DOUGLAS — The Wyoming State Fair returns Aug. 12-16. As the fair celebrates its 120th year of tradition, community, and Western heritage, it also proudly kicks off the national countdown to America’s 250th birthday in 2026, joining the Great American Fair initiative honoring the roles fairs have played in shaping our nation’s history. 

Held in Douglas since 1905, the fair continues to unite generations with a one-of-a-kind blend of agriculture, education, youth programming, entertainment and old-fashioned fun. This year invites fairgoers to experience five full days of celebration that spotlight the best of Wyoming and the spirit of the United States. 

Grandstand Events and Entertainment Highlights 

• Tuesday, Aug. 12 — Wyoming Ranch Rodeo Finals | Cowboy Calcutta 6:30 p.m., Rodeo 7 

• Wednesday, Aug. 13 — PRCA Rodeo (Tough Enough to Wear Pink) | World Champion Mutton Bustin’ Pre-show at 6 p.m., Rodeo at 7 

• Thursday, Aug. 14 — PRCA Rodeo | Stars N’ Spurs Military Appreciation Pre-show 6:30 p.m., Rodeo 7 

• Friday, Aug. 15 — WSF Foundation Fundraising Concert | Micky & the Motorcars with Tris Munsick & the Innocents 7 p.m. 

• Saturday, Aug. 16 — Demolition Derby | Power Wheels Competition, Derby 6 p.m.  

The fairgrounds will be packed with livestock shows, static exhibits, and interactive educational experiences like Resources of Wyoming, Everyday Ag, History Hall and the Knowledge Barn. Shows include: 

• DockDogs

• Wyoming Singer-Songwriters Showcase

• NEW! FireGuy Show 

• Sword Swallower Dan Meyer 

• Unicycling Unicorn 

• Magic and Hypnotism 

Check out the full schedule and get tickets in advance to save at wystatefair.com/state-fair/.

Fair Favorites, Additions 

Introduced in 2024, Fair Food Flights are the Wyoming State Fair’s take on the popular beer flight — letting you sample smaller portions of featured menu items from nine participating vendors. Try as many or as few as you’d like, but you can complete the entire “flight” for under $50.

Check out the full menu posted in the WSF Food Court during fair week, visit each vendor, order their Fair Food Flights item, and vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice Award.

New this year

• $5 Friday — Come to the fairgrounds before 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, and get in for just $5. Enjoy lunch, head back to work, and return for the concert. 

• Shuttle from Casper — The Wyoming State Fair Foundation has partnered with Dakota Bussing to provide a chartered shuttle from Hat Six Travel Center in Casper to the fair. For just $10, out-of-town visitors can enjoy a safe, affordable ride. 

• Celebrate America — As Wyoming’s official America 250 Patriotic Center, proclaimed by Gov. Mark Gordon, the 2025 fair features a series of spirited contests, including: 

• Booth and Bite Competition 

• Golf Cart Decorating Contest 

• Stall/Pen Decorating 

• Patriotic Car Contest 

• And more ways to show your red, white and blue.