Everything You Need to Know for the Buchanan County Fair
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It's not summer until we can plan a day at our local county fair!
The Buchanan County Fair is back this week. It's going on from Tuesday, July 16th to Sunday, July 21st at the Buchanan County Fairgrounds in Independence.
This year, the fair's theme is "Fair of Dreams: if you show it, they will come!" And people will be coming from all across Northeastern, Iowa for this multi-day event.
Buchanan County Fair 2024 Schedule
Tuesday, July 16
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM: Open Class Check-In
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Poultry Show at the Black Pavilion
12:00 PM: Fairgrounds Open
5:00 PM: Carnival Opens
6:00 PM: Opening Ceremony
Grounds Acts
Pork Chop Revue as seen on 'America's Got Talent' at 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 6:00 PM
Grandstand Events
Sprint Invaders Sprint Car Series: Cost ~ Adults $20, ages 13-17 $10, and kids 12 and under FREE. Gates open at 4:30 PM. Hot Laps Start at 6:45 PM
Wednesday, July 17
8:00 AM: 4-H/FFA Livestock Shows
8:00 AM - 11:30 PM: Swine Show at Black Pavilion
10:00 AM: Open Class Judging
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Sheep Show at Black Pavilion
1:00 PM: Ground Acts
4:00 PM: Horse Show at Horse Arena
5:00 PM: Carnival Opens
7:00 PM: Family Night Events
Grounds Acts
Pork Chop Revue as seen on 'America's Got Talent' at 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM, and 7:00 PM
Grandstand Events
Monster Truck Nitro Tour: Cost: $25 for adults, kids 3 - 12 $5, and under 2 FREE. Gates open at 5:30 PM. Pit Party: 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Show time: 7:30 PM
Thursday, July 18
8:00 AM: 4-H/FFA Livestock Shows
10:00 AM: Ground Acts
12:00 PM: Senior Day Activities
5:00 PM: Carnival Opens
Grounds Acts
Pork Chop Revue as seen on 'America's Got Talent' at 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM, and 7:00 PM
Grandstand Events
8:00 PM: Eddie Montgomery Concert with special guests The Kentucky Headhunters. Get tickets here!
Friday, July 19
8:00 AM: 4-H/FFA Livestock Shows
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Beef Show at Black Pavilion
10:00 AM: Ground Acts
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Cat/pet show at Black Pavilion
3:00 PM: Kids' Activities
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Dog Obedience & Show at Black Pavilion
5:00 PM: Carnival Opens
Grounds Acts
Pork Chop Revue as seen on 'America's Got Talent' at 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM, and 7:00 PM
Grandstand Events
8:00 PM: Walker Hayes Concert. Get tickets here!
Saturday, July 20
8:00 AM: 4-H/FFA Livestock Shows
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Dairy Goat Show at Black Pavilion
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Dairy Cattle Show at Black Pavilion
10:00 AM: Ground Acts
12:00 PM: Fair Queen Coronation
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Dog Agility, Rally, Costume and Jumpers at Black Pavilion
1:00 PM: Parade
4:15 PM: Clover Kid & Senior Recognition at Black Pavilion
5:00 PM: Carnival Opens
Grounds Acts
Pork Chop Revue as seen on 'America's Got Talent' at 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM
Grandstand Events
Demolition Derby: Cost: $40 for driver entry, $20 pit pass, and $10 gate admission, kids aged 5 or under is free
Sunday, July 21
8:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast
10:00 AM: Church Service
12:00 PM: Grounds Acts
1:00 PM: Carnival Opens
3:00 PM: Talent Show
5:00 PM: Closing Ceremony
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