Fair news & Updates

Published November 11, 2020

HARTINGTON – The Cedar County Fair announces the addition of a third headline concert, Gabby Barrett on Sunday, July 18th, to their already star-studded line-up of Lanco Friday, July 16th, and Jimmy Allen Saturday, July 17th.

The five-day Cedar County Fair will be held Wednesday, July 14th – Sunday, July 18th with the 3-day concert series, CedarStock Music Fest, presenting Friday through Sunday. 

Barrett, who finished third on ABC’s American Idol in 2018, was nominated for “Best New Female Artist of the Year” at the September ACM awards - will be performing her top 10 single “I Hope” on November 11that the CMAs, at which she is also nominated for 2020 CMA Single of the Year. 

Vice President, John Brodersen added, “With all the unknowns following 2020, we are still looking at schedule changes but are excited to add CedarStock Music Fest as an annual event to our fair.” 

In the wake of the 2020 pandemic, the Cedar County Fair successfully held a scaled down “hybrid” version the fair while following the restrictions established by the Nebraska Department of Health. 

Board member, Alissa Bartling commented, “As disheartened as we were to postpone our headline events, we consider 2020 a great success, learning experience, and overall – an opportunity for us to get back to the heart of what the Cedar County Fair is about and really focus on our area youth programs and enhancing events.” 

As the Cedar County Ag Society plans for next year, they are optimistic navigating the uncertainty of what 2021 will bring, while remaining focused on the overall safety for youth, fair attendees, ticket holders, volunteers, and board members. 

Greg Heine, Cedar County Ag Society President, commented, “not delivering is just not an option for us,” he said. “As a small community fair we have the ability to be flexible and opportunistic, so we will continue to reshape and improve the Cedar County Fair within whatever boundaries we have to work with. We owe it to the people of our county and beyond.” 

He continued, with 2020 concert events having been brought to a standstill, the Cedar County Ag Society is dedicated to bring optimism and hope to the area. The Ag Society, like many fairs and festivals, are embracing technology to make them safer, including the decision to expand their digital ticket purchase options and extending their online ticket sale dates. 

Ticket purchase options for “Cedarstock” and the 3-day concert line-up will go on sale Black Friday, November 27th, just in time to make your holiday ticket purchases. Prices and packages will also be announced at that time.