Douglas County Fair

05/28/2026

🎡🛍️ Come shop, browse, snack, and support local at the Douglas County Fair Vendor Show!

We’ll have an amazing variety of vendors at this year’s fair, including handmade crafts, boutique items, jewelry, bath & body products, baked goods, specialty foods, frozen treats, home décor, farm-inspired goods, toys, books, beauty products, wellness services, home improvement vendors, and so much more — all from talented local businesses from around the Omaha area!

✨ FREE admission
🚗 FREE parking

📅 July 18 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📅 July 19 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Bring the family, shop local, find something unique, and enjoy everything the fair has to offer—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎠🐐🎪

05/03/2026

Get ready for all the fun—livestock, food, face painting, kids activities and more! 🎡 Check out the full Douglas County Fair schedule and start planning your visit today!

05/02/2026

✨ Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the Douglas County Fair! ✨🇺🇸
Have a static exhibit you’re already entering? If it has a patriotic theme, you can enter that SAME item in two classes—its regular class AND a special anniversary class just for red, white & blue creations! ❤️🤍💙 Best part? It’s FREE to enter! 🎉

🗓️ Entry Check-In: Friday, July 17 | 4:00–7:00 PM
📦 Exhibit Release: July 19 | 5:00–6:00 PM
💰 Premiums will be distributed at exhibit pick-up

Get creative, show off your patriotic spirit, and join the celebration! 🇺🇸🎡

For complete details and the special fair book, visit https://www.douglascountyfair.org/

04/29/2026

🚨LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS🚨

Join us at the Douglas County Fair Open Livestock Show in Ralston, NE!

📅 July 18–19, 2026
📍 Liberty First Credit Union Arena - Ralston, Nebraska

✔️ NO Entry Fees
✔️ Cash Awards for ALL Exhibitors 💰
✔️ Entries accepted day of show
✔️ Open to youth exhibitors 21 years of age (as of January 1st) and under

🎪 PLUS: Enjoy the Douglas County Fair with FREE admission, vendors, food, and fun for the whole family!

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https://www.douglascountyfair.org/

03/20/2026

🌱 Plan it. Grow it. Show it at the Fair! 🌱

Now is the time to start planning your garden to exhibit at the Douglas County Fair! 🥕🌽🍅

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just trying your first tomato plant, this is your chance to showcase what you grow!

✨ Why enter?
• NO ENTRY FEES
• Open to everyone—all ages & experience levels welcome
• Show off fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers & more
• Win ribbons AND premiums (cash!) for your hard work

👩‍🌾 Start planning your garden today:
Think tomatoes, sweet corn, herbs, flowers and more—just make sure it’s grown or produced by YOU!

👉 Learn more & view the full exhibit guide:
https://www.douglascountyfair.org/

03/12/2026

🧵 Attention Quilters! 🧵

Show off your creativity in the Open Class Static Exhibit – Quilts Division at the Douglas County Fair! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter, we’d love to see your work on display.

✨ Best part? There are NO entry fees!

Quick details:
• Limit of 2 quilts per exhibitor
• Age divisions: Adult (19+), Senior (13–18), Junior (12 & under)
• NEW for 2026: Specialty Quilt category (Nebraska-themed or sports-themed quilts)

Bring your quilts, share your talent, and be part of the Douglas County Fair tradition!

📄 See the full rules and classes here:
https://www.douglascountyfair.org/_files/ugd/813d98_9834a9e0385a4b3090884a7d9b8116df.pdf

03/07/2026

🎪 Calling All Vendors! 🎪

The Douglas County Fair Vendor Show is now accepting vendors for the 2026 fair, and we’d love to have you join us!

📅 Fair Dates: July 18–19, 2026
📍 Location: Liberty First Credit Union Arena – Ralston, NE
🛍️ Vendor spaces available – just $50!

Our Vendor Show runs the entire fair and features businesses from a wide variety of categories—there’s truly something for everyone! This is a great opportunity to showcase your products or services, connect with the community, and be part of a fun, family-friendly event.

✨ Why vend with us?
• Free admission and free parking for attendees
• A lively fair atmosphere with animals, exhibits, stage demonstrations, and more
• A weekend full of shoppers looking for unique products and local businesses

🛍️ Vendor booths are just $50 for the weekend! Secure your spot and showcase your products to hundreds of fairgoers.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

👉 Apply to be a vendor today: www.douglascountyfair.org

Tag or share with a vendor who should be part of the fair!

02/28/2026

🎉 Mark your calendars! The 2026 Douglas County Fair is back on July 18 & 19 at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena in Ralston! 🌟

Enjoy FREE admission & parking and bring the whole family out for fun including:
🐄 Animal Zones & Youth livestock shows
🎨 Educational & static exhibits (produce, flowers, arts & more)
👩‍🌾 Stage demonstrations & interactive displays
🛍️ A wide variety of vendors & delicious fair food

Come make memories with your community — there’s something for everyone! 🤩

07/23/2025

The Douglas County Fair wants to give a huge thank you to everyone who attended the fair this year!

We hope everyone had a great time and can’t wait to everyone next year!

07/21/2025