Vendor Events in Mccook, NE

Family festival with parade, crafts, food vendors, and vendor shopping celebrating McCook's heritage.

The Red Willow County Fair is a traditional county fair held annually in McCook, Nebraska, running July 22-26, 2026. This multi-day event features livestock shows, 4-H and FFA exhibits, open class competitions, carnival rides via Moore's Greater Shows, live entertainment, food vendors, and community activities. The fair showcases local agricultural heritage with demo derbies, rodeos, mutton busting competitions, and live performances. Agricultural exhibitors, food vendors, and craft vendors participate in this established community gathering that draws approximately 10,000 attendees. The fair offers vendor booth opportunities and sponsorship packages. Located at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds in McCook's downtown area, it serves the southwestern Nebraska region and has been a family tradition for generations.

The McCook Farmers Market is a community-driven open-air market operating Saturdays during the summer season. The market features fresh local produce including vegetables, fruits, eggs, meat, honey, and home-baked goods. Beyond agricultural products, vendors sell handcrafted items such as crocheted goods, medicinal herbs, tinctures, antiques, and artisan crafts. The market is free for vendors to join with no booth fees, making it an accessible opportunity for both established and first-time vendors. Attendees include local residents and visitors from surrounding communities seeking locally-sourced products and homemade goods. The market atmosphere blends traditional farmers market culture with broader community fair elements, accepting diverse vendor categories from produce to unique handmade items.