By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com
Humboldt, IA – The 2026 Humboldt County Fair runs Tuesday, July 21 through Monday, July 27, featuring seven days of 4-H and FFA competitions, livestock shows, carnival rides, family entertainment and grandstand events.
Tuesday, July 21
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – 4-H Exhibit Judging (Event Center)
12 p.m. – 4-H Club Booth Judging
12-2 p.m. – Clover Kids Static Judging
12-2 p.m. – Bottle Calf Interviews
6 p.m. – Fair Queen Coronation, Fair Princess, Little Miss & Mr. Contest (Grandstand, Free)
6 p.m.-Close – Scott Amusements Carnival
6-9 p.m. – $30 Carnival Wristbands
Special: Youth ages 16 and under attending the coronation receive a free carnival wristband for Tuesday evening.
Wednesday, July 22
8-8:30 a.m. – Horse Vet Check & Check-in
9 a.m. – 4-H/FFA Horse & Pony Show
9 a.m.-9 p.m. – North Event Center 4-H Exhibits Open
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Sheep/Goat Vet Check
12-1 p.m. – Sheep Weigh-in
1-1:30 p.m. – Poultry Vet Check & Check-in
1:30-2 p.m. – Rabbit Vet Check & Check-in
1:30-2:30 p.m. – Meat Goat Weigh-in
5-6 p.m. – 4-H Working Exhibit Demonstration
5 p.m.-Close – Carnival
5-8 p.m. – $30 Carnival Wristbands
6 p.m. – 4-H Awards & Fashion Review (South Event Center, Free)
Thursday, July 23
6-7:30 a.m. – Swine Vet Check
7-9 a.m. – Swine Weigh-in
7:30-9 a.m. – Beef Vet Check
9-10 a.m. – Beef Weigh-in
9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Lynn Anderson Chainsaw Artist
9 a.m.-9 p.m. – 4-H Exhibits Open
10 a.m. – Bucket/Bottle Calves Check-in
10:30 a.m. – Meat Goat Show
11 a.m. – Dairy Goat Show
1:30 p.m. – Sheep Show
4 p.m. – Poultry Show
4 p.m.-Close – Carnival
5-6 p.m. – 4-H Working Exhibit Demonstration
5-8 p.m. – $30 Carnival Wristbands
6 p.m. – Impact Pro Wrestling (Show Ring, Free)
Friday, July 24
8 a.m. – 4-H/FFA Beef Show
Immediately Following – Bucket/Bottle Calf Show
9 a.m.-9 p.m. – 4-H Exhibits Open
9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Lynn Anderson Chainsaw Artist
All Day – Free Face Painting
1 p.m. – Rabbit Show
4 p.m. – Bags Tournament
4 p.m.-Close – Carnival
5-6 p.m. – 4-H Working Exhibit Demonstration
5 p.m. – KHBT-FM 97.7 The Bolt “Would You Rather” Hot Wing Challenge (Show Ring)
5-6 p.m. – Horticulture Open Show Check-in (Polka Hall)
5:30 p.m. – Concert Gates Open
7:30 p.m. – Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys Concert (Grandstand)
Saturday, July 25
8 a.m. – 4-H/FFA Swine Show
8 a.m.-Noon – Horticulture Open Show Check-in
8 a.m.-Noon – Farmers Market
9 a.m.-9 p.m. – 4-H Exhibits Open
9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Lynn Anderson Chainsaw Artist
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Mud Volleyball
9 a.m.-9 p.m. – Free Face Painting
10 a.m. – Horseshoe Tossing
1 p.m. – Horticulture Open Show
1 p.m. – Open Class Pet Show
2 p.m. – Barnyard Olympics
3 p.m.-Close – Carnival
3:30 p.m. – Grandstand & Pit Gates Open
4-5 p.m. – Adult Pedal Tractor Pull
5-6 p.m. – 4-H Working Exhibit Demonstration
6 p.m. – Central Iowa Truck Pullers & Humboldt County Fair Truck Pull Showdown
Sunday, July 26
8:30 a.m. – Tractor Ride
9 a.m. – Cook-Off Contest
9-11 a.m. – Open Swine Vet Check & Weigh-in
10 a.m. – Community Church Service
Noon-5 p.m. – Lynn Anderson Chainsaw Artist
Noon-5 p.m. – 4-H Exhibits Open
Noon – Open Swine Show
After Swine Show – Bacon Buddies Swine Show & Celebrity Swine Showmanship
1 p.m. – Youth Pedal Tractor Pull
1-6 p.m. – Carnival
2-5 p.m. – $30 Carnival Wristbands
2 p.m. – Talent Show
3 p.m. – Cook-Off Judging
4:30 p.m. – Livestock Release (except auction animals)
5-6 p.m. – Static Exhibit Release
3:30 p.m. – Pit Parking Opens
4 p.m. – Grandstand Opens
6 p.m. – Tough Truck Challenge
Intermission – Chainsaw Art Auction
Monday, July 27
8:30 a.m. – Humboldt District Fair Livestock Auction (Livestock Show Ring)
Throughout the Week
Daily Food Stands & Food Trucks
Scott Amusements Carnival (Wednesday-Sunday)
Free Next Generation Face Painting (Friday-Sunday)
Lynn Anderson Chainsaw Carving (Thursday-Sunday)
4-H Working Exhibit Demonstrations
4-H Exhibits in the North Event Center
Note: Fair officials advise visitors to check the Humboldt County Fair Facebook page or the official fair website for additional events or schedule changes.