Terri Selzer was our guest to update everyone about the Jackson County fair this week in Maquoketa, Iowa.
2023 Fair Event Schedule Times and events Subject to Change!
Sunday, July 23
Open Class Horse Show 8:00am Arena
4-H Pancake Breakfast 8:00am-Noon Pearson Center
Livestock Judging 9:00am Show Barn
JC Car Show 9:00am-3:00pm North of Pearson
Queen Candidate Intro 9:15am Pearson Center
Grand Marshal Introduction 9:30am Pearson Center
Fair Family Introduction 9:45am Pearson Center
Queen Crowning 10:00am Pearson Center
4-H Music Recital 10:30am-Noon Pearson Center
4-H Share the Fun Noon Pearson Center
Ed. Presentations 12:30pm Museum
Carcass Beef Weigh-In 1:00pm-3:00pm West Show Barn
4-H Clean-up, Set-up Day 2:00pm Pearson Center
Carcass Show 4:00pm Show Barn
Monday, July 24
4-H Events
Indoor Exhibits Judging 8:00am Pearson Center
Club Booth Set-up 8:00am-3:00pm Pearson Center
Dog Show 9:00am West Show Barn
Tuesday, July 25
Open Class Entry 9:00am-11:00am Pearson Center
Exhibits Open 5:00pm-9:00pm Pearson Center
Parade 6:00pm Middle School
Carnival Opens 6:00pm Carnival Area
Scuffed Up Line Dancing 7:00pm-10:00pm Open Air Shelter
TEAM T&J Jumpin Jamboree 7:00pm Pearson Center
Otter Adventures 7:30pm Dairy Barn Area
Tiger Encounters 8:00pm Family Fun Area
Enduro 8:00pm Grandstand
4-H Events
4H Horse Show 8:00am Arena
Ag Olympics 7:30pm Show Barn
Wednesday, July 26
Exhibits Open 11:00am-9:00pm Pearson Center
JC Historical Museum Noon-8:00pm Museum
TEAM T&J Jumpin Jamboree 2:00pm Family Fun Area
Otter Adventures 2:30pm Dairy Barn Area
Grandpa’s Shed 3:00pm-6:00pm Grandpa’s Shed
Tiger Encounters 3:30pm Antique Tractor Area
TEAM T&J No Harm on Farm 4:00pm Family Fun Area
Otter Adventures 4:30pm Family Fun Area
TEAM T&J Jumpin Jamboree 5:30pm Family Fun Area
Tiger Encounters 6:00pm Family Fun Area
Stock Car Racing 6:00pm Grandstand
4-H Events
Pet Show 1:00pm Open Air Shelter
Clover Kids Pet Show 2:00pm Open Air Shelter
Clover Kids Lamb & Kid Show 5:30pm South Show Barn
Bacon Buddies 6:00pm South Show Barn
Clothing Event Program 7:30pm Pearson Center
Thursday, July 27
Exhibits Open 11:00am Pearson Center
JC Historical Museum Noon-8:00pm Museum
Carnival Ride Discounts Noon- 5:00pm Carnival Area
TEAM T&J Jumpin Jamboree 12:30pm Family Fun Area
Kids Crafts 1:00pm-4:00pm Open Air Shelter
MSB Cookie Decorating 1:00pm Pearson Center
Tiger Encounters 1:00pm Family Fun Area
MSB Watermelon Feed 2:00pm-4:00pm Boyer Hall
Kids Pedal Pull 2:00pm-4:00pm In front of Pearson
TEAM T&J No Harm on Farm 2:00pm Family Fun Area
Otter Adventures 2:30pm Dairy Barn Area
Otter Adventures 2:30pm Dairy Barn Area
Honey Princess (Allison Hager) 3:00pm Pearson Hall
Grandpa’s Shed 3:00pm-6:00pm Grandpa’s Shed
Tiger Encounters 4:00pm Family Fun Area
TEAM T&J Jumpin Jamboree 4:30pm Family Fun Area
Kids Prize Drawings 5:05pm Pearson Stage
Tiger Encounters 6:00pm Family Fun Area
Truck and Tractor Pull 6:00pm Grandstand
Otter Adventures 6:30pm Dairy Barn Area
4-H Events
Sheep Show 8:00am South Show Barn
Goat Show following Sheep Show South Show Barn
Working Exhibits 1:00pm Pearson
Swine Show 5:00pm South Show Barn
Friday, July 28
Flower Show Entry 9:00am-11:00am South Door Pearson Center
Exhibits Open 11:00am Pearson Center
JC Historical Museum Noon-8:00pm Museum
Antique Tractor Show Entry Noon On the Grounds
Jackson Ridge Bingo 1:00pm Pearson Center
TEAM T&J No Harm on Farm 2:00pm Family Fun Area
MSB Watermelon Feed 2:00pm-4:00pm Boyer Hall
Master Gardeners Mini Presentations 2:00pm-3:00pm Pearson
Tiger Encounters 2:30pm Family Fun Area
Grandpa’s Shed 3:00pm-6:00pm Grandpa’s Shed
Treats for Seniors 3:00pm Pearson Center
Crestridge Bingo 3:00pm Pearson Center
Otter Adventures 4:00pm Family Fun Area
TEAM T&J Jumpin Jamboree 4:30pm Family Fun Area
Tiger Encounters 6:00pm Family Fun Area
Carnival Rides 6:00pm Carnival Area
TEAM T&J No Harm on Farm 6:30pm Family Fun Area
Little Texas 7:30pm Grandstand
LOCASH 9:30pm Grandstand
8 Seconds 11:00pm Volunteer Hall
4-H Events
Dairy Show 9:00am West Show Barn
Working Exhibits 1:00pm Working Exhibits
Bucket Bottle Calf Show 1:00pm West Show Barn
Clover Kids Poultry Show 2:00pm Swine Barn
Poultry Show 3:00pm South Show Barn
Clover Kids Bucket Bottle Calf Show 5:00pm West Show Barn
Saturday, July 29
Exhibits Open 11:00am Pearson Center
Master Gardeners Mini Presentations 11:00am-4:00pm Pearson Center
JC Historical Museum Noon-8:00pm Museum
Miller Petting Zoo Noon-7:00pm Antique Tractor Area
Antique Tractor Show Entry Noon On the Grounds
Carnival Rides Open 1:00pm Carnival Area
Master Gardener Award Celebration 1:00pm Pearson
Otter Adventures 1:00pm Family Fun Area
TEAM T&J Jumpin Jamboree 1:30pm Family Fun Area
Farm Bureau Kids Contests 2:00pm Open Air Shelter
Otter Adventures 2:00pm Dairy Barn Area
Grandpa’s Shed 3:00pm-6:00pm Grandpa’s Shed
Tiger Encounters 3:00pm Family Fun Area
TEAM T&J No Harm on Farm 3:30pm Family Fun Area
Otter Adventures 4:00pm Dairy Barn Area
TEAM T&J Jumpin Jamboree 5:00pm Family Fun Area
Bill Riley Talent Search 5:00pm Pearson Stage
Tiger Encounters 6:00pm Family Fun Area
Chris Janson 7:30pm Grandstand
Clint Black 9:30pm Grandstand
Big John Hammer & the Rust Nails 11:00pm Volunteer Hall
4-H Events
Maquoketa State Bank 7:00am-9:00am Breakfast-Boyer Hall
Clover Kids Rabbit Show 8:30am South Show Barn
Rabbit Show 9:00am South Show Barn
Beef Show 9:00am West Show Bar
Sunday, July 30
Antique Tractor Show 9:00am-Noon On the Ground
Exhibits Open 11:00am-TBD Pearson Center
TEAM T&J No Harm on Farm 11:00am Family Fun Area
Heritage Farms Of Jackson County 11:00am-4:00pm Historical Society
JC Historical Museum Noon-8:00pm Museum
Tiger Encounters Noon Family Fun Area
Otter Adventures 12:30pm Dairy Barn Area
Carnival Rides 1:00pm Carnival Area
Quilt of Valor Presentation 1:00pm Pearson Center
TEAM T&J Jumpin Jamboree 2:00am Family Fun Area
Flower Show/Open Class Pictures 2:00pm Pearson Center
Tiger Encounters 2:30pm Family Fun Area
Otter Adventures 3:00pm Dairy Barn Area
Hug a Hog Contest 4:00pm Grandstand
Power Wheels 5:00pm Grandstand
Pearson Building closed 6:00pm Pearson Center
Night of Destruction 6:00pm Grandstand
Quilt Raffle Drawings 6:00 pm Grandstand
4-H Events
Rabbit/Poultry Auction 10:00am South Show Barn
Sheep/Swine/Goat Auction 12:30pm West Show Barn
Beef Auction 1:00pm West Show Barn
Photographs-State Fair Winners 3:00pm Pearson Center
Release of Livestock TBD Livestock Barns
Release of 4-H Exhibits
that can be carried out 6:00pm-7:00pm South Door Pearson
Monday, July 30
Night of Destruction Clean-up 7.00am Track
Release of 4H Exhibits 7:30am-12:30pm Pearson Center
Release of Open Class 7:00am-Noon Pearson Center
Reminder: If you see someone in a fair board or association shirt be sure to THANK them! They are volunteers!
