Official State Fair of Nevada to open with Caleb Montgomery concert
Opening-night celebration on June 11, 2026
Country artist Caleb Montgomery will headline the Opening Night Concert celebrating the return of the official State Fair of Nevada on June 11, 2026, at the Nevada State Fairgrounds in Reno.
The opening night celebration marks Nevada’s first official state fair in 16 years and launches a three-day event honoring the state’s agriculture, youth, entertainment, food and community traditions.
“We are excited to welcome families and communities from across Nevada back to the official State Fair of Nevada,” said Nevada Department of Agriculture Director J.J. Goicoechea. “After 16 years, a Nevada tradition is finally returning, something many families have waited years to experience again.”
The fair will run June 11-13, 2026, and will feature entertainment, exhibits and events highlighting Nevada’s history, agriculture and future generations.
Opening day tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children ages 12 and younger and include General Admission and the Opening Night Ceremony and Concert featuring Caleb Montgomery.
Other featured programming includes:
Nevada Junior Livestock Show and Sale
University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H State Expo
Next Generation Junior Bull Riding
Made in Nevada Farmers’ Market
Drone show
Local vendors, food and art
Carnival rides and more
Event schedules, fair information and ticket options are available at statefair.nv.gov.