 AM ...               ...  4-H Goat Show - includes Clover Kids

2:00 PM ...                ...  4-H Cow/Calf Show

7:30 PM ...                ...  Party Rock Rodeo

 

Sunday, July 12

8:00 AM ...                ...  Community Church Service

8:00 AM to 11:00 AM ... 4-H Junior Leaders Omelette Feed

9:00 AM ...                ...  Open Class Horse Show

9:00 AM ...                ...  4-H Elite Showmanship Contest

10:00 AM to 10:00 PM ... Exhibit Hall Open 

12:00 PM ...                ...  Kiddie Tractor Pull

1:00 PM ...                ...  Exhibit Hall Trophy Presentations at the Livestock Show Arena

1:30 PM ...                ...  Bonus Auction

3:00 PM ...                ...  Release of 4-H Exhibits & Open Class Exhibits

6:00 PM ...                ...  Faith & Family Night - Tenth Avenue North and Cade Thompson

7:00 PM ...                ...  Barrel Racing