From Nevada’s most accomplished horsemen to Elko’s youngest buckaroos – if you and your horse can get it done then show them at the Elko County Fair! Elko County Fair’s horse show is really four horse shows in one:
The Stockhorse Events, open to Nevada horses and horsemen of all ages
Team events, including team branding, and team roping.
Note: Entry requirements and deadlines in these shows are specific to each show and are outlined in detail in the Fair’s annual Stock Horse Book. You can pick one up at the Fair office.
For information on the Team Roping, call Chad Steele 775-962-1356 or Katie Steele 775-340-3620
For information on the Feral Productions Barrel Racing Call Sadie Schick 775-388-7175
Think you’ve got the fastest pony in the West? Have we got the race meet for you! The Elko County Fair features six full days of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, including two of the West’s most prestigious small-track stakes races, the Annual Intermountain Quarter Horse Futurity, and the annual Elko County Quarter Horse Derby. In all, the Fair offers more than $300,000 in purse money for race competitors, with each purse at a minimum of $5000/race.
The Intermountain Quarter Horse Futurity offers added money of $20,000.00, with the Derby’s added money at $15,000.00.
If you have questions, please call the Fair secretary “JJ” at 775-397-2769 cell phone or after July 28th at 775-738-3616 for the fair office. After August 18th, please call the Racing Secretary at 775-738-5686.
For Friday, August 28
Tuesday, August 25, from 7:30—10:00 am
For Saturday, August, 29,
Wednesday, August 26, from 7:30—10:00 am
ONLY RACE ON SUNDAY AUGUST 30 IF NEEDED FOR TRIALS
For Friday, September 4,
Monday, August 31, from 7:30—10:00 am
For Saturday, September 5
Tuesday, September 1, from 7:30 —10:00 am
For Sunday, September 6,
Wednesday, September 2, from 7:30—10:00 am
For Monday, September 7,
Thursday, September 3, from 7:30– 10:00 am
ALL TIMES ARE PACIFIC DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ZONE
Elko County Fair Office will be open on July 27, 2026
Racing Office on the Grounds will open on August 25, 2026
For Licensing Information contact:
Nevada Gaming Control Board
(775) 738-7191
