July 16-21, 2026

Blue Rapids

This year's fair theme is:

Friday, July 10

8:00 am—Pre-Fair Judging

 

Thursday, July 16

9:00 am — Horse Show

5:00 pm — Horse Speed Events

Rain date for everything except halter events TBA

 

Friday, July 17

1:00 - 5:00 pm — Livestock Weigh-In

4:00 pm - All animals MUST be on grounds

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm — All 4-H and Open entries accepted

6:00 pm - Dog Show

 

Saturday, July 18

8:00 am — Swine Show

9:00 am — All entries in place, this includes horticulture (Food should be entered at judging time)

10:00 am — Judging of entries: 4-H (this includes Foods) and Open Class, except livestock

5:00 pm — Sheep Show

 

Sunday, July 19

8:00 am — 10K Run (Barnyard Boogie)

8:00 am — Rabbit Show (Starting with Showmanship)

9:00 am - Beef Show : Bucket Calf Show will begin 30 minutes after the Beef Show ends.

1:00 pm - Table Setting Contest

3:00 pm— Model Rocket Shoot off

 

Monday, July 20

8:00 am — Poultry Show (Starting with Showmanship)

9:00 am — Meat Goat Show

1:00 pm — Dairy and Dairy Goat Show

6:00 pm—Round Robin

 

Tuesday, July 21

9:00 am — Decorated Cake Judging

10:00 am — Livestock Judging Contest

4:30 pm — 4-H Fashion Revue & Cake Auction

6:30 pm — Livestock Auction

7:00 – 9:00 pm — 4-H and Open Class Exhibits Released

 

Wednesday, July 22

9:00 am — Fair Clean Up