The Buffalo County Fairboard is working hard to bring top-notch grandstand entertainment. Stay tuned for lineup reveals, entertainment announcements and all amazing events planned for this summer!

Schedule of Events:

Sunday, July 23, 2023

Open Class Judging Schedule:

All Judging takes place in the Exhibit Building unless otherwise noted.

2:00 pm: Open Class Beer and Wine Judging

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

10:00am: OPEN CLASS ENTRIES DEADLINE
Exhibit Building. All items must be entered in online prior to 10 am. If you need assistance, please stop in the Fair Office. All departments and items must be entered.

1:00 pm-7:00 pm: OPEN CLASS ENTRIES DROP-OFF
Exhibit Building. Please have all items registered prior to 10 am to ensure tags are available for your entries. All departments must be entered; check departments for time to bring articles.

4-H Schedule of Events:

8:00 am: 4-H Dog Show and Agility Course at Exhibit Building & East Arena
9:00 am: 4-H Small Animal and Cat Show at Extension Building

Open Class Judging Schedule:

All Judging takes place in the Exhibit Building unless otherwise noted.

1:00-7:00 pm: Open Class Entries Check In - Exhibit Building

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

1:30 pm: Open Class Fine Arts & Photography Judging in Exhibit Building
6:00-11:00 pm: Carnival Starts
Wild Rider Wristbands Available: $70 All You Can Ride All Week Long! Limited Number of Passes Available. Passes available at the Fair Office beginning July 5th.
6:00-9:00 pm: Commercial Exhibits open in the Exhibit Building
6:00-9:00 pm: Girls Night Out - Exhibit Building
- Check out all the Pop-Up Shops, Indoor Vendors & enjoy an evening of food and drink specials.
7:00 pm-Midnight: Kearney Volunteer Fire Department BINGO! Stand Open

4-H Schedule of Events:

8:00 am: 4-H Horse Show at East Arena (Speed events, English, Showmanship, Western)
8:30-11:30 am: Interview Judging - 4-H Family and Consumer Science & Science and Technology
9:00 am: Lottery Pig and Lottery Goat Exhibitor Interviews
10:00 am: 4-H Horticulture/Floriculture & Crops Interview Judging followed by exhibit judging at Extension Building
1:00-8:00 pm: 4-H Family and Consumer Science & Science and Technology Non-Interview Judging at Extension Building

Open Class Judging Schedule:

All Judging takes place in the Exhibit Building unless otherwise noted.

8:00 am-Noon: Open Class Entries Check In - Exhibit Building
1:30 pm: Open Class Fine Arts and Photography Judging

Thursday, July 27, 2023

9:00 am: Open Class Farm & Garden Crops Judging in Exhibit Building
10:00 am: Open Class Plants & Flowers, Food, Textile Judging in Exhibit Building
1:00-9:00 pm: Exhibit Building Open to view Open Class Exhibits
2:00-4:00 pm: Special Needs Day
- Sign your special guest up here: Special Needs Day
- Signup to be a volunteer here
5:00-7:00 pm: Sponsor Party in the Buffalo Corral hosted by Buffalo County Farm Bureau - Live Music with Dave Lerbakken
5:30 pm: 4-H Cake and Pie Auction in the Exhibit Building
7:30 pm: LEMON FRESH DAY in the Buffalo Corral
6:00-9:00 pm: Commercial Exhibits open in the Exhibit Building
6:00-11:00 pm: Carnival Open
7:00 pm-Midnight: Kearney Volunteer Fire Department BINGO! Stand Open

4-H Schedule of Events:

1:00 pm: Cake Walk
*2:00 pm: 4-H Dairy Goat Showmanship & Judging followed by Dairy Showmanship & Judging at Ag Pavilion
*New Date and Time
*3:00 pm: 4-H Clover Kid Bucket Calf Show, Bucket Calf Judging, Feeder Calves & Jr Bulls Judging at Ag Pavilion
*New Date and Time
5:30 pm: 4-H Decorated Cake & Pie Auction at Exhibit Building

Open Class Judging Schedule:

All Judging takes place in the Exhibit Building unless otherwise noted.

9:00 am: Open Class Farm and Garden Crops Judging
10:00 am: Open Class Plants and Flowers, Foods, Textiles Judging
1:00-9:00 pm: Exhibit Building Open to view Open Class Exhibits

Friday, July 28, 2023

9:00 am-9:00 pm: Open Class, 4-H, FFA Exhibits Open in the Exhibit Building and Extension Building
3:00-11:00 pm: Carnival Open
4:00-9:00 pm: Commercial Exhibits open in the Exhibit Building
5:00 pm: Beer Garden open
6:00 pm: Free Concert in Buffalo Corral - Switchbak
7:30 pm: JO DEE MESSINA in the LandMark Implement Arena
- Doors open at 6:00 pm, Tickets are $25 with fees.
- Tickets on sale at www.etix.com.
Please note our Bag Policy for nights of concerts.
7:00 pm-Midnight: Kearney Volunteer Fire Department BINGO! Stand Open
10:00 pm: Free Concert in Buffalo Corral - Switchbak

4-H Schedule of Events:

8:00 am: 4-H Sheep Showmanship, 4-H Breeding & Market Sheep Judging followed by Clover Kid Sheep Show at Ag Pavilion; following the sheep show: Lottery Goat Showmanship, Goat Showmanship, Breeding Goats & Market Goat Judging followed by Clover Kid Goat Show at Ag Pavilion
Noon: Rabbit/Poultry Judging Static Exhibits in Rabbit/Poultry Barns

Open Class Judging Schedule:

All Judging takes place in the Exhibit Building unless otherwise noted.

9:00 am-9:00 pm: Exhibit Building Open to view Open Class Exhibits

Saturday, July 29, 2023

9:00 am: Draft Horse Competition in the Outdoor Arena
9:00 am-9:00 pm: Open Class, 4-H, FFA Exhibits Open in the Exhibit Building and Extension Building
Noon-9:00 pm: Commercial Exhibits Open in the Exhibit Building
3:00-11:00 pm: Carnival Open
5:00 pm: Beer Garden open
6:00 pm: Free Concert in Buffalo Corral - Switchbak
7:30 pm: JON PARDI with Special Guest Ben Burgess in the LandMark Implement Arena
- Doors open at 6:00 pm, Tickets range from $25-$75 plus fees.
- Tickets on sale at www.etix.com.
Please note our Bag Policy for nights of concerts.
7:00 pm-Midnight: Kearney Volunteer Fire Department BINGO! Stand Open
10:00 pm: Free Concert in Buffalo Corral - Switchbak

4-H Schedule of Events:

8:00 am: 4-H Beef Showmanship, Breeding Beef Judging & Market Beef Judging at Ag Pavilion
8:00 am: 4-H Rabbit Showmanship & Judging at Exhibit Courtyard
10:30 am: 4-H Clover Kids Show & Tell at Extension Building

Open Class Judging Schedule:

All Judging takes place in the Exhibit Building unless otherwise noted.

9:00 am-9:00 pm: Exhibit Building Open to view Open Class Exhibits
10:00 am: Open Class Judging Decorated Cakes and Pies

Sunday, July 30, 2023

7:30 am: Cowboy Church in the Exhibit Building
10:00 am: Flower Clubs have display in place in Exhibit Building
Noon-9:00 pm: Commercial, Open Class, 4-H, FFA Exhibits Open in the Exhibit Building and Extension Building
1:00 pm: Pedal Tractor Pull in the Exhibit Building
3:00-11:00 pm: Carnival Open
3:00 pm: Gates open for Demolition Derby
5:00 pm: Andersen Wrecking Demolition Derby in the Outdoor Arena - Advance Ticket Prices: Adults $12, Children $7, Day of Show Tickets: Adults: $15, Children: $10. Tickets available in Advance at the Fair Office.
5:00 pm: Beer Garden Open
7:30 pm: RED WANTING BLUE in the Buffalo Corral
- Doors open at 6:00 pm, Tickets are $20 Advance / $30 Day of Show.
- Tickets on sale at www.etix.com.
Please note our Bag Policy for nights of concerts.
7:00 pm-Midnight: Kearney Volunteer Fire Department BINGO! Stand Open

4-H Schedule of Events:

8:00 am: 4-H Poultry Showmanship & Judging at Exhibit Courtyard
8:30 am: 4-H Lottery Pig Showmanship, Swine Showmanship, Breeding Gilts, and Market Swing Judging at Ag Pavilion
5:00 pm: Presentation of 4-H Outstanding Awards & Round Robin Showmanship Contest

Open Class Judging Schedule:

All Judging takes place in the Exhibit Building unless otherwise noted.

10:00 am: Flower Clubs have display in Exhibit Building
Noon-9:00 pm: Exhibit Building Open to view Open Class Exhibits

Monday, July 31, 2023

1:00 pm: 4-H Sale Auction

4-H Schedule of Events:

11:30 am: 4-H Appreciation BBQ (prior to Sale) at Extension Building; Sponsored by Bankers Association

Open Class Judging Schedule:

All Judging takes place in the Exhibit Building unless otherwise noted.

9:00 am-3:00 pm: Release of All Open Class Exhibits - NO EARLY RELEASE
9:00 am-3:00 pm: Open Class Premium checks released in Exhibit Building

Date:
July 26-31, 2023

Location:
Buffalo County Fairgrounds,
3807 Avenue N,
Kearney, NE 68847.

Tickets: https://buffalocountyfairgrounds.com/annual-events/buffalo-county-fair/ticket-information/

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