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Merrick County Fair 2026

Aug 1-5, 2026 Central City, NE

About

Officially began in 1874, Merrick County Fair is a 5-day fair scheduled to be held from August 1, 2026 (Saturday) to August 5, 2026 (Wednesday) at the Merrick County Fairgrounds in Central City, Nebraska and organized by Merrick County Fair Board. Over 8000 people around the region are expected to visit the fair. It offers agricultural and educational events, various competitions and contests, and fun for the whole family. There is so much to experience at the fair. This year, the fair will celebrate its 152nd anniversary.

Venue

Merrick County Fairgrounds
1784 Fairgrounds Rd Central City, NE

Organizer

Merrick County Fair Board
(308) 940-0333
[email protected]

Additional Info

Gate Admission

Free

Carnival Ride Hours

6 pm - 11 pm

Parking

Free

Official Links

Facebook

Fair by the Numbers

Established: 1874 Attendance: 8000 Days Left: 60 Anniversary: 152nd

Countdown

0 year
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4 weeks
1 day
Please confirm fair details (dates, venue, admission, hours, etc.) from the organizer. If you think there is any error, please contact us.

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