Jackson County Fair 2025
TBA, 2025 Maquoketa, IANew dates haven't been updated. Below is the information about 2024 edition of Jackson County Fair.
About
Officially began in 1855, Jackson County Fair is a 6-day fair, scheduled to be held from July 23, 2024 (Tuesday) to July 28, 2024 (Sunday) at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Maquoketa, IA 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 170th edition of the event.
Venue & Organizer
Jackson County Fairgrounds
1212 E Quarry St Maquoketa, IAAdditional Info
Tuesday: Free for anyoneThursday: Free for ages under 17Ages 13+ $15.00Children Under 13: Free
Gates open at 9 am
Tuesday - Wednesday: 6:00 pm - CloseThursday: 12 pm - 5 pmFriday: 5 pm - CloseSaturday: 1 pm - CloseSunday: 12 pm - Close
Wristbands: $30
Free with gate admission
Camping is $150 for the week with a $25 upcharge per night for a generator.
Event Features
4-H/FFA: Agricultural Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Beef Show, Cattle Show, Dairy Show, Floral Exhibits, Goat Show, Hog Show, Horse Show, Horticultural Exhibits, Lamb Show, Livestock Auction, Livestock Exhibits, Pet Show, Petting Zoo, Poultry Show, Rabbit Show, Sheep Show, Small Animal Auction, Swine Show, Tractor Show, and more.Competitions & Contests: Bags Tournament, Cake Decorating Contest, Fair Princess, Fair Queen, Livestock Judging Contest, Pedal Pull, Static Exhibit Judging, Talent Show, Various Competitions, and more.
Entertainment: Bingo, Car Show, Carnival Rides, Children's Activities, Circus Show, Comedy Show, Concert(s), Demolition Derby, Enduro Race, Live Music, Museum, Night of Destruction , Power Wheels Derby, Stock Car Racing, Tractor Pull, Truck Pull, and more.
Miscellaneous: Antique Tractor Show, Commercial Vendors, Dog Show, Face Painting, Fair Food, Flower Show, Horse Show, Pet Show, and more.