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2009 Schedule
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Saturday, Sept. 12 – Ag Adventure Day - print day
We focus on agriculture as the foundation of the Clay County Fair
7:00 am
Gates open for the 92nd Clay County Fair
8:00 am
Oven products judging (Creative Living Center)
9:00 am
All Exhibit Buildings open through 8:00 p.m.
Ag Learning Center (Stable), Art Barn (South of Outdoor Arena), Sundholm Center (Log Cabin), Iowa Lakes Community College Activity Center (The Depot), Photography (Photography Center) open through 6:30 p.m.
Agriculture exhibits judging (Agriculture Building)
Floriculture exhibits; gladioli, design, exhibition tables (Creative Living Center)
FFA exhibits judging (Agriculture Building)
9:30 am
4-H Pride of Iowa demonstrations (4-H Auditorium)
10:00 am
Merriam's Midway opens - All Day; 6 Hour; and Mega Wristband
Marcoux Corner, A Cappella; also at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
“Bats”, Clay County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Textiles, Crafts & Arts Working Demonstration, Mary Heikens – China Painting (Creative Living Center)
Ag Adventure Day Hunt (The Depot)
10:30 am
Steve Russell, Comic Juggler; also at 1:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey launches Residue Matters campaign (KICD Courtyard)
11:00 am
Agricultural Equipment Parade; review stand (KICD Courtyard)
Iowa vs. Iowa State Football Game (Events Center Grand Ballroom)
11:30 am
Sami Dare, Hypnotist; also 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
12:00 pm
Chuckwagon Races (Grandstand)
Jerry Frasier, Comic Magician; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
12:15 p.m. 
Big Aerial Show; also at 3:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
1:00 p.m.
Marcoux Corner, A Cappella; also at 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater) 
Oven Products judging (Creative Living Center)
Spencer and Okoboji High Schools Public Forum Debate (4-H Auditorium)
1:30 p.m. 
Steve Russell, Comic Juggler; also at 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
1:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter; also at 4:45 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
2:00 p.m.
“Spiders”, Dickinson County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Textiles, Crafts & Arts Working Demonstration, Mary Heikens – China Painting (Creative Living Center)
Musician Jerry Roberts & Friends (Art Barn Gazebo)
2:30 p.m. 
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.  (Midway Park) 
Sami Dare, Hypnotist; also at 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
3:00 p.m. 
Jerry Frasier, Comic Magician; also at 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix; also at 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
3:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show; also at 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
4:00 p.m.
Marcoux Corner, A Cappella (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Musician Ray Meyer (Art Barn Gazebo)
Free Stage Auditions – Danika Portz (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
4:30 p.m.
Steve Russell, Comic Juggler (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
4:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter; also at 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
5:15 p.m.
Drawing for Ag Adventure Day Hunt participants (The Depot)
5:30 p.m.
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 8:30 p.m.  (Midway Park) 
Sami Dare, Hypnotist (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
The Prices Are Right (KICD Courtyard)
6:00 p.m. 
Jerry Frasier, Comic Magician (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
6:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show (KUOO Campus)
6:30 p.m.
Wild World of Animals (KICD Courtyard)
7:30 p.m.
Bill Engvall with special guest Gary Brightwell; fireworks presented by The Farmers Trust and Savings  Bank (Grandstand)
7:45 p.m
 
Elephant Encounter (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
8:00 p.m.
Exhibit buildings close
8:30 p.m. 
Dallas the Fire Guy (Midway Park
Sunday, September 13 – Twins Day - print day
Any biological twins, triplets or multiple birth sibling get in the gate for free if they enter together or provide proof of being a twin, triplet or multiple.
7:00 a.m. 
Gates open
9:00 a.m
All Exhibit Buildings open through 8:00 p.m.
Ag Learning Center (Stable), Art Barn (South of Outdoor Arena), Sundholm Center (Log Cabin), Iowa Lakes Community College Activity Center (The Depot), Photography (Photography Center) open through 6:30 p.m.
Worship Service with the Okoboji Boys (Events Center Grand Ballroom)
Floriculture exhibits; gladioli, design division, exhibition tables (Creative Living Center)
9:45 a.m.
Pork Breakfast Casserole Contest (Creative Living Center)
10:00 a.m.
Merriam's Midway opens; Wristbands 6-Hour, All Day and Mega Wristband
Marcoux Corner, A Cappella; also at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
“Dragonflies”, Ida County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Textiles, Crafts & Arts Working Demonstration, Jim Schooley – Carving in Wood (Creative Living Center)
10:30 a.m.
Steve Russell, Comic Juggler; also at 1:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Bundt Coffee Cake Contest (Creative Living Center)
11:00 a.m.
Agricultural Equipment Parade; review stand (KICD Courtyard)
11:30 a.m. 
Sami Dare, Hypnotist; also at 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
12:00 noon
Chuckwagon Races (Grandstand)
Jerry Frasier, Comic Magician; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 4:30, and 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
12:15 p.m. 
Big Aerial Show; also at 3:15 and 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
1:00 p.m. 
Marcoux Corner, A Cappella; also at 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater
1:30 p.m.
District 4-H Working Exhibits (4-H Auditorium)
Steve Russell, Comic Juggler; also at 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
1:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter; also at 4:45 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
2:00 p.m.
Twins Day Contest for twins/triplets/multiples (Events Center Grand Ballroom)
“Bats”, Woodbury County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Textiles, Crafts & Arts Working Demonstration, Jim Schooley – Carving in Wood (Creative Living Center)
Musician Jerry Roberts & Friends (Art Barn Gazebo)
2:30 p.m.
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.  (Midway Park) 
Sami Dare, Hypnotist; also at 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
3:00 p.m. 
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix; also at 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
Jerry Frasier, Comic Magician; also at 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
3:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show; also at 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus
4:00 p.m.
Marcoux Corner, A Cappella (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
4-H Juried Photography judging (4-H Auditorium)
Musicians Larry Sattler, Jack Ryan & Glenn Henriksen (Art Barn Gazebo)
4:30 p.m.
Steve Russell, Comic Juggler (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
4:45 p.m
Elephant Encounter; also at 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
5:30 p.m.
Sami Dare, Hypnotist (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 8:30 p.m. (Midway Park)
6:00 p.m.
Jerry Frasier, Comic Magician (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
6:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show (KUOO Campus)
6:30 p.m.
Wild World of Animals (KICD Courtyard)
7:30 p.m.
Gaither Vocal Band featuring Bill Gaither, Michael English, David Phelps, Wes Hampton and Mark Lowry; fireworks presented by The Farmers Trust and Savings Bank (Grandstand)
7:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
8:00 p.m.
Exhibit buildings close
8:30 p.m.
“Dallas the Fire Guy” (Midway Park)

Monday, September 14 - Veterans Appreciation Day - print day
Remembering all the men and women that have served our country as we honor them with a parade and ceremony, and thank them with free admission to our fair.

7:00 a.m. 
Gates open; free admission to Veterans of the Armed Forces
9:00 a.m.
All Exhibit Buildings open through 8:00 p.m.
Ag Learning Center (Stable), Art Barn (South of Outdoor Arena), Sundholm Center (Log Cabin), Iowa Lakes Community College Activity Center (The Depot), Photography (Photography Center) open through 6:30 p.m. 
Floriculture exhibits; design division, exhibition tables, roses, arboreal, annuals & perennials
(Creative Living Center)
10:00 am
Marcoux Corner, A Cappella; also at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Veterans Appreciation Parade; review stand (KICD Courtyard)
Chef of the Day - Mike & Tammi Heuck - “For the Love of a Pickle” (4-H Auditorium)
Chef of the Day - Daniel Menough, Kazarelli’s at Miller’s Bay (4-H Auditorium)
“Awesome Arachnids”, Buena Vista County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Musicians Joyce & Howard Craig (Art Barn Gazebo)
10:30 a.m.
Steve Russell, Comic Juggler; also at 1:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
11:00 a.m.
Veterans Appreciation Ceremony (Events Center Grand Ballroom)
11:30 a.m.
Sami Dare, Hypnotist; also 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Live Bald Eagle – Christina Groen (Sundholm Center)
12:00 noon
Jerry Frasier, Comic Magician; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
12:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show; also at 3:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
1:00 p.m. 
Marcoux Corner, A Cappella; also at 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Cinnamon Roll Contest featuring $1,000 top prize from Farmers Savings Bank (Creative Living Center)
Troy McKenny – “Christmas in Iraq” (4-H Auditorium)
Live Bald Eagle – Christina Groen (Sundholm Center)
1:30 p.m. 
Steve Russell, Comic Juggler; also at 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
1:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter; also at 4:45 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
2:00 p.m.
The Krazy Kats (Grandstands)
“Worms”, Sac County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
The Jessie James Band, Jim & Jessie Howard (Art Barn Gazebo)
2:30 p.m.
Sami Dare, Hypnotist; also at 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Joan Waller, Director of Clay County Veterans Affairs – “Abe Lincoln impersonator with the Gettysburg Address”, “Reminiscing of the Civil War” and Iowa National Guard with “Saluting the American Flag”(4-H Auditorium)
3:00 p.m. 
Merriam's Midway Shows opens; 10 rides for $10 all day excluding Crazy Mouse ($2 a ride), Mega Wristband
Jerry Frasier, Comic Magician; also at 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix; also at 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
3:15 p.m. 
Big Aerial Show; also 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
4:00 p.m.
Marcoux Corner, A Cappella (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Band of Believers, gospel music (4-H Auditorium)
Free Stage Auditions – Darrell Veencamp (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
4:30 p.m. 
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.  (Midway Park) 
Steve Russell, Comic Juggler (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
4:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter; also at 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
5:30 p.m.
Sami Dare, Hypnotist (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
6:00 p.m.
Jerry Frasier, Comic Magician (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
6:15 p.m. 
Big Aerial Show (KUOO Campus)
6:30 p.m. 
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 8:30 p.m.  (Midway Park) 
Wild World of Animals (KICD Courtyard)
7:30 p.m.
New Odyssey; free concert presented by Lite 104.9, Spencer Daily Reporter, and KTIV–TV; fireworks presented by The Farmers Trust & Savings Bank (Grandstand)
7:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
8:00 p.m.
Exhibit buildings close
8:30 p.m.
“Dallas the Fire Guy” (Midway Park)  

Tuesday, September 15 – Iowa Rock N’ Roll Music Association Day - print day
A day filled with entertainment and memories of yesteryear including shows featuring the stars of the Iowa Rock N’ Roll Music Association and an outside gate price of $5.00 for persons 65 and over.

7:00 a.m.
Gates open; $5.00 admission for persons 65 and older
9:00 a.m. 
All Exhibit Buildings open through 8:00 p.m.
Ag Learning Center (Stable), Art Barn (South of Outdoor Arena), Sundholm Center (Log Cabin), Iowa Lakes Community College Activity Center (The Depot), Photography (Photography Center) open through 6:30 p.m. 
Floriculture exhibits; design division, exhibition tables, roses, arboreal, annuals & perennials
(Creative Living Center)
9:45 a.m.
My Favorite Meat Loaf Contest (Creative Living Center)
10:00 a.m.
Gary Wick, Comic Ventriloquist; also at 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Chef of the Day - Linda Burgept, cookbook author - “My Kind of Cooking” (4-H Auditorium)
“Spider Mythology”, Pocahontas County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Musicians Robert Johnson & Lloyd Buss (Art Barn Gazebo)
Echos 5; also at 1:00 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
10:30 a.m.
Stephanie Fisher Heiberg, Singer/Humorist; also at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
David Ludwig Sweet Potato Contest (Creative Living Center)
Iowa Rock N’ Roll Music Association Allstars (4-H Auditorium)
11:00 a.m.
Parade of Classic Tractors; review stand (KICD Courtyard)
11:30 a.m.
The Krazy Kats, Classic 50’s & 60’s; also at 2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
12:00 noon
Marv Nissel Band, Polka Band; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 4:30, and 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyrad)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
Denny Naughton (4-H Building)
12:15 p.m
Big Aerial Show; also at 3:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
1:00 p.m.
Gary Wick, Comic Ventriloquist; also at 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Mary Steele and Susan Howe – “RSVP – An Invitation to Serve” (4-H Auditorium)
Echos 5 (KICD Courtyard)
Terry Klein; also at 4:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
1:30 p.m.
Stephanie Fisher Heiberg, Singer/Humorist; also at 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
1:45 p.m. 
C&H Brown Sugar Dessert Contest (Creative Living Center)
Elephant Encounter; also at 4:45 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
2:00 p.m.
Iowa Rock N’ Roll Music Association Allstars, Stone Soul Picnic & Echo 5 (Grandstand)
“Nature’s Recyclers”, Palo Alto County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Ag Magic Show (New Holland Dealer Exhibit Lot)
Musicians Robert Johnson & Lloyd Buss (Art Barn Gazebo)
2:30 p.m.
Italian Wanda Pastry Contest (Creative Living Center)
The Krazy Kats, Classic 50’s & 60’s; also at 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Sandy Thiesen, Hen House – “Changing Seasons” (4-H Auditorium)
3:00 p.m. 
Merriam's Midway Shows opens; 10 rides for $10 all day excluding Crazy Mouse ($2 a ride), Mega Wristband
Marv Nissel Band, Polka Band; also at 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix; also at 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
3:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show; also at 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
3:30 p.m.
Stone Soul Picnic (KICD Courtyard)
4:00 p.m.
Gary Wick, Comic Ventriloquist (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Bob Pettit, Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame – “The Oldies but Goodies” (4-H Auditorium)
Denny Naughton (Art Barn Gazebo)
Terry Klein (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
4:30 p.m. 
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (Midway Park) 
Stephanie Fisher Heiberg, Singer/Humorist (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
4:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter; also at 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
5:00 p.m. 
Iowa Rock N’ Roll Music Association Allstars (Art Barn Gazebo)
5:30 p.m. 
Sock Hop Dance Competition, preliminary round (KICD Courtyard)
The Krazy Kats, Classic 50’s & 60’s (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
6:00 p.m.
Marv Nissel Band, Polka Band (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
6:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show (KUOO Campus)
6:30 p.m.
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 8:30 p.m. (Midway Park)
Wild World of Animals; (KICD Courtyard)
7:00 p.m
Bob Pettit (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
7:30 p.m
Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson with the Stone Canyon Band; fireworks presented by The Farmers Trust and Savings Bank (Grandstand)
Finals for Sock Hop Dance Competition, during concert (Grandstand)
7:45 p.m. 
Elephant Encounter (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
8:00 p.m. 
Exhibit buildings close
8:30 p.m. 
“Dallas the Fire Guy” (Midway Park)
Wednesday, Sept. 16 - Disability Awareness Day - print day
Truly a rewarding time to remember as we welcome persons with disabilities to a day with events planned just for them. Special thanks to the Shriners, Pony Express Riders & Smith Concessions.
7:00 a.m.
Gates open
8:30 a.m. 
Disability Awareness Day registration until 9:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m
All Exhibit Buildings open through 8:00 p.m.
Ag Learning Center (Stable), Art Barn (South of Outdoor Arena), Sundholm Center (Log Cabin), Iowa Lakes Community College Activity Center (The Depot), Photography (Photography Center) open through 6:30 p.m. 
Floriculture exhibits; roses, arboreal, annuals & perennials, design division (Creative Living Center)
9:45 a.m.
Awesome Appetizer Contest (Creative Living Center)
10:00 a.m. 
Gary Wick, Comic Ventriloquist; also at 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Chef of the Day – Alison Hill with Our Daily Bread Bakery and Catering
“Murder & Mayhem at Horton Township Cemetary”, Osceola County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Textiles, Crafts & Arts Working Demonstration, Dorthy Strawn – Quilting (Creative Living Center)
10:30 a.m.
Stephanie Fisher Heiberg, Singer/Humorist; also at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
11:00 a.m. 
Parade of Classic Tractors; review stand (KICD Courtyard)
11:30 a.m.
The Krazy Kats, Classic 50’s & 60’s; also at 2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
12:00 noon
Marv Nissel Band, Polka Band; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
Wild World of Animals; also at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
12:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show; also at 3:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
1:00 p.m. 
Gary Wick, Comic Ventriloquist; also at 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Kaelynn Gould – “The Gift of a Message” (4-H Auditorium)
1:30 p.m. 
Stephanie Fisher Heiberg, Singer/Humorist; also at 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
1:45 p.m. 
Elephant Encounter; also at 4:45 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
It’s A Wrap – Turkey & Tortilla Contest (Creative Living Center)
2:00 p.m
“Nature’s Yucky”, Monona County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Ag Magic Show (John Deere Dealer Lot)
Textiles, Crafts & Arts Working Demonstration, Dorthy Strawn – Quilting (Creative Living Center)
2:30 p.m.
The Krazy Kats, Classic 50’s & 60’s; also at 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Blue Bunny Frozen Dessert Using Novelty Bars Contest (Creative Living Center)
Margo Sievers – “I’m Dreaming of a Well-Built Barn Quilt – All Pleasure – No Guilt!” (4-H Auditorium)
3:00 p.m.
Merriam's Midway Shows opens; 10 rides for $10 all day excluding Crazy Mouse ($2 a ride), Mega Wristband
Marv Nissel Band, Polka Band; also at 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix; also at 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
3:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show; also at 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
4:00 p.m.
Gary Wick, Comic Ventriloquist (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Deb Jepson, flutist and Elina Ozolins, pianist; Spencer Elementary Music Instructors, “Take Time to Enjoy the Music” (4-H Auditorium)
Free Stage Auditions – Denise Edwards (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
4:30 p.m.  
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.  (Midway Park)
Wild World of Animals; also at 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
Stephanie Fisher Heiberg, Singer/Humorist (The Farmers Bank Stage)
4:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter; also at 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
5:00 p.m
The Krazy Kats, Classic 50’s & 60’s (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Arnold Motor Supply “Pit Crew Challenge” (Grandstand)
5:30 p.m
The Krazy Kats, Classic 50’s & 60’s (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
6:00 p.m. 
World of Outlaws; fireworks presented by The Farmers Trust and Savings Bank (Grandstand)
Marv Nissel Band, Polka Band (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
6:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show (KUOO Campus)
6:30 p.m. 
"Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 8:30 p.m.  (Midway Park)  
Wild World of Animals (KICD Courtyard)
7:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
8:00 p.m.
Exhibit buildings close
8:30 p.m.
“Dallas the Fire Guy” (Midway Park)             
Thursday, September 17 - Senior Day - print day
We honor our senior citizens with entertainment and events planned for them and an outside gate price of $5.00 for persons 65 and over.
7:00 am
Gates open; $5.00 for persons 65 and over
9:00 a.m. 
All Exhibit Buildings open through 8:00 p.m.
Ag Learning Center (Stable), Art Barn (South of Outdoor Arena), Sundholm Center (Log Cabin), Iowa Lakes Community College Activity Center (The Depot), Photography (Photography Center) open through 6:30 p.m.  
Floriculture exhibits; design division, open class artistic arrangements, container-grown plants &
collages (Creative Living Center)
9:45 a.m. 
Judging of Open Class cream pies, single layer cakes and frosted layer cakes(Creative Living Center)
10:00 a.m. 
Gary Wick, Comic Ventriloquist; also at 1:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Chef of the Day – Chef Ben Macmillan, Mineral City Mill and Grill “Home of our World Famous Homemade Pasta” (4-H Auditorium)
TBA, Lyon County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Musicians Robert Johnson & Lloyd Buss (Art Barn Gazebo)
10:30 a.m.
Stephanie Fisher Heiberg, Singer/Humorist; also at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Squaredancers, also 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. (North of Varied Industries Building)
11:00 a.m. 
Parade of Classic Tractors; review stand (KICD Courtyard)
11:30 a.m. 
The Krazy Kats, Classic 50’s & 60’s; also at 2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
12:00 noon
Marv Nissel Band, Polka Band; also at 3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
The Amazing Arthur; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
12:15 p.m. 
Big Aerial Show; also at 3:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
1:00 p.m.
Gary Wick, Comic Ventriloquist; also at 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Robin Edwards, Dermus Skin Care – “What the Marketers of Skin Care Products Don’t Want you to Know – Misleading Marketing Revealed” (4-H Auditorium)
1:30 p.m.
Stephanie Fisher Heiberg, Singer/Humorist; also at 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
1:45 p.m. 
Elephant Encounter; also at 4:45 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Mexican Wedding Cookies Contest (Creative Living Center)
2:00 p.m. 
“Ticks/Disease Prevention”, Sioux County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Ag Magic Show (AGCO Corporation Lot)
Musicians Robert Johnson & Lloyd Buss (Art Barn Gazebo)
2:30 p.m.
The Krazy Kats, Classic 50’s & 60’s; also at 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Yeast Bread With No Gluten (No Wheat) Contest (Creative Living Center)
Kevin Robinson – “Setting Your Life Priorities in 15 Minutes” (4-H Auditorium)
3:00 p.m.
Merriam's Midway Shows opens; 10 rides for $10 all day excluding Crazy Mouse ($2 a ride), Mega Wristband
Marv Nissel Band, Polka Band; also at 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
The Amazing Arthur; also at 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
3:15 p.m. 
Big Aerial Show; also at 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
4:00 p.m.
Gary Wick, Comic Ventriloquist (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Jerry Roberts, guitarist and Dennis Winke, Soloist – “Make Friends” (4-H Auditorium)
Free Stage Auditions – Alex Jinkinson (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
4:30 p.m. 
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.  (Midway Park) 
Stephanie Fisher Heiberg, Singer/Humorist (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
4:45 p.m. 
Elephant Encounter; also at 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
5:30 p.m.
The Krazy Kats, Classic 50’s & 60’s (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
6:00 p.m.
Arnold Motor Supply Summer Shootout Championship - Modified and Hobby Stock auto races; fireworks presented by The Farmers Trust and Savings Bank (Grandstand)
Marv Nissel Band, Polka Band (The Farmers Bank Stage)
The Amazing Arthur (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
6:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show (KUOO Campus)
6:30 p.m. 
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 8:30 p.m. (Midway Park)
Wild World of Animals (KICD Courtyard)
7:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater
8:00 p.m. 
Exhibit buildings close
8:30 p.m. 
 
“Dallas the Fire Guy” (Midway Park) 
Friday, September 18 - Kids Day - print day
If you’re 18 or younger, the fair is free today.
7:00 am
Gates open; free admission for persons age 18 and under
9:00 a.m.
All Exhibit Buildings open through 8:00 p.m.
Ag Learning Center (Stable), Art Barn (South of Outdoor Arena), Sundholm Center (Log Cabin), Iowa Lakes Community College Activity Center (The Depot), Photography (Photography Center) open through 6:30 p.m.  
Floriculture exhibits; design division, open class artistic arrangement, Container-Grown Plants & Collages (Creative Living Center)
Antique Tractor Pull (Grandstand)
9:45 a.m. 
Supper In A Skillet Contest (Creative Living Center)
10:00 a.m.
Merriam's Midway Shows opens; Crazy Mouse $2 a ride all day, all other rides $1 a ride all day; Mega WristbandThe Memories, Variety Show Group; also at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater) “Wetlands: Natures Water Filters”, Woodbury Co. Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Ethan Batschelet, “Batschstein Salsa” (4-H Auditorium)
Chef of the Day – Linda Burgept, cookbook author – “Cooking for Moms and Kids” (4-H Auditorium)
“Eww that’s Icky!”, O’Brien County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Textiles, Crafts & Arts Working Demonstration, Gerald Hanson – Construction-Wood, Farm Implements (Creative Living Center)
Musicians Joyce & Howard Craig (Art Barn Gazebo)
10:15 a.m. 

Ag Magic Show for Ag Citing Tours (Farm Credit Services of America)

10:30 a.m. 
Kenny Ahern, Physical Comedian; also at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Foods Made With Honey (Creative Living Center)
11:00 a.m.
Agricultural Equipment Parade; review stand (KICD Courtyard)
11:30 a.m. 

Country Divas Thru the Decades, Musical Tribute; also at 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)

 Ag Magic Show for Ag Citing Tours (Farm Credit Services of America)

12:00 noon
The Half Steps, A Capella; also at 3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage
Wild World of Animals; also at 4:30, and 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
The Amazing Arthur; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
12:15 p.m. 
Big Aerial Show; also at 3:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
1:00 p.m.
The Memories, Variety Show Group; also at 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Bruce Piper Banana Cream Pie Contest (Creative Living Center)
“Big Stars – Little Stars Entertainment” – 3rd through 5th graders (4-H Auditorium)
Team Roping (0utdoor Arena)
1:30 p.m.

Kenny Ahern, Physical Comedian; also at 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
“Insect Zoo”, Iowa State University (Sundholm Center)

Superstar Kids Challenge (KICD Courtyard)

1:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter; also at 4:45 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
2:00 p.m.
Ag Magic Show (Case I-H Dealer Exhibit Lot)
Textiles, Crafts & Arts Working Demonstration, Gerald Hanson – Construction-Wood, Farm Implements (Creative Living Center)
2:30 p.m. 
Country Divas Thru the Decades, Musical Tribute; also at 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
“Big Stars – Little Stars Entertainment” – 6th through 8th grade (4-H Auditorium)
2:45 p.m.
Busy Woman’s Quick & Easy Cookies Contest (Creative Living Center)
3:00 p.m. 
The Half Steps, A Capella; also at 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
The Amazing Arthur also at 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
3:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show; also at 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
3:30 p.m.
“Insect Zoo”, Iowa State University (Sundholm Center)
4:00 p.m. 
The Memories, Variety Show Group (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Free Stage Auditions – Pockets Full of Fun (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
4:30 p.m. 
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.  (Midway Park)
Kenny Ahern, Physical Comedian (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
4:45 p.m. 
Elephant Encounter; also at 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
5:30 p.m.
Country Divas Thru the Decades, Musical Tribute (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
6:00 p.m.
The Half Steps, A Capella (The Farmers Bank Stage)
The Amazing Arthur (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
6:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show (KUOO Campus)
6:30 p.m.
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 8:30 p.m. (Midway Park)
Wild World of Animals (KICD Courtyard) 
7:30 p.m.
Heart with special guest Tyler Bryant; fireworks presented by The Farmers Trust and Savings Bank (Grandstand)
7:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
8:00 p.m. 
Exhibit buildings close
8:30 p.m
“Dallas the Fire Guy” (Midway Park) 
Saturday, September 19 – Extreme Saturday - print day
A day featuring the most extreme shows and entertainment, truly offering something for everyone.
7:00 a.m. 
Gates open; free fair admission with wristband if purchased in advance
8:15 a.m.
FFA Demonstration Contest (4-H Auditorium)
9:00 a.m. 
All Exhibit Buildings open through 8:00 p.m.
Ag Learning Center (Stable), Art Barn (South of Outdoor Arena), Sundholm Center (Log Cabin), Iowa Lakes Community College Activity Center (The Depot), Photography (Photography Center) open through 6:30 p.m.  Floriculture exhibits; design division and dahlias (Creative Living Center)
4-H District Education Presentations; through 12:15 p.m. (4-H Auditorium)
9:30 a.m. 
“Insect Zoo”, Iowa State University (Sundholm Center)
10:00 a.m.
The Memories, Variety Show Group; also at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Merriam's Midway Shows opens; Wristbands - Unlimited Rides, All Day & Mega
District 4-H Consumer Judging Contest (4-H Exhibit Building)
Textiles, Crafts & Arts Working Demonstration, Marilyn Meyer – Scandinavian Painting-Rosemaling (Creative Living Center)
10:30 a.m.
Kenny Ahern, Physical Comedian; also at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
11:00 a.m.

Midwest National Finals Invitational Truck & Tractor Pull (Grandstand)
Motorcyle Parade (KICD Courtyard)

Motorcycle Parade (KUOO Campus)

11:30 a.m.
Country Divas Thru the Decades, Musical Tribute; also at 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
“Insect Zoo”, Iowa State University (Sundholm Center)
12:00 noon
The Half Steps, A Capella; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
12:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show; also at 3:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
12:30 p.m.
Iowa Arm Wrestling Classic (KICD Courtyard)
1:00 p.m. 

Toddler Driving School (South of Creative Living Center)

The Memories, Variety Show Group; also at 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
4-H District Education Presentations; through 4:30 p.m. (4-H Auditorium)  
People’s Choice Salsa Contest sponsored by Del’s Garden Center (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)

Celebrity Ride (KUOO Campus)

1:30 p.m. 

Kenny Ahern, Physical Comedian; also at 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)

Motorcycle Rodeo (KUOO Campus)

1:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter; also at 4:45 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
2:00 p.m
Textiles, Crafts & Arts Working Demonstration, Marilyn Meyer – Scandinavian Painting-Rosemaling (Creative Living Center)
Franc D’Ambrosio (Events Center Grand Ballroom)
2:30 p.m. 
Country Divas Thru the Decades, Musical Tribute; also at 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (Midway Park
3:00 p.m.
Iowa Arm Wresting Classic (KICD Courtyard)
The Half Steps, A Capella; also at 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
The Amazing Arthur; also at 6:00 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
3:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show; also at 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
4:00 p.m.

The Memories, Variety Show Group (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)

 Toddler Driving School Grand Finale (South of Creative Living Center)

4:30 p.m.
Kenny Ahern, Physical Comedian (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 6:30 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
4:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter; also at 7:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
5:00 p.m.
Iowa Arm Wrestling Classic (KICD Courtyard
5:30 p.m. 
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 8:30 p.m. (Midway Park)
Country Divas Thru the Decades, Musical Tribute (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
The Prices Are Right (KICD Courtyard)
6:00 p.m.
The Half Steps, A Capella (The Farmers Bank Stage)
The Amazing Arthur (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
Franc D’Ambrosio (Events Center Grand Ballroom)
6:15 p.m. 
Big Aerial Show (KUOO Campus)
6:30 p.m. 
Wild World of Animals (KICD Courtyard)
7:30 p.m.
FreestyleMX.com Worldwide Tour; fireworks presented by The Farmers Trust and Savings Bank (Grandstand)
7:45 p.m.
Elephant Encounter (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
8:00 p.m.
Exhibit buildings close
8:30 p.m.
“Dallas the Fire Guy” (Midway Park)
9:00 p.m.
Clay County Fair 4-H & FFA Youth Dance (Events Center Grand Ballroom)
Sunday, September 20 – Good Neighbor Day - print day
7:00 a.m.
Gates open
9:00 am
All Exhibit Buildings open through 6:30 p.m.
Ag Learning Center (Stable), Art Barn (South of Outdoor Arena), Sundholm Center (Log Cabin), Iowa Lakes Community College Activity Center (The Depot), Photography (Photography Center) open through 6:30 p.m. 
Worship service with The Memories (4-H Auditorium)
Floriculture exhibits; design division, collages and dahlias (Creative Living Center)
9:45 a.m.
Mrs. Grimes Chili Contest (Creative Living Center)
10:00 a.m.
Merriam's Midway Shows opens; Wristbands - Unlimited Rides, All Day and Mega
The Memories, Variety Show Group; also at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
“Bats”, Clay County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
10:30 a.m. 
Kenny Ahern, Physical Comedian; also at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
10:45 a.m.
Elephant Encounter; also at 1:45 p.m. & 4:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
11:00 a.m.
Midwest National Finals Invitational Truck & Tractor Pull (Grandstand)
11:30 a.m.
Country Divas Thru the Decades, Musical Tribute; also at 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
12:00 noon
The Half Steps, A Capella; also at 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
Wild World of Animals; also at 2:30 and 5:00 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
The Amazing Arthur; also at 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
12:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show; also at 3:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
1:00 p.m.
The Memories, Variety Show Group; also at 4:00 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
4-H "Share the Fun" Talent Showcase; through 3:00 p.m. (4-H Auditorium)
1:30 p.m.
Kenny Ahern, Physical Comedian; also at 4:30 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
1:45 p.m. 
Elephant Encounter; also at 4:45 p.m. (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
2:00 p.m.
“Bats”, Clay County Conservation (Sundholm Center)
Musician Greg Taylor (Art Barn Gazebo)
2:30 p.m.
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (Midway Park) 
Country Divas Thru the Decades, Musical Tribute; also at 5:30 p.m. (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Wild World of Animals; also at 5:00 p.m. (KICD Courtyard)
3:00 p.m. 
Chainsaw Artist Jeff Klatt’s Carving Auction (East of Agriculture Building)
The Half Steps, A Capella; also at 6:00 p.m. (The Farmers Bank Stage)
The Amazing Arthur; also at 5:30 p.m. (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
3:15 p.m.
Big Aerial Show; also at 6:15 p.m. (KUOO Campus)
4:00 p.m. 

The Memories, Variety Show Group (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
Shawn Mayer (KICD Courtyard)
Free Stage Auditions – Marissa Harvey (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)

Shawn Mayer (KICD Courtyard)

4:30 p.m.
Kenny Ahern, Physical Comedian (The Farmers Bank Stage)
4:45 p.m. 
Elephant Encounter (North of Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
5:00 p.m. 
Wild World of Animals (KICD Courtyard)
5:30 p.m. 
“Dallas the Fire Guy”; also at 8:30 p.m.  (Midway Park)
Country Divas Thru the Decades, Musical Tribute (Northwest Bank Tent Theater)
The Amazing Arthur (U.S. Cellular® Plaza)
6:00 p.m. 
Trace Adkins with special guest Heidi Newfield; fireworks presented by The Farmers Trust and Savings Bank (Grandstand) The Half Steps, A Capella (The Farmers Bank Stage)
6:15 p.m. 
Big Aerial Show (KUOO Campus)
6:30 p.m.  
Exhibit buildings close; all exhibits released
8:30 p.m. 
“Dallas the Fire Guy” (Midway Park)

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