Ritzville Rodeo & Wheat Land Communities’ Fair set for Labor Day weekend 2026

A tie-down roper immobilizes a calf at the Ritzville Rodeo. This year’s rodeo is Sept. 4-5.
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by STAFF REPORT
Staff Report | August 28, 2026 1:00 AM

RITZVILLE — The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair and Ritzville Rodeo will return to Ritzville over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6, 2026, bringing together residents and visitors for one of Eastern Washington’s longest-running celebrations of agriculture, community and Western heritage.

The fair will take place at the Wheat Land Fairgrounds in Ritzville and feature livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, commercial vendors, food concessions and live entertainment throughout the four-day event. Organizers describe the fair as a showcase of the region’s agricultural roots and a gathering place for families from across the Big Bend area.

A highlight of the weekend will be the 56th Annual Ritzville Rodeo, scheduled for Sept. 4-5, with nightly performances beginning at 7 p.m. Rodeo fans can expect traditional events and professional competition at the Ritzville Rodeo Grounds/Fairgrounds.

Held annually during Labor Day weekend, the combined fair and rodeo continue to celebrate the traditions, people and agricultural heritage that define Adams County and Eastern Washington.

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