Live Events at the 2026 Fair
Part of the excitement of the annual Otoe County Fair is the live entertainment and performances we book for the crowd. We at the Otoe County Agricultural Society in Syracuse, NE are always striving to get the most popular local musicians, artists, and entertainers. This year will be no different.



Otoe County Fair Schedule
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 31 | 4:00–10:00 PM | 🎡 Carnival | Fairgrounds |
| 3:00-7:00 PM | 🎮 VR Gaming Trailer | Fairgrounds | |
| 6:00 PM | 🐴 Pony Cycle Races (Kids 10 & Under) | Fair Center Parking Lot | |
| 7:00 PM | 👨🌾 Farmer Olympics | North of Outdoor Arena | |
| Saturday, August 1 | 4:00–10:00 PM | 🎡 Carnival | Fairgrounds |
| 3:00-7:00 PM | 🎮 VR Gaming Trailer | Fairgrounds | |
| 5:30 PM | 🚜 Little Tuggers Tractor Pull (Ages 4–12), Sanctioned pull | Fair Center Parking Lot | |
| 7:30 PM | 🐂 Rocking Plus Rodeo Company | Outdoor Arena | |
| 9:00 PM | 🎶 Mason Michaels Band | Following Rodeo | |
| Sunday, August 2 | 12:00–1:00 PM | 🚜 Antique Tractor Show | South Park |
| 4:00 PM | 🎉 Otoe County Fair Parade | 5th Street | |
| 4:00–10:00 PM | 🎡 Carnival | Fairgrounds | |
| 2:00-7:00 PM | 🎮 VR Gaming Trailer | Fairgrounds | |
| 5:00 PM | 🐴 Pony Cycle Races (Kids 10 & Under) | Fair Center Parking Lot | |
| 6:00 PM | 🎭 Side-by-Side Races | Outdoor Arena | |
| Monday, August 3 | 11:00 AM | 💰 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale | Kimmel Hall |
