Eastern Iowa County Fairs: A Full List of 2025 Events

Demolition derbies, truck & tractor pulls, concerts, rodeos... these are all events you can expect to see at one of the MANY Eastern Iowa county fairs this summer!

Here are the county fairs happening in Eastern Iowa in 2025, courtesy of the Association of Iowa Fairs:

Association of Iowa Fairs

Appanoose County Fair, Centerville

July 21st through July 26th
Main events include a rodeo, a redneck rally, and a demo derby
Full schedule TBA

Allamakee County Fair, Waukon

July 16th through 20th
Concert: Shane Profitt & Mae Estes, July 18th - purchase tickets HERE
Full schedule TBA
Purchase Grandstand Ticket Booklets HERE

Benton County Fair, Vinton

June 25th through 29th
Main events include a rodeo, live music, and Bullring Mania
Full schedule TBA

Bremer County Fair, Waverly

July 27th through August 2nd
Main events include the Ol School Farm Stock Tractor Pull, live entertainment, Figure 8 Races, the ECI Truck & Tractor Pull, the Combine Demolition Derby, and Tough Truck Madness - see the full schedule HERE
Fair admission is free

Buchanan County Fair, Independence

July 15th through 20th
Concert: Randy Houser & Dylan Carmichael, July 18th - purchase tickets HERE
Full schedule TBA

Butler County Fair, Allison

June 25th through 29th
Concert: Tyler Farr, June 28th - purchase tickets HERE
Main events include tractor pulls, a rodeo, Night of Destruction, Scrambles, and Figure 8 Races - purchase tickets HERE
Get details on admission & Super Saver Passes HERE

Cedar County Fair, Tipton

July 9th through 13th
Concert: Jo Dee Messina, July 12th - purchase tickets HERE
Main events include a rodeo, races, a tractor pull, and Tuff Trucks - see the full schedule HERE
Get details on admission & season passes HERE

Central Iowa Fair, Marshalltown

July 9th through 12th
Concert: Mark Wills and Daryl Worley, July 12th - purchase tickets HERE
Main events include the Color Fun Run, a youth rodeo, Marshalltown Night at the Races, and tournaments - see the full schedule HERE

Clayton County Fair, Garnavillo

July 30th through August 3rd
Concerts:
- The Gatlin Brothers
  - Thursday, July 31st
  - With special guest Tyler Richton & the High Bank Boys
- Georgette Jones
  - Friday, August 1st
  - With special guests Jack & Davis Reed
Main events include a demolition derby, motocross, a cook-off, the Clayton County Bull Bash, a truck & tractor pull, and live music
Get details on admission & season passes HERE

Clinton County Fair, Dewitt

July 16th through 20th
Main events include Cowboy Mounted Shooting, the Sanburr Rodeo, a tractor pull, a demo derby, and live music
Full schedule TBA
Get details on admission & season pass HERE

Davis County Fair, Bloomfield

July 16th through 20th
Concert: Collin Raye with special guest Blake Jack and South 35, July 19th - purchase tickets HERE
Full schedule TBA

Delaware County Fair, Manchester

July 7th through 13th
Concerts:
- Colton Dixon (Christian Artist)
  - Wednesday, July 9th
  - Free with fair admission
- Daughtry
  - Thursday, July 10th
  - Purchase tickets HERE
- Scotty McCreery
  - Friday, July 11th
  - With special guest Casey Muessigmann
  - Purchase tickets HERE
Main events include Tough Trucks, a parade, MotoCross, the Gettin' Hooked Tractor Pull, the Fantasy Truck & ECI Tractor Pull, draft horse shows, and a demo derby - see the full schedule HERE
Purchase gate admission HERE

Des Moines County Fair, West Burlington

July 22nd through 28th
Main events include a rodeo, a skid loader challenge course, fireworks, live music, and the Old Timer’s Showdown - see the full schedule HERE

Dubuque County Fair, Dubuque

July 22nd through 27th
Main attractions include live music, racing, truck & tractor pulls, and a demo derby - see the full schedule HERE
Purchase admission & bundles HERE

Fayette County Fair, West Union

July 22nd through 26th
Concerts:
- Hotel California (Eagles Tribute Band)
  - Friday, July 25th
  - With special guest World Turning (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band)
  - Purchase tickets HERE
- Chris Janson
  - Saturday, July 26th
  - With special guests Jackson Dean and Steve Schroeder
  - Purchase tickets HERE
Full schedule TBA

Floyd County Fair, Charles City

July 16th through 20th
Main events include live music - see the schedule HERE
Full schedule TBA

Great Jones County Fair, Monticello

July 16th through 20th
Concerts:
- Sam Hunt
  - Thursday, July 17th
  - With special guest Dylan Marlowe
  - Purchase tickets HERE
- Nelly
  - Friday, July 18th
  - With special guest Chingy
  - Purchase tickets HERE
- Hardy
  - Saturday, July 19th
  - With special guest John Morgan
  - Purchase tickets HERE
- Roots & Boots
  - Sunday, July 20th
  - Featuring Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, and Collin Raye
  - Also featuring Extreme Bull Riding
  - Purchase tickets HERE
Full schedule TBA
Purchase admission & packages HERE

Greater Jefferson County Fair, West Burlington

June 23rd through 30th
Main events include a car show, fireworks, Dirt Drags, Quad Races, Motorcross, a truck & tractor pull, Crash the Clunkers, and live entertainment - see the full schedule HERE

Grundy County Fair, Grundy Center

July 21st through 26th
Main events include live music, a rodeo, Figure 8 Races, and Grundy County Carnage
Full schedule TBA

Henry County Fair, Mt. Pleasant

July 15th through 21st
Concert: Aaron Tippin & Tigirlily Gold, July 18th - tickets available soon
Full schedule TBA

Iowa County Fair, Marengo

July 16th through 20th
Main events include live music and trivia night
Full schedule TBA

Jackson County Fair, Makoqueta

July 22nd through 27th
Concerts:
- Sawyer Brown
  - Friday, July 25th
  - With special guest Confederate Railroad
  - Purchase tickets HERE
- Gretchen Wilson
  - Saturday, July 26th
  - With special guest Montgomery Gentry
  - Purchase tickets HERE
Main events include Night of Destruction, a parade, stock car races, a truck & tractor pull, and live entertainment
Full schedule TBA
Get details on admission & fun cards HERE

Johnson County Fair, Iowa City

July 19th through 23rd
Full schedule TBA

Keokuk County Fair, What Cheer

July 10th through 13th
Main events include Harness Horse Races, Figure 8 Races, and a Foam Party - see the full schedule HERE

Lee County Fair, Donnellson

July 8th through 13th
Main events include Double S Bull Riding Extreme Bull Riding Tour, the Messy Madness Enduro, Sprint Invaders, the ATV Big Air Tour, a craft & vendor show, a car show, and a demolition derby - see the full schedule HERE
Purchase event tickets and fair week passes HERE

Linn County Fair, Central City

June 25th through 29th
Concerts:
- Chris Cagle
  - Friday, June 27th
  - With special guest Matt Stell
- Dylan Scott
  - Saturday, June 28th
  - With special guest Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys
Main events include Tough Trucks, the ECIPA Truck & Tractor Pull, fireworks, and live entertainment - see the full schedule HERE
Purchase admission and concert/event tickets HERE

Louisa County Fair, Columbus Junction

July 21st through 26th
Main events include Impact Pro Wrestling, stock car races, a truck & tractor pull, and live music - see the full schedule HERE

Mighty Howard County Fair, Cresco

June 25th through 29th
Concerts:
- PopROCKS (Tribute Band)
  - Friday, June 27th
  - With special guest the Dweebs
  - Purchase tickets HERE
- The Frontmen
  - Saturday, June 28th
  - Featuring Richie McDonald, Larry Stewart, and Tim Rushlow
  - With special guest the Feudin' Hillbillys
  - Purchase tickets HERE
Main events include High Roller Sprint Car Series, the Blue Ribbon Classic, live entertainment and Auto-cross Races - see the full schedule HERE
Purchase Fair Fun Cards and concert/event tickets HERE

Mississippi Valley Fair, Davenport

July 29th through August 3rd
Concerts:
- Kane Brown
  - Tuesday, July 29th
- Nate Smith
  - Wednesday, July 30th
- TLC
  - Thursday, July 31st
  - With special guest 3OH!3
- Third Eye Blind
  - Friday, August 1st
- Pop Evil
  - Saturday, August 2nd
  - With special guest Lit
- Jon Pardi
  - Sunday, August 3rd
Full schedule TBA
Purchase Fair Fun Cards HERE

Mitchell County Fair, Osage

July 29th through August 3rd
Main events include Tuff Truck Nationals, a truck & tractor pull, Bulls & Barrels, a demo derby, and live music - see the full schedule HERE
Purchase event tickets HERE

Monroe County Fair, Albia

July 23rd through 28th
Main events include live music, a demo derby, a rodeo, and the Midwest Pullers Show
Full schedule TBA

Muscatine County Fair, West Liberty

July 16th through 20th
Concerts:
- Lakeview
  - Thursday, July 17th
  - Purchase tickets HERE
- Clay Walker
  - Saturday, July 19th
  - With special guest Timothy Wayne
  - Purchase tickets HERE
Main events include trailer races, a demo derby, a tractor pull, and stock car races
Full schedule TBA
Purchase Fun Passes HERE

Poweshiek County Fair, Grinnell

July 12th & 15th through 20th
Full schedule TBA

Southern Iowa Fair, Oskaloosa (Mahaska County)

July 14th through 19th
Concert: Josh Ross & Nick Ryan, July 18th - purchase tickets HERE
Main events include live entertainment, the Caleb Hammond Memorial Race, Sprint Invaders, and Redneck Rally Trailer Races - see the full schedule HERE
Fair admission is $5 for parking

Tama County Fair, Gladbrook

July 14th through 20th
Main events include a kids' dance, Fair Feud, a kiddie tractor pull, and a fashion show - see the full schedule HERE

Van Buren County Fair, Keosauqua

July 17th through 21st
Main events include a barn dance, Duel in the Dirt Drag Races, the Goehring Ranch Rodeo, and a baby contest - see the full schedule HERE

Wapello County Fair, Eldon

June 12th through 15th
Full schedule TBA

Washington County Fair, Washington

July 13th through 18th
Main events include live music, a truck & tractor pull, a rodeo, a demo derby, Motocross, Mud Drags & Mud Bog, and Knocker Balls - see the full schedule HERE
Get details on admission & season passes HERE

Check out ALL the county fairs happening in Iowa this year HERE!

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