By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com
Humboldt Co., IA – The 2023 Humboldt County Fair is returning this week from July 25-31 and each day features many events for fairgoers.
Tuesday, July 25
9:00-3:30 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Judging – Events Center
3:30 p.m. 4-H Club Booth Judging – Event Center
Wednesday, July 26
9 a.m.-9 p.m. North Event Center 4-H Exhibits Open
9:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Horse & Pony Show in Arena
Noon Set up for Commercial Exhibits
12:00-1:00 p.m. Sheep weigh-in
1:30-2:30 p.m. Meat Goat weigh-in
3:30-4:00 p.m. Poultry Check-in
4:00-5:00 p.m. Rabbit Check-in
5:00-Close. Carnival-Arm Bands 5:00-8:00 p.m. $20
Antique tractor display
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fair Board FFA Free Watermelon Feed
7:00 p.m. FREE GRANDSTAND – Little Miss & Mr. Contest; 4-H Style show; Fair Queen FREE
Thursday, July 27
7:00-9:00 a.m 4-H/FFA Swine weigh-in
9:00-10:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Beef weigh in
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Lynn Anderson – Chainsaw Artist
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. North Event Center 4-H Exhibits open
10:00 a.m. 4-H Bucket/Bottle Calves check-in
10:30 a.m. Dairy Goat Show
11:00 a.m. Meat Goat Show
1:30 p.m. Sheep Show
4:00 p.m. Poultry Show
4:00-Close Carnival-Arm Bands 5:00-8:00 p.m. $20
4:00-8:00 p.m. Commercial Exhibits Setup South Event
7:00 p.m. SHOWRING – Pro Impact Wrestling FREE
Friday, July 28
8:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Cattle Show in Show Ring
Bucket Bottle Calf show to follow
9 a.m.-9 p.m. North Event Center 4-H Exhibits Open
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lynn Anderson – Chainsaw Artist
10 am – 8 p.m. Commercial Exhibits South Event
Daily Next Generation Face Painting-Free
Afternoon Rondini Magic Shows Free Show
2:00 p.m. 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show
4:00 p.m.–Close Carnival-Arm Bands 5:00-8:00 p.m. $20
4:00 p.m. State Fair/Alt/OJ Pictures
5–6 p.m. Polka Hall Check in Horticulture Open
6:30 p.m. GRANDSTAND – Tractor Pull and Truck Pull (Adults $15.00, Youth (5-12) $5.00, Under 5 Free, Pits $25.00)
Saturday, July 29
8:00 a.m. 4-H/FFA Swine Show in Show Ring
8 a.m.-12 p.m. Check In Horticulture Open Show – Polka Hall
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Farmers Market
9 a.m.-9 p.m. North Event Center 4-H Exhibits Open
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lynn Anderson – Chainsaw Artist
8:00 a.m. Tractor Ride
Daily Next Generation Face Painting-Free
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mud Volleyball
10:00 a.m. Horseshoe Tossing
12 – 8 p.m. North Event Center 4-H Exhibits
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Commercial Exhibits South Event
Afternoon Rondini Magic Shows Free
1:00 p.m. Horticulture Open Show – Polka Hall
1:00 p.m 4-H Pet Show in Show Ring
1:30 p.m. Open Class Pet Show (Following 4-H Show)
3:00 p.m.-Close Carnival-Arm Bands 5:00-8:00 p.m. $20
5:30 p.m. Gates Open
7:00 P.M. GRANDSTAND – Country Concert – Tyler Farr, Jake Worthington
(Advance Ticket Sales Online at www.humboldtcountyfair.com)
Sunday, July 30
9:00 a.m. Cook Off Contest
Daily Next Generation Face Painting-Free
10 a.m.–12 p.m. Weigh-In Open Swine Show
10:00 a.m. Bag Tournament
11:00 a.m. Cowboy Church – South Event Center
12 – 5 p.m. Lynn Anderson – Chainsaw Artist
12 – 5 p.m. North Event Center Hall 4-H Exhibits
1:00 p.m. Open Swine Show
1:00 p.m. Pedal Tractor Pull
1 – 6 p.m. Carnival-Arm Bands 2-5 p.m. $20
Afternoon Rondini Magic Shows Free
2:00 p.m. Talent Show Bill Riley
3:00 p.m. Cook Off Judging
4:30 p.m. All 4-H/FFA Livestock released, except swine & livestock to be sold at auction
5:00-6:00 p.m. All 4-H Home Economics, Science, Arts, Horticulture exhibits, etc. released
7:00 p.m. GRANDSTAND – Tough Truck
8:00 p.m. Chainsaw Auction Intermission
Monday, July 31
8:30 a.m. Humboldt District Fair Livestock Auction in Livestock Show Ring