Frequently Asked Questions
Children
Children 2 and under are free to enter the fairgrounds with a paying adult.
Carnival height requirements start at 30 inches for some rides and all riders must purchase tickets/arm band to ride. Accompanying adults must also purchase tickets/arm band to ride with the child. Due to rider safety, some rides may not be accessible to all riders. All ride safety decisions are made in ordinance with each ride’s posted safety requirements and by the ride operator.
Top Picks for small children include: the Petting Barn, Circus, Farmer For A Day in the Ag Building, viewing the many exhibits, and a quick stroll through Sorghum Valley
Hours
Wrangling On The River Rodeo
Saturday, Aug 30
- Gates open at 6:00 PM
- Main Event: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
2025 Dyer County Fair
Monday, Sept. 1 (3:00 PM – 10:30 PM) Carnival opens at 5:30
Tuesday, Sept. 2 (4:00 PM – 10:30 PM) Carnival opens at 5:30
Wednesday, Sept. 3 (4:00 PM – 10:30 PM) Carnival opens at 5:30
Thursday, Sept. 4 (4:00 PM – 10:30 PM) Carnival opens at 5:30
Friday, Sept. 5 (9:00 AM – 10:30 PM) Carnival open for Kid’s Day from 11-4. Carnival re-opens at 5:30
Saturday, Sept. 6 (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM) Carnival opens at 4:00
Livestock
Permitted/Non-Permitted Items
No pets are allowed on the grounds except for service animals and animals entering for competition. No pets are allowed on the grounds except for service animals and animals entering for competition.
No weapons, drugs, or outside alcohol allowed on the fairgrounds. All entry into the fairgrounds is subject to screening by our gate attendants and those with non-permitted items will not be allowed into the fairgrounds.
Parking
Safety
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased online through our official box office site or on location during the event at any of our ticket windows. Season passes can be purchased in person prior to the fair by visiting our fair office.
Tickets are available to purchase at the gate, however purchasing your ticket in advance ensures faster entry into the event.
We accept cash, credit, and debit cards at the gate. ATMs are also located on the grounds.
Senior Citizens Day is Thursday, September 4th and includes free admission for seniors from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Contact our sales office via email at fair@dyercofair.com for group sales.
Same-day re-entry is allowed into the fairgrounds with your daily ticket or season pass.