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The 2026 Nevada State Fair takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 11 - 14. The Fair is in Mills Park in Carson City, Nevada's state capital. Free - no entry fees.

Attractions and Fun at the Nevada State Fair

The Nevada State Fair has all the fun things to do fair goers have come to expect. The big attraction is the Midway of Fun Carnival, which includes rides, games and food concessions. Classic fair food items like Indian tacos and funnel cakes will be there. Go to the website and click on the links to get more information.

The 2026 Nevada State Fair is open Thursday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Children's Entrepreneur Market

Saturday, June 13, 2026, noon to 4 p.m. Come support the next generation of entrepreneurs at our Children’s Entrepreneur Market. Kids will be running their own businesses, selling handmade goods, treats, and creative ideas they've worked hard to build.

Location of the Nevada State Fair

The Nevada State Fair is at Mills Park in Carson City. Mills Park is at 1111 E. William Street, which is also U.S. 50. It's about 32 miles from Reno and freeway almost all the way. The easiest way to get there from Reno is to take I580 / U.S. 395 south to Exit 39 in Carson City. Turn right (west) onto E. William Street / U.S. 50 and go about a mile. Mills Park will be on the left.

Free Entry and Parking at the Nevada State Fair

There are no entry fees to the Nevada State Fair and parking is free at Carson High School. Park off Saliman Ave. either at Carson High School, or use the Mills Park Entrance from Saliman Ave. There is also free parking at the Mills Park parking lot.

Tickets are required for the midway carnival rides, games, and food. Dogs are allowed on leash.

Midway and carnival rides at the Nevada State Fair. Photo © Stan White

What happened to the original Nevada State Fair?

The original Nevada State Fair was first held in 1874 and was Nevada's longest running event (136 years) until it's last year in 2010. In March of 2011, the fair's board of directors decided the show could not go on, citing a large debt and inability to raise funds necessary to continue.

In August of 2013, a new non-profit organization was formed to revive the tradition, bringing this event back to the Silver State.

The State Fair of Nevada is being promoted as the return to Reno of Nevada's original event. It is taking place June 11 through June 13, 2026, at the Nevada State Fairgrounds, home to the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center and Reno Rodeo Arena. This fair has not been held since 2010, when the State Fair Board voted to dissolve the event. Its return follows the passage of Assembly Bill 333 during the 2025 legislative session, which returned management of the fairgrounds to the Nevada Department of Agriculture.

The three-day event will feature a variety of attractions, including carnival rides, youth bull riding, and live entertainment. An opening-night concert featuring country artist Caleb Montgomery is scheduled for June 11, while a drone show will close out the fair on June 13.

This fair is not free. Tickets are on sale now. General admission is $10, while opening-night concert tickets are available for $15. Multi-day passes are also available.

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