Pageant & Parade to kick off Saline County Fair & Rodeo schedule

The 2026 Saline County Fair and Rodeo returns this September with a full schedule of family-friendly events, including a pageant, parade, carnival rides, and rodeo performances. Organizers have announced the complete lineup for the week-long celebration, themed “Let the Good Times Roll.” Read more below:

Throughout the week, attendees can explore a wide variety of exhibits, ranging from livestock and horticulture to cultural arts and baked goods. The fairgrounds will also host commercial booths, food, and other local vendors for visitors to enjoy.

SCHEDULE

Here is the overall schedule of events for the 2026 Saline County Pageant, Talent Show, Parade, Fair, Carnival, Arm Bands, Exhibits, Dog Show & Rodeo. Note there are links to information specific to certain items.

Monday, Aug. 31

Midnight Livestock Entries are due – See the Livestock page at this link for the full schedule.

Thursday, Sept. 3

1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cultural Art exhibits (photos, crafts, canned goods, etc. will be accepted)

Saturday, Sept. 5

9:00 a.m. Saline County Fair Pageant – See the Pageant page for info & registration.
5:00 p.m. Saline County Fair Talent Show – inside the Fair Office Building

Monday, Sept. 7

5:00 p.m. 4-H Junior Dog Show & Judging – See the Livestock page at this link for the full schedule.

Tuesday, Sept. 8

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cultural Art exhibits (photos, crafts, canned goods, etc. will be accepted)
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Horticulture and Livestock exhibits will be accepted – See the Livestock page at this link for the full schedule.
6:00 p.m. Parade – See the parade route and entry details at www.mysaline.com/fair-parade-2026.
6:00 p.m. Carnival Opens … ARM BAND NIGHT

Wednesday, Sept. 9

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Horticulture items and Baked Good accepted
9:00 a.m. – till done Judging Cultural Art exhibits – EXHIBIT BUILDING CLOSED
1:00 p.m. – till done Horticultural Judging – HORICULTURAL BUILDING CLOSED
1:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock Judging (Cattle, Sheep, Goats & Swine) – See the Livestock page at this link for the full schedule.
6:00 p.m. Carnival Opens

Thursday, Sept. 10

9:30 am – 11:00 a.m. Youth Livestock Skill-a-thon Contests (Livestock and Rabbit) – Show Arena – See the Livestock page at this link for the full schedule.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Senior Citizen Day
9:00 a.m. Poultry Show Judging – See the Livestock page at this link for the full schedule.
12:00 p.m. Poultry & Rabbit Showmanship – See the Livestock page at this link for the full schedule.
1:00 p.m. Rabbit Judging – See the Livestock page at this link for the full schedule.
6:00 p.m. Carnival Opens … ARM BAND NIGHT

Friday, Sept. 11

8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. School Day
8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Special Needs Day (Pre-registration required)
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 4-H Pee Wee Show (open to all kids 8 and under) – See the Livestock page at this link for the full schedule.
6:00 p.m. Carnival Opens
6:30 p.m. Mutton Bustin
8:00 p.m. Rodeo

Saturday, Sept. 12

9:30 a.m. 4-H Pullet Chain Auction – See the Livestock page at this link for the full schedule.
10:00 a.m. 4-H Premium Sale & Auction – See the Livestock page at this link for the full schedule.
1:00 p.m. Carnival Opens … (ARM BAND 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
4:00 p.m. Old Timers Show – Show Arena
6:30 p.m. Mutton Bustin
8:00 p.m. Rodeo
9:00 p.m. Livestock Exhibits Released – See the Livestock page at this link for the full schedule.

Sunday, Sept. 13

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Participants check out and pick up checks

MORE INFO

For more information about entering events or exhibits, or becoming a vendor or sponsor, visit www.salinecountyfairgrounds.com.

The full book of info, schedules and entry requirements are at this link: https://salinecountyfairgrounds.com/fair-book

The entry participant link is https://saline.fairwire.com

Browse MySaline’s list of all the events in Saline County at www.mysaline.com/events.
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