Summer is officially underway, and Jefferson County's biggest annual event is just a month away. The 2026 Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo is set for July 22–25 at the Jefferson County Event Complex in Madras, with a patriotic theme: "Red, White & Blue, This Fair is For You."
The fair is one of the most anticipated community gatherings in the county each year, drawing residents from Madras, Culver, Metolius, Warm Springs, Crooked River Ranch, and beyond. It typically features livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, rodeo competition, carnival rides, food vendors, live entertainment, and community displays from local organizations.
Get Your Carnival Tickets Early
Carnival tickets are already on sale at El Torito Supermarket in Madras. Purchasing in advance is typically cheaper than buying at the gate, so families looking to maximize their fair experience are encouraged to grab tickets before the event.
Planning Your Visit
The Jefferson County Event Complex is located in Madras. For complete event details, schedules, entry information, and more, visit the official fair website at JCFair.fun.
The fair also coincides with the run-up to the national America 250 celebration — the country's semiquincentennial anniversary — making this year's patriotic theme particularly fitting. Redmond recently announced its own large-scale 250th anniversary celebration, and communities across Oregon are marking the occasion in various ways throughout the summer.
Mark Your Calendars
With Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days this coming weekend (June 26–28), the Fourth of July just around the corner, and the county fair in late July, Jefferson County residents have a packed summer event calendar ahead. The fair rounds out the summer celebration season before school resumes in late August.