Madison County Fair and Rodeo

Carnival
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Madison County Fair is pleased to host the Heart of America Carnival. Madison boasts the largest midway in Northeast Nebraska. Come on out and check it out!

Wristbands: $40 Friday

Carnival Hours: Friday 6:00-11:00 pm

Fair Entertainment
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Evening Entertainment

Jo Dee Messina
9:30 PM
Kameron Marlowe
8:00 PM
July 11th

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****CLEAR BAG policy in effect for all events. ALL bags subject to search.****

Jo Dee Messina

Jo Dee Messina, a chart-topping country music artist, is known for her powerful vocals and extensive catalog of hits. A household name, Jo Dee has achieved nine No. 1 and sixteen Top 40 songs and has been honored by the ACM, CMA, AMA, Billboard, and GRAMMY Awards. Jo Dee’s successes made her the first female in country music history to celebrate three consecutive multi-week, chart-topping songs.

Leader of the charge in country music’s “90s resurgence,” Jo Dee’s digital streams and YouTube views are beyond the billions barrier and consistently climbing. Additionally, her social media accounts, which include numerous viral posts, are collectively followed by millions of fans.

In addition to her studio accomplishments, Jo Dee’s passionate and high-energy performances have captivated audiences at every tour stop. Jo Dee continuously sells out venues of all types, with a live show that entertains fans of all ages and gives them opportunities to create memories, as generations come together and sing the songs that continue to make up much of their lives’ soundtracks.

Jo Dee is one of the most passionate, high-energy performers in the business. Sharing her hit tunes; unreleased, emotionally driven songs; worship music; and personal testimony, she travels the country and receives rave reviews for her authenticity, commitment, and openness on stage.

Fair Schedule
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*Events Subject to Change without Notice*

Friday, July 11, 2025
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Fair Office Open
7:00 am – 7:00 pm

9:00am Sheep Show followed by Meat Goat Show

9:00am Cat Show followed by Open Class Cat Show

Open Class & School Art
Octagon Building
Open 10:00am – 11:00 pm

One Room School House
Open 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

4-H Building
Open 10:00 am – 11:00 pm

Kids Zone & Model Train Building
Open Railroad Building
11:00 am – 9:00 pm

2:00pm Companion Animal Show

3:00pm 4-H Bucket Calf Show

4:00pm-11:00pm Mechanical Bull Rides – behind Grandstand $5

7:00pm Concert Gates Open

8:30pm Opening Act Kameron Marlowe

9:30pm Main Event Jo Dee Messina

***Drone show to follow concerts

Heart of America Carnival

Following Drone Show – Beer Garden Dance with Jetley Park

Glass Blowing Demonstrations Daily, check area for schedule

Free Caricature Drawings, check area for schedule

World’s Funniest Photo Booth, check area for schedule

Wildlife Learning Encounters, check area for schedule

Captain Morgan & Birds-check area for schedule

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