2026 National Cattle Congress Fair Entertainment
ADAM CALVERT
FREE with your Fair Admission!
Playing in the Pavilion Friday & Saturday from 8pm-11pm after the NCC Fair Ranch Broncs & Bull Riding Challenge
Find him on…
Spotify Apple Music YouTube Music
TikTok Facebook
Live Music EVERYDAY at Live Music Lawn!
Thursday 7pm-10pm – The Zoot/Newt Band
Friday 3pm-6pm – Nitpickers Band
Saturday 2pm-5pm – Country Bisquits
See them for FREE with your Fair Admission!
Midwest Carnival
Carnival Hours:
Wed 5pm-9pm | Thurs 3pm-10pm
Fri & Sat 11am-11pm | Sun 11am-6pm
Wristband Special Hours:
Wed 4pm-9pm | Thurs 5pm-10pm
Fri & Sat Noon-5pm & 6pm-11pm | Sun Noon-5pm
Wristbands $35.00 – See Midwest Carnival for details
Painting Class at the Ag Building!
Join us on Sept. 26th at 1pm and paint a scenic picture on canvas!
Spots are just $30 to help cover material expenses.
More info here!
15+ Food Vendors
including Tom Thumb Donuts
Dangerous Feats of Comedy
Poppin’ Penelope’s Magic Show
Agri-Bot
Stilt Walker
Hillbilly Bob
Gizmo D Robot
Living Statue
100+ Exhibitors in Estel Hall!
Llama Limbo
&
Llama Shows
In Anniversary Hall
Dairy Shows
Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer Scholarship Show
Open Shows
Youth Shows
For more info, visit our Dairy Shows page!
Horticulture & Home Arts Shows
Contests (Open to All!)
Quilting
Crocheting
Photography
Wood Crafting
Baking Contests
Mayor’s Cookie Jar
Great Pumpkin Contest
Competitive Arts Show
$100 Cinnamon Roll Challenge
Great Chili Cook-Off
And NEW PATRIOTIC Contests!
Red, White & Blue Floral Design
Red, White & Blue Aprons
Red, White & Blue Themed Art Item
Patriotic Photography
Red, White & Blue Themed Quilt
Visit our Contest Page to see a complete list, entry forms, rules & regulations for all of our contests!
If you have any questions, please call 319-234-7515 or email info@nationalcattlecongress.com
Buy your Fair Tickets here or your SUPERPASS here!
(SUPERPASSES include a $5 food voucher and 4-day admission!)