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About the Montgomery County Fair

Since 1956, the Montgomery County Fair has been a celebration of family values and ethical standards. Located in Red Oak, Iowa, it is the home to countless attractions and events in Southwest Iowa.

For more information about renting the fair building, please call Nancy Nelson at 712-789-0517

Montgomery County Fair
2024 Officers & Members

OFFICERS

David Jenkins
President

Mark Confer
Vice President

Nancy Jo Nelson
Treasurer

Kerry Confer
Secretary

Andrew Herzberg
Immediate Past President


MEMBERS

Brian LeRette
Danny Olson
Jerry Sederburg
Ben Peterson
Brian Carlson
Matt Confer
Craig Archer
Don Nippert
Canden Johnson
Andy Vial
Alec Thomas
Brenda Vrba
Shawn Gohlinghost
Katie Olson

MEMBERS

Allen Porter
Kevin Bruning
Brian Christensen
Gayle Allensworth
Chris Bozwell
Joe Dykes
Trevor Gohlinghorst
Ryan Gray
Caleb Orme
Cam Pryor
Jason Sickels
Heath Woods
Stephanie Peterson
Ryan Sundermann

Fair Timeline

Friday, July 11

 

5:30 PM - Pre-Fair Supper - Hosted by the Fair Board
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - 4-H/FFA & Clover Kid Pool Party—Red Oak City Swimming Pool

Saturday, July 12

8:30 AM - Shooting Sports Competition Check-In - Anderson Conservation Shooting Range
9:00 AM - Shooting Sports Competition Begins - Anderson Conservation Shooting Range

Sunday, July 13

 

12:00 PM - Pre-Fair Set Up Lunch hosted by the Red Oak Ambassadors - 4-H Exhibit Building
1:00 PM - Fair Set Up

Monday, July 14

8:00 AM - 4-H/FFA Horse Show Entry Time – Horse Show Arena
9:00 AM - 4-H/FFA Horse Show – Horse Show Arena
3:00 PM - Awardrobe Clothing Event Judging – Red Oak High School Auditorium
4:30 PM - 4-H Table Setting Event Judging and Display – Red Oak High School Auditorium
5:00 PM - Educational Presentations, Extemporaneous Speaking & Working Exhibits – Red Oak High School Auditorium
7:00 PM - Program and Announcement of Awards: Fashion Show Participants & Share the Fun – Red Oak High School Auditorium

 

Tuesday, July 15

 

9:00 AM - Entry and judging of 4-H Static Exhibits – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
6:30 PM - 2025 Fair Welcome: David Jenkins, President Montgomery Co. Fair Board – Fairgrounds Auditorium
Montgomery County Fair Hall of Fame
Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Presentation of County Youth Council Scholarship
Rotary Club "Service Above Self" Awards
Presentation of Fair Board/John Hossle Scholarship
Bake Sale of Food and Nutrition Exhibits
Announcements and Crowning of Fair Queen
4-H Pie Auction
Following the Welcome - Religious Rally – Fairground Auditorium
Following the Welcome - Montgomery County Youth Council Gaga Ball Tournament – Gaga Ball Pit

Wednesday, July 16

6:30-7:30 AM - Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Meat and Dairy Goats—Sheep/Goat Barn
7:30-8:30 AM - Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Market & Breeding Sheep – Sheep/Goat Barn
8:00-9:30 AM - Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Swine – Livestock Pavilion
8:30-10:00 AM - Enter Open Class Flower Show, Baking, Garden, Photography, Arts & Crafts - 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
10:00 AM - Open Class Judging: Flower Show, Baking/Cake Decorating, Garden, Photography, Arts/Crafts – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Poultry – Livestock Pavilion
Noon-9:00 PM - 4-H Exhibit and Commercial Building Open
2:00 PM - 4-H Pet Show Check In - Livestock Pavilion
2:30 PM - 4-H Pet Show - Livestock Pavilion
5:30 PM - 4-H Night—Fairgrounds Auditorium
State Fair Static Awards
Top Communications Acts & Share the Fun
Clover Kids Graduation
6:00-7:30 PM - Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Rabbits – Livestock Pavilion
7:00-9:00 PM - Bingo – Gold Fair Building (West Side)
7:00-9:00 PM - Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Market & Breeding Beef – Beef Barn

 

Thursday, July 17

 

7:00-9:00 AM - Montgomery County Farm Bureau Breakfast for Exhibitors/Families
8:00 AM - 4-H/FFA Sheep Show – Livestock Pavilion
MorningCookies & Drinks from Farm Credit Services for Exhibitors
9:00 AM–9:00 PM - 4-H Exhibit Building Open
30 mins following sheep show - 4-H/FFA Meat & Dairy Goat Show – Livestock Pavilion
Noon-9:00 PM - Commercial Building Open
Noon-10:00 PM - Amusement Associates (Inflatables) - Near the Grandstand Arena
Throughout Day - Meyer's Petting Zoo
Throughout Day - Kid's Zone
Throughout Day - Kiddie Train
Throughout Day - Chainsaw Artist
2:00-4:00 PM - Balloon Creations – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
4:30 PM - Register for 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest – Livestock Pavilion
5:00 PM - 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest – Livestock Pavilion
5:00 PM - Magic Show – – Gold Fair Building (West Side)
7:00-9:00 PM - Sip & Paint with Corky Canvas and Pudgy Pumpkin Patch - Fairgrounds Auditorium
7:00-9:00 PM - Bingo – Gold Fair Building (West Side)
7:30 PM - ATV Race – Grandstand Arena

Friday, July 18

8:00 AM - 4-H/FFA Swine Show – Livestock Pavilion
MorningCookies & Drinks from Farm Credit Services for Exhibitors
9:00 AM–9:00 PM - 4-H Exhibit Building Open
Throughout Day - CriƩer Close-Ups - 4-H Exhibit Building (11:00, 1:00, 3:00)
Throughout Day - Meyer's Petting Zoo
Throughout Day - Kid's Zone
Throughout Day - Kiddie Train
Throughout Day - Chainsaw Artist
Noon - 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show – Livestock Pavilion
Noon-9:00 PM - Commercial Building Open
Noon-10:00 PM - Amusement Associates (Inflatables) - Near the Grandstand Arena
1:00-3:30 PM - Senior Citizens Day Bingo – Fairgrounds Auditorium. Sponsored by Montgomery County Fair Board & Montgomery County YMCA – An afternoon of bingo with prizes, entertainment and refreshments. All senior citizens are welcome to come join us for this free afternoon!
2:00-5:00 PM - Caricature Artist – 4-H Exhibit Building
4:30-6:30 PM - Balloon Creations – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
6:00-10:00 PM - Mechanical Bull Ride - Grandstand Area
5:00-7:00 PM - Mills/Montgomery Cattlemen's Association steak supper - Fairgrounds Auditorium
7:00-9:00 PM - Bingo – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
8:00 PM - FREE Bull Ride – Grandstand Arena , DJ Immediately following

 

Saturday, July 19

 

8:00 AM - 4-H/FFA Beef Show – Livestock Pavilion
8:30 AM Registration 9:00 AM Show - Baby Contest - Fairgrounds Auditorium
9:00 AM-9:00 PM - 4-H Exhibit Building Open
Throughout Day - Meyer's Petting Zoo
Throughout Day - Kid's Zone
Throughout Day - Kiddie Train
Throughout Day - Critter Close-Ups - 4-H Exhibit Building (11:00, 1:00, 3:00)
Throughout Day - Chainsaw Artist
11:00 AM-12:30 PM - Pudgy Pumpkin Patch Gift Shop Demonstrations – Fairgrounds Auditorium
Noon-9:00 PM - Commercial Building Open
Noon-10:00 PM - Amusement Associates (Inflatables) - Near the Grandstand Arena
12:30-1:00 PM - (Bring in Pies)
1:00-1:30 PM - (Judging)
2:00-3:30 PM - (Social)
Baked Apple Pie Contest – sponsored by the Montgomery Co. Farm Bureau and the Montgomery County Fair Board. Bring your baked apple pie to be judged with prizes awarded in several categories.
**FREE Pie/Ice Cream - Fairgrounds Auditorium
12:30 PM - 4-H/FFA Dog Check In - White Commercial Building by YMCA
1:00 PM - 4-H/FFA Dog Show - White Commercial Building by YMCA
1:00-3:00 PM - Balloon Creations & Magic Show starting at 3:00 – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
1:00-4:00 PM - Caricature Artist – 4-H Exhibit Building
3:30-4:30 PM - Magic Show - Gold Fair Building (West Side)
5:00 PM - Supreme Showmanship — Livestock Pavilion
7:00-10:00 PM - Shadow Ridge Band - Fairgrounds Auditorium
7:30 PM - Demolition Derby –Grandstand Arena/DJ Immediately following
8:00-10:00 PM - Release of livestock not being sold at auction (optional) — Superintendent check-out
9:00 PM - Release Commercial Exhibits

Sunday, July 20

9:00-10:00 AM - Check in Open Class Bucket/Bottle Babies – Livestock Pavilion
10:00 AM - Clover Kids' Animal Share Show – Livestock Pavilion
10:30 AM - Open Class Bucket/Bottle Babies Show – Livestock Pavilion
Immediately following bucket/bottle show - Clover Kids’ Animal Share Show – Livestock Pavilion
Noon - FFA Pedal Pull - Fairgrounds Auditorium
Registration begins @ 12:00 - Pull begins @ 12:30
Noon-2:00 PM - Release of livestock not being sold at auction—Superintendent check-out
12:30-1:30 PM - Release of 4-H, FFA and Open Class Exhibits
**Clubs are responsible for cleaning their areas!**
1:00 PM - 4-H/FFA Watermelon Feed - Livestock Pavilion
2:00 PM - Auction of Chain Saw Carvings - Livestock Pavilion
2:15 PM - Livestock Auction – Livestock Pavilion
Following Sale - Clean Up
**Immediately After Livestock Has Been Loaded**
*SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*

 

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