One of the best weeks of the summer for our community is the Union County Fair! This week-long celebration is full of hard-working students, proud parents, and excellent livestock and projects. After each day, our attendees enjoy entertainment such as a tractor pull, two nights of rodeo, and a demolition derby. We even have a free concert the first night of the fair! We could not be more proud of the reputation this fair has given our county, and look forward to building more traditions as the years go on.
The 2026 Union County Fair will be held July 23rd-29th. All animals exhibited at the county fair must be enrolled in 4-H Online by May 15, except rabbits and poultry. Rabbits and Poultry must be enrolled in 4-H Online by July 1. Clothing and Communications Events and Table Setting Event need to be entered in Fair Entry by June 15. All Animal and Static exhibits coming to the county fair must be entered in Fair Entry by July 1. Complete this information by following the underlined links below for 4-H Online and Fair Entry.
All 2026 links are live below!
The 2026 Union County Fair will be held July 23rd-29th. All animals exhibited at the county fair must be enrolled in 4-H Online by May 15, except rabbits and poultry. Rabbits and Poultry must be enrolled in 4-H Online by July 1. Clothing and Communications Events and Table Setting Event need to be entered in Fair Entry by June 15. All Animal and Static exhibits coming to the county fair must be entered in Fair Entry by July 1. Complete this information by following the underlined links below for 4-H Online and Fair Entry.
All 2026 links are live below!
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Demolition Derby Rules
4-H/FFA Fair Book Open Class Fair Book Fair Schedule Fair Vendor Form Play for the Palace Mud Volleyball Tournament Sign Up Click HERE to view the Union County Fair's policies on smoking and alcohol. Please contact Chad Rieck to reserve your camping spot at this year's Union County Fair. Chad Rieck 641-202-2360 [email protected] |
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Below, you will find a map that will help with the flow of traffic, checking in livestock, pedestrian accessibility, etc...
Union County Fair queen & princess contest
Interested in becoming the next Union County Fair Queen or Princess? Consider running for our crown! The link below is outdated, as it applies to the previous year's contest. Links for our contest are coming soon! Click on the link below for more information about last year's contest.
Our 2026 Union County Fair Queen is Miss Kadley Bailey, daughter of Larry & Kelsey Bailey. Our 2026 Union County Fair Princess is Miss Holly Dunphy, daughter of Colton & Hillary Dunphy.
Wing fest |
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Join us on Friday, July 24th, for a BBQ Wings Competition, generously sponsored by Northwest Bank!
Teams will compete for the chance to win titles of Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, and People's Choice (with associated payouts) in our first ever Wing Competition at the Union County Fair! Here is a list of our 2026 teams - Bold & Beautiful BBQ Plan B BBQ Big Hales BBQ Double S BBQ Backyard Smokers Good Times BBQ Ripperger's Goblins The best part about a wing competition? The public gets to have a taste! For just $10, enjoy all-you-can-eat wings while listening to live music at Fridays After Five! Wings will be judged at 5:30pm with the public served at 6:00pm. Winners will be announced between 7:00 and 7:30pm. Questions? Don't hesitate to contact Nate Haley at 641-344-8709, or Drew Floyd at 806-567-3223. |
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just for kids!
Ask any kid who attends the Union County Fair, "What's your favorite day of the fair?" We guarantee they'll reply confidently, "Kids' Day!" For many years, the Union County Fair has dedicated a whole day to fun activities geared toward kids of all ages. This year, we are proud to partner with Greater Regional Health for Kids' Day on Saturday, July 25th. The team at Greater Regional has so many plans to make this day fun for everyone! Below is this year's schedule.
calling all vendors
Are you a local vendor who sells unique products? Maybe you would like to hand out valuable information to the good folks of Union County. Look no further than the 2024 Union County Fair. We love showcasing local vendors and commercial exhibitors at the fairgrounds, and encourage any and all individuals to participate. Vendors and exhibitors must abide by all guidelines presented by the Union County Fair Board, as seen in the commercial vendors & exhibitors policy link below. If you are interested in reserving your spot at the Union County Fair, please complete the commercial vendors & exhibitors application below and return it via mail to -
Union County Fair Board
PO Box 292
Creston, IA 50801
Union County Fair Board
PO Box 292
Creston, IA 50801
Want more information about the Union County Fair? Check out the information provided by the Union County Extension Office at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/union/4h#Animal%20ID/Verification.
Write up forms and rules for Static Exhibits, Open Classes, and worksheets for Livestock Exhibits can also be found by clicking the link below -
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/union/county-fair
Write up forms and rules for Static Exhibits, Open Classes, and worksheets for Livestock Exhibits can also be found by clicking the link below -
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/union/county-fair