by The Doña Ana County Fair is back with a full slate of events running from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, August 3, 2025. This year’s fair will take place across three locations in Las Cruces: the Doña Ana County Fairgrounds, the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, and the Butterfield Shooting Range. Featuring archery, livestock shows, craft displays, family entertainment, and the much-anticipated Parade of Champions, the fair offers a vibrant mix of agriculture, heritage, and fun for all ages.
Event Locations
- Doña Ana County Fairgrounds: 12125 Robert Larson Blvd., Las Cruces
- Butterfield Shooting Range: 13500 Frontage Road, Las Cruces
- Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum: 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces
Highlighted Events
- Archery, light rifle, muzzleloader, shotgun, and 3D archery competitions
- Horse shows and livestock events including swine, lamb, dairy, poultry, beef, goat, and rabbit
- Ag mechanics showcase and food truck offerings
- Family fun nights with games and entertainment
- Achievement Day with youth exhibits on display at the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
- Parade of Champions followed by a free public dance on Saturday, August 2
County Fair Schedule
Friday, July 25
- 5:30 p.m.: Archery Challenge at Butterfield Range
Saturday, July 26 (Butterfield Shooting Range)
- 8:00 a.m.: Light Rifle Challenge
- 8:00 a.m.: Muzzleloader Challenge
- 8:00 a.m.: 3D Archery Challenge
- 8:00 a.m.: Shotgun Challenge
Sunday, July 27
- 9:00 a.m.: Horse Events at the Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena
Monday, July 28
- 2:00–7:00 p.m.: Achievement Day Entries Accepted at the Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
Tuesday, July 29
- 9:00 a.m.: Achievement Day Entries Judged
- July 30 – August 2: Entries on Display at the Museum
Thursday, July 31 (Fairgrounds)
- 8:00 a.m.: Food Trucks Open for All Meals
- 3:00–6:00 p.m.: Check-in for Ag Mechanics, Swine, Lamb, Dairy, and Poultry
- 6:00 p.m.: Ag Mechanics Challenge Judging
- 6:30 p.m.: Family Fun Activities
Friday, August 1
- 7:00 a.m.: Food Trucks Open
- 7:00 a.m.: Junior Market Swine Show
- 7:30 a.m.: Junior Market Lamb Show
- 8:00 a.m.: Junior Poultry Show
- 1:00 p.m.: Project Chowcase
- 3:00 p.m.: Junior Replacement Dairy Heifer Show
- 5:00 p.m.: Check-in for Beef, Goat, and Rabbit
- 6:00 p.m.: Family Fun Activities
Saturday, August 2
- 8:00 a.m.: Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show
- 8:00 a.m.: Junior Rabbit Show
- 8:30 a.m.: Junior Market Beef Show
- 9:00 a.m.: Junior Market Goat Show
- 5:30 p.m.: Parade of Champions Practice
- 6:00 p.m.: Exhibitor and Family Dinner
- Following Dinner: Parade of Champions and Free Public Dance at the Show Barn
The fair closes out on Sunday, August 3, offering a final day for visitors to enjoy exhibits, vendors, and the fairgrounds before wrapping up another year of celebrating community, agriculture, and youth achievement.
