Welcome to the Marcus Community Fair! We strive to bring you fun filled, family orientated entertainment.  Whether it is to watch or compete in one of our open livestock shows, show off your talent in one of our many contests, enjoy free public entertainment or experience yummy fair food, we have something for everyone.  See you at the fair!!

2022 marks 86 years of tradition that we've come to know and love as "The Marcus Community Fair". This annual event has always had a strong focus on family, and serves as a showcase of the talents of our youth, and others of all ages, by providing a means of education, exhibition, and competition. The Fair highlights our communities ties to agriculture, industry, and businesses; all of which provide the backbone to our community. The Fair has also become an annual reunion where old friends and family have an opportunity for reaquaintance, and remembrance.

2022 is the 38th straight year of free gate admission.

Schedule:

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Entry Day

3pm-8pm: Livestock Weigh-In
3pm - 8pm: Entry Day for Exhibit Buildings and Commercial Exhibits
4pm - 5pm: KCAU Quest Weather
6pm: -9pm: Marcus Action Club - Celebrity Dunk Tank
6pm: MCDERMOTT FAMILY SHOWS
6pm: Little Miss Marcus Fair Pageant; Babies on Parade - Hall of Progress
7pm: Alumni (Eaglcs-Rockets-Comets-Royals)
Softball Game - Ball Field
Contact Mike Olson to sign up
7pm: Monster Arm Wrestling - West Ball Field
7pm: Blazing Barrels Can Races - Horse Arena

Friday, August 12, 2022

All Day Woodcarver Lynn Anderson

9am: Junior Carcass Hog Show - Ogren Livestock Arena
9am - 12pm: Judging in Exhibit Building
10am - 12pm: Weigh-In for Sheep
10am: Swine Show - Ogren Livestock Arena
12pm - 6pm: Historical Society Hours
1pm: Weigh-in and Registration for Goat Show
1pm: Lamb Show - Ogren Livestock Arena
2pm: MCDERMOTT FAMILY SHOWS
3pm: Goat Show - Ogren Livestock Arena (immediately after Sheep show)
4pm: Greased Pig Contest (Ages 5-12) - Horse Arena
Ag Olympics - Horse Arena - Immediately after Greased Pig
4pm - 8pm: MMCRU Football Cheerleaders Dunking Booth
5:30pm: Youth Parade - Hall of Progress
5:30pm: Cornhole Kickoff Tournament - West of Church
6pm - 8pm: BINGO - MMCRU FFA - North of Food Stand
6pm: Northwest Iowa Tractor Pullers Mini Rods (lawn tractors) - North of Ball Field
7:00pm: Cash Drawing - Hall of Progress
Singing Entertainment Bailey Dorr
7:30pm: Illusionist - Jett Skrien - Hall of Progress
Dusk: Fireworks - Horse Arena
10pm: ALL NON-TERMINAL PIGS MUST BE GONE

Saturday, August 13, 2022

All Day Woodcarver Lynn Anderson
All Day Meyer Family Pelting Zoo

7am: Registration for 5K Fun Run
8am: 5K and 1-mile Fun Run walk - Starting in front of Marcus Pool
Click Here for Registration Form
9am: Beef Show - Ogren Livestock Arena
10am - 12pm: Open Car and Motorcycle Show - Ball Field
Sponsored by Abu Bekr Vintage Wheels (Vote for Best of Show!)
10am: Yoga - by the Ball Fields
12pm: MCDERMOTT FAMILY SHOWS
12pm - 4pm: Historical Society Hours
3pm - 7pm: MMCRU Cheerleaders Dunking Booth
4pm: Parade
5pm - 6pm: BINGO - MMCRU FFA - North of Food Stand
7pm: Cash Drawing
9-11pm: Teen Pool Party - DJ by Mark Peters - Marcus Pool
9pm: Marcus Action Club Street Dance Featuring: Foreplay - Main Street

Sunday, August 14, 2022

All Day Meyer Family Pelting Zoo

8am -  12pm: Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast - Holy Name Church
10am: Western Pleasure and Gaming Events - Horse Arena
10am: Church Service - Hall of Progress
10am: Sand Volleyball Tournament - West of Church
12pm: Cooking School - Hall of Progress
12pm: MCDERMOTT FAMILY SHOWS ARM BANDS: $15; on sale from 1-3 PM
12pm: Kids Contests - Ball Field
12pm - 4pm: MMCRU Cheerleaders Dunking Booth
12pm - 4pm: Historical Society Hours
12pm - 5pm: Mr. Nick, Balloonist and Magician
1pm: Antique Tractor Pull - North of Ball Field
1pm - 4pm: Jr Pearson Barns
2:45pm: Bike Give-Away - Hall of Progress
3pm: Pedal Power Pull - Hall of Progress
3pm - 5pm: BINGO - MMCRU FFA - North of Food Stand
5pm: Cash Drawing - Fair Office
5pm: Conclusion of the Wood Carving Silent Auction
5pm: The Anthon City Band - Directed by Art Ashley - North of Food Stand
6:30pm: Free Ice Cream - North of Food Stand

Date: August 11 - 14, 2022

Location: Marcus Community Fairgrounds, 301 South Maple
Marcus, IA 51035.

Cost: Free

Click Here for More Information