The Land's 2017 Fair-Goer's Guide

2017 Fair-Goers Guide Your information source for county fairs throughout The Land territory

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2017 Minnesota county fair schedule The following county fair information is courtesy of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs website — www.mfcf.com — and is subject to change. Where available, information includes a fair’s dates, fairgrounds location, phone number and website.

Listings for Iowa’s county fairs are provided by the Association of Iowa Fairs.

Aitkin County Fair July 5-8 632 Minnesota Ave N, Aitkin www.aitkincountyfair.org Anoka County Fair July 25-30 3200 St. Francis Blvd, Anoka www.anokacountyfair.com 763-427-4070

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Becker County Fair July 26-29 Rossman Ave, Detroit Lakes www.beckercountyfair.tripod.com 218-847-5587

Beltrami County Fair August 9-13 7223 Fairgrounds Rd NW, Bemidji www.beltramicountyfair.org 218-751-4106 Benton County Fair

August 1-6 1410 Third Ave S, Sauk Rapids www.bentonfairmn.com 320-253-5649 Big Stone County Fair July 12-16 220 Fair St, Clinton www.bscfair.org 320-325-FAIR Blue Earth County Fair July 27-30 340 Fairgrounds St, Garden City www.blueearthcountyfair.org Brown County Free Fair August 9-13 1201 N State St New Ulm

138th NOBLES NOBLES COUNTY COUNTY FAIR 137th FAIR August 9th-13th August 10th -14th

~ FEATURED EVENTS ~ Wednesday, August Wednesday, August 10th 9th • 11:00 a.m. – Dairy Show followed by the District show • a.m. –– Tractor Dairy Show the District show • 11:00 7:00 p.m.

Pullfollowed - in the by Grandstand • 7:00 p.m. – Tractor Pull - in the Grandstand

Thursday, August 11th

Thursday, August 10th • MIDWAY OPEN

• MIDWAY 8:00 a.m. OPEN - 6:00 p.m. – 4-H Exhibit Buildings & Shows • 8:00 a.m.

- 6:00 p.m. -– in 4-HPoultry Exhibit Building Buildings & Shows Poultry Show Poultry Show in Poultry Building Goat & Pet Shows - in Olson Arena Goat -&8:00 Pet Shows in Olson Arena • 5:00 p.m. p.m. – -Family Fun Night • 5:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

– Family Fun Night 7:00 p.m. – 6th Annual MK 5K Run and Family Fun Walk •Friday, 7:00 p.m. August – 9th Annual12th MK 5K Run and Family Fun Walk

Friday, 11thBus • 2 p.m.- 8August p.m. – Ecology

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- 6:00 p.m. – Bus Ribbon Sale Dinner • 24:30 p.m.8 p.m.

– Ecology 6:00 p.m. p.m.––4-H 4-HRibbon Ribbon Sale in Olson Arena • 6:00 Sale - in-Olson Arena 7:00 p.m. p.m.––Endurance Tuff-N-Ruff Rodeo - in the Grandstand • 7:00 Race

Bean Bag Pre-Purchase Tournament Carnival tickets at Thursday, Friday local merchants & Saturday

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Saturday, August Saturday, August 13th 12th

2 Bikes will be given away Beer Garden •Kids 2:00 Day p.m. -– Horseshoe Tournament • 2:00 p.m.

– Horseshoe Tournament • 2:00 p.m. – Tri-State Beef Show Friday & Saturday 2:00 p.m. p.m.- –4 Tri-State Show •• 2:00 p.m. – ZooBeef Express Nights • 2:00 p.m.

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– Zoo Express • 7:00 p.m. – Stock Car - in the Grandstand • 7:00 p.m. – Endurance Race - in the Grandstand

Sunday, August 14th 13th Sunday, August

• 1:30 Pull begins 1:30 p.m. p.m.––Kids KidsPedal Pedal Pull begins • 7:00 p.m. – Car Racing – in the Grandstand

Visit our website: noblescountyfair.com

www.browncountyfreefair.com 507-354-2223 Cannon Valley Fair July 1-4 800 N Ninth St, Cannon Falls www.cannonvalleyfair.org 507-263-3548 Carlton County Fair August 17-20 3839 Cty Rd 138, Barnum www.carltoncountyfairmn.com 218-389-6737 Carver County Fair August 9-13 501 West Third St, Waconia www.carvercountyfair.com 952-442-2333 Cass County Fair-Pillager July 6-9 207 E Second St S, Pillager www.pillagerfair.com 218-746-3348 Cass County Fair-Pine River June 29-July 2 5744 County Rd 1, Pine River www.thecasscountyfairmn.org Chippewa County Fair July 26-30 584 First St, Montevideo www.chippewacofair.com 320-793-6727 Chisago County Fair July 20-23 905 W Fourth St, Rush City www.chisagocountyfair.org 320-358-0296 Clay County Fair July 13-16

102-124 Sixth St SE, Barnesville www.mnclaycountyfair.com 218-354-2675 Clearwater County Fair August 2-6 800 North Main, Bagley 218-694-2780 Cottonwood County Fair August 16-19 1300 Eighth Ave, Windom 507-831-6122 Crow Wing County Fair August 1-5 2000 13th St SE, Brainerd www.crowwingcountyfair.com 218-829-6680 Dakota County Fair August 7-13 4008 220th St W, Farmington www.dakotacountyfair.org 651-463-8818 Dodge County Fair July 19-23 62922 Hwy 57 N, Kasson www.dodgecountyfreefair.com 507-634-7736 Douglas County Fair August 17-20 300 Fairgrounds Rd, Alexandria www.dcmnfair.com 866-656-FAIR Faribault County Fair July 26-29 235 Midway Rd, Blue Earth www.fairbaultcountyfair.com 507-520-6552 Fillmore County Fair Preston July 18-23 www.fillmorecountyfair.com

2017 Minnesota county fair schedule Goodhue County Fair August 8-12 44279 County 6 Blvd, Zumbrota www.goodhuecountyfair.com 507-732-5001 (fair) Grant County Fair July 20-24 605 Vienna Ave, Herman www.grantcountyfairmn.com 320-677-2284 Hennepin County Fair June 15-18 7205 County Road 101, Corcoran www.hennepincountyfair.com 763-420-4546

Hubbard County Fair July 12-16 201 Fair Ave, Park Rapids www.hubbardcountyfair.com 218-237-3247 Isanti County Fair July 19-23 3101 Hwy 95 NE, Cambridge www.isanticountyfair.com 763-689-8487 Itasca County Fair August 16-20 1336 NE Third Ave, Grand Rapids www.itascacountyfair.org 218-326-6470 Jackson County Fair July 25-29 78748 550th Ave, Jackson www.jacksoncountyfairmn.com 507-841-0709

Kandiyohi County Fair August 9-12 907 Seventh St NW, Willmar www.kandifair.com 320-235-0886

MINNESOTA COUNTIES

Kittson County Fair July 6-9 127 Free Gate, Hallock www.kittsoncountyfair.org

Koochiching County Fair August 11-13 Koochiching County Fairgrounds, Northome www.koochichingcountyfair.org 218-897-5205

McLeod County Fair August 16-20 840 Century Ave SW, Hutchinson www.mcleodcountyfair.com 320-587-2499

Mower County Free Fair August 8-13 700 12th St SW Austin www.mowercountyfair.com 507-433-1868

Meeker County Fair August 3-6 1230 N Armstrong Ave, Litchfield www.meekerfair.com 320-593-3247

Murray County Fair August 16-19 3032 Linden, Slayton www.murraycountyfair.com 507-836-6303

Mille Lacs County Fair August 9-13 1400 Third St N, Princeton www.millelacscountyfair.com 763-389-3138

Nicollet County Fair August 9-13 400 W Union St, St. Peter www.nicolletcountyfair.com 507-934-2684

Lac Qui Parle September 7-10 705 Fair St, Madison www.lqpfair.org 320-598-3989 Lake County Fair

August 17-20 1381 Fairground Rd, Two Harbors www.thelakecountyfair.com Lake of the Woods County Fair July 12-15, Baudette 218-634-1437 LeSueur County Fair August 17-20 320 Plut Ave, Le Centre www.lesueurcountyfair.org 507-357-6500 Lincoln County Fair July 27-30 200 W Strong St, Tyler 507-247-5454 Lyon County Fair August 9-13 2336 250th St, Marshall www.lyoncountyfair.com Mahnomen County Fair June 29-July 1 Mahnomen www.mahnomencountyfair.com Marshall County Fair July 19-23 520 North Eighth St, Warren www.marshallcountyfair.org 218-745-4445

August 15-20

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Kanabec County Fair July 26-30 South Union Street, Mora www.kanabecfair.org 320-679-3371

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Morrison County Fair August 10-13 15575 Hawthorn Rd, Little Falls www.morrisonfair.com 320-632-1040

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Houston County Fair August 16-20 203 History Lane, Caledonia www.houstoncountyfair.com 507-725-3397

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Martin County Fair August 14-20 1300 North Bixby Rd, Fairmont www.theotherbigfair.com 507-235-9576

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Freeborn County Fair August 1-6 1031 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea www.freeborncountyfair.com 507-373-6965

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2017 Minnesota county fair schedule Nobles County Fair August 9-13 1602 Stower Dr, Worthington www.noblescountyfair.com

Norman County Fair June 21-24 601 W Thorpe Ave, Ada www.normancountyfair.com 218-784-4984 Northern Minnesota District Fair July 7-10, Littlefork www.northernmndistrictfair.com

Olmsted County Fair July 24-30 1403 Third Ave SE, Rochester www.olmstedcountyfair.com 507-367-2455

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Otter Tail County Fair-East July 20-23 445 Fourth Ave SE, Perham www.eotcountyfair.org 218-346-2750 Otter Tail County Fair-West July 19-22 1812 Pebble Lake Rd Fergus Falls www.wotcountyfair.com 218-736-0272 Pennington County Fair July 12-16 524 N Barzen, Thief River Falls www.penningtoncountyfair.com 218-416-2550 Pine County Fair August 2-6 707 First Ave NW, Pine City www.pinecountyfair.com 320-629-3408

Pipestone County Fair August 2-5 Hwy 75 and Hwy 30, Pipestone www.pipestonecountyfair.sites. pipestonepublishing.com 507-825-5979 Polk County Fair July 5-7 34643 E Trinity Pt Rd, Fertile www.polkcountyfairfertilemn.com 218-779-7858 Pope County Fair August 2-5, Glenwood www.popecountyfair.org Ramsey County Fair July 12-16 2020 White Bear Ave, Maplewood www.ramseycountyfair.com 651-777-6514 Red Lake County Fair June 23-25 Oklee https://www.facebook.com/rlc.fair Redwood County Fair July 13-16 201 N Dekalb St, Redwood Falls www.redwoodcountyfair.com 507-627-2801 Renville County Fair August 9-11 County Road 5, Bird Island www.renvillecountyfair.com 320-365-3242 Rice County Fair July 18-23 1814 NW 2nd Ave, Faribault www.ricecountyfair.net 507-332-2470

Rock County Fair July 26-29 South Freeman Ave, Luverne www.rockcountyfair.com 507-449-FAIR

Steele County Free Fair August 15-20 1525 S Cedar St, Owatonna www.scff.org 507-451-5305

Wadena County Fair June 21-24 400 Ash Ave NW, Wadena www.wadenacountyfair.com 218-631-7630

Roseau County Fair July 16-21 500 Fourth Ave NW, Roseau www.roseaucountyfair.com

Stevens County Fair August 8-13 177 S County Rd 22, Morris www.scfair.net 320-589-1062

Waseca County Fair July 12-16 409 8th Ave NE Waseca www.wasecacountyfair.org 507-835-8958

SW St Louis County Fair August 25-27 Floodwood

Washington County Fair August 2-6 12300 40th St N, Stillwater www.washingtoncountyfair.org

Watonwan County Fair July 20-23 53 S 11th St, St James www.watonwancountyfair.com 507-375-5515

Scott County Fair July 26-30, Jordan www.scottcountyfair.com 952-492-2436 Sherburne County Fair July 20-23 13372 Business Center Drive, Elk River www.sherburnecountyfair.org 763-441-3610 Sibley County Fair August 2-6 801 W Chandler St, Arlington www.sibleycountyfair.com 507-964-5698 South St Louis County Fair (Proctor) July 12-16 www.proctorduluthfair.com 800 Boundary Ave, Duluth 218-628-2401 St Louis County Fair August 9-13 1100 E 25th St, Hibbing www.stlofair.org 218-263-4256 Stearns County Fair July 26-30 1105 Ash St S, Sauk Centre www.stearnscountyfair.com 320-352-2482

WatonWan County Fair

Fairgrounds - St. James, MN • July 20th thru 23rd

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Featuring “J & K Amusements” Check us out at www.watonwancountyfair.com

Thursday, July 20th 1:30pm – Day Care Tours 5:00pm – Open Class Boer Goat Show 5:00pm – Horse Fun Show Friday, July 21st 5pm – John Spitzner Memorial Truck & Tractor Pull 6pm – Ranch Rodeo 8pm – Band-Powerhouse

Sunday, July 23rd 11am – Extreme Cowboy Race 12 Noon – Bean Bag Tournament 12:30pm – Band Sugar Loom 1:00pm – Senior Recognition, Farm Family 12:30 – Kids Pedal Pull 4pm – Kids Medallion in Paper Hunt

Saturday, July 22nd 7:30am – Free Breakfast at fair 7:30am – Tractorkade 507-327-3639 8am – Stock Horse Show 12 Noon – Dart Tournament Mud Bogg – watch for details 8:00pm – Band-Smokescreen 10:15 – Fireworks

Entertainment Powerhouse – Friday, 8pm Smokescreen – Saturday, 8pm Sugar Loom – Sunday, 12:30pm Bingo under the big tent – everyday Softball Tournaments – Saturday & Sunday

Swift County Fair August 16-20 411 Meadow Lane, Appleton www.swiftcountyfair.org 320-815-6138 Todd County Fair July 13-16 Ninth St NE, Long Prairie www.toddcountyfair.com 320-732-2739 Traverse County Fair August 24-27 407 7th St S, Wheaton www.traverse.mn.us/comm unity/ traverse-county-fair Tri-County Fair August 16 Mankato Wabasha County Fair July 19-22 99 Coolee Way Rd, Wabasha www.wabashacountyfair.org

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Wilkin County Fair August 17-20 101 Nebraska Ave, Breckenridge www.wilkincountyfair.org 701-640-6644 Winona County Fair July 12-16 506 West Sixth St, St. Charles www.winonacountyfair.com 507-932-3074 Wright County Fair July 26-30 1010 First St, Howard Lake www.wrightcountyfair.org 320-543-2111 Yellow Medicine County Fair July 13-15 Fairgrounds Road, Canby www.ymcfair.org 507-223-5852

FREE ENTERTAINMENT throughout the fair!

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Demo Derby - Wednesday, Aug 9 – 7 p.m.

ATV Big Air Tour - Thursday, Aug 10 – 7 p.m.

Tractor Pull followed by Fireworks - Friday, Aug. 11 – 7 p.m.

Demo Derby (presented by NAPA) - Saturday, Aug. 12 – 6 p.m.

Dock Dogs - Friday - Sunday For complete schedule - www.browncountyfreefair.com

2017 Iowa county fair schedule Adams County 4-H/FFA Youth Fair July 7-12 1200 John Street, Corning www.myadamscountyfair.net 641-322-4817

Black Hawk County 4-H & FFA Fair July 25-29 250 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo 319-234-7515 Boone County Fair July 13-16 1601 Industrial Park Rd, Boone www.boonecountyfairia.com 515-432-5899 Bremer County Fair July 23-29 515 Fifth Ave SW, Waverly www.bremercountyfair.com 319-240-3420

Allamakee County Fair July 18-23 705 Allamakee St, Waukon www.allamakeecountyfair.org 563-568-4266

Buchanan County Fair 204 12th St NE, Independence July 5-9 www.buchanancountyfair.org 319-334-6656

Appanoose County Fair July 17-22 West Franklin Street, Centerville www.appanoosecountyfair.com 641-856-2646

Buena Vista County Fair 5800 55th Ave (Hwy 7), Alta July 19-23 www.bvcountyfair.com 712-284-2561

Audubon County Fair July 19-23 400 North Division St W, Audubon 712-563-3126

Butler County Fair 108 S Main, Allison June 21-25 www.butlercountyfair.com 319-267-2775

Benton County Fair July 12-16 South Second Ave, Vinton 319-472-3517 Black Hawk-National Cattle Congress September 14-17 250 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo www.nationalcattlecongress.com 319-234-7515

Carroll County Fair July 11-16 214 Eighth Ave, Coon Rapids www.iowaccfair.com 712-999-7447

Tractor and Truck Pull Aug. 17: Alabama with The Charlie Daniels Band Aug. 18: Little Big Town Aug. 19: John Mellencamp Aug. 20: Kid Rock Tickets for Grandstand concerts and events are on sale through www. etix.com or by phone at (800) 5143849. All concert seats are reserved, Tractor Pull is general admission.

Convenience charges apply to all tickets. The Iowa State Fair Ticket Office opens July 5 for walk-up orders only (while tickets remain). Grandstand tickets do not include admission to the Fair, but can be purchased at www. iowastatefair.org.

Cedar County Fair July 12-16 1195 220th St, Tipton www.thecedarcountyfair.com 563-886-6170

Clarke County 4-H Fair July 17-24 2070 Hwy 34 W, Osceola www.clarkecountyfairgrounds.org 641-342-2927

Cerro Gordo-North Iowa Fair July 19-23 3700 Fourth St SW, Mason City www.northiowaeventscenter.org 641-423-3811

Clay County Fair September 9-17 1401 Fourth Ave W, Spencer www.claycountyfair.com 712-262-4740

Cherokee-Marcus Community Fair August 10-13 301 S Maple, Marcus www.marcuscommunityfair.com 712-376-2316

Clayton County Fair August 1-7 26143 Ivory Rd, National www.claytoncountyfair.com 563-964-2671

GRANDSTAND EVENTS Wed. - 6:30 pm - Free MN Minn-E-Rods Tractor Pull Thurs. 7:30 pm - Great Frontier Bull Riding Mutton Bustin’ & Dress a Calf Competition Fri. 7 pm - The Waseca Classic Demolition Derby Sat. 6 pm - Enduro Auto Race Sun. 1 pm - Waseca Mayhem BEER GARDEN “Free” Entertainment Nightly Full Liquor Wed. 8:45 pm - Johnny Holmes Band Thurs. 8:30 pm - IV Play Fri. 4-7 pm - Everett Smithson Band Fri. 8:30 pm - Them Pesky Kids Sat. 4-7 pm- Millennium Sat. 8:30 pm- Smokescreen Sun. 1 pm- Bean Bag Tournament FREE ENTERTAINMENT ALL WEEK LONG!!!

Featuring the Redtail Squadron Traveling Exhibit Kids Power Pedal Tractor Pull Kiddie Coin Find Xtremeballs Magic Maniac Alfy’s “World of Robotic Puppets” Amazing Hoopsters Antique Tractors on display daily Many other fine performers & contests daily!

“AMUSEMENT ATTRACTIONS” Providing larger, more exciting rides for all ages!

20 Tickets $30 - One Ride Per Ticket!

Available June 30 at HyVee & Waseca County Extension Office

For more information visit www.wasecacountyfreefair.com Fair Books will be delievered in the Waseca County Shopper Also available at local businesses, fair grounds, and online!

July 12-16, 2017

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Iowa State Fair 2017 The Iowa State Fair is Aug. 10-20, in Des Moines. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.

Grandstand entertainment Aug. 10: King & Country with Matt Maher Aug. 11: Nickelback with Pop Evil and Shaman’s Harvest Aug. 12: I Love the 90’s featuring: Vanilla Ice, Salt N Pepa, Color Me Badd, Tone Loc, Coolio, Young MC, Aug. 13: Pentatonix, Sold out Aug. 14: Paramore with special guest X-Ambassadors, Aug. 15: Flo Rida Aug. 16: Grand Outlaw National

Calhoun County Expo July 5-9 Fourth & High St, Rockwell City www.calhouncountyexpo.com

Cherokee County Fair July 20-23 200 Linden St, Cherokee www.cherokeecountyfair.org 712-225-5843

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Allamakee-Big Four Fair June 16-18 327 N Maple St, Postville 563-864-7486

Cass County Fair July 27-August 1 805 W 10th St, Atlantic www.extension.iastate.edu/cass/info/Fair 712-243-1132

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Adair County Fair July 19-23 900 NE Elm, Greenfield www.adaircountyfair.org 641-743-2856

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Dubuque County Fair July 25-30 14569 Old Hwy Rd, Dubuque www.dbqfair.com 563-588-1406

Guthrie County Fair August 31-September 4 Hwy 44 West, Guthrie Center www.guthriecountyfair.com 641-332-2230

Crawford County Fair July 19-24 800 Hwy 59 N, Denison www.crawfordcountyiafair.com 712-263-5306

Emmet County Agricultural Show July 27-30 1600 Third Ave S, Estherville www.theemmetcountyfair.com 712-362-7163

Hamilton County Fair 1200 Bluff St, Webster City July 25-30 www.hamcoexpo.com 515-832-1443

Dallas County 4-H Fair 28057 Fairgrounds Rd, Adel July 12-16 www.dallascountyfair.com 515-993-3728

Fayette County Fair July 25-29 504 S Vine, West Union www.fayettecofair.com 563-422-5202

Hancock County Fair July 25-31 2210 Jewel Ave, Britt www.hancockcountyfair.com 641-843-3820

Davis County Fair 20471 Old Hwy 2, Bloomfield July 11-17 www.daviscountyfair.org 641-664-3712

Floyd County Fair July 19-23 2516 Seven Mile Rd, Charles City www.floydcountyfair.org 641-228-1300

Hardin County Fair July 12-16 301 11th Ave, Eldora www.sites.google.com/site/hardincofair 641-858-3901

Decatur County 4-H & FFA Fair July 19-24 1700 NW Church St, Leon 641-446-4648

Franklin County Fair July 19-23 1008 Central Ave W, Hampton www.franklincountyfair.com 641-456-2049

Harrison County Fair July 24-29 Missouri Valley City Park, Missouri Valley www.harrisoncofair.com 712-642-3866

Fremont County Fair July 11-17 1004 Legion Park Rd, Sidney 712-374-2715

Henry County Fair July 11-17 S Locust/S Walnut, Mount Pleasant www.henrycofair.com

Johnson County 4-H & FFA Fair July 24-27 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd SE, Iowa City www.JohnsonCoFair.com 319-337-5865

Des Moines County Fair July 25-August 1 1500 West Agency Rd, West Burlington www.desmoinescountyfair.com 319-758-7789

Greene County Fair July 11-17 601 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson www.greenecountyiowafair.com 515-386-4317

The Mighty Howard County Fair June 21-25 314 West 7th St, Cresco www.mhcfair.com 563-547-3400

Great Jones County Fair & Food Fest July 19-23 700 North Maple, Monticello www.greatjonescountyfair.com 319-465-3275

Dickinson County Fair July 15-20 1602 15th St, Spirit Lake www.dickinsoncountyfairgrounds.com 712-336-0479

Grundy County Fair July 18-23 South Fourth St, Grundy Center www.grundycountyfair.com 319-824-2311

Humboldt County Fair July 25-30 311 Sixth Ave N, Humboldt www.humboldtcountyfair.com 515-332-5154

Jones-Wyoming Fair July 14-16 409 E Green St, Wyoming www.wyomingiowafair.com 563-488-3497

Delaware County Fair July 10-16 East Acres Street, Manchester www.delawarecofair.com 563-927-6449

Wednesday, Aug. 9th

- NTPA Tractor Pull - Ranch Sorting - Kids Pedal Tractor Pull - Sheltered Reality - White Keys - Magic 70’s Sunshine Band – KIDS DAY!!! –

- KRA Speedway Auto Racing - Top Notchman - Kingery Family - Talent Contest - Danny and Jason - FREE Sweet Corn Feed

DAILY EVENTS:

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Thursday, Aug. 10th

- Semi, Pickup & Tractor Pull - Brass Kings - Kordal Kombat - 1060 West Addison Blues

Iowa County Fair July 12-16 800 East Marion St, Marengo www.theiowacountyfair.org 319-642-5406 Jackson County Fair July 26-30 1212 E Quarry St, Maquoketa www.jacksoncountyiowafair.com 563-652-4282 Jasper County Fair July 14-20 359 N Walnut, Colfax www.jaspercofair.com 641-674-3294 Jefferson-Greater Jefferson County Fair, June 21-26 2606 W Burlington, Fairfield www.jeffersoncofair.com 641-472-4959

Saturday, Aug. 12th

- Bullriding - Prairie Winds Summer Band - A Touch of Joy - Slew Foot Family Band - Custom Made – VETERANS DAY –

Friday, Aug. 11th

Ida County Fair July 18-23 2332 Hwy 59, Ida Grove 712-364-2500

WILLMAR, MN

August 9-12 2017

Kandiyohi County Fair

• L.A. Pig Races • Cash Drawings • Beer Garden • Knockerball • All American Lumberjack Shows • MCM Carnival Midway

Visit our website at www.kandifair.com

Remembering Our Fallen Tribute Towers Memorial BMX Stunt Show Entertainment *Farm Animals*Tractors Grandstand *Midway*Exhibits *Fair Food

2017 Iowa county fair schedule Keokuk County Fair July 7-9 201 Fairground Rd, What Cheer www.keokukcountyfair.com 641-634-2201 Kossuth County Fair August 1-5 700 Fair St, Algona www.kossuthcountyfair.com 515-395-FAIR Lee County Fair July 5-10 1100 N Main St, Donnellson www.leecountyfairiowa.com 319-835-5523

Louisa County Fair July 26-31 101 Fairground Rd, Columbus Junction www.louisacountyfair.com 319-728-2527 Lucas County Fair July 22-27 48293 Hy-Vee Rd, Chariton 641-774-2016 Lyon County Fair July 17-20 400 S Tama, Rock Rapids www.lyoncountyfair.org 712-472-2064 Madison County Livestock Show & Fair July 19-23 1146 W Summit St, Winterset 515-462-1295 www.madisoncountyfair.net

Marion County Fair July 14-20 1000 N Lincoln, Knoxville www.knoxvilleraceway.com 641-842-5431 Marshall-Central Iowa Fair July 12-16

Mitchell County Fair August 2-6 1002 Chestnut St, Osage www.mitchellcountyfair.org 641-832-2087 Monona County Fair July 11-16 12th & Gaukel Streets, Onawa www.mononacountyfair.com 712-423-2014 Monroe County 4-H & FFA Fair July 27-31 Hwy 5 North, Albia 641-932-7096 Montgomery County Fair July 18-23 1809 Fourth St, Red Oak www.montgomerycountyiafair.com 712-623-5207

Ringgold County Fair July 14-18 2214 US Hwy 169, Mount Ayr www.ringgoldcountyfair.com

Polk County 4-H & FFA Fair July 19-24 East 30th & University, Des Moines www.polkcountyfairiowa.com 515-262-3111

Sac County Fair July 27-30 416 Park Ave, Sac City www.saccountyfair.com 712-662-7188

Pottawattamie-Westfair July 26-31 22984 Hwy 6, Council Bluffs www.westfairevents.com 712-322-3400 Pottawattamie County Fair July 20-24 321 Oakland Ave, Avoca www.pottawattamiecountyfair.org Poweshiek County 4-H & FFA Fair July 18-24 425 East Street, Grinnell www.poweshiekcountyfair.org 641-236-7959

Scott-Mississippi Valley Fair August 1-6 2815 W Locust St, Davenport www.mvfair.com 563-326-5338 Shelby County Fair July 9-17 314 Fourth St, Harlan www.shelbycountyiowafair.org 712-755-3335

We’ll See You At The 2017 Rice County Fair! ~ July 18th - 23rd, 2017 ~

Muscatine County Fair July 19-23 101 N Clay St, West Liberty www.muscatinecountyfair.com 319-627-2414 O’Brien County Fair July 22-27 4536 Starling Ave, Primghar www.obriencountyfairiowa.com 712-957-FAIR Osceola County Fair July 12-15 209 W Ninth St, Sibley www.osceolacountyia.org 712-754-3407 Page County Fair July 25-30 Sixth & Grant Street, Clarinda 712-542-3873 Palo Alto County Fair July 20-23 2101 Madison, Emmetsburg www.paloaltocountyfair.com 712-490-6611 Plymouth County Fair July 26-30 500 Fourth Ave NE, Le Mars www.plymouthcountyfair.org 712-546-4525

Free Fair Admission!

– Grandstand Events – Wednesday, July 19th

6:30 p.m. - Minnesota Pro Dirt Bike Jam Adult $15 • Children 6-11: $5 5 & Under Free

Daily Parking: $5 Full-Fair Parking: $20

– Free Entertainment on the Sellner Stage – Tuesday, July 18th

Thursday, July 20th

7:00 p.m. – Rice County Fair Queen Coronation

Friday, July 21st

6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. – Jolly P’s

6:00 p.m. - Eduro Auto Race Adults: $15 • Children 6-11: $5 • 5 & Under Free 7:00 p.m. - Barnes PRCA Rodeo Family Pack: 2 Adults & 4 Children: $40 Adults: $15 • Children 6-11: $5 • 5 & Under Free

Wedneday, July 19th Thursday, July 20th

7:00 p.m. – Whitesidewalls

Friday, July 21st

Saturday, July 22nd

7:00 p.m. – Brad Boice Elvis Impersonator

Sunday, July 23rd

8:00 pm-12:00 am- La Raza De Mexico

7:00 p.m. - NTPA Truck & Tractor Pull Adults: $15 • Children 6-11: $5 • 5 & Under Free 4:00 p.m. - Kids’ Power Wheels 4:30 p.m. - Demolition Derby Adults: $15 • Children 6-11: $5 • 5 & Under Free For More Information go to our website: ricecountyfair.net

Saturday, July 22nd Sunday, July 23rd

4:00 p.m. – 4-H Parade of Champions Ticket Office opens 1.5 hrs. prior to event.

Gates open 1 hr. prior to event. ~ Drawings Held Every Night! ~

“Where Farm and Family Meet”

Mahaska-Southern Iowa Fair July 17-22 615 North I St, Oskaloosa www.southerniowafair.com 641-673-7004

Mills County Fair July 7-11 South Main St, Malvern 712-624-8616

Pocahontas County 4-H & FFA Fair July 12-17 310 NE First St, Pocahontas 712-335-4176

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Linn County Fair June 28-July 3 201 Central City Rd, Central City www.thelinncountyfair.com 319-929-FAIR

1308 E Olive St, Marshalltown www.centraliowafairgrounds.net 641-753-3671

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Keokuk County Expo July 10-15 400 220th Ave, Sigourney www.expokeokukco.com 641-622-2647

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Sioux County Youth Fair July 11-17 1232 Seventh St NE, Sioux Center www.siouxcountyfair.org 712-722-4411 Story County Youth Fair July 22-26 220 H Ave, Nevada www.storycountyfair.com Tama County Fair July 18-23 1217 175th, Gladbrook 641-473-3225 Taylor County Fair July 13-16 2719 Linwood Ave, Bedford www.taylorcountyfair.net 712-523-2326

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Union County Fair July 20-26 901 East Filmore, Afton www.unioncountyfairiowa.com 641-347-5272

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Keep this section and plan your summer. The Fair-Goers Guide is also available at www.TheLandOnline.com.

Van Buren County Fair July 9-17 20493 Hwy 1, Keosauqua www.facebook.com/VanBurenCountyFair/ 319-293-3745 Wapello County Regional Fair June 14-18 300 Water St, Eldon www.wapellocountyfair.com 641-652-7521 Warren County Fair July 26-31 Hwy 92 West, Indianola www.warrencofair.com 515-961-5861 Washington County Fair July 16-21 611 Hwy 1 South, Washington

www.washingtoncountyfairia.com 319-653-2552

Winneshiek County Fair July 11-15 Montgomery Street, Decorah www.winneshiekcountyfair.org 563-382-8514 Woodbury County Fair August 2-6 206 Fair St, Moville www.woodburycountyfair.com 712-873-3707

Wayne County Fair July 25-31 800 Second Ave, Corydon www.waynecofair.com 641-872-1611

Worth County Fair June 14-18 300 North 13th St, Northwood www.worthcountyfair.com 641-324-1783

Webster County Fair July 12-16 22770 Old Hwy 169, Fort Dodge www.webstercountyfairgroundsia.com 515-955-3764

Wright County District Junior Fair July 12-17 1000 E Broadway, Eagle Grove www.wrightcofair.com 515-448-3351

Winnebago County Fair July 20-23 264 Fairgrounds Drive, Thompson www.winnebagocoiowafair.com 641-584-2011

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KidBuck Game Show Jamboyz - 7–10pm

Dazzling Dave National Yo-Yo Man Friday, July 28th

SwitchRoad - 8:30pm 4-H Ag Olympic

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Demo Derby Races Sat., July 29th

Tractor Pull Sun., July 30th

Saturday, July 29th

BECF Amateur Talent Show -3pm Saturday, July 29th

Anger Waters w/Mike Bently - 8pm Sunday, July 30th

Heart Song Band – Noon & 2pm

For more information go to our websitewww.blueearthcountyfair.org

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“To promote the diverse agricultural and cultural heritage of Blue Earth County through active participation of its citizens.”