Tickets now available for State Fair of Nevada’s return

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Tickets for the return of the official State Fair of Nevada are now available. After a 16-year hiatus, the official State Fair of Nevada will return to the Nevada State Fairgrounds on June 11-13, 2026, bringing three days of food, entertainment, agriculture and community celebration. Early bird discounts of 20% are available through May 1 at statefair.nv.gov with code “EarlySFNV.”

“We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Nevada State Fairgrounds as we celebrate the Silver State,” said J.J. Goicoechea, director of the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the state agency hosting the event.

The event will highlight Nevada’s history, communities and agricultural roots with a wide range of programming, including:

  • Nevada Junior Livestock Show and Sale
  • University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H State Expo
  • Opening night ceremony and concert featuring Caleb Montgomery
  • Next Generation Youth Bull Riding
  • Made in Nevada farmers market
  • Walking tour of Nevada
  • Drone show
  • Local vendors, food and art
  • Carnival rides
  • And more highlighting Nevada’s history and heritage!

“This marks the return of a celebration for communities across Nevada,” added Goicoechea. “We are creating an experience that honors tradition while giving families, businesses and visitors something to look forward to each year to come.”

General admission tickets are $12 for kids and $15 for adults on opening day, Thursday, June 11, and include access to the opening night concert featuring Caleb Montgomery. General admission tickets for Friday and Saturday, June 12-13, are $7 for kids and $10 for adults, and add-on tickets for Friday’s special event, Next Generation Junior Bull Riding, are $15 for kids and $25 for adults. All-inclusive wristbands for the duration of the official State Fair of Nevada, including special events like Next Generation Junior Bull Riding, are $30 for kids and $50 for adults. The 20% off early bird discount is available through May 1 at statefair.nv.gov with code “EarlySFNV.”

More information on the return of the official State Fair of Nevada, a schedule of events and tickets can be found at statefair.nv.gov/tickets.