2026 Madison County Fair & Rodeo — July 7–12, 2026
The Madison County Fair & Rodeo is Northeast Nebraska’s premier summer event — six days of 4-H and open class exhibits, rodeo action, live concerts, carnival, and community celebration held every July at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Madison, Nebraska. Now in its long tradition as The Best Week in July!
2026 Entertainment & Highlights
Mid-States Championship Rodeo
Rodeo action Tuesday–Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. in the Grandstand Arena. Wednesday is 4-H Night; Thursday is Veteran Night.
Friday, July 10 — Husker Day Concert
Opening Act: Adam Calvert at 7:00 p.m. · Main Event: Sawyer Brown at 8:30 p.m. · Husker Athlete Meet & Greet 5:00–7:00 p.m. (ticket required)
Saturday, July 11 — Concert Night
Opening Act: Son’s of Habit at 7:00 p.m. · Main Event: OLE 60 at 8:45 p.m.
Sunday, July 12 — Family Day & Extreme Rodeo
4-H Fun Day · Extreme Rodeo with Double S Bull Company at 6:00 p.m. · Heart of America Carnival 4:00–10:00 p.m.
2026 Schedule Highlights
Monday, July 6: 4-H interview judging; Open Class exhibit check-in.
Tuesday, July 7: 4-H judging continues; Mid-States Rodeo 7:30 p.m.; DJ Dance 9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8 (4-H Day): Livestock check-in; Rodeo & 4-H Night 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 9: Dairy, Horse, Hog, Rabbit shows; Veteran Night Rodeo 7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 10 (Husker Day): Beef show; Sawyer Brown concert.
Saturday, July 11: Bucket Calf & Poultry shows; 4-H Fashion Show; OLE 60 concert.
Sunday, July 12: Animal release; 4-H Fun Day; Extreme Rodeo 6:00 p.m.
Event Details
Dates: July 7–12, 2026 (judging begins July 6)
Location: Madison County Fairgrounds, 401 W 6th Street North, Madison, Nebraska 68748
Carnival: Heart of America Carnival
Admission: See madisoncountyfair.com for current ticket prices
Contact
Phone: (402) 454-2144
Email: madisoncountyfairandrodeo@gmail.com
External Links
Official website — madisoncountyfair.com
Facebook — Madison County Fair & Rodeo
Buy Tickets — etix.com
See Madison, Nebraska for more. Madison is the county seat of Madison County on US Highway 81.