Douglas County Fair Open Class Youth Livestock Shows

Douglas County Fair open class youth livestock shows July 18 & 19, 2026 include swine, sheep, goat, rabbit and poultry shows.
Douglas County Fair open class youth livestock shows July 18 & 19, 2026 include swine, sheep, goat, rabbit and poultry shows.

Looking for additional experience before the Lancaster County Super Fair? The Douglas County Fair in Ralston, Neb. has a 100% open show and welcomes all youth exhibitors to participate and gain valuable practice in the show ring. There are no entry fees and premium payouts are provided to all exhibitors. Open class livestock day-of entries are due at the end of the check in times for each show.

Saturday, July 18, 2026
• Swine Show: check in 8:30–9:30 a.m.; show 10 a.m.
• Sheep Show: check in 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; show 1 p.m.
• Goat Show: check in 1:30–2:30 p.m.; show 3 p.m.

Sunday, July 19, 2026
• Rabbit Show: check in 8:30–9:30 a.m.; show 10 a.m.
• Poultry Show: check-in 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; show 1 p.m.

Go to https://www.douglascountyfair.org/ for more information.