Livestock, Live Music & Family Fun: The Pottawattamie County Fair Returns

The a hundred and thirtieth Annual Pottawattamie County Fair returns to the Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds in Avoca July 15-20, bringing six days filled with livestock exhibits, household actions, dwell leisure, competitions, honest meals, and hometown traditions. Whether you are stopping by for a couple of hours or spending the complete week on the fairgrounds, here is what you may stay up for every day.

Wednesday, July 15

The honest kicks off with 4-H Static Project Evaluation starting at 8 AM. Visitors can seize breakfast or lunch from the 4-H & FFA Food Stand, open from 8 AM to 1:30 PM, earlier than testing the 4-H Working Exhibits at 2:30 PM. The meals stand reopens at 4:30 PM for a night chew.

Thursday, July 16

Thursday’s Family Night on the Fair is filled with actions from morning to nighttime. The Poultry Show begins at 9 AM, adopted by the Livestock Judging Contest. Visitors can even catch wooden carving demonstrations by 3 Timber Studio at 9 AM, midday, and three PM.

The night festivities start with Family Night and Food Trucks. At 6 PM, Awards Night options Share the Fun performances and the Fair Queen Coronation. Tethered scorching air balloon rides start at 7 PM, whereas pedal tractor pull registration opens at 7 PM and the competitors begins at 7:30 PM.

Live music from Cole Rath takes the stage from 7:30 to 10:30 PM, and the BBQ Contest will get underway at 9 PM.

Friday, July 17

Friday begins with the Goat & Sheep Show at 8 AM, BBQ Contest judging at 9 AM, and wooden carving demonstrations proceed all through the day!

The Rabbit & Small Pet Show begins at 1 PM, adopted by the Dog Show. Food vehicles and the beer backyard open at 4 PM, whereas BBQ Contest winners are introduced at 5 PM. Cap off the night with Finding Dixie performing dwell at 7:30 PM!

Saturday, July 18

Saturday includes a full slate of honest favorites. The Beef Show begins at 9 AM, adopted by the FFA Stuffed Animal Show and wooden carving demonstrations. 

The Fair Olympics begin at 2 PM, adopted by Mutton Bustin’ and the Mechanical Bull at 4 PM. Food vehicles, concessions, and the beer backyard additionally open at 4 PM. The pleasure continues with the Figure 8 Races at 7 PM, whereas teenagers can head to the Teen Dance from 7 to 9 PM.

Sunday, July 19

Sunday begins brilliant and early with the Swine Show at 7:30 AM The 4-H & FFA Food Stand will probably be open from 8 AM to 1:30 PM.

Attend the Cowboy Church Service earlier than spending the afternoon on the honest. The Fairboard Concessions and Beer Garden open at 11 AM, adopted by the Corn Hole Tournament at midday, the Basketball Tournament, and the Redneck Rally Race!

Monday, July 20

The honest wraps up with the Livestock Premium Auction, highlighting the laborious work and dedication of native exhibitors and offering one remaining alternative to help space youth.

Make Plans for Fair Week

From livestock exhibits and dwell music to scorching air balloon rides, races, tournaments, and household actions, every single day of the Pottawattamie County Fair presents one thing totally different. Mark your calendar for July 15-20 and take part a practice that has been bringing the group collectively! For the newest updates and bulletins all through the week, take a look at the Pottawattamie County Fair Facebook page.