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2024 Tama County Fair set for July 15-21

Brothers Cade and Knox Kalinay, and their friend Grant Mattingly, all of Toledo, pictured during last year’s Tama County Fair. This year’s fair kicks off next week Monday, July 15, and runs through Sunday, July 21. PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER

GLADBROOK – Each July, over 200 4-H and FFA members enter their exhibits at the Tama County Fair. Ribbons and trophies are earned. Even more important, goals are met, lessons are learned and friendships are made.

The Tama County Livestock and Fair Association invites you to come to the Tama County Fair this July 15-21. The Tama County Fairgrounds are located in Gladbrook.

Highlighted events this year include:

-Monday, July 15: Non-Livestock judging for 4-H members, FFA students and Clover Kids

-Tuesday, July 16: Animals are entered, Pet Show, Dog Show and Opening Ceremony of the Fair which includes the auction for the scholarship, Friend of the Fair and Scholarship Presentation, and the Selection of the 2024 Tama County Fair Queen

-Wednesday, July 17: Farm Credit Breakfast, Sheep Show, Gladbrook Library Story Time, Watermelon Feed sponsored by Tama Co. Soil and Water Conservation District, Tama County Naturalist Visit with Critters, Goat Show, Poultry Show, and Fashion Show

-Thursday, July 18: Horse Show (Speed Events), Rabbit Show, Communications Event, Fun with Tama County Master Gardeners, and Ag Olympics sponsored by the Tama County Farm Bureau. There will be no dairy show this year due to a lack of exhibitors.

-Friday, July 19: Swine Show, Horse Show, Kiddie Tractor Pull (4-11 year old sponsored by the Tama County 4-H Council), Pee Wee Wranglers (sponsored by the Tama County Cattlemen), Fair Feud (sponsored by the Tama County 4-H Council)

-Saturday, July 20: Beef Show and Fun Night (Sponsored by the Tama County 4-H Council)

Each day there are kids’ crafts, scavenger hunts and be sure to check out the Kid’s Area by the Rabbit Barn. There is time to tour the exhibit buildings, livestock barns and make sure to grab a bite to eat which includes delicious pies and snow cones.

For a full schedule of this year’s fair, visit the Tama County Extension and Outreach website at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/tama/. You may also contact them at 641-484-2703.

Hope to see you at the 2024 Tama County Fair!