Whether it’s fireworks, your favorite fair food, livestock shows, 4-H/FFA exhibits, free stage entertainment or the great grandstand events - the Wright County District Junior Fair has something for everyone. It’s the most wonderful time of the year - you don’t want to miss it!

Schedule:

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022

11:59pm: Deadline for all 4-H and FFA livestock and static entries due online through Fair Entry by 11:59pm:  (IMPORTANT: The only late livestock entries that will be accepted will be by Monday, June 20 at 11:59pm:  and will automatically be charged a $25 payment per person in addition to the entry fee. Absolutely “no” livestock entries will be accepted after 11:59pm:  on June 20.)

FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022

10:00am - 5:00pm: Clothing and Fashion Extraveganza (in Britt)

TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2022

8:00am - 12:00pm: Judging of 4-H Creative Arts, Animals, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Personal Development, Horticulture, Family Consumer Sciences, Science, Engineering and Technology
8:30am - 12:00pm: Clover Kids Judging
4:30pm - 6:30pm: Enter all Open Arts and Crafts Exhibits (4-H Building)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2022

8:00am: Judging Open Arts and Crafts
7:30am - 8:30am: Horse Arena Open for warm-up
8:30am: Mandatory Horse Exhibitor Meeting
9:00am: Judging of 4-H and FFA Horse and Pony Show
11:30am - 12:30pm: Vet Check for All Goats, Sheep and Alpaca
1:00pm - 2:30pm: Poultry Check-in (Note: Must have Pollorum testing done prior to check-in
2:00pm: Queen Candidate Judging
6:00pm: Wright County Fair Parade, sponsored by the Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce
6:00pm - Close: Carnival, Scott Amusements (wristbands 7:00-10:00pm - $12)
7:00pm: FREE Watermelon Feed (Greenwood Park) sponsored by First Bank and the Eagle Grove Fareway Store
7:00pm - 9:00pm: Commercial Building Open
7:00pm - 10:00pm: Kids Zone Open
7:30pm: Recognition of Parade Grand Marshal, Scholarship Recipients and 6th Annual Little Miss and Mister Contest followed by Crowning of Wright County Fair Queen (James R. Johnson Stage)

THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2022

Antique Tractors on display

6:00am - 7:30am: Vet Check for All Swine
6:30am - 8:30am: Mandatory Health Check-in for Rabbits (In Rabbit Building) All rabbits must be in cages.
7:30am - 9:00am: Vet Check for All Beef including Bucket Calves
8:30am - 11:00am: Enter all Open Show Horticulture Exhibits
9:00am - 9:00pm: 4-H Exhibit Building and Open Arts and Crafts Building OPEN
9:00am: Judging of Poultry
10:45am - 11:30pm: Cattle Weigh-in
11:00am - 9:00pm: Kids Zone Open featuring Playing with Giants
12:00pm - 9:00pm: Commercial Building OPEN
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Scale Open for Swine weight check (optional)
12:30pm: Judging of Open Horticulture Exhibits (4-H Building)
1:00pm: Judging of Rabbits
3:00pm - Close: Carnival, Scott Amusements (wristbands 4:00-7:00pm - $15 in advance)
5:30pm - DONEFair’s Annual Supper sponsored by the Fair Board (FREE with Grandstand button) (James R. Johnson Stage Area)
5:30pm: Entertainment by Billy Heller Free Event
7:00pm: Barrel Horse Competition (warm-ups at 5:00pm) - Free Event in Horse Arena

FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2022

Chain Saw art and Glass Blowing demonstrations throughout the day
Antique Tractors on display

8:30am: Swine Weigh-in
9:00am: Judging of Sheep followed by Dairy Cattle, Goats and Alpaca
9:00am - 9:00pm: 4-H Exhibit Building and Open Arts and Crafts Building OPEN
11:00am - 9:00pm: Kids Zone Open featuring Playing with Giants
12:00pm - 9:00pm: Commercial Building OPEN
1:00pm: 4-H Communication Judging - Working Exhibits
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Kid’s Day Event
2:00pm: Judging of Pets
3:00pm - Close: Carnival, Scott Amusements (wristbands 4:00-7:00pm - $15)
4:00pm: 4-H “Clothing Event” and “Share the Fun” (James R. Johnson Stage)
6:00pm: Honoring Our Veterans (James R. Johnson Stage)
7:00pm: NTPA Truck and Tractor Pull (Grandstand)

SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2022

Chain Saw art and Glass Blowing demonstrations throughout the day
Antique Tractors on display

8:00am: Judging of Swine
9:00am - 9:00pm: 4-H Exhibit Building and Open Arts and Crafts Building OPEN
10:00am - 12:00pm: Passport to the Fair - Event for Kids - Lunch Included (pre-registration required - contact Extension for more details 515-532-3453)
10:00am - 9:00pm: Commercial Building OPEN
10:00am: 4-H Communication Educational Presentation Judging and Pride of Iowa Contest
11:00am - 9:00pm: Kids Zone Open featuring Playing with Giants
1:00pm: Showmanship Showcase
1:00pm - Close: Carnival, Scott Amusements (wristbands 4:00-7:00pm - $15)
2:00pm: 4-H Mystery Bag Cooking Contest (4-H Building)
4:00pm: State and Communication Recognition Picture (State Fair, Alternate, Outstanding 4th Grade, Clay County)
4:30pm: Group Picture of ALL 4-H and FFA members (meet at Show Arena) Wear 4-H/FFA shirt
5:00pm: Barnyard Olympics - Horse Arena (register in 4-H Building the week of the Fair)
7:00pm: Little Texas with Opener Cory Waller and the Wicked Things

SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2022

Chain Saw art and Glass Blowing demonstrations throughout the day
Antique Tractors on display

9:00am: Judging of Beef
10:00am - 8:00pm: Kids Zone Open featuring Playing with Giants
11:00am: Ecumenical Worship Service - Grace Evangelical Free Church, Eagle Grove (James R. Johnson Stage)
11:30am - Gone: FREE Sweet Corn Feed sponsored by Wright County Farm Bureau
12:00pm - 6:00pm: 4-H Exhibit Building and Open Arts and Crafts Building Open
12:00pm - 8:00pm: Commercial Building Open
1:00pm: Bucket Bottle Calf Show
1:00pm - 8:00pm: Carnival, Scott Amusements (Final Day) (wristbands 4:00-7:00pm - $15)
3:30pm: Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull (Show Arena)
5:30pm: Woodcarving, Glass Blowing and Quilt Auction (James R. Johnson Stage)
6:00pm: Release of 4-H Exhibits, Open Horticulture and Open Arts and Crafts
8:00pm: Wright Rodeo - Grandstand with fireworks to follow
8:00pm: Release of all animals. Includes Bucket Calves and Novice Lambs.

Date: July 6 - 10, 2022

Location: Wright County Fairgrounds, 1000 East Broadway
Eagle Grove, IA 50533.

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