The Perkins County Fair is held each July at the fairgrounds in Grant; the 2026 fair runs July 10–18. The week includes 4-H horse, livestock, dog, poultry and rabbit shows, a ranch rodeo with mutton bustin', FFA Farm Olympics, a beer garden and bingo, the 4-H livestock sale, a concert, a community parade, the Summer Jam and a carnival. The Perkins County Extension office, (308) 352-4340, has the full schedule.