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
Saturday, July 11
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 12
3:00 PM - Fair Set Up
5:00 PM - Pre-Fair Supper - Hosted by the Fair Board & Red Oak Ambassadors - Gold Fair Building
5:30-7:30 PM - 4-H/FFA & Clover Kid Pool Party—Red Oak City Swimming Pool
Monday, July 13
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 14
9:00 AM - Entry and judging of 4-H Static Exhibits – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
1:30 PM - 4-H/FFA Dog Check In - Livestock Pavilion
2:00 PM - 4-H/FFA Dog Show - Livestock Pavilion
6:30 PM - 2026 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 Montgomery County 4-H Scholarships
Rotary Club “Service Above Self” Awards
Presentation of Fair Board/John Hossle Scholarships
Bake Sale of Food and Nutrition Exhibits
4-H Pie Auction
Announcements and Crowning of Fair Queen
Following the Welcome - Religious Rally - Fairgrounds Auditorium
Following the Welcome - Montgomery County Youth Council Gaga Ball Tournament – Gaga Ball Pit
Wednesday, July 15
6:30-7:30 AM - Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Meat & Dairy Goats—Sheep/Goat Barn
7:30-8:00 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 Pavillion
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
6:00-7:00 PM - Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Rabbits – Livestock Pavilion
7:00-9:00 PM - Bingo – Gold Fair Building (West Side)
7:00-8:00 PM - Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Market & Breeding Beef – Beef Barn
9:00 PM - Foam Party - Near the Grandstand Arena
Thursday, July 16
7:00-9:00 AM - Montgomery County Farm Bureau Breakfast for Exhibitors/Families
8:00 AM - 4-H/FFA Meat & Dairy Goat Show – Livestock Pavilion
Throughout Day - Montgomery County Farm Bureau Kids Day
Morning - Cookies & Drinks from Farm Credit Services for Exhibitors
9:00 AM-9:00 PM - 4-H Exhibit Building Open
30 mins following Goat Show - 4-H/FFA Sheep Show – Livestock Pavilion
Noon-9:00 PM - Commercial Building Open
Noon-10:00 PM - Party Fun Rentals - Near the Grandstand Arena
1:00 PM - 4-H/FFA Poultry Show – Livestock Pavilion
Throughout Day - Meyer’s Petting Zoo, Kid’s Zone, Kiddie Train, 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 17
8:00 AM - 4-H/FFA Swine Show – Livestock Pavilion
Morning - Cookies & Drinks from Farm Credit Services for Exhibitors
9:00 AM-9:00 PM - 4-H Exhibit Building Open
Throughout Day - Critter Close-Ups - 4-H Exhibit Building (11:00, 1:00, 3:00)
Throughout Day - Meyer’s Petting Zoo, Kid’s Zone, Kiddie Train, Chainsaw Artist
Noon - 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show – Livestock Pavilion
Noon-8:00 PM - Game On Trailer - Near the Grandstand Arena
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 – 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.
5:00-7:00 PM - Mills/Montgomery Cattlemen’s Association steak supper - Fairgrounds Auditorium
7:00-9:00 PM - Bingo – Gold Fair Building (West Side)
8:00 PM - FREE Bull Ride – Grandstand Arena, DJ Immediately following
Saturday, July 18
8:00 AM - 4-H/FFA Beef Show – Livestock Pavilion
8:30 AM - Registration Baby Contest - Fairgrounds Auditorium
9:00 AM - Show Baby Contest - Fairgrounds Auditorium
9:00 AM-9:00 PM - 4-H Exhibit Building Open
Throughout Day - Critter Close-Ups - 4-H Exhibit Building (11:00, 1:00, 3:00)
Throughout Day - Meyer’s Petting Zoo, Kid’s Zone, Kiddie Train, Chainsaw Artist
Noon - 1:30 PM - Pudgy Pumpkin Patch Gift Shop Demonstrations – Fairgrounds Auditorium
Noon-8:00 PM - Game On Trailer - Near the Grandstand Arena
Noon-9:00 PM - Commercial Building Open
Noon-10:00 PM - Party Fun Rentals - Near the Grandstand Arena
1:00-3:00 PM - Balloon Creations – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
1:00-4:00 PM - Caricature Artist – 4-H Exhibit Building
1:30 PM - Open Class Feeder Calf Show (Livestock Arena)
2:00-3:00 PM - Apple Pie & Ice Cream Social (Free) - Fairgrounds Auditorium
3:30-4:30 PM - Magic Show - Gold Fair Building (West Side)
5:00 PM - Supreme Showmanship—Livestock Pavilion
6:00 PM - Tuff Truck Race - Grandstand Arena (included with Demo Derby)
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 19
9:00-10:00 AM - Check in Open Class Bucket/Bottle Babies – 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 - Red Oak & Stanton FFA Pedal Pull - Fairgrounds Auditorium
Registration begins @ 12:00 - Pull begins @ 12:30
12:30-1:30 PM - Release of 4-H, FFA and Open Class Exhibits
**Clubs are responsible to clean 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
30 minutes following sale - Clean – Up **30 minutes following the auction**