Wasco County Fair & Rodeo Rides Into Tygh Valley With Four Days of Fun 2025

Aug 12

Written By Columbia Community Connection

By Joshuah Albert

Tygh Valley, Ore., Aug. 12, 2025 — The Wasco County Fair & Rodeo opens Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Tygh Valley Fairgrounds, promising four days of rodeo competition, live music, family entertainment, and community traditions. Thanks to Waste Connections, opening-day admission is free for all.

Thursday features special games for children from preschool through 12 years old near the Family Stage, plus the annual Senior Lunch sponsored by Wasco Electric Cooperative, serving fried chicken and other treats to Wasco County seniors.

The NPRA Rodeo, sponsored by Noble Panels & Gates, returns with two nights of wild horse racing, followed each evening by the Sky Lites drone and laser light show sponsored by Google. Both events are included with fair admission.

After the lights fade, the Underriner Ford Stage comes alive — local favorites Got Your Six play Friday night, and Nashville recording artist and 2020 Grammy nominee Rhonda Funk performs Saturday.

Family attractions include the Masters Family Circus (three shows Thursday and three Saturday), the roaming humor of “Buck Trout,” interactive games at the Family Fun Center, and a cultural showcase by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs on Saturday evening. Sunday closes with the Demolition Derby.

Competitions span the fairgrounds — from baking contests with cash prizes to horse events awarding Overall High-Point and Reserve High-Point buckles. Children 9 and under can also participate in horse-free events. The Celebration of Horses runs all weekend, highlighting horsemanship skills.

Daily Schedule

Friday, Aug. 15

7:45 a.m. — Swine Showmanship (Swine Arena)
9 a.m.–7 p.m. — All Exhibit Buildings Open
9 a.m. — Sheep Showmanship (Jack Alsup Sheep Arena)
10 a.m.–9 p.m. — “Buck Trout” roaming puppet; Interactive Games & Activities (Family Fun Center)
10:30 a.m. — All Rabbit & Cavy Exhibitors Meeting (Small Animal Barn)
10:45 a.m. — Rabbit & Cavy Show (Small Animal Barn)
11:15 a.m. — All Cattle Exhibitors Meeting (Beef Arena)
11:30 a.m. — Cattle Showmanship (Beef Arena)
1:15 p.m. — All Goat Exhibitors Meeting (Jack Alsup Sheep Arena)
1:30 p.m. — Goat Show (Jack Alsup Sheep Arena)
4 p.m. — Small Animal Master Showmanship (Small Animal Barn)
5 p.m. — Livestock & Small Animal Exhibitors Meeting (Jack Alsup Sheep Arena)
7:30–10 p.m. — NPRA Rodeo (Noble Panels & Gates Rodeo Arena)
10 p.m. — Drone & Laser Light Show (sponsored by Google)
10:15 p.m.–Midnight — Got Your Six concert (Rodeo Stage)
Slack rodeo events to follow

Saturday, Aug. 16

8 a.m. — Farmer’s Fun Day sign-up (Rodeo Arena); 4-H/FFA State Fair Participants Meeting; Youth Livestock Auction Participants Meeting
9 a.m.–7 p.m. — All Exhibit Buildings Open
9 a.m. — Farmer’s Fun Day Events (Rodeo Arena)
10 a.m.–9 p.m. — “Buck Trout” roaming puppet; Interactive Games & Activities (Family Fun Center)
11 a.m. — Masters Family Circus (Family Stage)
Noon — 4-H Cloverbud Small Animal Sharing (Small Animal Barn)
Noon–1:30 p.m. — Large Animal Master Showmanship (All Livestock Arenas)
1 p.m. — Masters Family Circus (Family Stage)
3 p.m. — Youth Livestock Auction (Sheep Arena)
4 p.m. — Masters Family Circus (Family Stage)
5 p.m. — Native American Pow-Wow & Dancing (Family Stage & surrounding grass)
7:30–10 p.m. — NPRA Rodeo (Rodeo Arena)
10 p.m. — Drone & Laser Light Show (Google)
10:15 p.m.–Midnight — Rhonda Funk concert (Rodeo Stage)

Sunday, Aug. 17

7 a.m. — Cowboy Church Service (Family Stage)
7–9 a.m. — Free Breakfast (Safeway, Outdoor Kitchen)
9 a.m.–3 p.m. — Open Class Exhibit Buildings Open; “Buck Trout” roaming puppet; Interactive Games & Activities (Family Fun Center)
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — 4-H/FFA Awards, Senior & Volunteer Recognition (Swine Arena)
11 a.m. — Demolition Derby (Rodeo Arena)
1:30 p.m. — Livestock & Small Animal Check-out
3–5 p.m. — Open Class Static Check-out