The 5 Best Days of Summer

Schedule:

Thursday, July 14, 2022

11:59pm: Livestock, Static and Communications Entry Deadline
Tickets on Sale at all Plymouth County Banks and Credit Unions

Thursday, July 21, 2022

2:00-4:30pm: Extension and Outreach Office moves to Fairgrounds.
Tickets on Sale at all Plymouth County Banks and Credit Union.
Fairgrounds open from 7:00am to 12:00 Midnight.
All Livestock buildings are closed to exhibitors from Midnight to 5:00 a.m.

Sunday, July 24, 2022

4:00pm: Fair Set-up at Fairgrounds
4:00 – 5:00pm: 4-H/FFA Reduced Price Passes Sold – Fair Office
7:00pm: Beef Exhibitor Meeting in the Livestock Pavilion

Monday, July 25, 2022

1:00pm: Livestock Stall Assignments Posted in Barns
1:00 - 5:30pm: 4-H/FFA Reduced Price Passes Sold – Fair Office
2:00 - 6:00pm: 4-H Static Exhibits Entered – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

8:00am: 4-H Static Exhibit Judging in Century Hall
9:00am: Le Mars Chamber Coffee, Hosted by Chamber Ag Committee – Round Barn
9:00am - 12:00pm: 4-H/FFA Reduced Price Passes Sold–Fair Office
11:00am - 1:30pm: 4-H Food Stand Open for Lunch
11:30am - 2:00pm: Clover Kid Judging – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
1:00pm: - 4:00pm: 4-H/FFA Reduced Price Passes Sold – Fair Office
5:00pm: - 7:00pm: 4-H and FFA Livestock may be brought in and stalled
6:00pm: - 8:00pm: Open Class Entries – Photography, Horticulture, Food and Preservation, Arts and Creative Hobbies, Antiques and Collectibles

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

7:00am - 12:00am: Grounds Open
7:00am - 10:00am: Open Class Entries – Photography, Horticulture, Food and Preservation, Arts and Creative Hobbies, Antiques and Collectibles
(7am-9am a limited number of Golf carts will run exhibitors from south parking lot to the Open Class Building)
7:00am: Livestock may begin arriving to be stalled
7:30am - 8:30am: Rabbit check-in
8:00am - 10:00am: Beef Check-in /scanning to follow
8:00am - 10:00am: Sheep Check-in /scanning to follow
9:00am - 12:00pm: Poultry Check-in
10:00am - 1:00pm: Swine Check-in /scanning to follow
10:00am: 4-H Exhibit Building Open
10:00am - 12:00pm: Meat Goat check-in, Dairy (Cow and Goat Check-in
12:00pm: 4-H Clothing Event – Century Hall
12:00pm: Round Barn Opens
12:00pm - 3:30pm: Motocross Sign In - Grandstand
1:00pm: Clover Buddies Rabbit Show, followed by 4-H and FFA Rabbit Show
1:00pm: 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Contest Check-in – Covered Arena
1:30pm: Commercial Exhibits Open
2:00pm: Blair House Open
2:00pm: 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging Contest – Covered Arena
3:00pm: Royal Readings -- Schoolhouse
3:30pm: 4-H Static Exhibit Grand Champion Photos Taken
4:00pm: Motocross Practice - Grandstand
4:00pm - 8:00pm: Kiddie Barn Daily Activities
4:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
5:00pm: Midway Rides Open
5:30pm: The Memories – Pioneer Village
5:30pm: Bucket Calf Check-in – Covered Arena
6:00pm: Bucket Calf Judging – Covered Arena
6:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
6:30pm: Motocross – Grandstand
6:40pm: Opening Ceremony/Flag Raising – Pioneer Village
6:45pm: 4-H Foundation Donor Ceremony – Pioneer Village
7:00pm: King and Queen Crowning – Pioneer Village
8:00pm: The Memories – Pioneer Village
8:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
9:00pm: 4-H Exhibit Building and Blair House Close
10:00pm: Commercial Buildings, Open Class Building and Round Barn Close

Thursday, July 28, 2022

B and R Chainsaw Sculptures by Blair Smith and Scotty Toben daily 12pm-7:30pm
7:00am: 4-H and FFA Horse Check-in – Horse Arena
8:00am: 4-H and FFA Horse Show – Horse Arena
8:00am: Clover Buddies Bottle Lamb check-in. Show at 8:30 a.m.
8:30am: 4-H and FFA Sheep Show – Covered Arena
10:00am: Open Class Exhibit Building Open and 4-H Exhibit Building Open
11:30am: 4-H and FFA Meat Goat Show – Covered Arena
12:00pm: Round Barn Opens
1:30pm: Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open
1:00pm: Midway Rides Open
1:00pm: 4-H Educational Presentations – Century Hall
2:00pm: Blair House Open
2:00pm - 8:00pm: Kiddie Barn Daily Activities
3:00pm: Royal Readings -- Schoolhouse
3:00pm: 4-H and FFA Poultry Showmanship
3:00pm - 4:00pm: 4-H/FFA Breeding Gilt Check In
4:00pm: Clover Buddies Poultry Show followed by 4-H and FFA Poultry Show
4:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
5:00pm: Holy Rocka Rollaz – Pioneer Village
5:00pm: 4-H/FFA Breeding Show – Covered Arena
6:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
6:15pm: Rockland Road – Pioneer Village
6:30pm: Tuff Truck – Grandstand
7:30pm: Holy Rocka Rollaz – Pioneer Village
8:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
8:45pm: Rockland Road – Pioneer Village
9:00pm: 4-H Exhibit Building and Blair House Close
10:00pm: Commercial Buildings, Open Class Building and Round Barn Close

Friday, July 29, 2022

B and R Chainsaw Sculptures by Blair Smith and Scotty Toben daily 12pm-7:30pm
8:30am: 4-H and FFA Dog Show – Open Class Building - South End
8:30am: 4-H and FFA Breeding and Market Beef Show – Covered Arena
10:00am: Open Class Exhibit Building Open and 4-H Exhibit Building Open
12:00pm: Central Dance Academy Dance Performance – Century Hall
12:00pm: Round Barn Opens
1:00pm: Midway Rides Open
1:30pm: Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open
2:00pm: Blair House Open
2:00pm - 8:00pm: Kiddie Barn Daily Activities
2:00pm: 4-H and FFA Dairy Cow Show, Followed by Clover Buddies Bottle Goat Show, then 4-H and FFA Dairy Goat Show – Covered Arena
2:30pm: 4-H Working Exhibits – Open Class Building – South End
3:00pm: Royal Readings -- Schoolhouse
4:00pm: Lizzy The Dream Girl, Hypnotist – Pioneer Village
4:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
6:00pm: The Britain’s Beatles Tribute – Pioneer Village
6:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
7:00pm: Impact Pro Wrestling – Covered Show Arena
7:00pm: Cooking School – Century Hall
7:30pm: Demo Derby – Grandstand
8:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
8:30pm: Jason Pritchett, Country Singer
9:00pm: 4-H Exhibit Building and Blair House Close
10:00pm: Commercial Buildings, Open Class Building and Round Barn Close

Saturday, July 30, 2022

B and R Chainsaw Sculptures by Blair Smith and Scotty Toben daily 12pm-7:30pm

8:30am: 4-H and FFA Swine Show – Covered Arena
9:00am: Open Draft Horse and Mule Show – Horse Arena
10:00am: Round Barn Opens
10:00am: Open Class Exhibit Building Open and 4-H Exhibit Building Open
10:30am: Kids’ Day – Century Hall
11:00am: Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open
12:00pm: Blair House Open
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Reduced Midway Rides
2:00pm: 4-H and FFA Cat Show – Rabbit Barn
2:00pm: Open Pet Show Check-in in Rabbit Barn
2:00pm: Life Skills Quilt Auction – Century Hall
2:00pm - 8:00pm: Kiddie Barn Daily Activities
2:30pm: 4-H and FFA Pet Show, followed by Open Pet Show in the Rabbit Barn
3:00pm: Royal Readings -- Schoolhouse
3:00pm: Deadline for Livestock Ribbon Auction Sign Up – Fair Office
4:00pm: Lizzy The Dream Girl, Hypnotist – Pioneer Village
4:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
4:00pm: Grand Champion Photos of Small Animals (rabbits, poultry, cat, pet)
6:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
6:00pm: 4-H and FFA Share the Fun – Century Hall
6:00pm: Presley and Taylor, Country Sister Duo – Pioneer Village
6:00pm: Presentation of Colors by Joint Forces Honor Guard – Grandstand
6:00pm: First Responders and Military Recognition – Grandstand
6:00pm: Thunder by the Round Barn Featuring the Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling Series – Grandstand
8:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
8:30pm: The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute – Pioneer Village
9:00pm: 4-H Exhibit Building and Blair House Close
10:00pm: Commercial Buildings, Open Class Building and Round Barn Close

Sunday, July 31, 2022

B and R Chainsaw Sculptures by Blair Smith and Scotty Toben daily 12pm-7:30pm

8:00 - 10:00am: 4-H and FFA Feeder Calf Weigh-in and Cow/Calf check in – Scale House
8:00 - 10:00am: Open Class Highway 3 Cattle Battle Weigh-in –Scale House
10:00am: Open Fun Day Horse Show – Horse Arena
10:00am: Traditional Non-Denominational Church Service – Century Hall
11:00am: Le Mars Church of Christ Service - Pioneer Village
11:30am: Bill Riley show Check-in
12:00pm: Bill Riley Show – Century Hall
12:00pm: Open Class, Blair House, 4-H Exhibit Building, and Round Barn Open
12:00pm: 4-H and FFA Cow Calf Show, Followed by 4-H and FFA Feeder Calf Show – Covered Arena
1:00pm: Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open
1:00pm: Open Class HIGHWAY 3 CATTLE BATTLE - Covered Arena
1:00 - 5:00pm: Reduced Midway Rides
2:00pm: Life Skills Cow Chip Bingo – West of the Grandstand
2:00pm - 8:00pm: Kiddie Barn Daily Activities
3:00pm: Royal Readings -- Schoolhouse
3:00pm: Voces De America, Mariachi Trio – Pioneer Village
3:15pm: 4-H Pride of Iowa – Century Hall - Judging Begins (4-H’ers Only)
4:00pm: Quilts of Valor – Pioneer Village
4:00 - 4:30pm: 4-H Pride of Iowa – Open to Public – Century Hall
4:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
4:30pm: Fair Auction, Including Quilt, Belt Buckles, Chainsaw Wood Carvings – Pioneer Village
6:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
6:00pm: The Browns, Family Music Group – Pioneer Village
6:00pm: Release Bucket Calves, Bottle Goats, and Bottle Lambs
6:30pm: Farm Olympics - Covered Arena
6:00pm: Figure 8 Hot Laps - Grandstand
6:30pm: Figure 8 Racing - Grandstand
7:00pm: Voces De America, Mariachi Trio – Pioneer Village
7:00pm: Commercial Exhibit Buildings Close
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Open Class Exhibits Released
8:00pm: “Nerveless Nocks” Circus Thrills and Stunts – Kids Stage
8:00pm: The Browns, Family Music Group – Pioneer Village
9:00pm: Blair House, Round Barn and 4-H Exhibit Building Close

Monday, August 1, 2022

8:00am: Livestock Released (those not in ribbon auction)
8:00am - 11:00am: Release 4-H Exhibit Building Static Exhibits
9:00am: Livestock Ribbon Auction–Covered arena
12:00pm - 4:30pm - Extension Office Moves from Fairgrounds Office Back to Extension Office
4:30pm: to 6:00pm: Release 4-H Exhibit Building Exhibits

Wednesday, August 2, 2022

5:30pm: Fairground Clean-up Day

Date: July 27 - 31, 2022

Location: Plymouth County Fairgrounds, 500 4th Avenue NorthEast
Le Mars, IA 51031.

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