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WHERE WE LIVE >>> HARRISON COUNTY
Fair draws fans from 4 counties NEAL GEBHARD WORLD-HERALD NEWS SERVICE
DUNLAP – Dunlap is home to a fair like no other. That’s because this fair covers four counties, bringing in a highly competitive line of livestock shows and a variety of fun events. The 4 County Fair is an independent fair that raises its money on its own. Fair President Bob Buresh said the fair has been a success for 77 years because it can offer more prize money and draws its audiences from a larger area. The four counties involved are Crawford, Harrison, Monona and Shelby. The livestock shows offer competitors in the four counties a chance to show their stock against a broader range of entries prior to the state fair. In recent years, the shows have expanded to include poultry and rabbits, providing competitions for younger participants. Events beyond livestock shows draw crowds to the 4 County Fair. The tractor pull brings in 100 competitors, some from more than 100 miles away. There also are ATV drag races and a Team Penning
DUNLAP 716 Iowa Ave. 712-643-5721 Population: 1,042
MODALE 310 E. Palmer St. 712-645-2601 Population: 283
LITTLE SIOUX 407 First St. 712-649-2211 Population: 170
MONDAMIN 107 S. Main St. (P.O. Box 196) 712-646-2431 Population: 402
LOGAN 108 W. Fourth St. 712-644-2425 Population: 1,534 MAGNOLIA 380 Magnolia St. 712-648-6030 Population: 183 MISSOURI VALLEY 223 E. Erie St. 712-642-3502 Population: 2,838
PERSIA 113 Main St. 712-488-3275 Population: 319 PISGAH 106 E. Main St. 712-456-2301 Population: 251 WOODBINE 517 Walker St. 712-647-2550 Population: 1,459
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The 4 County Fair involves Crawford, Harrison, Monona and Shelby counties. The livestock shows have expanded to include poultry and rabbits, providing competitions for younger participants. cowboy event. The first night of the fair includes dancing and live music, with this year’s fair featured the band Taxi Driver. In the event of bad weather or event cancellations, Buresh and the fair team are quick to adapt.
During one rainstorm, they held impromptu duck races for the kids and ran a Mutton Bustin’ event. “We didn’t let the community down,” Buresh said. This year’s 4 County Fair was Aug. 3-8.
Black Lantern Collective Gallery and Studio is an art and music space operated by Theresa and Todd McKee in Missouri Valley. File photo