Pottawattamie County Fair
July 16 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 pm
Pottawattamie County Fair is July 15-20 featuring grandstand shows, food truck nights, camping, and local culture for all ages.
2026 Schedule:
JULY 15
8 AM 4-H Static Project Evaluation
8 AM – 1:30 PM 4-H & FFA Food Stand Open
2:30 PM 4-H Working Exhibits
4:30 – 7 PM 4-H & FFA Food Stand Open
JULY 16
8 AM – 4 PM 4-H & FFA Food Stand Open
9 AM Poultry Show
9 AM | NOON | 3 PM Wood Carving Demos by 3 Timber Studio
9 AM – 4 PM Open Class Entry Check In
10 AM Livestock Judging Contest
5-10 PM Family Night at the Fair & Food Trucks
6 PM Awards Night Featuring Share The Fun & Fair Queen Coronation
7 PM Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides
7 PM Pedal Tractor Pull Registration
7:30 PM Pedal Tractor Pull Begins
7:30-10:30 PM Cole Rath Live Music
9 PM BBQ Contest Begins
JULY 17
8 AM – 6:30 PM 4-H & FFA Food Stand Open
8 AM Goat & Sheep Show
9 AM BBQ Contest Judging
9 AM | NOON | 3 PM Wood Carving Demos by 3 Timber Studio
1 PM Rabbit & Small Pet Show
2 PM Dog Show
2 PM Fairboard Concession Stand Opens
4 PM Food Trucks & Beer Garden Open
5 PM BBQ Contest Awards
7:30 – 11 PM Finding Dixie Live Music
JULY 18
8 AM – 4 PM 4-H & FFA Foodstand Open
9 AM Beef Show Followed by FFA Stuffed Animal Show
9 AM | NOON | 3 PM Wood Carving Demos by 3 Timber Studio
2 PM Fair Olympics
4 PM Mutton Bustin’ Followed by Mechanical Bull
4 PM Food Trucks | Concessions | Beer Garden Open
7 PM Figure 8 Races
7-9 PM Teen Dance
JULY 19
7:30 AM Swine Show
8 AM – 1:30 PM 4-H & FFA Food Stand Open
10:45 AM Cowboy Church Service
11 AM Fairboard Concessions & Beer Garden Open
12 PM Corn Hole Tournament
2 PM Basketball Tournament
4 PM Redneck Rally Race
JULY 20
9 AM Livestock Premium Auction
