The 2019 edition of the Cass County Fair begins later this week, in Atlantic. Activities start Wednesday, with 4-H Static Exhibit Judging (9-a.m. – 2:30-p.m.), and the Clover Kids Showcase (9-a.m. until Noon). The food sale at the Cass Community Center starts at 10-a.m., Wednesday.  Preparation work begins at 6-p.m.

The full-event and activities begin in earnest Thursday morning, and includes the Swine Weigh-In from 7:30-to 9:30, Rabbit Check-in from 8-to 9:30-a.m., Poultry Check-in 10-a.m. to 11-a.m. At 10:30-a.m., the Meat Goat and Dairy animals will be checked-in. The rest of Thursday’s schedule is as follows:

• Sheep Weigh-in: 3-p.m. to 4:30-p.m.
• Horse Check-in: 4:30-p.m. to 5:30-p.m.
• 4-H Exhibits open at 5-p.m.

At 7-p.m., there’s the Little Miss and Little Mister Contest, followed at 7:30-p.m. by the King and Queen Contest, and Senior Recognition at 8-p.m. Entertainment for the night is an outdoor movie slated for 8:45-p.m.  During the day also, there is Chain Saw Artistry, with multiple shows per day, with  times to be determined (TBD), Midway Carnival rides and entertainment (Times TBD). The carnival opens at noon each day, and punch cards are available: $20 for 24 punches, or $1/punch if purchased individually. Games/attractions cost anywhere from 1-5 punches.

Iowa-based Gotcha Games will provide some fun entertainment, including: A gyroscope, mechanical bull, Laser Tag, and a 24-foot “rock” climbing wall. Other upcoming attractions at the 2019 Cass County Fair include:

• Mutton busting (6:30-p.m., Friday) and the Bull Ride (8-p.m., Friday)
• Youth Water fights (4-p.m. Saturday), and the Tractor Pull (6-p.m. Saturday)
• The All-American Lumberjack Show (7-p.m., Sunday)
• The Parade of Champions (5:45-p.m., Monday), and Grand Champion Beef Selection (6:30-p.m., Monday)

The Fair concludes Tuesday (July 30th) with the Livestock Sale at 8-a.m. For a full Fair Schedule, click here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/cass/sites/www.extension.iastate.edu/files/cass/2019%20Fair%20Schedule.pdf