Specialty Crop

Specialty-crop-related entries in the Open classes include a variety of baked goods, including fruit pies; fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs; jellies, preserves, marmalades, butters, and jams; canned vegetables and fruits; pickles and relishes; cooking with honey; dried fruits, vegetables, and herbs; and floriculture.

Among the many other contests are ones in arts, photography, and crafts, lapidary, Indian artifacts, antiques, among others. Additionally, there are categories for 4-H and FFA members, including ones in agronomy, horticulture, and foods. Those participating in the Open, FFA, and 4-H contests can compete at the state fair, and prizes are awarded at both the county and state levels.

The Niobrara County Fair, held annually in late July and early August, also includes a ranch rodeo, walk/run, gymkhana, free breakfast and BBQ, youth horse show, livestock judging, junior livestock sale, youth livestock ultrasound contest, large and small animal shows, corn hole tournament, talent show, dance, style revue, tug of war, ag olympics, among other events.