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29 9am 4-H Overall Showmanship 9am Release Horses 9am Baby Contest Sponsored by Kids World 9am Antique Tractor Pull Located in Grandstands. Call Lynn Mohr: (712) 830-2656 to register 9am Chainsaw Artist 10am Petting Zoo Opens 10am Kiwanis Kiddie Parade Lineup & Judging 10:30am Kiwanis Kiddie Parade Followed by Kids Games 10:30am Special K’Z the Clown 11am Release of all Livestock 11am Bike Rodeo Sponsored by Sac City Police Dept. & Sac City Men’s Club 11am-6pm Farmers Market &Vendor Fair 11:30am Chainsaw Artist 12pm Free Kids Lunch Located at Food Court. Sponsored by First Christian Church 12:30pm Sign up for Pedal Power Pull 1pm Face Painter in Gazebo 1:30-2:30pm 4-H Int/Senior Iron Chef Competition 2:30-5pm Chainsaw Artist 3-4pm 4-H Junior Iron Chef Competition 5pm 4-H & FFA Bonus Auction Located in Show Ring 8pm Eddie Montgomery with Opener Cory Waller and The Wicked Things Located in Grandstands After Dark Fireworks After Concert Wednesday,
26 8am Pride of Iowa Judging (4-H Building) 8am 4-H Goat Show, Area Goat Show 8am 4-H Sheep Show, Area Sheep Show (Immediately following Goat Show) 10am Chainsaw Artist 10am Petting Zoo Opens 1pm 4-H Dairy Show 1pm Chainsaw Artist 2:30pm 4-H Poultry Show 5pm Chainsaw Artist 6pm Mutton Busting (Grandstands) 6:30pm Carnival Rides Open 7pm Quilt of Valor Presentation (Grandstands) 7:30pm Barnes PRCA Rodeo Located in Grandstands
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Wednesday, Feb 1 Must be actively enrolled at https://v2.4honline.com/ to exhibit at fair Monday, May 15 Livestock Identification Process completed in https://v2.4honline.com/ (Breeding beef, dog, meat goats, dairy goats, horse, sheep, and swine) Tuesday, May 23 First Time 4-H and Clover Kid Dog Project Meeting, Christy Hall 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 3 Bottle Bucket Calf Weigh-In, 8-11:00 am, Story County Fairgrounds Monday, June 5 YQCA, 6-7:30 pm, Extension Office Friday, June 9 Queen Pageant Entry Online Form Due, Queen Application Thursday, June 15 Share-the-Fun Entry Form Due, Extension Office (in addition to fair entry) Thursday, June 15 County Fair Entries and Fees Due in http://storyia.fairentry.com Thursday, June 15 Youth For the Quality Care of Animals certification Due Copy of Certificate on file at Extension Office Saturday, July 1 Last Day for County Fair Entry Late Fees (applies June 16-July 1) Saturday, July 1 State Fair Entries Due in https://iowastatefair4hlivestock.fairentry.com Wednesday, July 5 Joint Fairboard and Superintendents Meeting, Christy Hall 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 15 Enter Clover Kid Exhibits, Christy Hall, 1:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 15 Queen Contest Judging, Community Building, TBA Sunday, July 16 Non-Conference static exhibit drop-off, per appointment Tractor, Small Engine, Large Equipment drop off Community Building Sunday, July 16 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Check-in exhibits for judging in lower level of Community Building Judging of exhibits in Christy Hall (Ag & Natural Resources, Food & Nutrition, Home Improvement,Science, Engineering & Technology) Judging of exhibits in the Community Building (Clothing,Family and Consumer Sciences, Music, Personal Development, Photography, Visual Arts) 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bake sale, featuring 4-H Food Exhibits, Christy Hall 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tractor, Small Engine, Large Equipment Judging, Community Building Monday, July 17 Fair Set-up, Fairgrounds, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Vet Check/Enter Horses, Horse Barn 4:00 p.m. Horse Exhibitor Meeting 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Enter Poultry, Pullorum Typhoid Testing, Poultry/Rabbit Barn Enter Rabbits- East end of the Rabbit/Poultry Barn 6:00 p.m. Horse Show- Timed Events 5:00-6:00 pm Enter and Weigh Bottle Calves, Scale behind the Fair Office 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Enter and Weigh Beef, Scale behind the Fair Office 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Vet Check/Enter Breeding Swine, Swine Barn Wednesday, July 19 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Rabbit Hopping Check-in, Dueland Pavilion 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Enter Dairy Goats and Meat Goats, Goat Barn 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Enter Sheep, East end of the Sheep Barn 8:00 a.m. Poultry Exhibitor Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Vet Check/Enter Horses, Horse Barn 8:00 a.m. Rabbit Hopping Show, Dueland Pavilion 9:00 a.m. Horse Show, Horse Arena, Intro into Dressage, HunterJumper Events, English Performance Show 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. BUILDINGS OPEN EXHIBITS, Christy Hall & Community Building 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 4-H Food Stand 11:00 a.m. Swine Exhibitors Meeting, Dueland Pavilion 12:00 p.m. Enter Other Small Pets & Cats, Dueland Pavilion 12:30 p.m. Clover Kid Small Pets & Cat Show, Dueland Pavilion 1:00 p.m. Other Small Pet & Cat Judging, Dueland Pavilion 2:00 p.m. Beef Exhibitor, Dueland Pavilion 2:00 p.m. Bottle/Bucket Calf Exhibitor Meeting, Dueland Pavilion 3:00 p.m. Livestock Judging Contest, West End of Bob Williams Arena 3:00 p.m. Rabbit Exhibitor Meeting, South of Rabbit Barn 6:00 p.m. 4-H Barbecue, Dueland Pavilion 7:30 p.m. Queen Coronation, Dueland Pavilionw Thursday, July 20 7:30 a.m. Breeding Swine Show, Dueland Pavilion Showmanship, Purebred Gilt Show, Commercial Gilt Show 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Vet Check/Enter Horses, Horse Barn 9:00 a.m. Western Horse Show, Horse Arena Pony Halter, Horse Halter, Showmanship, Western Performance, Trail 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Judging Flower & Vegetable Exhibits, Community Building lower level 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. BUILDINGS OPEN – EXHIBITS, Christy Hall & Community Building 10:00 a.m. Bottle Bucket Calf Interviews- (Grades 4-6) Community Building 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Watermelon Feed- Farm Credit Services of America 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Story County Library’s Program- Park 11:00 a.m. Clover Kid Gardener Fest, Community Building 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 4-H Food Stand 11:30 p.m. Sheep Exhibitor Meeting, Dueland Pavilion 1:30 p.m. Rabbit Show, Dueland Pavilion 6:00 p.m. Bottle Bucket Calf Show, Dueland Pavilion 6:00 p.m. Dairy Goat Exhibitor Meeting & Goat Milk Out for Show Day, Goat Barn 7:00 p.m. Barnyard Relays, Park 8:00 p.m. Release of Breeding Swine Friday, July 21 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Vet Check/Enter Market Swine, Swine Barn 8:00 a.m. Dairy Goat Show, Dueland Pavilion 9:00 a.m. Model Horse Show – Community Building 9:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. BUILDINGS OPEN – EXHIBITS, Christy Hall & Community Building Time TBA Swine Weigh-In and ultrasonic scans, Swine Barn Time TBA Sheep ultrasonic scans after swine scanning is complete, Sheep Barn 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Story County Library’s Program- Park 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 4-H Food Stand 1:00 p.m. Clover Kids Model Horse Show, Community Building 3:00 p.m. Beef Show, Dueland Pavilion, Breeding Beef, Beef Showmanship, & Market Beef TBD, Directly after show - Picking of the Grand Champion Market and Breeding Beef 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Enter Horses, Veterinary Check in for Horses 5:00 p.m. Horse Drill Team Performance and Fun Show 6:00 p.m. Ribbon Sale sign–up deadline 7:00 p.m. Bingo - Community Building Saturday, July 22 7:30 a..m. Enter and Weigh Advanced Cattle Feeders, Scale behind the Fair Office 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. BUILDINGS OPEN – EXHIBITS, Christy Hall & Community Building 8:00 a.m. Sheep Show, Dueland Pavilion Clover Kid Bottle Lamb Show, Breeding Classes, Showmanship Classes, Market Lamb Classes & Sheep Fun Show 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Ames Woodworkers Club Exhibit, Community Building 9:00 a.m. Clover Kid Dog Fun Show, Park Area near Community Building 9:30 a.m. Stuffed Animal Show, Community Building upper level 10:00 a.m. 4-H Working Exhibits, Community Building upper level 11:00 a.m. Share The Fun, Community Building upper level 11:30 a.m. Clover Kids Show & Tell, Community Building upper level 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 4-H Food Stand 12:00 p.m. Dog Show, Park area near Community Building 1:00 p.m. Boer/Meat Goat Show, Dueland Pavilion 2:00 p.m. 4-H Reunion, Community Building upper level 4:00 p.m. Livestock Costume Show, Dueland Pavilion 4:00 p.m. Pork BBQ Contest, South of Rabbit Barn 5:30 p.m. Bacon Buddies 6:00 p.m. Inspiration Program- Community Building 7:00 p.m. Crossfire Rodeo Event- Horse Arena Sunday, July 23 6:30 – 10:00 a.m. 4-H Food Stand (Breakfast provided by Story County Farm Bureau) 7:30 a.m. Market Swine Show, Dueland Pavilion Showmanship, Market Barrows and Gilts, Swine Fun Show (Time TBA.), Derby Barrows and Gilts, Lean Gain on Test Awards 8:00 a.m. Poultry Show, West of Poultry Barn 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. BUILDINGS OPEN – EXHIBITS Christy Hall & Community Building 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Ames Woodworkers Club Exhibit, Community Building 10:00 a.m. Supreme Showmanship Contestant Meeting, Fair Office 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 4-H Food Stand 11:00 a.m. Kid Power Tractor Pull, Community Building 11:00 a.m. Judging of Advanced Cattle Feeders, Scale behind the Fair Office 11:30 a.m. Judging of Live Beef Carcass Class, Dueland Pavilion 12:00 p.m. Supreme Showman Contest, Dueland Pavilion 12:00 p.m. Spotlight on Youth, Dueland Pavilion 2:00 p.m. Ribbon Sale Bidder Reception, Dueland Pavilion 2:30 p.m. Ribbon Auction, Dueland Pavilion 3:30 p.m. Exhibit Release of Non-Market Animals 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Release/Check Out of Static Exhibits, Christy Hall & Community Building 4:00 p.m. Story County Cattlemen’s Ice Cream Social, Dueland Pavilion
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 3:00 -10:00 PM COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY 3:00 PM Opening Ceremony All Seasons Stage 3:00 PM Carnival Opens South Midway 3:00 PM Little Farmers Opens Little Farmers Area 3:00 PM Agriculture Education Center Opens Farm Bureau Building 3:30 PM Jimmie C. Clark & Fiddle Band South Midway Stage 4:00 PM Dan Meyer, Sword Swallower All Seasons Stage 4:00 PM Firefighter Training Show North Midway 4:30 PM Adventure Family Circus Olson Parking Lot 4:30 PM Neal Simmons Beer Garden 5:00 PM Woody’s Barnyard Racers South Midway 5:00 PM 4-H & FFA Llama & Alpaca Show Junior Barn 6:00 PM Jeff Martin, Magician All Seasons Stage 6:00 PM Aussie Kingdom Kangaroos South Midway 6:30 PM Sea Lion Splash! Arena Parking Lot 6:30 PM Liv McNair South Midway Stage 7:00 PM Shenandoah Concert First Citizens Arena 8:00 PM Jeff Martin, Hypnotist All Seasons Stage THURSDAY, JULY 20 8:00 AM 4-H & FFA Dog Obedience Show Loafing Shed 9:00 AM 4-H & FFA Swine Show Swine Barn 11:30 AM Woody’s Barnyard Racers North Midway 12:00 PM Aussie Kingdom Kangaroos South Midway 12:00 PM Dan Meyer, Sword Swallower All Seasons Stage 12:00 PM Agriculture Education Center Opens Farm Bureau Building 12:30 PM Adventure Family Circus Olson Parking Lot 12:30 PM The Clear Lake Classics South Midway Stage 1:00 PM 4-H & FFA Pet Show Loafing Shed 1:00 PM Little Farmers Opens Little Farmers Area 1:00 PM Sea Lion Splash! Arena Parking Lot 1:30 PM Firefighter Training Show North Midway 2:00 PM Woody’s Barnyard Racers South Midway 2:00 PM Dan Meyer, Sword Swallower All Seasons Stage 2:00 PM Draft Horse Show First Citizens Arena 2:30 PM Adventure Family Circus Olson Parking Lot 3:00 PM Carnival Opens South Midway 3:00 PM Aussie Kingdom Kangaroos South Midway 3:30 PM Sea Lion Splash! Arena Parking Lot 3:30 PM Firefighter Training Show North Midway 3:30 PM Mr. V Duo South Midway Stage 4:00 PM Jeff Martin, Magician All Seasons Stage 4:00 PM 4-H & FFA Horse Drill Team & Game Events First Citizens Arena 4:30 PM Adventure Family Circus Olson Parking Lot 4:30 PM Jesse Calvert Beer Garden 5:00 PM Woody’s Barnyard Racers North Midway 5:30 PM Firefighter Training Show North Midway 6:00 PM Aussie Kingdom Kangaroos South Midway 6:00 PM Jeff Martin, Magician All Seasons Stage 6:00 PM Farm Bureau Member Dinner Schoolyard Tent 6:30 PM Sea Lion Splash! 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Goats will get weighed in the Sheep Barn 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Swine Weigh In 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Lamb Wash 7:00 PM – “Paul Family Bluegrass” Musical Performance MONDAY, JULY 24 8:00-10:00 AM – Dairy Wash Only 8:00-11:00 AM – Open Class Horticulture & Flower Arranging Entries must be checked in at Open Class Building 8:00-11:00 AM – Market Beef Weigh-In, then Pen of Three Beef Weigh-In 9:00 AM – Rabbit Show 10:00 AM – Petting Zoo Open 10:00 AM – Dairy Projects must be in place 10:00 AM – Beef Wash Open 11:00 AM – Judging of Open Class Horticulture & Flower Arranging 11:00 AM – Breeding Heifers, Cow-Calf, Feeder Calves, & Bottle/Bucket Calves must be in place 11:30 AM – Advanced Lamb Pen Evaluation *Sheep Show – following Lamb Pen Evaluations *Bottle Lamb Show - following Sheep Show *Goat Show – following Bottle Lamb Show 12:30 PM – Clover Kid’s Poultry Show 1:00 PM – Broiler Contest Judging *Live Poultry Judging following Broiler Contest 3:00 PM – Dairy Show 4:00 PM – Pen of Three Beef Judging (Or immediately following Dairy Show) 5:00 PM – Ag Olympics (Or immediately following Pen of Three Beef Judging) 6:00 PM – Bill Riley Talent Search at Wayne Maass Memorial Stage 7:50 PM – Value Added Ag Award at Wayne Maass Memorial Stage 8:00 PM – Fair Royalty Coronation TUESDAY, JULY 25 7:00-10:00 AM – O’Brien County 4-H Foundation Pancake Breakfast 7:00 AM – Feeder Calves must be checked in 8:00 AM – Beef Show 10:00 AM-12:00 PM – Kids’ Fair Tour & Hands-On Activities 10:00 AM – Spelling Bee at Wayne Maass Memorial Stage 10:00 AM – Petting Zoo Open 12:30 PM – George of the Jungle 1:00-3:00 PM – Kids’ Activity 2:00 PM – THAT HYPNOTIST! 3:30-8:00 PM – Special K’z the Clown Entertainment 3:00 PM – Bottle/Bucket Calf Show *Clover Kid’s Bottle/Bucket Calf Show – following Bottle/ Bucket Calf Show 4:30 PM – The Games Guy 5:00 PM – Registration Opens for Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull 5:00-6:00 PM – Garden Tour for Kids 5:30 PM – Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull 7:00 PM – THAT HYPNOTIST! Wednesday, July 26 8:00 AM – Swine Show 9:00 AM – Clover Kids’ Pet Show at Wayne Maass Memorial Stage 9:00 AM – Roster Crowing Contest 10:00 AM – Petting Zoo Open 11:00 AM – George of the Jungle 12:00-1:30 PM – Overall Showmanship 1:00 PM – Judging of Educational Presentations & Working Exhibits 1:00-3:00 PM – Livestock Skill-A-Thon 2:30 PM – Livestock Judging Registration 3:00 PM – Livestock Judging Contest 4:00 PM – The Games Guy 5:00 PM – Share the Fun, 4-H Style Show, and Citizenship & Club Awards 5:00-7:00 PM – Farm Bureau Watermelon Feed 6:00 PM – ATV Races at Horse Arena 7:30 PM – Auto Races sponsored by Primghar Jaycees 8:00 PM – All 4-H Livestock may be released Thursday, July 27 8:00 AM-12:00 PM – 4-H Non-Livestock Exhibits may be released. 8:30 AM – Awards/Announcements and Livestock & Ribbon Auction
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4D Friday, July 14, 2023 Farm News/Fort Dodge, Iowa www.farm-news.com Saturday, July 8 8:00 AM Clothing Event Judging (Polk County Extension Office) Friday, July 14 4:00-7:00 PM Club Booth Set-up - Livestock Barns CLOSED due to insecticide application Saturday, July 15 6:00 AM Stall Assignments posted- tack may be moved in 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Horse arrive 8:00 AM Advanced Cattle Feeder Arrival 8:30 AM-3:00 PM 4-H & FFA Conference Judging (4-H Building) 9:00 AM Advanced Cattle Feeder Weigh/Scan (Sheep Barn) 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Open Class Entries (4-H Building) 12:00 PM Open Class Judging (4-H Building) 3:00 PM 4-H Building Closed 3:30 PM Cat Show (Jacobson Arena West Lobby) 4:00 PM Horse Check-in, Exhibitor Meeting to Follow 5:00-9:00 PM Poultry Arrival 5:00-9:00 PM Sheep and Goat Arrive- All Must Vet Check in Rock Island Parking lot 5:00-9:00 PM Sheep Weigh-in 5:00-9:00 PM Goat Weigh-in 6:00 PM Anything goes (Jacobson Arena) Sunday, July 16 5:00 AM-8:30 AM Swine Arrive- All Must Vet Check in Rock Island Parking lot 5:00 AM-7:00 PM Cattle arrival 6:00 AM-8:00 AM Broiler & Turkey Arrival 8:30 AM Clover Dash 5K (Near 4-H Building) 9:00 AM Swine Weigh-in 11:30 AM County Fair Barbecue (4-H Building) 12:30 PM Clover Kid Graduation (4-H Building) 1:00 PM Polk County Fair King & Queen Coronation (4-H Building) 3:00 PM Horse Show- Halter, Showmanship, and Trail (Jacobson Arena) 3:00-7:00 PM Rabbit Arrival 2:30 PM Open Class Poultry (Sheep Barn) 3:30 PM Poultry Show (Sheep Barn) 4:00 PM Bill Riley Talent Search (4-H Building) 7:00 PM Cattle Weigh-in (Sheep Barn) 8:00 PM 4-H Building Closed Monday, July 17 8:00 AM Dog Show (Jacobson Arena) 9:00 AM Open Sheep Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring) 10:00 AM Decorate-A-Bale Contest (Sheep Barn) 10:00 AM Breeding/Market Sheep Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring) 1:00 PM Horse Show (Jacobson Arena) 5:00 PM Pet Show (Jacobson Arena West Lobby) 6:00 PM Goat Costume Class (Sheep Barn Show Ring) 6:00 PM Polk County Cattleman Cook-out (East end of sheep barn) 6:30 PM Lead line & Horse Fun Show (Jacobson Arena) 7:00-10:00 PM Teen Dance (FFA Display Building) 8:00 PM 4-H Building Closed Tuesday, July 18 7:00-10:00 AM County Council Pancake Breakfast (4-H Building) 8:00 AM Swine Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring) 8:00 AM Rabbit Showmanship (Sheep Barn) 9:00 AM Horse Show (Jacobson Arena) 10:00 AM Communication Event (4-H Building) 10:00 AM Rabbit/Cavy Show & Open Show (Sheep Barn) 3:00 PM Open Class Swine Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring) 4:00 PM Open Meat Goat Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring) 4:30 PM Meat Goat Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring) 5:00 PM Fashion Show (4-H Building) 5:45 PM Shooting Sport Recognition (4-H Building) 6:00 PM Share the Fun (4-H Building) 8:00 PM 4-H Building Closed Wednesday, July 19 8:00 AM Dairy Goat Show (Sheep Barn Show ring) 9:00 AM Horse Show Games (Jacobson Arena) 9:00 AM Advanced Cattle Feeders Interviews (Sheep Barn) 10:00 AM Advanced Cattle Feeders (Sheep Barn) 12:00 PM Open Class Dairy Goat Show (Sheep Barn Show ring) 1:00 PM Open Class Bucket/Bottle Calf Show (Sheep Barn Show ring) 3:00 PM Cattle Show (Jacobson Arena) 8:00 PM 4-H Building Closed 8:00 PM Movie Night (13 years-12th grade) (4-H Building) Thursday, July 20 9:00 AM Livestock Skill-A-Thon (Sheep Barn Show ring) 11:00 AM Pedal Tractor Pull (Sheep Barn) 12:00 PM Horse Awards (Warm-up Arena) 1:00 PM Bacon Buddies (Jacobson Arena) 2:00 PM Supreme showmanship or following Bacon Buddies (Jacobson Arena) 4:00-5:00 PM Release of all Conference Exhibits 5:00 PM 4-H Building Closed 5:00 PM Release of Poultry and Rabbits 5:00 PM Release of all Livestock Exhibits & Tack Friday, July 21 11:00 AM Auction Meal 12:00 PM Livestock Auction- Auction order: Beef, Poultry, Sheep, Goat & Swine Schedule of Events POLK COUNTY FAIR www.darlingii.com Des Moines, IA 1-800-722-1715 Blue Earth, MN 1-800-722-9323 Alton, IA 1-800-383-1192 Creating Sustainable food, feed and fuel ingredients for a growing population 4-H EXHIBIT BUILDING HOURS Friday, July 14 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday, July 15 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday, July 16 | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Monday, July 17 | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday, July 18 | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 19 | 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Thursday, July 20 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm JULY 15-21, 2023 IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS DES MOINES, IA Hancock Founty Fair “A Good Old Fashioned Fair Where Memories Are Made” Est.1880 July 22 - 31, 2023 SATURDAY, JULY 22 8:00 am Fair Setup Day MONDAY JULY 24 4:00pm -8:00 pm Commercial Building Set-up TUESDAY, JULY 25 8:30am - 1:30 pm 4-H static exhibits judging 10:00am - closing Hancock County Ag Museum open 9:00am - 12:00pm Open Swine Show Vet Check 12:00pm - 3:00pm Open Swine Show Weigh-in 12:00pm - 3:00pm 4-H Garden & Crop Judging, 4-H Exhibit Building 3:00pm - 5:00 pm Poultry check-in 5:00pm - 7:00 pm Rabbit check-in 4:00pm - 7:00 pm Farm Bureau AG Learning Center open 5:00pm - 9:00 pm Commercial Building open 4:00 pm Open Swine Show, Show Ring 5:00 pm Fair Parade, Main Street Britt – National Anthem 5:00 pm K&S Southern Midways – Wristband Hours 5pm-8pm 5:15 pm BINGO Games Start – Following the parade – Bingo Building 6:00 pm Kids Rodeo – Horse arena (gold rush, shoe toss, brain freeze, etc.) –Sponsored by Sent Seed 6:00 pm Grandstand gates open 7:00 pm STOCK CAR SPECIAL RACES, Grandstands open @ 6:00PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 6:00 am - 12:00 pm Vet Check – All Livestock 7:00 am - 9:00 am All Beef check-in & Market beef/Pen of 3 weigh-in 7:00 am - 9:00 am Dairy Check-In 7:00 am - 12:00 pm 4-H/Pre-4-H Bucket Bottle & Feeder Calf Check-In - Bucket/Bottle Barn 8:00 am National Anthem 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 4-H / FFA Swine Weigh-In 8:00 am - 11:00 am 4-H/FFA Horse & Pony Check-In for County and District Exhibitors Stalling at Fair 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Open Textile Building Opens 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Open Textile, Arts & Crafts /Wood Working Check-In - Open Building 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 4-H exhibit building open 10:00 am 4-H/FFA Poultry Show 10:00 am Space Adventure – North of 3-Seasons Building 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Sheep, Goat and Weigh-in – Sheep Barn 10:00 am - Closing Hancock County Ag Museum open/Antique Tractor Display/Children’s Sand Box with Diggers/Films of old farming practices 11:00 am Professor Newton – Free Stage 12:00 am 4-H Static Auction Opens Online – JJ Wise Auctioneering 1:00 pm Open Textile, Arts & Crafts Judging - Open Building 1:30 pm Dangerous Feats – North of Ag Learning Center 3:00 pm Professor Newton – Free Stage 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Exhibitor Number Pick Up – Outside of Fair Office 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Farm Bureau Ag Learning Center open 4:00 pm Space Adventure – North of 3-Seasons Building 5:30 pm Amazing Bubble Factory – North of 3-Seasons Building 5:00 pm BINGO Games Start – Bingo Building 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Commercial Buildings Open 5:00 pm K&S Southern Midways Opens Wristband Hours 5pm-8pm - $20 5:00 pm Grandstand Gates Open 5:00 pm Fair Princess Contest – Show Ring 5:30pm Fair Queen Contest – Show Ring 5:30pm - 6:30 pm Farm Bureau Members Picnic – Tent by AG Museum /Open to the Public 6:30 pm Grand National Outlaw Tractor / Truck Pull - Grandstand – All Classes Adults $15.00 Kids 5-12 $5.00 4 & under free 6:30pm Dangerous Feats – North of Ag Learning Center 7:15pm Space Adventure – North of 3-Seasons Building THURSDAY, JULY 27 8:00 am National Anthem 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 4-H exhibit building open 9:30 am 4-H/FFA Sheep Judging 10:00am- closing Hancock County Ag Museum open/Antique Tractor Display/Children’s Sand Box with Diggers/Films of old farming practices 10:00 am Space Adventure – North of 3-Seasons Building 11:00 am Professor Newton – Free Stage 11:00 am 4-H/FFA Goat Judging (immediately following sheep show, not to start before 11 am) 11:00 am - 11:45 am District horse & pony check in for games non-stalling 11:30 am Amazing Bubble Factory – North of 3-Seasons Building 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Open textile building open 12:00 pm 4-H/FFA Horse & Pony Games – Horse Arena 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Commercial Buildings Open 1:00 pm Dangerous Feats – North of Ag Learning Center 1:00 pm Charcuterie Board Judging – Free Stage 2:00 pm Professor Newton - Free Stage 3:30 pm Amazing Bubble Factory – North of 3-Seasons Building 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Farm Bureau Ag Learning Center open 4:00 pm Educational Presentations – 4-H Exhibit Building 4:00 pm Share-the-Fun – Free Stage 5:00 pm Pork Barbeque – Shelter house – sponsored by Hancock County Pork Producers 5:00 pm BINGO Games Start – Bingo Building 5:00 pm K&S Southern Midways – Wristband Hours 5pm-8pm - $20 5:00 pm Professor Newton – Free Stage 6:00 pm Dangerous Feats – North of the Ag Learning Center 6:00 pm Grandstand Gates Open 6:30 pm State Fair exhibits selection photo – 4-H exhibit building 6:30 pm Make & Take Candle Bar; Pre-sign up on Facebook(required) – Red Brick Bldg. 7:00 pm Space Adventure – North of the 3-Seasons Building 7:00 pm GUNDERSON FIGURE 8 RACING Adults $15.00 Kids 5-12 $5.00 4 & under Free FRIDAY, JULY 28 8:00 am National Anthem 8:30 am 4-H / FFA Beef Show - Show Ring 4-H / FFA Dairy Judging following the Beef Show - Show Ring 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Open Textiles Building Opens 9:00 - 11:00 am Open Flower Exhibit Entry - Open Building 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 4-H exhibit building open 10:00 am - Closing Hancock County Ag Museum open/Antique Tractor Display/Children’s Sand Box with Diggers/Films of old farming practices/Look & Learn for kids 10:00 am Professor Newton – Free Stage 11:00 am Dangerous Feats – North of Ag Learning Center 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Farm Bureau Ag Learning Center open 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Commercial Buildings Open 12:00 pm Open Flower Judging - Open Building 12:00 pm Space Adventure – North of 3-Seasons Building 1:00 pm Professor Newton – Free Stage 1:00 pm Cupcake Wars – Bingo Building 2:00 pm Dangerous Feats – North of Ag Learning Center 2:00 pm 4-H/FFA Rabbit Judging – Rabbit Building 2:30 pm Amazing Bubble Factory – North of Ag Learning Center 2:30 pm Professor Newton – Free Stage 3:00 pm K&S Southern Midways – Wristband Hours 5pm-8pm - $20 4:00 pm Space Adventure – North of 3-Seasons Building 5:00 pm Pre-4H Bucket/Bottle Goat-Show Ring 5:00 pm Pre 4-H Bottle Lamb Show – Show Ring(Starting immediately after Bucket/Bottle Goat show) 5:00 pm Pre-4-H & 4-H Bucket/Bottle Calf Show-Show Ring-Sponsored by Brevant Seeds- Casey & Katie Schleusner (Starting immediately after Bucket/Bottle Sheep show) 5:00 pm BINGO Games Start – Bingo Building 6:00 pm Amazing Bubble Factory – North of Ag Learning Center 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Malek Fisherman – Free Stage 4:30 pm Beef Barbeque - Shelter house – sponsored by Winnebago/Hancock County Cattlemen 6:30 pm Concert Gates Open 7:00 pm Dangerous Feats – North of Ag Learning Center 8:00 pm Craig Morgan with Ashley Barron Trackside Ticket: $40(Pre-Sale) $45(at the gate) Grandstand Ticket: $25(Pre-sale) $30(at the gate) SATURDAY, JULY 29 6:30 am Hancock County Fair Tractor Tour – Sponsored by Ag Museum 6:30 am Registration 5 K Run /Walk in partnership with JDRF-Shelter house 7:00 am 5 K Run/Walk- shelter house 8:00 am National Anthem 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Garner Saddle Club Horse Fun & Games Show - Horse arena 8:00 am 4-H / FFA Swine Show – Show Ring 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 4-H exhibit building open 9:00 am Dangerous Feats– North of Ag Learning Center 10:00 am Professor Newton – Free Stage 10:00 am-closing Hancock County Ag Museum open/Antique Tractor Display/Children’s Sand Box with Diggers/Films of old farming practices/Look & Learn Search for kids/Porch Activities 11:00 am Space Adventure – North of 3-Seasons Building 12:00 pm – 6pm Open textile building open 12:00 pm K&S Southern Midways Opens –Wristband hours 6pm-9pm - $20 12:00 pm Dangerous Feats – North of Ag Learning Center 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Farm Bureau Ag Learning Center open 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Commercial Buildings Open 12:30 pm Amazing Bubble Factory – North of Ag Learning Center 1:00 pm Professor Newton – Free Stage 1:00 pm BINGO Games Start – Bingo Building 1:00 pm 4-H & Open Cat & Pet Show Check-In - Shelter house 1:30 pm 4-H & Open Cat & Pet Judging – Shelter house 2:00 pm Mystery Bag Cook-off-Free Stage-Sponsored by Farm Bureau 2:00 pm Space Adventure – North of 3-Seasons Building 2:00 pm Free Watermelon – Sponsored by First Citizens Bank, Reliance State Bank, First State Bank, Iowa State Bank, Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Farmers Trust & Savings Bank 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4-H/FFA Dog Show Judging – Red Brick Building 3:00 pm Kids Pedal Pull – Show Ring – Sponsored by Earles Demolition 3:00 pm Professor Newton – Free Stage 4:00 pm Amazing Bubble Factory – North of Ag Learning Center 4:00 pm Grandstand Gates Open 5:00 pm Dangerous Feats – North of Ag Learning Center 6:00 pm Space Adventure – North of 3-Seasons Building 7:00 pm “All Out Destruction” Bus /Trailer/Train/Double Decker CarsGrandstand see www.hancockcountyfair.com for rules & entries Adults: $15.00 Kids 5 -12: $5.00 4 & Under: Free SUNDAY, JULY 30 - FARM BUREAU DAY 7:00 am - 7:45 am District Horse and Pony Check-in 8:00 am National Anthem 8:00 am 4-H / FFA Horse & Pony Judging - Halter & Performance Classes –Horse Arena 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 4-H exhibit building open 9:00 am Sunday Brunch – Red Brick Building – Cost: $6.00; 4 & Under: Free Sponsored by Michael Foods 10:00 am Church Service - Show Ring – free will offering to be donated to county food pantries 11:00 am Professor Newton – Free Stage 10:00 am – closing Hancock County Ag Museum open/Antique Tractor Display/Children’s Sand Box with Diggers/Early Farming practices/Look & Learn for kids/Porch Activities 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Commercial Buildings Open 11:30 am Space Adventure – North of 3-Seasons Building 12:00 pm 4-H Static Auction Closes 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Open textile building open 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Farm Bureau Ag Learning Center open 12:00 pm Dangerous Feats – North of Ag Learning Center 12:00 pm Free Sweetcorn-Shelter House-Sponsored by Scott Johnson Champion Seed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bacon Buddies – Show ring – Sponsored by Phil Dornbier Trucking & Iowa Pork 12:30 pm Amazing Bubble Factory – North of Ag Learning Center 1:00 pm Professor Newton – Free Stage 1:00 pm K&S Southern Midways Opens - Wristband Hours 1pm – 4pm. 1:00 pm Working Exhibits - 4-H Exhibit Building 1:30 pm Barnyard Rodeo - Showring-Sponsored by Hancock Co. Farm Bureau 1:30 pm Free Watermelon – Shelter house - Sponsored by First Citizens Bank, Reliance Bank, First State Bank, Iowa State Bank, Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Farmers Trust & Savings Bank 1:30 pm Cribbage Tournament – Red Brick Building 1:30 pm Dangerous Feats – North of Ag Learning Center 2:00 pm Space Adventure – North of 3-Seasons Building 3:00 pm Professor Newton – Free Stage 3:30 pm Amazing Bubble Factory – North of AG Learning Center 3:45 pm Volunteer of the Year award presentation 4:00 pm Greased Pig Contest-show ring–sponsored by Greiman Construction Services 4:00 pm-6:00pm Pick-Up Static Exhibits Purchased from Online Auction 4:00 pm Release All Open Exhibits 4:30 pm Release 4-H Static Exhibits 4:30 pm Release Livestock not for Auction 4:30 pm Release Commercial Exhibits MONDAY, JULY 31 7:30 am Auction Buyer Breakfast – Sponsored by Prairie Energy Cooperative 8:00 am National Anthem 8:45 am Livestock Auction – Show Ring 9:00 am-11:00 am Pick-Up Static Exhibits Purchased from Online Auction Following Auction Clean Fairgrounds - All 4-H & FFA Members - Volunteers always welcome ANY & ALL EVENTS & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Sales & Service • New & Used Cars 2197 James Ave., Britt, Iowa 1/2 mile south of Britt on James Ave. (641) 843-4132 millergolfcars.com Since 1968 Hancock County Fair Proud sponsor of the Hancock County 641-923-2856 327 W. 8th, Garner, IA 50438 www.extension.iastate.edu/hancock
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Also handling many seed varieties along with soybean seed treatments. 1515 15th Street No. 515-332-4121 ext. 158 1515 15th Street No. Humboldt, IA 515-332-4121 ext. 158 Apply Online at ctifoods.com JULY 25-31, 2023 311 6th Ave. N., Humboldt, IA 50548 TUESDAY, JULY 25th 9:00 am-3:30 pm 4-H Exhibit Judging - Event Center 3:30 pm 4-H Club Booth Judging -Event Center WEDNESDAY, JULY 26th 9:00 am-9:00 pm North Event Center 4-H Exhibit Opens 9:00 am 4-H/FFA Horse and Pony Show in Arena Noon Set up for Commercial Exhibits 12:00-1:00 pm Sheep weigh-in 1:30-2:30 pm Meat Goat weigh-in 3:30-4:00 pm Poultry Check-in 4:00-5:00 pm Rabbit Check-in 4:00 Dark Helicopter Rides $20 + 5:00-Close Carnival-Arm Bands 5:00-8:00 p.m. $20 Antique tractor display 5:00-7:00 pm Fair Board FFA Free Watermelon Feed 7:00 pm FREE GRANDSTAND - Little Miss & Mr. Contest; 4-H Style show; Fair Queen THURSDAY, JULY 27TH 7:00-9:00 am 4-H/FFA Swine weigh-in 9:00-10:00 am 4-H/FFA Beef weigh in 9:00 am-5:00 pm Lynn Anderson – Chainsaw Artist 9:00 am-9:00 pm North Event Center 4-H Exhibits open 10:00 am 4-H Bucket/Bottle Calves check-in 10:30 am Dairy Goat Show 11:00 am Meat Goat Show 1:30 pm Sheep Show 4:00 pm Poultry Show 4:00- Dark Helicopter Rides $20 + 4:00-Close Carnival-Arm Bands 5:00-8:00 p.m. $20 4:00-8:00 pm Commercial Exhibits Setup South Event 7:00 pm SHOWRING - Pro Impact Wrestling FRIDAY, JULY 28TH 8:00 am 4-H/FFA Cattle Show in Show Ring Bucket Bottle Calf show to follow 9:00 am-9:00 pm North Event Center 4-H Exhibits Open 9:00 am-5:00 pm Lynn Anderson – Chainsaw Artist 10:00 am-8:00 pm Commercial Exhibits South Event Daily Next Generation Face Painting-Free Afternoon Rondini Magic Shows Free Show 2:00 pm 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show 2:00 pm Dark Helicopter Rides $20 + 4:00 pm Close Carnival-Arm Bands 5:00-8:00 pm $20 4:00 pm State Fair/Alt/OJ Pictures 5:00-6:00 pm Polka Hall Check in Horticulture Open 6:30 pm GRANDSTAND - Tractor Pull and Truck Pull SATURDAY, JULY 29TH 8:00 am 4-H/FFA Swine Show in Show Ring 8:00 am-12:00 pm Check In Horticulture Open Show - Polka Hall 8:00 am-12:00 pm Farmers Market 9:00 am-9:00 pm North Event Center 4-H Exhibits Open 9:00 am-5:00 pm Lynn Anderson – Chainsaw Artist 8:00 am Tractor Ride Daily Next Generation Face Painting-Free 9:00 am-3:30 pm Mud Volleyball 10:00 am Horseshoe Tossing 11:00 am-3:30 pm Helicopter Rides $20 + 12:00-8:00 pm North Event Center 4-H Exhibits 10:00 am-8:00 pm Commercial Exhibits South Event Afternoon Rondini Magic Shows Free 1:00 pm Horticulture Open Show – Polka Hall 1:00 pm 4-H Pet Show in Show Ring 1:30 pm Open Class Pet Show (Following 4-H Show) 3:00 pm Close Carnival-Arm Bands 5:00-8:00 p.m. $20 5:30 pm Gates Open 7:00 pm GRANDSTAND – Country Concert Tyler Farr and Jake Worthington SUNDAY, JULY 30th 9:00 am Cook O Contest Daily Next Generation Face Painting-Free 10:00 am-12:00 pm Weigh-In Open Swine Show 10:00 am Bag Tournament 11:00 am Cowboy Church - South Event Center 11:00 am Helicopter Rides 12:00 - 5:00 pm Lynn Anderson – Chainsaw Artist 12:00 - 5:00 pm North Event Center Hall 4-H Exhibits 1:00 pm Open Swine Show 1:00 pm Pedal Tractor Pull 1:00-6:00 pm Carnival-Arm Bands 2-5 p.m. $20 Afternoon Rondini Magic Shows Free 2:00 pm Talent Show Bill Riley 3:00 pm Cook O Judging 4:30 pm All 4-H/FFA Livestock released, except swine & livestock to be sold at auction 5:00-6:00 pm All 4-H Home Economics, Science, Arts, Horticulture exhibits etc. released 7:00 pm GRANDSTAND – Tough Truck 8:00 pm Chainsaw Auction Intermission MONDAY, JULY 31st 8:30 am Humboldt District Fair Livestock Auction in Livestock Show Ring Get Big Savings on Fair Tickets: Join our Fair Booster Program! 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6D Friday, July 14, 2023 Farm News/Fort Dodge, Iowa www.farm-news.com SUNDAY BEFORE THE FAIR: JULY 23, 2023 4H/FFA 3:00 - 5:00 pm Set Up Club Booths in Exhibit (Van Diest) Building 5:30 pm Clover Kids Judging, exhibits first, stuffed animal or real pet show to follow - Show Arena MONDAY BEFORE THE FAIR: JULY 24, 2023 4-H/FFA 9:30 am 4-H Exhibit Building Judging Begins (judging schedule released after entry deadline) Van Diest Building: Check in Ed Prince Building: Food & Nutrition, Poster Art, Personal Development, Visual Arts, Science, Mechanics, Engineering, Ag & Natural Resources, Photography, Horticulture OPEN CLASS 9:00am - 2:00pm Check in Textiles and Hobby Craft 9:00am - 2:00pm Check in for Fine Arts & Photography, Floral Hall TUESDAY OF THE FAIR: JULY 25, 2023 4H/FFA 7:30 am Check in for Dog Obedience Show 8:00 am Dog Obedience Show/Judging-Show Arena 9:00am - 8:00pm May Stall Horses – Check in 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm only 12:30pm - 3:00pm Check in Poultry & Rabbits 7:00 - 8:00 pm Check in Horses (horses will be checked in during this time only) Following Parade Van Diest Building opens for Exhibit reveal OPEN CLASS 8:30 am Photography Judging, Floral Hall 9:30 am Textile Judging, Floral Hall Following Hobby Craft Judging, Floral Hall Textile Judging 12:00 pm Fine Arts Judging, Floral Hall FAIR EVENTS 6:00 pm Midway Opens-Scott Amusements (Wristbands 7pm-10pm) 7:00 -9:00 pm Commercial Exhibits- Ed Prince Building 6:00 pm Hamilton County Fair Parade, Downtown to Fairgrounds 4-H Ag Olympics & Hamilton County Fair Foundation Meal & Beer Garden to follow 7:30 pm Red Dirt Renegades Sponsored by Pioneer- Arends Ag Services, Carden Seed, Evolution Ag Services & Swenson Ag/Sicard Seed on the Decker Trucking Stage WEDNESDAY OF THE FAIR: JULY 26, 2023 4-H/FFA 8:00 am Horse Show Showmanship, Performance Lots and Trail Lots - Horse Arena 8:00 am Poultry Show – Show Arena 9:00 - 11:00 am Check in/Weigh Market & Breeding Sheep 11:00 am Check in/Weigh Goats (Meat & Dairy), Bottle Lambs, and Bottle Goats 11:00 am Rabbit Showmanship - Show Arena (will resume after Dress-up show class) 12:30 pm Rabbit Exhibitor Meeting with Show to follow in Show Arena 1:00 pm Beef (dairy and market) may be penned (no beef penned prior to this time) 4:00 pm Junior Rabbit Project Show-Show Arena 6:30 - 8:00 pm Hogs may arrive for vet checks on trailer prior to unloading OPEN CLASS 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Check in for First Flower Show and Field & Garden, Floral Hall 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Check in for Products of the Kitchen, Floral Hall 1:00 pm First Flower Show Judging, Floral Hall 3:00 pm Products of the Kitchen Judging, Floral Hall 3:00 pm Field & Garden Judging, Floral Hall FAIR EVENTS 10:00 am - 7:00 pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Coop Kids Zone – Coop Building 1:30 pm Spelling Bee – Ed Prince Stage 3:00 pm Midway Opens- Scott Amusements (Wristbands 7pm – 10pm) 2:00 pm The Farmer Phil Show. - Ed Prince Stage 3:00 pm Rock Painting. Rocks donated by North Central Turf 3:00 pm Spin Art & Pony Hop. Sponsored by Hometown Comfort Heating & Cooling. 3:30 pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building. Sponsored by Hamilton County Farm Bureau 4:00 pm The Farmer Phil Show- Ed Prince Stage 4:00 - 7:00 pm Commercial Exhibits - Ed Prince Building 6:30 pm American Sanitation Beer Garden Opens 6:00 pm Queen Coronation – Grandstands 7:00 pm Royce Johns & Fat Tuesday Sponsored by Iowa Forklift & Equipment, Decker Trucking Stage THURSDAY OF THE FAIR: JULY 27, 2023 4-H/FFA 8:00 am Breeding & Market Sheep Show: Show Order: Showmanship, Breeding, Market, Champions 7:30 8:30 am Hogs may arrive for vet checks on trailer prior to unloading 9:00 am Swine & Beef Must Be Penned 9:00 am Begin Weighing Swine & Market Beef 10:00 am Check-in for Bucket/Bottle Calves 1:00 pm Goat Show (Meat & Dairy) – Show Arena 3:00 pm Dairy Cow Show – Show Arena 4:30 pm 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event Style Show 4:30 pm Bucket Bottle Animal Kids Group Picture – Keith McCollough Plaza 5:00 pm Bottle Lamb Show – Show Arena FAIR EVENTS 7:00 - 9:30 am Breakfast sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation, Crestview Nursing & Rehab Tent 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Chainsaw Carving Artist 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Creative Showcase Exhibits open for viewing- Floral Hall 10:00 am - 7:00 pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Coop Kids Zone – Coop Building 2:00 pm The Farmer Phil Show- Ed Prince Stage 3:00 pm Midway Opens- Scott Amusements (wristbands 7pm-10pm) 3:30 pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building: Sponsored by Hamilton County Farm Bureau 4:00 pm The Farmer Phil Show- Ed Prince Stage 4:00 - 7:00 pm Commercial Exhibits- Ed Prince Building 6:30 pm Thursday Night Thunder Races Presented by Peoples Credit Union FRIDAY OF THE FAIR: JULY 28, 2023 4-H/FFA 8:00 am Beef Judging - Show Arena Order of the show - Breeding Beef, Sr., Int., Jr. Showmanship, Beginning 1st year Weight Classes, Selection of Champions, 1:00 pm Communications Judging - Van Diest Building 4:30 pm Bucket/Bottle Goat & Calf Group PhotoKeith McCollough Plaza 5:00 pm Bucket/Bottle Goat & Calf Show-Show Arena FAIR EVENTS 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Chainsaw Carving Artist 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall 10:00 am - 7:00 pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Foam Party 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Coop Kids Zone – Coop Building 12:00 am - 6:00 pm Commercial Exhibits- Ed Prince Building 2:00 pm The Farmer Phil Show- Ed Prince Stage 3:00 pm Midway Opens- Scott Amusements (wristbands 7pm-10pm) 3:30 pm Pedal Pull, south of Coop Building Sponsored by Hamilton County Farm Bureau 4:00 pm The Farmer Phil Show -Ed Prince Stage 6:30 pm American Sanitation Beer Garden Opens 6:30 pm Hot Laps & Figure 8 + ATV Races Sponsored by WC Custom MeatsGrandstands 7:00 pm The Tank Anthony Band Sponsored by WCF Financial Bank & The Punching Pandas on the Decker Trucking Stage SATURDAY OF THE FAIR: JULY 29, 2023 4-H/FFA 8:00 am Swine Judging - Show Arena, Order of Show: Showmanship, Weight Classes Immediately following Swine Show –“Little Bacon Bits” 4:00 pm BONUS AUCTION REGISTRATIONS DUE TO EXTENSION OFFICE LIVESTOCK PARADE OF CHAMPIONS REGISTRATIONS DUE TO EXTENSION OFFICE OPEN CLASS 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Check in for Second Flower Show, Floral Hall 1:00 pm Second Flower Show Judging, Floral Hall FAIR EVENTS 7:00 - 9:30 am Breakfast Sponsored by Hamilton County Fair Foundation, Crestview Nursing & Rehab Tent 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Cookout Contest 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Chainsaw Carving Artist 10:00 am Micro Tractor Pull 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Creative Showcase Exhibits in Floral Hall 10:00 am - 7:00 pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Coop Kids Zone - Coop Building 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Commercial Exhibits - Ed Prince Building 1:00 pm Midway Opens- Scott Amusements (Wristbands 1:00 - 4:00 pm) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Clear Lake Sailors 100 Year Celebration - Van Diest Building (Program at 2:30 pm) 3:00 pm Archery Demonstration - Claude Horse Arena 3:00 pm Pork Loin Contest Judging 3:30 pm Pedal Pull, South of Coop Building, Sponsored by Hamilton County Farm Bureau 4:00 pm Bill Riley Talent Show-Ed Prince Stage 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Face Painting sponsored by NuTech Seed Ron Willems Balloon Artist sponsored by Stein Heating & Cooling 7:30 pm American Sanitation Beer Garden Opens 6:30 pm Hot Laps Good Life RV Kids Night at the Races 8:00 pm The Sons of Gladys Kravitz Sponsored by Integrity Spray Foam & Construction on the Decker Trucking Stage SUNDAY OF THE FAIR: JULY 30, 2023 4-H/FFA 8:00 am Horse Show - Timed and Fun Events 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 4-H Exhibits on display in Van Diest Building 11:00 am Central Iowa Showdown - Show Arena Following Showdown Livestock Parade of Champions – Show Arena To Follow Supreme Hamilton County Senior Showman Competition – Show Arena 4:30 pm State Fair Exhibitors Pictures (Static/ Communications/Awardrobe) - Van Diest Building 5:00 - 6:00 pm Check out exhibits in Exhibit Building 6:00 pm Clean up Van Diest Building - All 4-H members. 6:00 pm Release of all Livestock - Must be off grounds and clean pens by 10:00 am Monday OPEN CLASS 2:00 pm Open Class Exhibits Released FAIR EVENTS 9:30 am Webster City Ministerial Association Presents “Faith and the Fair” Iowa Corn Trailer 10:00 am - 3:00pm Chainsaw Silent Auction - Outside of Fair Office 1:00 pm Midway Opens - Scott Amusements (Wristbands 1pm-4pm) 1:00 - 4:00 pm Face Painting sponsored by NuTech Seed Ron Willems Balloon Artist sponsored by Stein Heating & Cooling 1:00 - 5:00 pm Hovick Family Farm Petting Zoo 3:00 pm Chainsaw Silent Auction ends 4:00 pm Championship Pedal Pull - South of Coop Building 5:30 pm Eve of Destruction - Grandstand Presented by: POET Biorefining - Jewell MONDAY AFTER THE FAIR: JULY 31, 2023 4-H/FFA 9:00 am Bonus Auction-Show Arena Donuts, coffee, and juice provided by the Hamilton County Fair Foundation AUGUST 28, 2022 4-H/FFA 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Premiums Cash Out Day, Hamilton County Fairgrounds office.
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