Wednesday August 5, 2026

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5

OPENING DAY!!!

7:30am–Judge 4-H/FFA Dairy Cattle Show–Show Ring

8:00am–Judge 4-H/FFA Horses at Halter followed by Saddles Classes–Horse Arena

8:00am–Judge 4-H/FFA Dairy Goat Show, Meat Goat–Show Ring

9:00am–11:00am–Bake Sale by Foods Open Class Superintendents–Open Class Bldg

9:00am–12:00pm–Judge 4-H/FFA Horse Trail Classes–Horse Arena

9:30am–Critter Close Ups–Free Stage

10:00am–8:00pm–Commercial Exhibits Hours–Var Ind Bldg, Bleil Hall, throughout the fairgrounds 10:00am–9:00pm–Open Class Exhibit Bldg Open

11:00am–Judge 4-H/FFA Poultry Showmanship–Poultry Barn

11:00am–Registration–4-H/FFA & Adult Livestock Judging Contest–Storm Shelter

11:00am–Chicken Toss–All ages–Old Town

11:00am–7:00pm–Concord Mercantile–Open for Business–Old Town

11:30am–Judge 4-H/FFA Llama Judging–Alpaca show following immediately after–Show Ring

11:30am–Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center presentation–Old Town

11:30am–7:00pm–Northwest Iowa Extreme Chainsaw Artists–Old Town

11:30am–7:00pm–Pedal Farm & Corn Sheller–Old Town

11:30am–9:00pm–Old Town Hours

11:30am–9:00pm–Old Glory Dance Hall exhibits: Homemade Doll Display, Barn Quilts of Woodbury County, Hometown History–2026 featured town BRONSON

11:30am–9:00pm–Meyer Petting Zoo and Pony Ride–Bollin Livery Stable–Old Town

11:30am–9:00pm–“Potluck” (potted flowers) contest display–Burright Memorial Garden–Old Town 12:00pm–4-H Silent Auction begins–Var Ind Bldg

12:00pm–Critter Close Ups–Free Stage

1:00pm–Judge 4-H/FFA & Adult Livestock Judging Contest–Show Ring

1:30pm–Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center presentation–Old Town

1:30pm–Judge 4-H/FFA Waterfowl Hobby Bird–Poultry Barn

2:00pm–The Embers–Musical Talent–Free Stage

2:30pm–Judge 4-H/FFA Poultry Show–Show Ring

3:30pm–Kid’s activity/make & take: KALEIDOSCOPES–Old Town

4:30pm–Homing Pigeon Release–Old Town

4:30pm–Mandatory 4-H State Fair Meeting–Flathers Hall

5:00pm–Dianne’s Dancers–Free Stage

5:00pm–Mutton Bustin Try Outs–Age 5-7 years old–Crows nest

5:00pm–McDermott Family Shows opens–Midway

5:00pm–9:00pm–Siouxland Detachment Marine Corps League Bingo

5:30pm–Open Class Bottle Goat Show–Show Ring

6:00pm–10:00pm–McDermott Shows Special–Reduced Tickets (1 less ticket to ride)–Midway

7:00pm–Critter Close Ups–Free Stage

7:00pm–Woodbury County King & Queen Contest–Flathers Hall

7:30pm–Grandstand Entertainment: PRCA Rodeo–General Admission $20 (Adult), $5 (Youth 5-11) – Pits $25

8:30pm–10:00pm–Kid’s Glow Foam Dance Party–Old Town