Buena Vista County Fair ‘09
July 16 – 19, 2009
The 2009 Buena Vista County Fair is planned for July 16 – 19, 2009. This will be held at the Fair Grounds in Alta, Iowa.
If you need to know the location of our Fair Grounds please view it on the MAP. If you need directions, while on that page fill out your info to view directions from your home to our Fair!
We look forward to seeing you at our County Fair, and hope you enjoy yourself as much as we enjoy putting the fair on for you!
Visitor Information
Admission
Adults: $5
Ages 6-10: $3
5 & Under: Free
Ages 6-10: $3
5 & Under: Free
‘09 County Fair Schedule
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Date/Time
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Activity
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Location
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| Thursday, July 9 | ||
| 7:00 p.m. |
4-H Building Clean-up and Livestock Set-up | Fairgrounds |
| Saturday, July 11 | ||
| 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Pride of Iowa and Clothing Event | Storm Lake Middle School |
| Monday, July 13 | ||
| Noon – 7:00 p.m | Static Judging Day | Alta Community Center |
| Tuesday, July 14 | ||
| 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Open Class Registration | Open Class Bldg |
| 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Poultry Check-in | Small Animal Barn |
| Wednesday, July 15 | ||
| 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Open Class Registration | Open Class Bldg |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Swine Weigh-in | Swine Barn |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Special Swine Weigh-in | Swine Barn |
| 10:30 a.m. – Noon | Sheep and Goat Weigh-in | Sheep/Goat Barn |
| 11:00 a.m. | 4-H/FFA Poultry Show | Small Animal Barn |
| 12:00 p.m. | Open Class Judging | Open Class Bldg |
| 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Rabbit Check-in | Small Animal Barn |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Lead Calf & Bucket/Bottle Calf Weigh-in | Beef Barn |
| 4:00 p.m. | 4-H Rabbit Show | Small Animal Barn |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Background Beef & Junior Feeders Weigh-in | Beef Barn |
| 5:00 p.m. | Bucket/Bottle Calf Interviews | 4-H Auditorium |
| 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Open Class Floriculture ONLY Registration | Open Class Bldg |
| 9:00 p.m. | All other 4-H Beef/Dairy in place | Fairgrounds |
| Thursday, July 16 | Sky High Bounce Inflatables | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 4-H Dog Show | 4-H Show Ring |
| 8:00 a.m. | Horses Arrive | Horse Barn |
| 9:00 a.m. | 4-H/FFA Goat Show | 4-H Show Ring |
| (after goat show) | 4-H/FFA Sheep Show | 4-H Show Ring |
| 9:30 a.m. | Open Class Floriculture Judging | Open Class Bldg |
| 9:30 a.m. | Commercial Booths & Exhibits Open | All Buildings |
| 2:00 p.m. | 4-H Horse Show | Outdoor Arena |
| 4:00 p.m. | Sky High Bounce Opens | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Commercial Buildings Close | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Stock Car Races & the Kyle Suter Memorial Pits open at 5 p.m. |
Grandstands |
| 11:00 p.m. | Sky High Bounce Closes | |
| Friday, July 17 | Sky High Bounce Inflatables | |
| 7:30 a.m. | 4-H/FFA Swine Show | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Commercial Booths & Exhibits Open | All Buildings |
| 12:00 p.m. | Sky High Bounce Opens | |
| 2:00 p.m. | Livestock Judging Contest | 4-H Show Ring |
| 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Watermelon Feed sponsored by Heritage Bank | Picnic Area |
| 2:30 p.m. | Seed Spitting Contest | Picnic Area |
| 4:00 p.m. | Ag-Olympics | 4-H Show Ring |
| 5:30 p.m. | Small Animal Show | 4-H Show Ring |
| 5:00 p.m. | Pie Making Contest | 4-H Auditorium |
| (after Pie Making) | Share-the-Fun | 4-H Auditorium |
| (after Share-the-Fun) | Style Show (Clothing Event) | 4-H Auditorium |
| 7:00 p.m. | Commercial Buildings Close | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Rondini Show | Grandstands |
| 11:00 p.m. | Sky High Bounce Closes | |
| Saturday, July 18 | Kids Day (wristbands good all day) Sky High Bounce Inflatables |
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| 8:00 a.m. | Baby Contest Registration | 4-H Auditorium |
| 8:30 a.m. | 4-H/FFA Dairy Show | 4-H Show Ring |
| 9:00 a.m. | Tractor Ride – Starts at the Grandstands Organized by BV Farm Bureau |
|
| 9:00 a.m. | Baby Contest | 4-H Auditorium |
| 9:00 a.m. | 4-H/FFA Beef Show | 4-H Show Ring |
| 9:30 a.m. | Commercial Booths & Exhibits Open | All Buildings |
| 12:00 p.m. | Junior Feeders and Background Beef Show | 4-H Show Ring |
| 12:00 p.m. | Sky High Bounce Opens | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Kids Pedal Pull by Farm Bureau | Under Grandstands |
| 4:00 p.m. | 4-H Communications Events | 4-H Building |
| 4:00 p.m. | Overall Showmanship | 4-H Show Ring |
| 5:30 p.m. | Pits Open for Demo Derby | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Commercial Buildings Close | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Demo Derby | Grandstands |
| 11:00 p.m. | Sky High Bounce Closes | |
| Sunday, July 19 | ||
| 9:00 a.m. | BBQ Contest Registration | Grass Picnic Area |
| 10:00 a.m. | 4-H Carcass Contest Weigh-in | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Commercial Booths & Exhibits Open | All Buildings |
| 11:00 a.m. | Sky High Bounce Opens | |
| 12:00 p.m. | BBQ Contest Judging Begins | Grass Picnic Area |
| 12:30 p.m. | Little Miss and Queen Contest | 4-H Auditorium |
| 1:00 p.m. | Open Swine Show | |
| 2:00 p.m. | Pictures for State Fair, State Fair Alternates and Outstanding Juniors |
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| 2:30 p.m. | Release all Exhibits Building Close | |
| 5:00 | Ballet Folklorico | Grandstands |
| 6:30 p.m. | T & C Rodeo | Grandstands |
| 9:00 p.m. | Sky High Bounce Closes | |
These events are subject to change without notice. Check back for updates
