You won't want to miss the summer fair at Buena Vista County Fair located in Alta, IA. We're confident that you'll be astounded with all the entertainment and events we have to offer. Each year the fair gets bigger and better. Check out what's happening this year.

Schedule:

Tuesday, July 5th, 2022

Pre-Fair Activities:

9:00am - 3:00pm: 4-H Static Judging Day - Alta Community Center
4:30 - 7:00pm: Open Class Entry Drop-off - Open Class Building
8:00pm: 4-H Club Booth Decorations Must Be Complete - Fairgrounds

Wednesday, July 6th, 2022

Pre-Fair Activities:

8:00am - 11:30 am: Open Class Entry Drop-Off - Open Class Building
12:00pm: Open Class Judging (Closed to the Public) - Open Class Building
7:30pm - 9:00pm: Early Livestock Check-in (Must be pre-approved and NO SWINE ALLOWED) - Livestock Barns

Thursday, July 7th, 2022

Opening Day

7:00-10:30am: Livestock Weigh-Ins - Animal Barns
7:00-9:00am: Swine Weigh-In - Swine Barn
7:00-9:30am: Small Animal Check-In - Sheep/Goat Barn
8:00-9:30am: Sheep and Goat Weigh-In - Sheep/Goat Barn
8:00-9:30am: Beef Weigh-In - Beef Barn
10:00am: Special Swine Selection/Weigh-in - Swine Barn
10:30am: All Livestock in place - Livestock Barns
12:00pm: 4-H Pet Show - 4-H Auditorium
2:00pm: 4-H Dog Show - 4-H Show Ring
2:00 - 7:00pm: Vendor and Crafter Buildings Open (click to see list of vendors) - Carter Building
4:00pm: 4-H Horse Show - 4-H Horse Arena
4:00pm: Scotts Amusements Carnival Opens - Fairgrounds
6:00pm: Crowning of Queen, King, Little Miss and Mister - 4-H Auditorium
6:30pm: GRANDSTAND EVENT - Buena Vista County MotoX presented by 714 Promotions (beer garden open) - Grandstand
10:00pm: Carnival closes - Fairgrounds

Friday, July 8th, 2022

8:00am: 4-H Sheep Show - 4-H Show Ring
After Sheep Show - 4-H Goat Show - 4-H Show Ring
10:00am - 7:00pm: Vendor Buildings Open (click to see list of vendors) - Carter Building
1:00pm: 4-H Rabbit Show - 4-H Tent
2:00pm: Scotts Amusements Carnival Opens - Fairgrounds
4:00pm: Livestock Judging Competition - 4-H Show Ring
6:00pm: Bottle/Bucket Calf Dress Up Parade - Fairgrounds
6:00pm: "Food from a Farmer" Meal - Fairgrounds
7:30pm: EXTREME BULL RIDING TOUR and BARREL RACING with a performance by the Rafter K Cowgirls Drill Team at intermission (beer garden open) - 4-H Horse Arena
Following Rodeo: Fireworks - Fairgrounds
10:00pm: Carnival Closes - Fairgrounds

Saturday, July 9, 2022

Kid's Day

8:00am: 4-H Swine Show - 4-H Show Ring
10:00am: Registration for Bike Ride  - West End of Fairgrounds
10am - 7pm: Vendor Buildings Open (click to see list of vendors) - Carter Building
10am - 7pm: Professor Von Air, Balloon Artist Extraordinaire - Fairgrounds
11:00am: 3rd Annual Barnyard to Blue Ribbon Bike Ride - Leave from the West End of Fairgrounds
11:00am: 4-H Special Swine Show - 4-H Show Ring
12:30pm: Clover Kids Projects and Stuffed Animal Show - 4-H Auditorium
2:00pm: Scotts Amusements Carnival Opens - Fairgrounds
2:00pm: Clover Kids Animal Walk-Through - 4-H Show Ring
4:00pm: 4-H Quiz Bowl - 4-H Auditorium
5:00pm: 4th Annual Craft Brewing Contest Tasting  - Fairgrounds
5:30pm: GRANDSTAND EVENT - DEMO DERBY - Grandstand
6:30pm: Craft Brewing Contest Winners Announced - Fairgrounds
7:00pm: Opening Concert - Scott Kirkhart (beer garden open) - Outside Grandstands
8:00pm - Midnight: Headliner - Cody Hicks (beer garden open) - Outside Grandstands
10:00pm: Carnival closes - Fairgrounds

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Family Day

9:00am: 4-H Beef Show - Beef Barn
9am - 11am: Barnyard BBQ Contest - meat hand out - Fairgrounds
10:00am: GRANDSTAND EVENT - TRACTOR PULL - Grandstand
10:00am: Baby Contest - Fairgrounds
10am - 7pm: Vendor Buildings Open (click to see list of vendors) - Carter Building
10am - 7pm: Professor Von Air, Balloon Artist Extraordinaire - Fairgrounds
11:00am: Pedal Pull sponsored by Farm Bureau - Secretary's Building
11:00am: Barrel Racing presented by Elite Edge Productions - 4-H Horse Arena
12:00pm: Carnival Opens - Fairgrounds
12:00pm: Carve R Way Chainsaw Artist  - Fairgrounds
1:00pm: 4-H Poultry Show - 4-H Tent
1 - 4pm: Petting Zoo (Provided by SL St. Mary's FFA)
2:00pm: Rondini - Magic Show - 4-H Auditorium
4:00pm: BBQ Contest - Turkey needs to be finished and plated by 4:00pm - Fairgrounds
4:00pm: Rondini - Science Show - Fairgrounds
4:00pm: Ag Olympics - 4-H Show Ring
5:00pm: BBQ Contest - Ribs need to be finished and plated by 5:00pm - Fairgrounds
5:00pm: ADULT CELEBRITY SHOWMANSHIP
4-H Barn Quilts and wood sculptures will be auctioned off during event intermissions, - 4-H Show Ring
6:00pm: Carnival Closes - Fairgrounds
6:00pm: Rondini Hypnosis Show - 4-H Show Ring
6:30pm: Barnyard BBQ Contest Winners Announced - Fairgrounds
8:00pm: 4-H Horse Games - Horse Arena

Monday, July 11, 2022

Discounted Daily Admissions, $5 all day

12:30pm: Overall Showmanship Test - 4-H Auditorium
1:30pm: Overall Showmanship - Special Market Division - 4-H Show Ring
2:15pm: Overall Showmanship - Home raised Market Division - 4-H Show Ring
3:00pm: 4-H Service Auction - 4-H Show Ring
3:15pm: Overall Showmanship - Companion Animal Division - 4-H Show Ring
4:00pm: Announcement of Clothing, Communication, Pride of Iowa and Share the Fun Award - 4-H Show Ring
Following awards - Pictures for State Fair, State Fair Alt. and Outstanding Jr. - 4-H Show Ring
4:30pm: Open Class Check Out - Open Class Building
4:30pm: 4-H Static Exhibits Released Tear Down 4-H Displays - 4-H Building
5:00pm: 4-H Animal Exhibits Released Clean Animal Barns - Animal Barns

All-Inclusive Pricing: Gate admission will cover all 4-H activities, rides and Grandstand events!

Daily Admission:

Daily Admission: $15
Senior (62+): $7
5 day Season Pass: $50
Ages 3 and under: Free

Pit Passes: Additional $25 per person and you must sign a liability waiver

Date: July 7 - 11, 2022

Location: Buena Vista County Fairgrounds, 5800 55th Avenue
Alta, IA 51002.

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