FAYETTE COUNTY FAIR
July 18 - July 22, 2023
Thursday, July 21st
Sponsor of the day:
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We are excited to announce Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics as the Thursday sponsor at the 2022 Fayette County Fair. Continuing a partnership that has lasted decades, Gundersen Palmer is bringing back the Health Expo for all to enjoy. Please join us on Thursday, July 21st, 2022, welcoming back Gundersen Palmer and experience the Health Expo for yourselves.
Thursday Schedule of Events
Veterans Community Breakfast
Time:
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
4 hours
Location:
Dance Pavilion
Free breakfast for all
Contact Info:
Ron Ward
(563) 380-5485
Quilts of Valor Presentation
Time:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
1 hour
Location:
Dance Pavilion
Fifteen local veterans will be presented with Quilts of Valor to recognize their service in the U.S. Military.
Contact Info:
Jane Blumhagen
(563) 380-4178
Jan Grafenberg
(563) 380-8301
4-H/FFA
Breeding & Market Beef Show
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
7 hours
Location:
Show Barn
Contact Info:
Judy Mohlis
jmohlis@iastate.edu
(563) 425-3331
Primary Instructor:
Michele Kelly
kellymd@iastate.edu
(563) 425-3331
Stay Independent:
A Healthy Aging Series
Time:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2 hours
Location:
Dance Pavilion
It’s never too early — or too late — to set realistic goals for eating well and moving more. Learn the health benefits of eating well and how to strengthen your muscles to stay independent for life. Sample healthy, tasty, and low-cost food and trade tips with peers.
Intended audience: Adults 60 years of age and older
Format: Four 1-hour workshops
More information about this program
Contact Info:
Jill Weber
jrweber@iastate.edu
(319) 234-6811
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital & Clinics Hospice Present:
We Honor Veteran’s Program
Time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1 hour
Location:
Dance Pavilion
Gundersen Palmer social workers will provide information of Advanced Care Planning.
Contact Info:
Cathy Harris
caharris@gundersenhealth.org
(563) 422-9796 ext. 64796
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital & Clinics and Full Circle Services Present:
2022 Health Expo
Time:
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6 hours
Location:
Dance Pavilion
Join us for a day of learning about physical, mental, social, and financial health. We will be joined by many health professionals who will provide fun, interactive learning about different aspects of everyday health. You will collect tickets along the way to be used to chance your luck with our bucket raffles and win some great prizes.
Contact Info:
Cathy Harris
caharris@gundersenhealth.org
(563) 422-9796 ext. 64796
Iowa Learning Farms & Water Rocks! Present: Conservation Station
Time:
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4 hours
Location:
Bandstand
Iowa Learning Farms and Water Rocks! present the Conservation Station—a mobile learning center houses a unique combination of highly visual and interactive Iowa-centric demonstrations that delve into the impacts of land management choices, both urban and agricultural, on water quality and the connections between our state’s water, soil, and wildlife.
Visitors to the Conservation Station will be able to participate in hands-on activities including a watershed table, rainfall runoff demonstrations, museum-quality wetland models and various games for visitors young and old. Staffed by Water Rocks! and Iowa Learning Farms staff and interns and other experts from Iowa State University, the Conservation Stations provide the backdrop for fun and effective learning.
Since 2010, the Conservation Station fleet has traveled across Iowa to all 100 county fairs, festivals and farmers’ markets.
Learn More
Contact Info:
Elizabeth (Juchems) Ripley
kellymd@iastate.edu
(319) 596-5013
Iowa Corn Production Trailer
Time:
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4 hours
Location:
Bandstand
Join the Iowa Corn Promotion Board in learning about how Iowa corn is grown, the different types, and more!
Contact Info:
Lisa Kubik
lkubik@iowacorn.org
(641) 590-5771
Spend Smart Eat Smart
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1 hour
Location:
Dance Pavilion
More Information Coming Soon!
Contact Info:
Jill Weber
jrweber@iastate.edu
(319) 234-6811
Kevin Barnes
The Magician that Entertains
Time:
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
30 minutes
Location:
Bandstand
Contact Info:
Kevin Barnes
kbvegas@earthlink.net
(928) 266-6439
Fayette County Fair Queen Candidates
Story Hour
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1 hour
Location:
School House
Contact Info:
Megan Niewoehner
megan.niewoehner@gmail.com
(563) 380-2057
Preserve the Taste of Summer 101
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1 hour
Location:
Dance Pavilion
Love that fresh garden produce but have more than you can eat? Preserve it! It’s not difficult, but you do need to follow safe methods. You’ll learn how to can, freeze, and dry foods safely at home.
Intended audience: Adults age 18 years or older
Format: One 1.5- to 2-hour workshop
More information about this program
Contact Info:
Jill Weber
jrweber@iastate.edu
(319) 234-6811
Fayette County Fair Queen Candidates
Face Painting
Time:
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2 hours
Location:
Commercial Hall
Contact Info:
Megan Niewoehner
megan.niewoehner@gmail.com
(563) 380-2057
Kevin Barnes
The Magician that Entertains
Time:
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
30 minutes
Location:
Bandstand
Contact Info:
Kevin Barnes
kbvegas@earthlink.net
(928) 266-6439
Spend Smart Eat Smart
Time:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1 hour
Location:
Dance Pavilion
More Information Coming Soon!
Contact Info:
Jill Weber
jrweber@iastate.edu
(319) 234-6811
Free Carnival
Time:
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6 hours
Location:
Midway
American Legion Post 691 City of Alpha (Donated by Sam Schmitt Enterprises LTD.) City of Arlington City of Auburn (Donated by Hooty's) City of Clermont City of Cover Mills (Donated by Ken & Deb Pape) City of Donnan City of Eldorado (Donated by Dave & Mary Roach, Tami & Chris Vagts) City of Elgin City of Fairbank City of Fayette City of Fort Atkinson (Donated by The Fort) City of Hawkeye City of Maynard City of Oelwein City of Randalia City of St. Lucas City of Sumner City of Volga City of Wadena City of Waucoma City of West Union City of Westgate Elgin American Legion Post 352 Fayette County American Legion Greg Ptacek Kornhill Redemption Sumner Building Supply Waucoma Event Center
Fayette County Fair Queen Candidates
Boy Scouts Dunk Tank
Time:
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
3 hours
Location:
Dance Hall
Contact Info:
Megan Niewoehner
megan.niewoehner@gmail.com
(563) 380-2057
Wine & Beer Tasting
Time:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
1 hour
Location:
Floral Hall
More Information Coming Soon!
Contact Info:
Amie Johansen
(563) 422-7052
Angela Anderson
(563) 380-5900
Kevin Barnes
The Magician that Entertains
Time:
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
30 minutes
Location:
Bandstand
Contact Info:
Kevin Barnes
kbvegas@earthlink.net
(928) 266-6439
Fayette County Fair 5K Race Check-In
Time:
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1 hour
Location:
Admin Office
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Register online by July 20th, 2022
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$25.00 Registration Fee
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5:00 pm - Check In
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6:00 pm - Race start
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proceeds to benefit fairground renovations
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refreshments following race
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top male & female finishers in the following age groups: 0-19, 20-39, 40-59, 60+
Contact Info:
Register Online
Fayette County Fair 5K Race
Time:
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
3 hours
Location:
Admin Office
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Register online by July 20th, 2022
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$25.00 Registration Fee
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5:00 pm - Check In
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6:00 pm - Race start
-
proceeds to benefit fairground renovations
-
refreshments following race
-
top male & female finishers in the following age groups: 0-19, 20-39, 40-59, 60+
Contact Info:
Register Online
Fayette County Speedway Present:
School Bus & USRA Tuner Races
Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
3 hours
Location:
Grandstand