Jackson County Fair 2026
Jul 28 - Aug 2, 2026 Maquoketa, IAAbout
Officially began in 1855, Jackson County Fair is a 6-day fair scheduled to be held from July 28, 2026 (Tuesday) to August 2, 2026 (Sunday) at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Maquoketa, Iowa and organized by Jackson County Fair Association. The fair will host over 45,000 visitors around the region. It offers agricultural and educational events, various competitions and contests, and fun for the whole family. People of all ages will enjoy some good clean entertainment, eat first-rate food prepared by local cooks, and view some great exhibits. This is the 172nd edition of the event.
Venue
Jackson County Fairgrounds
1212 E Quarry St Maquoketa, IAAdditional Info
Gate Admission
Tuesday: Free for anyoneThursday: Free for ages under 17Ages 13+ $15.00Children Under 13: Free
Gate Hours
Gates open at 9 am
Carnival Ride Hours
Tuesday - Wednesday: 6:00 pm - CloseThursday: 12 pm - 5 pmFriday: 5 pm - CloseSaturday: 1 pm - CloseSunday: 12 pm - Close
Fair by the Numbers
Established: 1855 Edition: 172nd Attendance: 45,000 Days Left: 32 Anniversary: 171st
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