Welcome to the Carbon County Fair & Rodeo
We are excited to welcome you to the 100th Carbon County Fair, where this year’s theme is “Through the Century: 100 Years of Carbon County Fair & Rodeo.” Join us August 1–8, 2026 for the most highly anticipated event of the summer in Carbon County.
Fair Week is packed with activities for all ages—Ranch Rodeo, Concerts, Junior Livestock Shows, Equine Events, Mutton Bustin’, Smooth Operator Contest, Food, and Fun. The week wraps up with the Junior Livestock Sale and the Demolition Derby. The Carbon County Fair is our chance to spotlight the incredible youth of Carbon County, Wyoming, through their 4-H and FFA projects.
Highlights of the 2026 Fair
PRCA Rodeo — Wednesday, August 5
We’re thrilled to once again host a PRCA rodeo right here in Rawlins. Watch top cowboys and cowgirls from across the Rocky Mountain Region compete in rough stock and timed events. Mutton Bustin’ also takes place that night—signups are available at the arena the evening of the rodeo.
Concert — To Be Announced
Thanks to our partnership with HF Sinclair and Discover Carbon County, we are able to bring an unforgettable show to the fair.
Junior Livestock Sale — Friday, August 7
Join us for the Buyer’s Luncheon at noon, followed by the Junior Livestock Sale at 1:00 PM. This is your chance to support local youth and purchase high-quality animals for your freezer.
Demolition Derby — Saturday, August 8
Always a crowd favorite, the derby fills the grandstands every year. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Traveling with Animals?
If you are traveling and need a place to overnight your four-legged friends, we’re here to help. Call the Fair Office at 307-328-7811—we’ll leave the light on for you.
Our new horse barn offers a clean and comfortable place for your equine travelers. We also have several livestock pens available.
- $20 per head (horse, bucking bulls, show animals, etc.)
- Over 10 head of livestock: $3 per head (semi-truck unloading, etc.)
- $20 per night if you’d like to plug in your trailer
The Carbon County Fairgrounds are located between East Spruce Street & Daley Street and Harshman Street & Rodeo Street. Please use the 683 Harshman Street entrance. Avoid the Rodeo Street entrance, as the corners are tight for trailers.
Get Involved with the Carbon County Fair
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Youth Exhibitor Guidelines
To show at the Carbon County Fair, a youth exhibitor shall be:
– In good standing with their organization; AND
– A resident of Carbon County; OR attend school in Carbon County; OR reside in Carbon County during Fair due to a court-ordered custody arrangement; AND
– Subject to ownership deadlines, required weigh-in dates, and other project requirements.
– Exhibitors that participated in the 2024 and preceding Carbon County Fairs and their immediate siblings shall raise and house all exhibited animals in the immediate care of the exhibitor.
