SHERIDAN, WYOMING · SUMMER
Where to stay for the Sheridan County Fair
Livestock shows, rodeo events, a carnival and the best pie in the county — and a town that fills up around it.
August 2026 — exact dates not yet confirmed
Stay in a Sheridan vacation rental within a few minutes of the fairgrounds. Wyo Stays manages short-term rentals across Sheridan County with full kitchens, laundry and room to spread out — useful when fair days run long and families arrive in shifts. Book direct with a licensed Wyoming brokerage and skip the platform service fees.
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What to know before you go
- Held at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds, 1753 Victoria Street — the same grounds the WYO Rodeo uses, about five minutes from downtown Sheridan.
- A multi-day county fair: livestock shows and judging, rodeo events, a carnival, live music and food vendors.
- August in Sheridan runs hot in the afternoon and cools sharply after sundown — bring a layer for evening events.
Not yet confirmed for 2026
- • Exact 2026 dates — /events currently lists this as "August 2026 (TBA)".
- • Daily hours and gate times.
- • Admission, parking and any carnival wristband pricing.
- • The fair's official website, so this page can cite and link the authoritative source.
We publish what we can verify. Anything above should be confirmed with the organiser before you make travel plans.
Updated August 2026. Event details change year to year — dates, hours, parking and admission should always be confirmed with the organiser before you travel. Wyo Stays is a lodging operator, not the organiser of this event.
Which of our places suit this
Fair week is a family week, and families need a kitchen more than they need a lobby. Our Sheridan properties put you within a short drive of the fairgrounds with somewhere to eat breakfast before the 8am show ring and somewhere to put the kids down early afterwards.
How far is Sheridan? Drive times
| From | Distance | Drive time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, WY | 35 miles | ~35 min | I-90 north |
| Gillette, WY | ~103 miles | ~1 hr 30 min | I-90 west |
| Billings, MT | ~130 miles | ~2 hr | I-90 south |
| Casper, WY | ~149 miles | ~2 hr 15 min | I-25 north to I-90 |
Billings Logan (BIL) is the nearest major airport at roughly two hours north. Sheridan County Airport (SHR) sits five miles from downtown and carries commercial service via Denver — routes and frequency change year to year, so check current schedules.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Sheridan County Fair in 2026?
The Sheridan County Fair is held annually in August. The exact 2026 dates had not been confirmed at the time this page was last reviewed — check the fair's own announcements before booking travel.
Where is the Sheridan County Fair held?
At the Sheridan County Fairgrounds, 1753 Victoria Street, Sheridan, Wyoming — roughly five minutes from downtown Sheridan. It is the same fairgrounds used for the Sheridan WYO Rodeo.
Where should I stay for the Sheridan County Fair?
In a Sheridan vacation rental close to the fairgrounds. Wyo Stays manages short-term rentals across Sheridan County with full kitchens and laundry, which suits multi-day fair attendance better than a hotel room. Book direct at wyostays.com to avoid platform service fees.
How far is Sheridan from Buffalo, Gillette, Billings or Casper?
Buffalo is 35 miles south on I-90, about 35 minutes. Gillette is roughly 103 miles east, about an hour and a half. Billings, Montana is about 130 miles north, roughly two hours, and is the nearest major airport. Casper is about 149 miles south, roughly two and a quarter hours.
Is the Sheridan County Fair good for kids?
It is built around them. Livestock shows, 4-H judging and a carnival are the core of a county fair, and much of the programming is aimed at families. Plan for long days and hot afternoons.
Does Sheridan get busy during fair week?
Yes. August is already peak season in Sheridan County, and the fair adds to it. Book lodging several weeks out rather than assuming availability.
Can I book directly instead of through Airbnb or VRBO?
Yes. Wyo Stays is a licensed, insured Wyoming vacation rental brokerage and takes reservations directly at book.wyostays.com. Booking direct skips the Airbnb and VRBO service markups, which typically add 16–20% to a reservation.
What else is happening in Sheridan in August?
August is one of the fullest months on the Sheridan calendar — the Farmers Market runs Saturdays through October, the WYO Theater programmes year-round, and Main Street is walkable from most of our downtown properties. See our events page for what overlaps your dates.
Book the room before you plan the rest
Sheridan is a small town with a big calendar. Lodging is the constraint, not the tickets.
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