This year's fair is jam-packed with fan-favorite events and fresh new entertainment & activities for all!

Carnival Games, Entertainment, And Ice Cream Social

Schedule of Events

July 16, 2025

6:00PM:
Garden Tractor Pull
Bobby Smith Memorial
5:00pm Weigh-In
Contact Troy Walters 402-335-7117
Jonah Walters 402-921-0285

7:00PM: Team Roping
Contact Tanner Sharpe 402-852-6403 Michelle Wehrbein 402-852-6359

July 17, 2025

6:00PM: Parade
5:30pm Line-Up at Pawnee City High School
Theme: "Listen to the Music"

6:30PM: Greg Blecha Trio

7:00PM: Chicken BBQ
Meal prepared by Blake Frazee

7:00-10:00PM: Putt & Partee Mini Golf

8:00PM: Farm Family Awards Presentation

July 18, 2025

9:00AM: JD Bears Wood Carving

6:00PM: Southeast Ne Community Band

6:00 & 7:00PM: Wildlife Encounters

6:00-9:00PM: Friday Night Fun Zone
Face Painting, Bubbles, Mobile Science Lab

7:00PM: Nebraska Bush Pullers & 54th Annual Farm Tractor Pull
(Night 1: All Stock Tractors will pull Friday following the Nebraska Bush Pullers)
Contact Russ Smith 402-520-1233
Austin Smith 402-852-6321
Derek Gyhra 402-852-6762
Jeff Gyhra 402-852-6512

8:00PM: Mutton Bustin'
7:45pm Registration
Limited to 15 Kids, Age 4-8 Under 60lbs.
Contact Michelle Wehrbein 402-852-6359

8:00PM: Grand River Rodeo

July 19, 2025

8:00AM: MWBA BBQ Cook-Off
Contact Kevin Bremer 402-640-8704
Bobbie Meints 402-239-2409

9:00AM: JD Bears Wood Carving

9:00AM: Mud Volleyball
8:00am Registration
Contact Brittany Sunneberg 402-335-7789

11:00AM: Car Show
10:00am Registration
Contact Brady Johnson 402-852-6768

5:00-7:00PM: MWBA BBQ Cook-Off Meal

5:00-9:00PM: Pappy's Camel Rides

6:00-9:00PM: Teddy Bear Maker & Balloon Artist

6:00-9:00PM: Nebraska Game & Parks Trailer
Skulls & Pelts of Nebraska Mammals, Fish Printing & Track Stamps, Turkey Calls & More!

7:00PM: Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pull & 54th Annual Farm Tractor Pull
(Night 2: All Trucks & Modified Tractors will pull Saturday following the Outlaw Truck & Tractor pull)
Contact Russ Smith 402-520-1233
Austin Smith 402-852-6321
Derek Gyhra 402-852-6762
Jeff Gyhra 402-852-6512

8:00PM: Mutton Bustin'
7:45pm Registration
Limited to 15 Kids, Age 4-8 Under 60lbs.
Contact Michelle Wehrbein 402-852-6359

8:00PM: Grand River Rodeo

10:00PM: The Traynr Band

Date: July 16-19, 2025

Cost:
Thursday - Free!
Friday & Saturday: Adults $20, Children 5-12 $10
$10 Carnival Wristband
One wristband is good for one evening

Location:
Pawnee County Fairgrounds,
1701 D Street,
Pawnee City, NE 68420.

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