FAYETTE COUNTY FAIR
July 18 - July 22, 2023
Tuesday, July 19th
Sponsor of the Day:
Fayette County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
& Farm Bureau Financial Services: Nancy Franzen, Jim Mitchell, Lanette Butters, David Derflinger
Today wouldn't be possible without the support of Farm Bureau. Their organization has supported the Fayette County Fair for many years, and we are proud to partner with them again in 2022. Join Farm Bureau in the BBQ Contest, Kiddie Tractor Pull, and the Community Meal as they help coordinate and host the events.
Tuesday Schedule of Events
Open Class
Baked & Canned Foods Check-In
Time:
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5 hours
Location:
4-H Exhibit Hall
Contact Info:
Linda Pagel
lindapagel42@gmail.com
(563) 920-0681
Farm Bureau Presents:
BBQ Contest Check-In
Time:
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
30 minutes
Location:
Bandstand
Learn More
Contact Info:
Nancy Franzen
nancy.franzen@fbfs.com
(563) 422-5299
4-H/FFA
Horse Show
Time:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8 hours
Location:
Hoofbeat Arena
Contact Info:
Judy Mohlis
jmohlis@iastate.edu
(563) 425-3331
Primary Instructor:
Michele Kelly
kellymd@iastate.edu
(563) 425-3331
Open Class
Textiles Judging
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
1 hour
Location:
4-H Exhibit Hall
Contact Info:
Joleen Garvin
sjgarvin@mchsi.com
(563) 380-0539
Open Class
Arts & Crafts Judging
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
1 hour
Location:
Floral Hall
Contact Info:
Gail Hackman
(563) 380-2107
Farm Bureau Presents:
BBQ Contest Cook Time
Time:
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
6 hours 30 minutes
Location:
Bandstand
Learn More
Contact Info:
Nancy Franzen
nancy.franzen@fbfs.com
(563) 422-5299
Open Class
Photography Judging
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1 hour
Location:
Floral Hall
Contact Info:
Gail Hackman
(563) 380-2107
Fayette County Fair Queen Candidates Present:
Kids Games
Time:
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2 hours 30 minutes
Location:
Bandstand
4-H/FFA
Meat Goat Show
Time:
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
1 hour 30 minutes
Location:
Show Barn
Contact Info:
Judy Mohlis
jmohlis@iastate.edu
(563) 425-3331
Primary Instructor:
Michele Kelly
kellymd@iastate.edu
(563) 425-3331
Clover Kids
Meat Goat and Sheep Judging
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1 hour
Location:
Show Barn
Contact Info:
Judy Mohlis
jmohlis@iastate.edu
(563) 425-3331
Primary Instructor:
Michele Kelly
kellymd@iastate.edu
(563) 425-3331
Farm Bureau Presents:
Kiddie Tractor Pull Registration
Time:
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
30 minutes
Location:
Bandstand
Learn More
Contact Info:
Jessica Dahlk
Jessica.dahlk@ifbf.org
(563) 425-3383
Fayette County Fair Queen Candidates Present:
On-State Presentations
Time:
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
30 minutes
Location:
Bandstand
Open Class
Baked & Canned Foods Judging
Time:
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
3 hours
Location:
4-H Exhibit Hall
Contact Info:
Linda Pagel
lindapagel42@gmail.com
(563) 920-0681
4-H/FFA
Sheep Show
Time:
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2 hours
Location:
Show Barn
Contact Info:
Judy Mohlis
jmohlis@iastate.edu
(563) 425-3331
Primary Instructor:
Michele Kelly
kellymd@iastate.edu
(563) 425-3331
Farm Bureau Presents:
Kiddie Tractor Pull
Time:
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2 hours
Location:
Bandstand
Contact Info:
Jessica Dahlk
Jessica.dahlk@ifbf.org
(563) 425-3383
Mr. Nick
Making Balloons for Kids
Time:
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
3 hours
Location:
Bandstand
Contact Info:
Mr. Nick
(319) 830-0031
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
Farm Bureau Presents:
BBQ Contest Judging
Time:
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
30 minutes
Location:
Bandstand
Contact Info:
Nancy Franzen
nancy.franzen@fbfs.com
(563) 422-5299
Farm Bureau Presents:
Community Meal
Time:
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
1 hour 30 minutes
Location:
Beer Garden
Contact Info:
Jessica Dahlk
Jessica.dahlk@ifbf.org
(563) 425-3383
Nancy Franzen
nancy.franzen@fbfs.com
(563) 422-5299
4-H/FFA
Club Booth Judging
Time:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2 hours
Location:
4-H Exhibit Hall
Contact Info:
Judy Mohlis
jmohlis@iastate.edu
(563) 425-3331
Primary Instructor:
Michele Kelly
kellymd@iastate.edu
(563) 425-3331
Open Class
Baked & Canned Foods Winner Photos
Time:
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
1 hour 30 minutes
Location:
4-H Exhibit Hall
Contact Info:
Linda Pagel
lindapagel42@gmail.com
(563) 920-0681
Fayette County Fair Presents:
Queen Contest & Pie Auction
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
1 hour
Location:
Bandstand
•Opening Ceremonies (Flag Raising, National Anthem, Announce Fair Board)
•Queen Crowning
•Pie Auction
Since 2014, the pie auction has raised $74,806 for improvements at the fairgrounds!
Contact Info:
Megan Niewoehner
megan.niewoehner@gmail.com
(563) 380-2057
Fayette County Fair Presents:
Maddie Poppe Concert
Time:
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
3 hours
Location:
Grandstand
Gates Open: 6:00 PM
Opening Act: Beau Timmerman @ 6:30 PM
Headliner: Maddie Poppe @ 8:00 PM
Grandstand: $5 | Seating Only. No assigned or reserved seats.
Tickets will be sold at the gate on Tuesday, July 19th, 2022.
More Information
Fayette County Presents:
Parade of Lights
Time:
9:30 PM - 9:45 PM
15 minutes
Location:
Grandstand
Contact Info:
Lisa Roberts
lroberts@co.fayette.ia.us
(563) 412-9200
Fayette County Fair
Fireworks Show
Time:
9:45 PM - 10:15 PM
30 minutes
Location:
Grandstand