2026 Schedule of Events

Pride of Texas Shows Carnival Wednesday - Saturday - opens at 6:00 p.m. 

Advanced armbands can be purchased at the fair office. Advanced armbands are $25 per band or purchase at the carnival ticket booth for $30 a band.

Schedule Overview

Monday, August 3
8-5 pm Open Class Fair Entries
9-12 pm Tallest Corn Plant Contest

Tuesday, August 4
6 pm Grandstand Gates Open
7 pm King of Kansas Flat Track Motorcycle Races
4-6-8 pm Critter Close-up (SNB Pavilion)
Sponsored by Polymer Technologies and Central Veterinary Services

Wednesday, August 5
2-4 pm Knights of Columbus Bingo (SNB Pavilion)
4 pm Free Watermelon Feed
5:30 pm Youth Pet Parade (Sutor-Blauer Arena)
6-10 pm Pride of Texas Carnival
7 pm King of Kansas Flat Track Motorcycle Races
4-6-8 pm Critter Close-up (SNB Pavilion)
Sponsored by Polymer Technologies and Central Veterinary Services

Thursday, August 6
1 pm Pedal Pull
6 pm Grandstand Gates Open
7 pm IMCA Stock Car Races
6-10 pm Pride of Texas Carnival
8-10 pm Jadynce Jean (SNB Pavilion)
Music sponsored by World Pest

Friday, August 7
6 pm Grandstand Gates Open
7 pm IMCA Stock Car Races
6 pm Livestock Sale Begins
6-10 pm Pride of Texas Carnival
7-10 DJ (SNB pavilion)

Saturday, August 8
2 pm RC Car Races
5:30-8 pm Barnyard BrewFest (Infield)
7-11 pm Phil Vandel (Infield)
6-10 pm Pride of Texas Carnival

Sunday, August 9
10-12 pm Open Class exhibits Release

Rule 9 - Motorized Vehicles

Section 1. Only authorized golf carts and ATV's can be driven on the fairgrounds during the week of fair by fair board members and law enforcement.

Section 2. For the safety of fair attendees, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, and livestock, the operation of electric bicycles (e-bikes) on the Rooks County Free Fairgrounds is prohibited during all fair events and activities. The Fair Board has determined that the speed, acceleration, and motorized nature of e-bikes present an increased risk of collisions and injuries in crowded pedestrian areas. This restriction is intended to reduce safety hazards, protect livestock, and limit potential liability exposure to the Fair Board and its stakeholders. Anyone using an e-bike or other unauthorized motorized vehicle may be asked to leave the premises.

2026 Fairbook