Adair County Fair

Fair Events

Antique Tractor & Car Show

Fair admission FREE to one person per entry.
Contact: Tim Foster (641) 745-5220

Antique cars lined up with their hoods open

Antique cars lined up - some have their hoods open

A young girl and her little sister dressed up in 60's outfits for the Baby Contest

Baby Contest

Contact: Aby Bauer (402) 515-3552 or Shawna Abell (641) 745-9834
Costume: Circus
Personality

Age categories based on age of child the day of show. Babies may be entered in two categories, BUT will be awarded a trophy in only one category. Judges decision will be final.

Adair County Residents

Girls Costume: Circus

0-5 months; 6-12 months; 13-18 months; 19-24 months

Boys Costume: Circus

0-5 months; 6-12 months; 13-18 months; 19-24 months

Miss Personality:

0-5 months; 6-12 months; 13-18 months; 19-24 months

Mr. Personality

0-5 months; 6-12 months; 13-18 months; 19-24 months

Out of County Residents

Girls Costume: Circus

0-24 months

Boys Costume: Circus

0-24 months

Miss Personality:

0-24 months

Mr. Personality

0-24 months

Demo Derby

Full Size Light Weld

1st Place $1500
2nd Place $800
3rd Place $500
4th Place $200
5th Place $150

Full Size 80s & Newer Hobo

1st Place $1200
2nd Place $600
3rd Place $400
4th Place $200
5th Place $100

80s & Newer Compacts

1st Place $1000
2nd Place $500
3rd Place $250
4th Place $150

Entry Fee: $25 car and driver
Entry Time: 4pm – 7pm
Pit Pass: $10/person

All cars MUST be inspected 1 hour prior to start time

For rules go to randrpromotions.com
For info call (515) 971-1328

Demo derby at the Adair County Fair at night. The cars look beat up, and multiple have smoke coming out of them.

Demo derby at the Adair County Fair. Cars are lined up at one side of the arena.

Demo derby at the Adair County Fair. The cars look very beat up , and covered in mud.

Demo derby - cars are smoking and firefighters are walking onto the arena

Demo Derby - the cars are mostly obscured by smoke

Play

Eric Chesser

Concert in the grassy pit area. Bleachers provided, lawn chairs are welcome, or you can sit and enjoy the music from your vehicle!

Farm Bureau Cookout Contest

Contact: Karen Stamper (515) 418-1872 or Adair County Farm Bureau (641) 343-7070

People lined up for food outside the Varied Industries building

BBQ Contest - A woman roasts a whole chicken.

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Fair Queen Application

Fair Queen talking into a red microphone

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Fair Schedule

Little Miss & Little Mister

Contact: Katie Huff (515) 250-8223

Must be 5 to 8 years old by September 1.
Limited to Adair County residents.
A contestant may win only once.
Judging will be on appearance, poise, personality and interview. The judges will be looking for a neat, natural little girl and boy, not miniature adults.
The Little Miss and Little Mister are expected to attend daily fair activities.
The Little Miss and Little Mister may receive a wristband good for daily fair admission, it must be requested in the secretary’s office.

Open-Class-with-Extras

Open Class Information

A cow looking through a fence with a yellow tag on its ear.

A goat looking over the top of a wood fence with a white tag on its ear

three white goats together in a metal pen

Goat looking out over a wooden fence. It has a white chain around its neck with a tag that says "Faith"

A llama looking over a metal gate with a light green harness.

A duck with a poof of feathers on the top of its head in a metal cage

Open Horse Show participants lined up in the arena with their horses

Participants in the Open Fun Horse Show lined up with their horses.

Open Jackpot Fun Horse Show

High Point Awards based on Horse & Rider pair per age Division: Riders 14 years & under OR Riders 15 years & over.

JACKPOT 30-20-10

Entry Fee: $2 per class OR $20 all day per hourse & rider pair

Not responsible for accidents – NO stallions allowed
Judge’s decision is final – Unruly horses will be excused from ring
No rough handling of horses will be tolerated
Must enter one class ahead so payback can be configured
Sign-up required for high point – One high point entry per horse & rider
Youths (18 years & under) are required to wear helmets (even lead line)
All participants are encouraged to wear helmets while riding

Open Halter

Showmanship – 9 & Under
Geldings
Mares
Open Pony Halter – (Ponies 57” & Under)

Performance

Bareback Ride-A-Buck – 14 & Under
Bareback Ride-A-Buck – 15 & Over
Lead Line – 9 & Under (one entry fee)
Break-A-Gait – 14 & Under
Break-A-Gait – 15 & Over
Walk Trot – 9 & Under (horse size-open)
Western Pleasure – 14 & Under
Western Pleasure – 15-25 years
Pony Western Pleasure – (Ponies 57” & Under)
Western Pleasure – Jack Benny (26 & Over)
Western Pleasure – 2, 3, & 4 year old horses
Match Pair Western Pleasure – Open (2x entry fee)
Egg Race – 14 & Under
Egg Race – 15 & Over
Musical Horses – Open (2x entry fee)
Boot Race – 14 & Under
Boot Race – 15 & Over
Key Hole Race – 14 & Under
Key Hole Race – 15 & Over
Poles – 14 & Under
Poles – 15 & Over
Scramble Race – 14 & Under
Scramble Race – 15 & Over
Flag Race – 14 & Under
Flag Race – 15 & Over
Barrels – 14 & Under
Barrels – 15 & Over
Panty Hose Race – Open (2x entry fee)
Jumping Figure 8 – 14 & Under
Jumping Figure 8 – 15 & Over

Cowgirl Queen Contest

Iowa State Fair Contest Rules apply.

Sponsored by the Adair County Saddle Club (must be a paid member prior to the contest).

Contact: Mandy Breheny at (641) 221-0705

A girl dressed up in a blue and white dress leading a horse dressed up as a spider

Pedal Pull

Boys and Girls compete together in the following age groups:

4 – 5 years old
6-7 years old
8-9 years old
10-11 years old

Participation ribbons to all contestants.
Trophies awarded to winners in each class.

Pigtail Contest

Contact: Grace Evans (641) 745-5318
Sponsored by: Adair County Pork Producers

Trophies will be awarded.
Everyone receives participation ribbon.
May enter age classes OR most original, not both.

Age Classes:

0 – 3 years old
4-6 years old
7-9 years old
10-12 years old
13-15 years old

Two pigtails NOT braided, with hair parted from near the forehead down the center to the back, with a band next to the scalp and another one at the end of the pigtail. Length of pigtail will be the distance from one band to the other.

Most Original:

0-7 years
8-15 years

NO measuring, anything goes, may be braided.

Young girls participating in the pigtail contest.

A hand holding up a glass of lemonade with a food truck that says "Corn Dogs" in the background

Vendors

All vendors & vendor workers are required to pay gate admission.

Vendor Fees

Adair County Indoor: No Fee
Adair County Outdoor: $25
Out of County Indoor Varied Industries Building: $25
Out of County Outdoor: $75

July 10 - 14, 2024 •