Fair in Johnson County Begins This Friday
Johnson County Fair and Rodeo 2025: A Ten-Day Celebration of Western Culture
The 2025 Johnson County Fair and Rodeo in Buffalo, Wyoming, is gearing up for an unforgettable event from Friday, July 25 to Sunday, August 3. Located at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Buffalo WY 82834[1][3], the fair promises a diverse range of activities for all ages.
Key daily events and activities include:
- Friday, July 25: Fair and rodeo kickoff; Fabric and Fashion event, including the Make-it-With-Wool contest[1][5].
- Saturday, July 26: Bear Track Outfitters Barn events (specifics unclear from the search results)[5].
- Sunday, August 3 (Closing Day):
- 12:30 p.m. Rodeo featuring Parade of Champions
- Dog Race Finals on the track, immediately following the rodeo
- Post-rodeo music by Justin Beasley under the pergola
- Buckle Ceremony under the pergola after the music[1]
General daily schedule highlights on parade day (specific date not stated but likely near the start of the fair): - 7:30 a.m. — Klondike Rush 5K/10K runs starting at the YMCA - 10 a.m. — Rodeo Parade, downtown Buffalo - 12:30 p.m. — Rodeo (including Cowboy Hall of Fame inductees on that day) - 6 p.m. — Junior Livestock Sale in Show Ring[1]
The Fair and Rodeo Parade, scheduled for Saturday, August 2, will have the theme of "Stars, Stripes, and Spurs." The parade will start at 10 a.m. downtown Buffalo[1].
Daily events:
- Friday, July 25: Fair and rodeo kickoff; Fabric and Fashion event, including the Make-it-With-Wool contest[1][5].
- Saturday, July 26: Bear Track Outfitters Barn events (specifics unclear from the search results)[5].
- Sunday, August 3 (Closing Day): Rodeo, Dog Race Finals, music, Buckle Ceremony[1].
- Tuesday, August 5: Sheep Day[1].
- Wednesday, August 6: Swine Day[1].
- Thursday, August 7: No specific details available, but Thursday is Beef Day at the fair[1].
- Friday, August 8: Ranch Sorting[1].
- Saturday, August 9: No specific details available, but Saturday is the Youth Rodeo[1].
- Sunday, August 10: Dog Show, Horse Show, and the acceptance of Open Class Exhibits[1].
Note: Monday, July 27, does not have any additional events scheduled aside from those mentioned, such as the Horse Show, Cat Show, Pocket Pets judging, and Open Class judging[1].
Updates and results from the 2025 Johnson County Fair and Rodeo will be provided throughout the week as they become available. For more detailed daily scheduling or the parade theme, please visit the official Johnson County Fair & Rodeo website or local Buffalo event outlets closer to or during the event.
[1] - Source: Johnson County Fair & Rodeo Official Website [3] - Source: Google Maps [5] - Source: Buffalo Bulletin
The Johnson County Fair and Rodeo event in Buffalo, Wyoming, will feature a Home-and-Garden themed Fabric and Fashion event on the first day of the fair, July 25th. Additionally, visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the home-and-garden-oriented Bear Track Outfitters Barn events on July 26th.
