One of the best weeks of the summer for our community is the Union County Fair! This week-long celebration is full of hard-working students, proud parents, and excellent livestock and projects. After each day, our attendees enjoy entertainment such as a tractor pull, two nights of rodeo, and a demolition derby. We even have a free concert the first night of the fair! We could not be more proud of the reputation this fair has given our county, and look forward to building more traditions as the years go on.

Fun For All Ages! The Union County Fair is full of contests, games, and fun for everyone - whether you're 5 or 95!

From livestock shows, to impressive projects, to fun nights of entertainment, the Union County Fair has been carefully planned for the safety and enjoyment of all. Whether your 6 or 96, our fair has something for everyone. The schedule below is provided to give you a tentative look at the schedule for the best week of the year!

Schedule:

PRIOR TO THE FAIR

Friday, July 1st, 2022

Fair entry deadline (all exhibits due)

Saturday, June 25th, 2022

9:00am-4:00pm - Communications, Clothing, and Table Setting Events - Creston High School

Saturday, July 16th, 2022

9:00am - Fair clean up and static building set up - fairgrounds and 4-H Building

Tuesday, July 19th, 2022

6:00pm - Final fair clean up and cook out - fairgrounds

Wednesday, July 20th, 2022

3:00-6:00pm - Static Exhibit check in (except baked goods) - 4-H Building

FAIR WEEK

Thursday, July 21st, 2022

8:00am - Livestock may enter the grounds
8:00-10:00am - Swine check in (vet check before unloading)
8:00-11:00am - Check in poultry and market broilers - Poultry Barn
8:15am - Static judges meeting - 4-H Building
8:30am-3:30pm - Static Exhibit judging by 4-H club - 4-H Building
11:00am-1:00pm - Check in rabbits - Small Animal Barn
3:00-5:00pm - Check in horses - Horse Barn
3:30-4:30pm - State Fair Selection. 4-H Building CLOSED.
4:00-6:00pm - Clover Kid Static Exhibit presentations and interviews - ISSB Show Arena
5:30-6:30pm - Check in Open Class Exhibits - Commercial Building
4:30-6:00pm - Check in sheep and goats - United Farmers Co-op Sheep, Goat, and Swine barn
5:30pm - Flag raising ceremony presented by the Creston VFW - flag pole near the 4-H Building
5:30pm - Selected for State Fair Static Exhibit photo - 4-H Building
6:00pm - Queen Coronation - ISSB Show Arena
7:00-9:00pm - Queen's Karaoke with Morgan Thompson - Grand Pavilion (Beer Garden)
7:00pm - Swine Exhibitor Meeting - United Farmers Co-op Sheep, Goat, and Swine barn
7:00pm - Bill Riley Talent Show - Commercial Building

Friday, July 22nd, 2022

7:00-9:00am - Check in Beef (starting with Pen of 3 and Carcass) - FNB Cattle Barn
7:00-10:00am - Ultrasounding for Beef, followed by sheep
8:00am-12:00pm - 4-H/FFA Poultry Show - ISSB Show Arena. Broiler Show before the Poultry Show - Poultry Barn
8:00-11:00am - Check in Open Class Exhibits - Commercial Building
12:00pm - Judging Open Class Arts and Crafts - 4H Building
12:30pm - Check in dogs
1:00pm - Judging Open Class Exhibits
1:00-6:00pm - Dog Show - ISSB Show Arena
2:00pm - Open Class Bake Sale - Commercial Building
5:00pm - Friday After Five with Mike Walsh - Grand Pavilion (Beer Garden)
7:00pm - 4-H/FFA Speed Events Horse Show - Horse Arena
8:00pm - Live Music Entertainment - Grand Stands

Saturday, July 23rd, 2022

Greater Regional Health Kid's Day

8:00am-1:00pm - 4-H/FFA Swine Show - ISSB Show Arena
10:00am - Union County Saddle Club Open Fun Horse Show - Horse Arena
9:00am-2:00pm - Various Kids Day Activities sponsored by Greater Regional Health - Fun Zone and Activity Zone
12:00pm - FFA and Union County Saddle Club Cowgirl Queen Contests - Horse Arena
1:00pm - 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest by East Union FFA - ISSB Show Arena
3:30-4:30pm - UC Buddies Show - ISSB Show Arena
4:00-7:00pm - Live Music with Tanner Sovereign - Grand Pavilion (Beer Garden)
5:30pm - Queen's Parade - Afton Square
7:00pm - Truck and Tractor Pull - Grand Stand

Sunday, July 24th, 2022

7:00-8:00am - Check in 4-H/FFA Feeder Calves - FNB Cattle Barn
8:15am - Cowboy Church with Jamie Travis - ISSB Show Arena
9:00am-2:00pm - 4-H/FFA Beef Show - ISSB Show Arena
12:00-3:00pm - 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show and Costume Contest - Commercial Building
12:30pm - Registration for Apple Pie Contest
1:00pm - Apple Pie Contest
1:00pm - Hypnotist - Fun Venue Shelter
1:00pm - Registration for Bags Tournament
2:00pm - Bags Tournament
3:00pm - 4-H/FFA Pet and Cat Show - ISSB Show Arena followed by Clover Kid Pet Show
5:00pm - Hypnotist - Fun Venue Shelter
5:00-7:00pm - Live Music with Dustin Baird - Grand Pavilion (Beer Garden)
7:00pm - Demolition Derby - Grand Stands

Monday, July 25th, 2022

9:00am - Cattle EID tagging - Scale House
9:00am-4:00pm - 4-H/FFA Sheep and Goat Show - ISSB Show Arena
1:00pm - Hypnotist - Fun Venue Shelter
4:00pm - Union County Cattleman's Open Bucket Show - ISSB Show Arena
5:00pm - Hypnotist - Fun Venue Shelter
5:30pm - Celebrity Beef Show - ISSB Show Arena
6:00pm - Quilt Show and Tell Hour - Breezeway
6:00-8:00pm - Live Music with Kevin Lindgren - Grand Pavilion (Beer Garden)
6:30pm - Mutton Bustin' - Grand Stands
7:00pm - IRCA Rodeo - Grand Stands

Tuesday, July 26th, 2022

Senior Citizens Day

9:00am - Senior Citizens Day Program followed by Clothing and Communications presentation - 4-H Building
9:00am-4:00pm - 4-H/FFA Horse Show - Horse Arena
12:00pm - Open Class Exhibits Released
4:00-5:00pm - Swine Weigh Back
5:00pm - Sheep/Goat Weigh Back
5:00-7:00pm - Live Music with Tyler Folkerts - Grand Pavilion (Beer Garden)
7:00pm - 4-H/FFA Round Up - ISSB Show Arena
6:30pm - Mutton Bustin - Grand Stands
7:00pm - IRCA Rodeo - Grand Stands

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

8:00-11:00am - 4-H/FFA and Open Class Static Exhibits Released
8:00am - 4-H/FFA Animals Released
9:00am-12:00pm - Rain Date for 4-H/FFA Horse Show - Show Arena
11:30pm - Buyer's Appreciation Lunch
1:00-6:00pm - Livestock Sale - ISSB Show Arena

Date: July 21 - 27, 2022

Location: Union County Fairgrounds, 211 South Grace Street
Afton, IA 50830.

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