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GET YOUR Tickets!

TICKET TYPES:

All Inclusive Wristband

Adult ($50) and kids ($30; 12 and younger) wristbands include:

  • General admission to all three days of the official State Fair of Nevada

  • Admission to the Opening Night Ceremony and Concert featuring Caleb Montgomery

  • Admission to Next Generation Junior Bull Riding on Friday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Opening Day + Concert GA

Adult ($15) and kids ($12; 12 and younger) tickets include:

  • General admission to the official State Fair of Nevada on Thursday, June 11, 2026

  • Admission to the Opening Night Ceremony and Concert featuring Caleb Montgomery

Friday, June 12 - GA

Adult ($10) and kids ($7; 12 and younger) tickets include:

  • General admission to the official State Fair of Nevada on Friday, June 12, 2026

*Admission to the Next Generation Junior Bull Riding at 7:30 p.m. can be purchased as an Add-On item ($15-$25).

Saturday, June 13 - GA

Adult ($10) and kids ($7; 12 and younger) tickets include:

  • General admission to the official State Fair of Nevada on Saturday, June 13, 2026

  • Admission to the Governor’s Livestock Sale of Champions

Add-ons

Next Generation Junior Bull Riding

Brought to you by Q&D Construction, Next Generation Bull Riding (NextGen) is a full-scale production in the outdoor Rodeo Arena featuring the most fearless and talented young bull riders from around the country, all coached by world champion bull riders. This high-energy event highlights elite youth competitors and showcases some of the wildest miniature bucking bulls in the industry—creating a one-of-a-kind experience that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. Tickets are $15 for kids 12 and under and $25 for adults. The show is included with each purchase of an all-inclusive wristband.

When: 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 12
Where: Outdoor Rodeo Arena

Picon Punch Contest Tasting

For fairgoers 21 and older, don’t miss a Picon Punch tasting event Friday before Next Generation Youth Bull Riding and sample some of the very best renditions of Nevada’s official state drink. Tastings range from $15 for a standard tasting to $25 for the inclusion of a commemorative glass.

When: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 12
Where: Inside the Main Arena on the Mezzanine

*Carnival ride tickets and wristbands purchased separately.

CARNIVAL TICKETS

Carnival tickets are sold separately through Davis Shows, on-site only. Cash and card accepted.

Hours
Thursday & Friday: 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Cost
Armband - $35
Individual tickets: $8 per ride
5 rides for $35

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ✳︎

Cows grazing outdoors under a cloudy sky with a rainbow visible in the distance.

Thursday

June 11

Fair Hours
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Nevada Junior Livestock Show |
4-H State Expo

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Main Arena | Livestock Pavilion

Walking Tour of Nevada |
Vendor Hours
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
In front of Main Arena | Main Arena Mezzanine

Carnival
4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Nevada’s Fair(est) Best Dressed Contest
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Main Arena Mezzanine North - NV Letters

Opening Ceremony
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Main Arena

Opening Night Concert feat.
Caleb Montgomery
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Main Arena

A cowboy riding a bucking bull during a rodeo at night, with spectators watching from the stands behind a fence.

friday

June 12

Fair Hours
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Nevada Junior Livestock Show |
4-H State Expo

8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Main Arena | Livestock Pavilion

Walking Tour of Nevada |
Vendor Hours
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
In front of Main Arena | Main Arena Mezzanine

Carnival
4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Made in Nevada Farmers’ Market
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Picon Punch Contest and Tasting
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Main Arena Mezzanine South

Next Generation Junior Bull Riding
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Outdoor Rodeo Arena

Blurred image of a nighttime carnival or fair with bright lights and a large red Ferris wheel in the background.

saturday

June 13

Fair Hours
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Nevada Junior Livestock Show |
4-H State Expo

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Main Arena | Livestock Pavilion

Made in Nevada Farmers’ Market
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Walking Tour of Nevada |
Vendor Hours
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
In front of Main Arena | Main Arena Mezzanine

Carnival
Noon - 11:00 p.m.

Slice of the Silver State Pie Contest
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Made in Nevada Farmers’ Market Tent

Traeger Smoke Show BBQ Contest
2 :00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Main Arena Mezzanine South

Governor’s Livestock Sale of Champions
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Main Arena

State Fair of Nevada Drone Show
CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSATANCES
We apologize for the inconvenience.

*State Fair of Nevada programming will continue rain or shine. Event times subject to change. All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable.