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Open Riding

Date: Nov 05 - Dec 30, 2025

Location(s):

James Kjerstad Event Center

Category(s):

Horse & Livestock Events

Central States Fairgrounds

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November & December 2025

Tuesday Hours:

8am - 7pm

November 11th, 25th, & 26th

December 2nd, 16th, & 30th

Wednesday Hours:

8am - 12pm

November 5th & 12th

December 3rd & 17th

Please Note: The Central States Fair Event Center schedule is subject to change. Weekend events and rental activities will take precedence over the Open Riding Schedule.

Please note dates are subject to change based on rentals and weather.

*If there is bad weather, please call to check the schedule*

Price:

Cash & Card only

No Checks

$25 per session - Adult

$15 per session - Youth - 18 & under

**Please note punch cards are no longer offered or accepted**

Hours:

8am- 7pm

Riding Ends at 7pm

7pm - 8pm

Cool down only

no riding

(MUST be out of the building at 8pm)

Items

Open Riding

Nov 11, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Morning Riding / Roping Wednesday

Nov 12, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Levi will be holding Roping Jackpots on the listed evenings, open riding will not be available during these times. For questions please contact Levi.

Open Riding

Nov 25, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Open Riding - No Roping

Nov 26, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Open Riding

Dec 02, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Morning Riding / Roping Wednesday

Dec 03, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Levi will be holding Roping Jackpots on the listed evenings, open riding will not be available during these times. For questions please contact Levi.

Open Riding

Dec 16, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Morning Riding / Roping Wednesday

Dec 17, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Levi will be holding Roping Jackpots on the listed evenings, open riding will not be available during these times. For questions please contact Levi.

Open Riding

Dec 30, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM