2019 Fair Event Schedule

Times and events Subject to Change!

Sunday, July 21 - 4-H Day / Fair Kick-Off

• 8:00 AM - Noon | 4-H Pancake Breakfast​ in Pearson Center

  • A pancake breakfast served by local 4H Chapters of Jackson County (Open to the community)

• 9:30 AM | Jackson County Grand Marshal Presentation​ in Pearson Center

• 9:45 AM | Jackson County Fair Family Presentation​ in Pearson Center

• 10:00 AM | 2019 Queen Candidate Intro​ in Pearson Center

• 10:30 AM - Noon | 4-H Music Recital in Pearson Center

  • Enjoy some music put on by the 4H members

• Noon | 4-H Share-the-Fun in Pearson Center

  • The very popular Share the Fun performances will begin on the stage

• 1:00 PM | 4H Educational Presentations​ in the Museum

• 3:00 PM | 4H Clean-up / Set-up Day in Pearson Center

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Monday, July 22

• 8:00 AM | 4H Conference Judging in Pearson Center

• 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Club Booth Set-up in Pearson Center

• 9:00 AM - Noon | Buckets of Blooms Judging in Pearson Center

 

Tuesday, July 23 - Opening Day / FREE GATE NIGHT

• 9:00 AM | Dog Show in West Show Barn

• 10:00 AM | Club Booth Set-up in Pearson Center

• 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Open Class Entry in Pearson Center

  • All entries must be submitted during this time. 

• 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Indoor Exhibits Open in Pearson Center

  • Enjoy a mix of 4H exhibits, open class exhibits and vendor exhibits.

• 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Birthing Center Opens Dairy Barn

• 6:00 PM | Carnival Opens in Carnival Area

• 6:00 PM | Parade 

  • The largest fair parade in Iowa proceeds from the Middle School going north on Main Street turning onto Quarry Street to the edge of the fairgrounds and ending in front of the Grandstands

  • (Note: floats throwing candy, etc. do so at their own risk and will be responsible for injuries)​

• 6:30 PM | Grand Marshal Intro in front of the Grandstands

• 6:45 PM | Fair Family Intro in front of the Grandstands

• 7:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Special Head throughout Grounds

• 8:00 PM | 2019 Queen Contest in front of the Grandstands

• 8:30 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in front of the Grandstands 

 

​Wednesday, July 24 - Military Day ($5 Admission for Military with Military ID) 

• Daily | Special Head throughout Grounds

• Daily | Birthing Center in the Dairy Barn

• 8:00 AM | 4H Horse Show in the Horse Arena

• 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Indoor Exhibits Open in Pearson Center

  • Enjoy a mix of 4H exhibits, open class exhibits and vendor exhibits.

• Noon - 6:00 PM | Penningroth Building in the Machine Shed

• Noon - 7:00 PM | Hurstville Exhibit in the Museum

• 1:00 PM | Pet Show in the Open Air Shelter

• 2:00 PM | Clover Kids Pet Show in the Open Air Shelter

• 5:00 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 5:00 PM | Power Wheels Pull in front of the Grandstands

  • Cheer on your favorite mini-puller as they compete against each other with a special skid.​​

• 6:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area​

• 6:00 PM | Carnival Opens

  • On the midway, the Evans United Shows bring us games and rides. Tickets and wristbands are provided by them and not the fair office - ticket pricing can be found by clicking HERE

• 6:00 PM | 4-H Clover Kids Lamb & Kid Show in the South Show Barn

• 6:00 PM | ECIPA Truck & Tractor Pull in front of the Grandstands

  • Cheer on your favorite Truck and Tractor pullers as they compete against each other with 2 skids.​​

• 7:00 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area​

• 7:30 PM | 4H Clothing Event Program in Pearson Center

 

Thursday, July 25 - Kids Day​

• Daily | Special Head throughout Grounds

• Daily | Birthing Center in the Dairy Barn

• 9:00 AM | 4-H Sheep Show in the South Show Barn

  • 4-H Goat Show to follow at the conclusion of the Sheep Show

• 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Face Painting by Amy in Pearson Center

• 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Indoor Exhibits Open in Pearson Center

  • Enjoy a mix of 4-H exhibits, open class exhibits and vendor exhibits.

• Noon | Antique Tractor Show Entry On the Grounds

• Noon | Carnival Opens (Discounted Wristbands are good from Noon - 5pm)

• Noon - 6:00 PM | Penningroth Building in the Machine Shed

• Noon - 7:00 PM | Hurstville Exhibit in the Museum

• Noon - 7:00 PM | Miller's Petting Zoo in the Family Fun Area

• 12:30 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 1:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

• 1:00 PM | Working Exhibits​​ in Pearson Center

• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Kids Pedal Pull in the Family Fun Area

• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Maquoketa State Bank to provide Watermelon by Boyer Hall

• 3:00 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 4:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

• 5:00 PM | 4-H Swine Show in the South Show Barn

• 5:00 PM | Power Wheels Race in front of the Grandstands

  • Cheer on your favorite area Power Wheel Racers on our customized dirt track 

• 5:05 PM | Kids Prize Drawing on Pearson Stage

• 6:00 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 6:00 PM | Stock Car Races​ in front of the Grandstands

• 7:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

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Friday, July 26 - Senior Citizens Day / Rock Music Day

• Daily | Special Head throughout Grounds

• Daily | Birthing Center in the Dairy Barn

• 9:00 AM | 4-H Dairy Show in the West Show Barn

• 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Flower Show Entry in Pearson Center

• 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Indoor Exhibits Open in Pearson Center

  • Enjoy a mix of 4-H exhibits, open class exhibits and vendor exhibits.

• Noon | Antique Tractor Show Entry on the Grounds

• Noon - 6:00 PM | Penningroth Building in the Machine Shed

• Noon - 7:00 PM | Hurstville Exhibit in the Museum

• Noon - 7:00 PM | Miller's Petting Zoo in the Family Fun Area

• 1:00 PM | Crestridge Bingo in Pearson Center

• 1:00 PM | 4-H Bucket Bottle Calf Show in the West Show Barn

• 2:00 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Maquoketa State Bank to provide Watermelon by Boyer Hall

• 3:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

• 3:00 PM | Crestridge Bingo in Pearson Center

• 3:00 PM | Clover Kids Poultry Show​ in the Swine Barn

• 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Treats for Seniors​ in Pearson Center

• 4:00 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 4:00 PM | 4-H Poultry Show​ in the South Show Barn

• 4:00 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 5:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

• 5:00 PM | Clover Kids Bucket Bottle Calf Show in the West Show Barn

• 6:00 PM | Carnival Rides Open

• 6:00 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 7:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

• 7:30 PM | HELLS BELLS - AC/DC Tribute Band in front of the Grandstands

• 9:30 PM | Vince Neil, the Legendary Voice of Mötley Crüe, in front of the Grandstands

• 10:30 PM | Skin Kandy

 

Saturday, July 27 - Country Music Day

• Daily | Special Head throughout Grounds

• Daily | Birthing Center in the Dairy Barn

• All day | Antique Tractor Show on Display​ on the Grounds

• 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Maquoketa State Bank Breakfast in Boyer Hall

• 8:30 AM | Clover Kids Rabbit Show in the South Show Barn

• 9:00 AM | 4-H Rabbit Show in the South Show Barn​

• 9:00 AM | 4-H Beef Show​ in the West Show Barn

• 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Indoor Exhibits Open in Pearson Center

  • Enjoy a mix of 4-H exhibits, open class exhibits and vendor exhibits.

• Noon | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• Noon - 6:00 PM | Penningroth Building in the Machine Shed

• Noon - 7:00 PM | Hurstville Exhibit in the Museum

• Noon - 7:00 PM | Miller's Petting Zoo in the Family Fun Area

• 1:00 PM | Carnival Rides Open

• 1:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

• 2:00 PM | Farm Bureau Kids Contests in the Open Air Shelter

• 2:00 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 3:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

• 4:00 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 5:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

• 5:00 PM | Bill Riley State Fair Talent Search in Pearson Center

• 6:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

• 7:00 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 7:30 PM | High Valley in front of the Grandstands

• 9:30 PM | Kip Moore in front of the Grandstands

• 10:30 PM | North of 40

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Sunday, July 28 - Family Day

• Daily | Special Head throughout Grounds

• Daily | Birthing Center in the Dairy Barn

• 9:00 AM | Western Horse Show in the Horse Arena

  • A classic horse show with area competitors and their beautiful horses. ​​

• 9:00 AM | JCF Car Show Entry in the Open Air Shelter

• 9:00 AM - Noon | Antique Tractor Show on the Grounds

• 10:00 AM | 4-H Rabbit/Poultry Auction in the South Show Barn

• 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Indoor Exhibits Open in Pearson Center

  • Enjoy a mix of 4-H exhibits, open class exhibits and vendor exhibits.

• Noon - 5:00 PM | Car Show South of the Open Air Shelter

  • An annual favorite car show on the fairgrounds where the fairgoers get to vote on the winners!

• Noon - 6:00 PM | Penningroth Building in the Machine Shed

• Noon - 7:00 PM | Hurstville Exhibit in the Museum

• Noon | Carnival Opens (Discounted Wristbands are good from 1pm - 5pm)

• Noon | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 12:30 PM | 4-H Sheep/Goat Auction in the South Show Barn

• 1:00 PM | Car Show Judging Ballots Due in the Open Air Shelter

• 1:00 PM | 4-H Beef Auction​​ in the West Show Barn

• 1:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

• 2:00 PM | Flower Show/Open Class Winners Pictures in Pearson Center

• 2:00 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 3:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

• 3:00 PM | Photographs - State Fair Winners in Pearson Center

• 4:00 PM | Hug A Hog Contest in front of the Grandstands

  • Grab your friends and team up to see who can grab the hog the quickest in the mud pit!​ 

• 4:00 PM | Tumbleweed Crossing in Family Fun Area

• 5:00 PM | Agri Puppets in the Dairy Barn Area

• 5:00 PM | Night of Destruction Power Wheels Pop in front of the Grandstand

  • NEW! The Night of Destruction Power-Wheel Pop! Register your youngster ages 10 and under for a special balloon pop before the Night of Destruction. Must be ages 10 and under and have a Power Wheels.

• 6:00 PM | Quilt Raffle Drawing in front of the Grandstands

• 6:00 PM | Release of 4H Exhibits that can be carried out

• 6:00 PM | Night of Destruction in front of the Grandstands

  • The most popular grandstand show is here again this year-Enjoy a night of unique races, bus races, crashes, and more! A night of total destruction!

• 7:00 PM | Pearson Center Closes

• TBD | Release of Livestock

 

Monday, July 29 - Clean-up Day

• 7:00 AM | Night of Destruction Clean-up​

• 7:00 AM - Noon | Release of Open Class in Pearson Center

• 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Release of 4H exhibits in Pearson Center