Here is the event list for Lyon County, Nevada’s 2025 Home Grown Fair, followed by details/photos for all of the activities & shows:
Fair Entry: $5 per day per person (Kids – 3 and under free)
PRESALE WRISTBANDS ON SALE NOW! Skip the lines, save money, and get ready for some fair fun!
$30 in advance — Good for ONE DAY ONLY:
Thursday, Friday, or Saturday – August 14, 15, or 16, 2025
Available at:
• Wild West Chevrolet
• Giomi/Ace Hardware
• Chapala’s (Yerington)
Don’t miss out on the excitement — rides, food, fun & more at the Lyon County Fair!
Grab yours early and we’ll see you at the fair!
Come Watch the Silver State Youth Livestock Show! **August 14–17** at the Lyon County Fairgrounds, Yerington NV
Join us for an **open youth livestock show** proudly welcoming contestants ages **5 to 19** from **Nevada, Utah, California, and Idaho**!
Youth from **4-H, Grange, FFA, and Independents** will be showcasing their hard work and dedication in the show ring. Don’t miss this inspiring event!
Full schedule available at: http://www.ssyls.com
Or pick up a Fair Book at local businesses!
Come out and support the next generation of agriculture!
Annual Mutton Bustin’ at the Lyon County Fair on **Thursday Kids Night – August 14** Lyon County Fairgrounds, Yerington NV
Get ready for one of the cutest and most exciting events of the fair – **Mutton Bustin’** is back!
**Sign-ups begin August 1 at 8:00 AM
Call **775-221-4087** to register: $20.00 entry fee
Child must weigh **60 lbs. or under Weight will be checked when you sign in….
**We’re taking the first 30 riders only!**
There will be **3 heats**, and the top 2 riders from each heat will advance to compete in the **Saturday Rodeo performance**!
**Sponsored by the Mason Valley Moose Lodge** Spots go quick — don’t miss out!
PIG SCRAMBLE – KIDS NIGHT at the Lyon County Fair!
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Lyon County Fairgrounds, Yerington NV
Get ready for some wild fun at the Pig Scramble — a favorite fair tradition!
Sign-ups from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Kids must be signed up and weighed.
Classes are divided by weight – 1 lb to 100 lbs…Entry fee $5.00 per child.
If your kid catches a pig…you take it home!
Bring the energy, bring the excitement — and let’s chase some pigs!
Lions Club BMX Bike Race
Thursday, August 14, 2025 @ Main Arena – Lyon County Fair
Get ready to race! Join us for an exciting BMX bike race hosted by the Yerington Lions Club at the Lyon County Fair!
Lyon County Fairgrounds, Yerington NV
Sign-ups begin at 5:30 PM
Race starts at 6:00 PM
Bring your own bikes, bring your friends, and bring your best racing spirit — let’s have some FUN at the fair!
FROG JUMP at the LYON COUNTY FAIR!
Hosted by the Mason Valley Moose Lodge
Mark your calendars!
Friday, August 15, 2025
Sign-ups: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Jumping begins: 6:00 PM sharp
Bring your own frog and join the fun!
Lots of fun, laughter, and some serious hopping competition!
HOP on over to the Lyon County Fair — you don’t want to miss it!
Lyon County Fairgrounds, Yerington NV
L & L –Truck & Tractor Pulls
August 15, 2025
Gates open at 5:30
Pulls at 6:30
Get your tickets online starting July 8, 2025
https://aftonticket.com/lyoncountyfair
Tickets can be purchased at Box Office Day of Event
Adults: $11.00
Kids 12 & under $4.00
Lyon County Fairgrounds, Yerington NV
The Alley Cats Coming to the Lyon County Fair – August 14–17!
Show times to be determined and posted at the Venue….
Lyon County Fairgrounds, Yerington NV
Get ready for an unforgettable show as The Alley Cats take the stage at the Lyon County Fair for the first time ever! Known for their tight vocal harmonies and laugh-out-loud, unruly brand of humor, this talented group never fails to entertain. Their unique blend of music and comedy keeps fans coming back for more.
The Cats are thrilled to be making their debut at the fair and can’t wait to meet new friends and fans. Don’t miss your chance to experience this crowd-pleasing act—mark your calendars!
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!
Friday, August 15, 2025
9:00 PM – Midnight
Main Stage – AT THE LYON COUNTY FAIR, YERINGTON, NV
Get ready for a high-energy night of great music and dancing with Greg Austin & Southern Justice
Whether you’re two-steppin’, line dancin’, or just movin’ to the beat — this is the party you don’t want to miss!
Live music
Lyon County Fair Parade on Saturday, August 16, 2025: Starts at 10:00 AM
It’s time to show your community spirit!
Calling all service clubs, horse riders, rodeo queens, fire departments, businesses, school clubs, boys & girls clubs, churches, 4-H groups, and more—get those floats ready and join the fun!
Let’s line the streets with hometown pride and make this year’s parade the best yet.
Come be part of the tradition—fun for the whole family!
Parade entry forms: www.lyon-county.org or 775-221-4087
CCPRA–Four Star Rodeo Co Rodeo
August 16, 2025
Gates open at 11:00
Rodeo at 12:00
Tickets can be purchased online starting July 8th–https://aftontickets.com/lyoncoutyfair
Tickets can be purchased at Box Office day off event.
Adults-$11.00
Kids– 12 & Under–$4.00
Cornhole Tournament sponsored by Yerington High School Basketball Program: 12 noon on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Yerington, Nevada
Yerington Mason Valley Fire Department Presents the 2025 Demolition Derby
August 16, 2025
Gates open at 5:00
Derby at 6:00
Online Tickets on sale July 8, 2025
https://aftontickets.com/lyoncountyfair
Tickets can be purchased at Box office day of event
Adults–$15.00
Children 12 & Under–$10.00
For more information: masonvalleyfire.org/derby
**The announced event will take place on August 16, 2025, at the Lyon County Fair in Yerington, Nevada. The musical group Grupo Centenario Norteño will perform live from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM (midnight). **
This concert is part of the local fair activities, offering an opportunity to enjoy regional Mexican music and traditional dances. The location in Yerington, NV, is accessible to residents and visitors of the region.
The organizers extend the invitation with the message: *”We await you there to dance and have a great time”*, highlighting the festive and community atmosphere of the event.
**Key details**:
– **Date**: August 16, 2025
– **Time**: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
– **Location**: Fairgrounds of Yerington, NV
– **Artist**: Northern Centennial Group
EVERYONE INVITED
Experience the Thrill of the Tanzanite Acrobats!
Get ready for a spectacular PACCC show straight from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — The Tanzanite Acrobats are coming to the Lyon County Fair!
Prepare to be amazed as the Tanzanite Acrobats bring the vibrant energy and rich cultural heritage of Dar es Salaam, Tanzia
Don’t miss it — August 14 thru 17
Lyon County Fairgrounds, Yerington, NV
Show times to be announced!
SHOW OFF YOUR TALENT at the LYON COUNTY FAIR!
Do you have a hobby or creative passion? It’s time to share it with the community and maybe even win a ribbon!
Crafts •
Fine Arts •
Food Canning •
Sewing
Photography •
Floriculture •
Prize Veggies
Crocheting/Knitting •
Handiwork/Needlework
Recycling Projects •
Quilting — and more!
Lyon County Fair Exhibit Hall – Yerington, NV
STATIC ENTRIES
• August 3: 1 PM – 5 PM
• August 4 & 5: 3 PM – 7 PM
PERISHABLE ENTRIES (veggies, flowers, baked goods, etc.)
• August 12: 1 PM – 5 PM
Bring your best and let’s fill the exhibit hall with creativity, color, and community spirit!
SUNDAY
Livestock Auctions ** Motocross Barrel Race ** Painting Class ** Carnival ** Mud Volleyball ** Vendors ** Home Arts
**Moto Cross Barrel Race – Lyon County Fair!**
**Sunday, August 17** | **Lyon County Fairgrounds**
Get those bikes **warmed up** and **signed up**—it’s time for some **fast, fun, and fearless** Moto Cross Barrel Racing!
Let’s have some **fun in the sun** SUNDAY, August 17 at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Don’t miss the action!
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