The Fair

Is Coming!

August

1-5 2023

Free

Admission

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About Our Fair

We have a full week of activities for the whole family! Come to the county fair to see prize winning livestock, innovative 4-H projects, talent contests and many showcases and performances that will keep you coming back for more. Get involved by entering our many contests and join in the fun.

Join in the fun!

Tuesday 7-10pm

Wednesday 5-8pm

Thursday 4-7pm

Friday 5-8pm

Saturday 2-5pm

Wristband Special!

Bring a non-perishable food item for the Kossuth County Food Pantry to the front gate of the fair and receive a carnival wristband voucher! Sponsored by Valero Renewable Fuels!

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Fair Parade

Let's kick this year's county fair off with a parade! Let us know if you want to join in the fun!

Fair Pageants

Our traditional pageants showcase the young ladies of Kossuth County. Judging is based on personality, attitude, leadership, citizenship, contribution to community, overall appearance, charm and poise.

Kid's Open Class Livestock Show

Many talented kids showing off their hard work in the livestock shows. Many catagories and ways to win.

Open Class Show

We encourage anyone who is interested to exhibit in the Open Class Division at the fair. Garden and farm produce, floral exhibits, baked and canned goods, textiles, sewing, hobbies, hand-crafts, antiques and more.

Truck Pull

Join us for the 2nd Annual Kossuth County Fair Truck Pull!

Kid's Coloring Contest

All ages can participate!

Greasy Pig Contest

Join us Wednesday Night before the rodeo for some Greased Pig Fun!

Antique Tractor Pull

Do you think all tractors are same? You may be plesantly surprised with this annual event. Sign Up the day of at the event!

Pedal Pull

The cutest strong kids trying their best to win! Sign up at the event the day of!

Entertainment Garden

Stay up-to-date with fair week entertainment

Free BBQ Night

Grab a bite to eat while enjoying the fair. This annual meal is sponsored by Kossuth County Businesses on Wednesday 5:00 -7:00.

The Midway & Rides

Let the carnival fun begin! The Midway opens on Tuesday and ends every night at 10:00. Check the schedule for kids day specials!

Camping at the Fairgrounds

Plan to stay at the fairgrounds this year so you don't miss out.

Kossuth County Speedway

Come visit the Speedway and watch your favorites race to win.

Agriculture & Motorsports Museum

Our museum honors and remembers the rich history and heritage of agriculture and motorsports in Kossuth County, Iowa. We also feature the massive life-long collection of working scale model "O" gauge trains of Algona resident Arlen Benschoter.

Agri-Puppets

Educational show and strolling attraction that will do multiple shows a day. Showtimes: Tues - 7:00. Wed,Thur, Fri - 1:00, 4:00 & 6:00. Sat - 1:00, 3:00, 5:00

"Cram the Cab"

Help Kossuth County Farm Bureau “Cram the Cab” and Support the Kossuth County Care Team
The Kossuth County Farm Bureau is collecting school supplies (Elmer’s glue, backpacks, colored folders, calculators, red & blue ink pens, Crayola Crayons & Colored Pencils, notebooks, etc.)
and personal care products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.) to be donated to the CARE Team.
Donations may be dropped off anytime during the fair.
The tractor will be located near the Farm Bureau Shelter House.

Fancy Faces by Britt

Face Painting 5:00-9:00 PM Wednesday. Near the Entertainment Garden.

Free Library Books

Open Building open 12:00-8:00 Wed-Sat

Bingo!

"Free Gate" Fundraiser from 6:00 - 8:00 Weds. *Sponsored by Morwens Kiwanis* in the Farm Bureau Shelter

Run , Rope & Tie

Join us Wednesday evening at the horse arena for out Run, Rope, & Tie Ranch Rodeo Event!

Riverdale Township Schoolhouse

The historic Riverdale Township Schoolhouse was relocated to the Kossuth County Fairgrounds shortly before the opening day of the 2015 fair.

After a few years of struggling to find an individual or organization to take the Riverdale Township’s former school house, the Kossuth County Fair Board in cooperation with the Kossuth County Historical Society and the Kossuth County Ag and Motorsport Museum, brought the school to its current location just north of the Floral Hall.

Moving the schoolhouse was a lengthy process, involving many individuals to prepare the new slab, lift the building, transport it, lay it to rest and restore the building to its former glory.