Join us for fun at the fair!

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.

Grandstand Features for Everyone

You won't want to miss the Buena Vista County Fair this year! Join us in the grandstand for fun family events for the entire family. Grandstand features include the Extreme Bull Riding Tour & Barrel Racing, Western Iowa Tractor Pullers, Sequoia Newland and Eli Alger & the Faster Horses concerts, Demo Derby and more!

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 & under: Free
Pit Passes: Additional $25 per person & you must sign a liability waiver

Schedule:

Monday, July 3, 2023

Pre-Fair Activities

10:00am - 4:00pm: 4-H Static Judging Day - Alta Community Center
8:00pm: 4-H Club Booth Decorations Must Be Complete - Fairgrounds

Wed., July 5 , 2023

Pre-Fair Activities

8:30am - 5:00pm: Open Class Entry Drop-Off - Open Class Building
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Early Livestock Check-in - Health Papers Required for beef, goats, sheep (Must be pre-approved and NO SWINE ALLOWED) - Livestock Barns

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Opening Day

7:00-10:30am: Livestock Weigh-Ins (Health Papers Required for beef, goats, sheep and swine) - Animal Barns
7:00-9:00am: Swine Weigh-In - Swine Barn
7:00-9:30am: Small Animal Check-In - Sheep/Goat Barn
8:00-11:00am: Open Class Judging (Closed to the Public) - Open Class Building
8:00-9:30am: Sheep and Goat Weigh-In - Sheep/Goat Barn
8:00-9:30am: Beef Weigh-In - Beef Barn
9:00am: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
10:00am: Special Swine Selection/Weigh-in - Swine Barn
10:30am: All Livestock in place - Livestock Barns
12:00pm: Open Class Building Opens - Open Class Building
12:00pm: 4-H Pet Show - 4-H Auditorium
12:00pm: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
2:00pm: 4-H Horse Show - 4-H Horse Arena
3:00pm: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
6:00pm: Scotts Amusements Carnival Opens - Fairgrounds
6:00pm: Crowning of Queen, King, Little Miss and Mister - New Stage
6:30pm: GRANDSTAND EVENT - Motocross by 714 Promotions, LLC - Track Infield
10:00pm: Carnival closes - Fairgrounds

Friday, July 7, 2023

9:00am: 4-H Sheep Show - 4-H Show Ring
9:00am: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
After Sheep Show: 4-H Goat Show - 4-H Show Ring
12:00pm: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
1:00pm: 4-H Rabbit Show - 4-H Tent
3:00pm: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
4:00pm: Scott Amusements Carnival Opens - Fairgrounds
4:00pm: Livestock Judging Competition - 4-H Show Ring
6:00pm: Food from a Farmer Meal - Fairgrounds
7:00pm: EXTREME BULL RIDING TOUR and BARREL RACING - BEER GARDEN OPEN - 4-H Horse Arena
After Bull Riding: CONCERT BY SEQUOIA NEWLAND - BEER GARDEN OPEN - 4-H Horse Arena
11:00pm: Carnival Closes - Fairgrounds

Saturday, July 8, 2023

Kid's Day

8:00am: 4-H Swine Show - 4-H Show Ring
9:00am: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
10am - 7pm: Professor Von Air, Balloon Artist Extraordinaire - Carter Building
11:00am: Rondini Magic Show - 4-H Stage
11:00am: 4-H Special Swine Show - 4-H Show Ring
12:00pm: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
12:30pm: Clover Kids Projects and Stuffed Animal Show - 4-H Auditorium
2:00pm: Rondini Science Show - 4-H Stage
2:00pm: Scotts Amusements Carnival Opens - Fairgrounds
2:00pm: Clover Kids Animal Walk-Through - 4-H Show Ring
3:00pm: Bacon Buddies Swine Show - 4-H Show Ring
3:00pm: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
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
6:00pm: Opening Concert - (beer garden open) - New Stage
6:30pm - Midnight: CONCERT BY Eli Alger and The Faster Horses - New Stage
OPENING ACT: Jordan Beem
BEER GARDEN OPEN
11:00pm: Carnival closes - Fairgrounds

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Family Day

7:00am: Church Service - New Stage
9:00am: 4-H Beef Show - Beef Barn
9 am - 11am: Barnyard BBQ Contest - meat hand out - Fairgrounds
9:00am: Critter Close Ups Show - Fairgrounds
10am - 7pm: Professor Von Air, Balloon Artist Extraordinaire - Carter Building
11:00am: Pedal Pull sponsored by Farm Bureau - Carter Building
11:00am: Rondini Magic Show - 4-H Stage
12:00pm: Carnival Opens - Fairgrounds
12:00pm: Critter Close Ups Show - Fairgrounds
1:00pm: 4-H Poultry Show - 4-H Tent
2:00pm: Tractor Pull by Western Iowa Pullers - Grandstands
2:00pm: Rondini - Hypnosis Show - 4-H Stage
4:00pm: BBQ Contest - Turkey needs to be finished and plated by 4:00pm - Fairgrounds
4:00pm: Rondini - Science Show - 4-H Stage
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 Show Ring
4-H Fashion Show, Announcement of Clothing, Communications, Pride of Iowa and Share the Fun Awards, Pie Baking and Auctions during Event Intermission**
6:00pm: Carnival Closes - Fairgrounds
6:30pm: Barnyard BBQ Contest Winners Announced - Fairgrounds
8:00pm: 4-H Horse Games - Horse Arena

Monday, July 10, 2023

Discounted Daily Admissions, $5 all day

8:00 am: 4-H Dog Show - 4-H Show Ring
12:30 pm: Overall Showmanship Test - 4-H Auditorium
1:30 pm: Overall Showmanship - Special Market Division - 4-H Show Ring
2:15 pm: Overall Showmanship - Home raised Market Division - 4-H Show Ring
3:00 pm: 4-H Service Auction - 4-H Show Ring
3:15 pm: Overall Showmanship - Companion Animal Division - 4-H Show Ring

Date: July 6 - 10, 2023

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

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