July 23-28, 2025
Livestock shows, concerts, shows, carnival, bingo, fair food and beyond. The Buffalo County Fair is a summer staple and a go-to for some quality entertainment.
BUFFALO COUNTY FAIR 2025 EVENT SCHEDULE
Wednesday, July 23
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 7th.
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Commercial Exhibits open in the Exhibit Building.
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Music Bingo
Exhibit Building – Must be 21+ in order to play. Bar available. You will receive a bingo card at the entrance.
7:00 PM – Midnight
Kearney Volunteer Fire Department BINGO! Stand Open.
Thursday, July 24
9:00 AM
Open Class Farm & Garden Crops Judging in Exhibit Building.
10:00 AM
Open Class Plants & Flowers, Foods including Decorated Cakes & Pies, 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 or sign up to volunteer here: Special Needs Day.
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.
Friday, July 25
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
BlackHawk & Sammy Kershaw in the LandMark Implement Arena.
Doors open at 6 PM. Reserve Tickets Here. 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.
Saturday, July 26
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
Ian Munscik with Josh Ross in the LandMark Implement Arena.
Doors open at 6 PM. Reserve Tickets Here. 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.
Sunday, July 27
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 and Ice Cream Social Sponsored by Buffalo County Farm Bureau.
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.
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM The Talbott Brothers – in the Beer Garden. Admission is $10 at the gate — CASH ONLY!
7:00 PM – Midnight
Kearney Volunteer Fire Department BINGO!
Monday, July 28
1:00 PM
4-H Sale Auction