Schedule:

Friday, June 24, 2022

4-H Clothing Event Judging – Onawa

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Last day to sign up for Bill Riley Talent Show

Monday, July 11, 2022

9:00am: Queen Contest Preliminaries – Mapleton (Finals July 12 at the Opening Ceremonies)
1:00 pm-4:00 Little Princess Contest – Mapleton (Finals July 12 at the Opening Ceremonies)
6:00pm: Bill Riley Talent Show- West Monona High School- Sponsored by Brent McCall, Farm Bureau Agent

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

8:00am: until gone Free Donuts, Coffee and Juice Sponsored by Monona Co Farm Bureau Federation
8:00am - 3:00pm: 4-H Conference Static Exhibit Judging – Multi-purpose A/C Building
Ag and Natural Resources, Creative Arts, Family and Consumer Sciences, Personal Development, Science and Technology, Defined STEM, Horticulture and Agronomy, Discover 4-H, and Clover Kids
12:00pm: Bucket Calf/Bottle Lamb/Bottle Goat Interview – Livestock Office
1:00pm - 7:00pm: Open Class Exhibit Check In- Floral Hall (Please note all exhibits must be entered this day)
7:00pm: 2022 Monona County Fair Opening Ceremony – Grandstand
Presentation of Colors by the Discover 4-H Club
Opening Welcome from Chris Beedle, Monona County Fair President
Recognition of the 2022 Monona County Fair Partners
Monona County Fair Quilts Auction- Adult size Courtesy of Ann Crawford, Sewing N’ Such
4-H Pie Auction
Monona County Royal Court Recognition and Little Princess and Queen Crowning Ceremony  
Dusk- Free Outdoor Drive-In Movie "Sing 2!" – Pit Area

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

7:00-9:00am: Swine Check-In and Weigh-In
8:00am: until gone Free Donuts, Juice, and Coffee – Sponsored by Monona Co Farm Bureau Federation
9:00-11:00am: Beef, Sheep, Goat, Rabbit, Poultry, and Horse Check-In and Weigh-In
9:00am - 12:00pm: Open Class Judging- Floral Hall
10:00am - 8:00pm:  Exhibit Buildings Open
12:00pm: Livestock Exhibitors Meeting – Show Ring
1:00-3:00pm: Bingo- Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
2:00pm: 4-H and FFA Dog Show – Show Ring
5:00pm: 4-H and FFA Horse Show
6:00-7:30pm: Free Hot Dog Meal – Pit Concession Building
Sponsored by Monona County Extension and Women’s PEO Group
8:30pm: Teen Night sponsored by Monona County 4-H Council – Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage

Thursday, July 14, 2022

8:00am: Open Class Bottle Lamb Show – Show Ring
4-H and FFA Bottle Lamb Show – Show Ring
4-H and FFA Sheep and Goat Show – Show Ring
10:00- 2:00pm: Pony Rides -$5 ride
10:00am - 8:00pm: Exhibit Buildings Open
11:00am: 4-H and FFA Rabbit Show – Show Ring
1:00-3:00pm: Bingo- Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
2:00pm: 4-H and FFA Poultry Show – Livestock Show Ring
2:00pm: 4-H Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits – Multi-purpose A/C Building
3:00pm: Little Hands on the Farm Ag-tivities by Monona Co. Farm Bureau Federation- West of Farm Bureau Building
3:00-6:00pm: Pony Rides $5 per ride
3:00-6:00pm: 4-H Safety and Education Shooting Sports Exhibition – East of Show Ring
4:00-6:00pm: 4-H and FFA Pet Show and Open Class Pet Show – Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
5:00-6:00pm: 4-H Share the Fun (immediately following Pet Show)  – Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
7:00pm: Outlaw Tractor Pull – $25 Pits, Grandstand $15 Adults, $5 Children, Pre-k and under free
After Tractor Pull- Karaoke- Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage

Friday, July 15, 2022

7:30am: 4-H and FFA Swine Show – Show Ring
After Prior Show  Swine Bonus Auction – Coordinated by Monona County Fair Association
9:00am: Donuts and Coffee – Sponsored by Midstates Bank
10:00am - 8:00pm: Exhibit Buildings Open
10:00-2:00pm: Pony Rides $5 per ride
11:00am - 8:00pm: Mechanical Bull
12:00-3:00pm: Colors da Clown Face Painting – Multi-purpose A/C Building
12:00-4:00pm: Band- Radio Rangers- Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
1:00-3:00pm: Creation Station – Multi-purpose A/C Building (Ages 4-10)
2:30-3:00pm: Check-In for Livestock Judging Contest – Show Ring
3:00pm: Little Hands on the Farm Ag-tivities by Monona Co. Farm Bureau Federation- West of Farm Bureau Building
3:00pm: 4-H, FFA and Adult Livestock Judging Contest – Show Ring
3:30pm: 4-H Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits – Multi-purpose A/C Building
3:00-5:00pm: Foam Party – next to Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
3:00-6:00pm: Pony Rides $5 per ride
4:00-7:00pm: Colors da Clown Balloon Twisting
5:00-7:00pm: Band-Radio Rangers- Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
5-7:00pm: FREE FARM BUREAU SUPPER  Sponsored by Monona Co. Farm Bureau Federation
7:00pm: Demolition Derby – $25 Pits, Grandstand $15 Adults, $5 Children, Pre-k and under free

Saturday, July 16, 2022

Kid's Day:

8:00am: Open Class Bucket Calf Show – Show Ring
4-H and FFA Bucket Calf and Dairy Show – Show Ring
4-H and FFA Beef Show– Show Ring
9:00am: Baby Goat Yoga- Grass Area to the Left of Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
9:00am: Pancake Breakfast – Sponsored by New Coop
10:00-8:00pm: Exhibit Buildings Open
10:30am: Story Time with Jessie from Toy Story! – Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
10:00- 2:00pm: Pony Rides $5 per ride
11:00-11:30am: Magic Show by Special K'z the Clown – Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
11:00am - 8:00pm: Mechanical Bull
11:00am - 7:00pm: Petting Zoo
11:00am - 7:00pm: Laser Tag, Inflatables for all Ages
11:30am - 1:00pm: Glitter Tattoos by Special K'z the Clown
12:00-1:00pm: Hot Dog Eating Contest- Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
12:00pm: Horseshoe Pitching Contest
1:00-2:30pm: Ag Olympics – North of Show Ring
1:00pm: Pedal Pull (non-sanctioned) for kids and adults– Grandstand  Sponsored by Monona Co. Farm Bureau Federation
2:30-3:00pm: FREE Ice Cream Bars – 4-H Exhibit Building
3:00pm: Clover Kids Stuffed Animal, 4-H Awards Presentation, 4-H Style Show – Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
3:00-6:00pm: Pony Rides $5 per ride
3:00pm: Little Hands on the Farm Ag-tivities: West of Farm Bureau Building
4:30-5:30pm: Pride of Iowa Judging, Youth and Adult – Multi-purpose A/C Building
5:00-7:00pm: Grace Co Dance Show- Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
5:30-6:30pm: Pride of Iowa Samples (Open to the Public) – Multi-purpose A/C Building
7:00pm: Demolition Derby – $25 Pits, Grandstand $15 Adults, $5 Children, Pre-k and under free

Sunday, July 17, 2022

10:00am: Outdoor Worship Service- Hope Evangelical Church – Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
11:00am: Parade Registration and Line-Up – West Pit Entrance
Courtesy of the David McNeill Post and Unit #129 of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary
12:00-5:00pm: Exhibit Buildings Open
1:00pm: Monona County Fair Parade
After Parade Little Hands on the Farm Ag-tivities: West of Farm Bureau Building
2:00pm: Cornhole Tournament - Sponsored by InControl
2:30pm: Parade Winners Announced
3:00-5:00pm: Rick Powell and Friends Country Western Show – Farm Bureau Entertainment Free Stage
3:30pm: 4-H and FFA Overall Showman Competition – Livestock Show Ring (Exhibitors check-in at 3:00)
5:00-6:30pm: Release of Open Class and 4-H Exhibits

Date: July 12 - 17, 2022

Location: Monona County Fairgrounds, 100 Gaukel Park Road
Onawa, IA 51040.

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