Polk County Fair Schedule
Join Us for the 2025 Polk County Fair at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
The Polk County Fair is packed with exciting competitions and events, from livestock shows and pet exhibits to static displays, shooting sports, and fun contests like the Little Tyke Tractor Pull. Beyond the competitions, you can join the 5K, dance the night away at the teen dance, catch a movie, or give back at the blood drive. Whether you're showcasing your talents, bidding at the livestock auction, or just here for the fun, there’s something for everyone—so come be part of the excitement!
Sunday, June 8th
4:00 PM
County Fair Shooting Sports Contest (Izaak Walton)
Saturday, June 21st
8:00 AM
Fair Royalty Interviews (Polk County Extension Office)
Saturday, June 28th
8:00 AM
Clothing Event Judging (Polk County Extension Office)
Friday, July 11th
4:00–7:00 PM
Club Booth Set-up
Livestock Barns CLOSED until 5 pm due to insecticide application
5:00–8:00 PM
Stall Assignments posted- tack may be moved in
Saturday, July 12th
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Horse Arrive
8:00 AM
Advanced Cattle Feeder Arrival
8:30 AM–3:00 PM
4-H & FFA Conference Judging (4-H Building)
9:00 AM
Advanced Cattle Feeder Weigh/Scan (Sheep Barn)
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Open Class Entries (4-H Building)
12:00 PM
Open Class Judging (4-H Building)
1:00–5:00 PM
Arena Closed to horses
3:00 PM
4-H Building Closed
3:00 PM
Cat Show (Jacobson Arena, Southwest Corner)
4:00 PM
Horse Check-in, Exhibitor Meeting to Follow
4:00-8:00 PM
Poultry Arrival
5:00-8:00 PM
Sheep and Goat Arrive-All Must Vet Check in Rock Island Parking lot
5:00-9:00 PM
Sheep Weigh-in
5:00-9:00 PM
Goat Weigh-in
7:00 PM
Anything Goes (Jacobson Arena)
Sunday, July 13th
5:00-8:30 AM
Swine Arrive-All Must Vet Check in Rock Island Parking lot
5:00 AM-7:00 PM
Cattle Arrival
6:00-8:00 AM
Broiler & Turkey Arrival
8:30 AM
Clover Dash 5k (Near 4-H Building)
9:00 AM
Swine Weigh-in
9:30 AM
Pedal Tractor Pull (Sheep Barn)
11:00 AM-12:30 PM
County Fair Barbecue—Free Will Donation (4-H Building)
12:00 PM
Clover Kid Graduation (4-H Building)
12:30 PM
Polk County Fair Royalty Coronation (4-H Building)
1:00 PM
Livestock Scans
2:00 PM
Open Class Poultry (Sheep Barn)
3:00 PM
Horse Show—Halter, Showmanship, and Trail (Jacobson Arena)
3:00-7:00 PM
Rabbit Arrival
3:00 PM
Market Poultry Show (Sheep Barn)
4:00 PM
Bill Riley Talent Show (Sheep Barn)
7:00 PM
Cattle Weigh-in (Sheep Barn)
8:00 PM
4-H Building Closed
9:00 PM
Set-up Dog Show in Jacobson
Monday, July 14th
8:00 AM
Dog Show (Jacobson Arena)
9:00 AM
Livestock Skill-A-Thon (Sheep Barn Show ring)
10:00 AM
Communication Event (4-H Building)
10:30 AM
Breeding Poultry Show (Sheep Barn)
1:00 PM
Horse Show (Jacobson Arena)
2:00 PM
Sheep Showmanship (Sheep Barn Show Ring)
3:00 PM
Open Sheep Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring)
4:00 PM
Open Meat Goat Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring)
4:30 PM following Open Meat Goat Show
Meat Goat Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring)
5:00 PM
Pet Show (Jacobson Arena West Lobby)
6:00 PM
Polk County Cattleman Cook-out (East end of Sheep Barn)
6:30 PM
Lead Line & Horse Fun Show (Jacobson Arena)
7:00 PM following Goat Show
Goat Costume Class (Sheep Barn Show Ring)
7:00-10:00 PM
Teen Dance (FFA Display Building)
8:00 PM
4-H Building Closed
Tuesday, July 15th
7:00-10:00 AM
County Council Pancake Breakfast (4-H Building)
8:00 AM
Swine Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring)
8:00 AM
Rabbit Showmanship (Sheep Barn)
9:00 AM
Horse Show (Jacobson Arena)
10:00 AM
Rabbit/Cavy Show & Open Show (Sheep Barn)
3:00 PM
Open Class Swine Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring)
4:45 PM
Shooting Sport Recognition (4-H Building)
5:00 PM
Fashion Show (4-H Building)
6:00 PM
Share the Fun (4-H Building)
8:00 PM
4-H Building Closed
Wednesday, July 16th
8:00 AM
Dairy Goat Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring)
8:30 AM
Advanced Cattle Feeders Interviews (Sheep Barn)
9:00 AM
Horse Show Games (Jacobson Arena)
10:00 AM
Advanced Cattle Feeders (Sheep Barn)
11:00 AM
Open Class Dairy Goat Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring)
12:00 PM
Set-up Cattle Ring in Jacobson
1:00 PM
Open Class Bucket/Bottle Calf Show (Jacobson Arena)
3:00 PM
Cattle Show (Jacobson Arena)
8:00 PM
4-H Building Closed
8:00 PM
Movie Night (13 years–12th grade) (4-H Building)
Thursday, July 17th
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Blood Drive (4-H Building)
8:00 AM
Breeding/Market Sheep Show (Sheep Barn Show Ring)
11:00 AM
Horse Awards (Warm-up Arena)
1:00 PM
Bacon Buddies (Jacobson Arena)
1:45 PM
Skill-A-Thon Results
2:00 PM
Supreme Showmanship or following Bacon Buddies & Sheep Show (Jacobson Arena)
4:00-5:00 PM
Release of all Conference Exhibits
5:00 PM
4-H Building Closed
5:00 PM
Release of Poultry and Rabbits
5:00 PM
Release of all Livestock Exhibits & Tack
Friday, July 18th
11:00 AM
Auction Meal
12:00 PM
Livestock Auction—Auction Order: Sheep, Goat, Swine, Beef, and Poultry
4-H Exhibit Building Hours
Friday, July 11 | 4:00–7:00 PM
Saturday, July 12 | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday, July 13 | 8:30 AM–8:00 PM
Monday, July 14 | 8:30 AM–8:00 PM
Tuesday, July 15 | 8:30 AM–8:00 PM
Wednesday, July 16 | 8:30 AM–8:00 PM
Thursday, July 17 | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM