Thursday, Sept. 16
FARMER APPRECIATION DAY sponsored by CFE
IOWA CORN DAY sponsored by the Iowa Corn Growers Association
Special exhibits and presentations showcasing the importance of corn in Iowa and beyond
7:30am
4-H/FFA County Lamb Pen Show - Livestock Pavilion
8:00am
4-H/FFA County & District Sheep Shows - Livestock Pavilion
8:30am
Open Class Beef Cattle Show: Miniature Hereford, Charolais - Indoor Arena
9:00am
4-H/FFA County Rabbit Show - Farm Nutrients Small Animal Barn
Floriculture Show: Artistic Arrangements; Container-Grown Plants; Petite Design; Design - Creative Living Center
Iowa Corn Day activities sponsored by Iowa Corn Growers Association (until 3:00pm) - Central Park
9:45am
Meringue, Soft Pies and Desserts, Cheesecakes, Specialty Cakes, and Frosted Layer Cakes Judging - Creative Living Center
10:00am
4-H/FFA County Rabbit Show - Farm Nutrients Small Animal Barn
4-H/FFA District Horse Show - Outdoor Arena
Awesome Ag Magic Show - Discovery Stage
Hillbilly Bob - Strolling around the Fair
Naturalist Chat: Snakes (until Noon) - Sundholm Log Cabin Gazebo
Parade of Antique Tractors - around the Fair
Steve Russell (comedy/juggling) - Farmers Bank Stage
10:30am
The Floras (country gospel) - Northwest Bank Stage
10:45am
Pork Chop Revue - south of Farmers Bank Stage
11:00am
Iowa Nice Guy Scott Siepker presented by the Iowa Corn Growers Association - EuroCAST Events Center Ballroom
Making Patches/Badges with an Embroidery Machine Demonstration: Deb Travis - Creative Living Center
Naturalist Chat: Skulls & Furs (until 2:00pm) - Sundholm Log Cabin Gazebo
Pogo Fred (pogo) - Midway Stage
Rembrandt Leather featuring Dick Bennett Presentation - north of Depot
11:30am
Flyin’ Hawaiian Show - Strolling around the Fair
Kris & The Riverbend Dutchmen (polka) - Farmers Bank Stage
Noon
Awesome Ag Magic Show - Discovery Stage
Hillbilly Bob - Strolling around the Fair
Poppa Bear Norton (daredevil country) - Northwest Bank Stage
12:30pm
Mighty Mike (comedy strongman) - Midway Stage
1:00pm
Janice Nostrom’s Favorite Ham Balls Contest - Creative Living Center
Making Patches/Badges with an Embroidery Machine Demonstration: Deb Travis - Creative Living Center
Open Class and Youth Dairy Cattle Show: Guernsey/Holstein, Youth Showmanship - Indoor Arena
Rembrandt Leather featuring Dick Bennett Presentation - north of Depot
Rock-it the Robot - Strolling around the Fair
Steve Russell (comedy/juggling) - Farmers Bank Stage
1:30pm
FFA County & District Market Swine Show; 4-H District Market Swine Show - Livestock Pavilion
Iowa Nice Guy Scott Siepker presented by the Iowa Corn Growers Association - EuroCAST Events Center Ballroom
The Floras (country gospel) - Northwest Bank Stage
1:45pm
Pork Chop Revue - south of Farmers Bank Stage
2:00pm
Awesome Ag Magic Show - Discovery Stage
Hillbilly Bob - Strolling around the Fair
Pogo Fred (pogo) - Midway Stage
ViA MiA Natural Stone Demonstration: Tina Jensen - Art Barn presented by Arts on Grand
2:30pm
Flyin’ Hawaiian Show - Strolling around the Fair
Kris & The Riverbend Dutchmen (polka) - Farmers Bank Stage
3:00pm
Iowa Nice Guy Scott Siepker presented by the Iowa Corn Growers Association - EuroCAST Events Center Ballroom
Naturalist Chat: Live Raptors (until 5:00pm) - Sundholm Log Cabin Gazebo
Poppa Bear Norton (daredevil country) - Northwest Bank Stage
3:30pm
Mighty Mike (comedy strongman) - Midway Stage
Rock-it the Robot - Strolling around the Fair
4:00pm
Cooking Tips: Eve Freeman - Art Barn presented by Arts on Grand
GoldStar Amusements Midway opens (10 rides for $20) - west of Events Center
Hillbilly Bob - Strolling around the Fair
Steve Russell (comedy/juggling) - Farmers Bank Stage
4:30pm
The Floras (country gospel) - Northwest Bank Stage
4:45pm
Pork Chop Revue - south of Farmers Bank Stage
5:00pm
Milking Demonstration - Cattle Barn #3
Pogo Fred (pogo) - Midway Stage
5:30pm
Flyin’ Hawaiian Show - Strolling around the Fair
Kris & The Riverbend Dutchmen (polka) - Farmers Bank Stage
6:00pm
4-H/FFA Pen Pal Relay - Livestock Pavilion
Poppa Bear Norton (daredevil country) - Northwest Bank Stage
Rock-it the Robot - Strolling around the Fair
6:30pm
Mighty Mike (comedy strongman) - Midway Stage
7:30pm
Josh Turner with special guest Dillon Carmichael (SRG Concert Series); J&M Fireworks Spectacular presented by Farmers Bank - Sleep Number Grandstand
Thursday Highlights
Today’s Feature
Red Cross Blood Drive
Parade of Antique Tractors
Sleep Number Grandstand


Farmers Bank Stage


Northwest Bank Stage


Free Attractions
Antique Auto Display (9:00am-8:00pm)
Antique Tractor Display (9:00am-6:00pm)
Art Barn (9:00am-6:00pm)
Boy Scout Experience (10:00am-5:00pm)
Clay County Fair Museum (9:00am-8:00pm)
Grandpa’s Barn (9:00am-8:00pm)
Rembrandt Leather featuring Dick Bennett (10:00am-7:00pm)
Sundholm Log Cabin (9:00am-6:00pm)
Smoky Mountain Central Railroad (9:00am-8:00pm)
Tiny Town (9:00am-8:00pm)
Paid Attractions
Crossfire Rodeo mechanical bull
Gunner’s Paintball Blast
Knights of Columbus Bingo
Northwest Express Railroad
Woody’s Axe Throwing