(Atlantic, Iowa) – The next to last full day of activities at the 2023 Cass County Fair take place Sunday July 30th, here in Atlantic. Activities kick-off as early as 7:30-a.m., with the Swine Show. Antique Tractor Rides are being offered, beginning at 8:30-a.m. Those machines will be on display from Noon until 3-p.m., Sunday. The schedule of events also includes a Poultry Show at 10-a.m., and Decorator’s Showcase in the Community Center, from Noon- until 4-p.m.

The Decorator’s Showcase allows youth to decorate a room with their own individual style. Participants select coordinating textures and colors, the level of formality, or semi-formal looks and then put their selections into a display. Samples from books are used, they cut out pieces they like and designate that samples to be their wall, color, curtains, dresser table, or chair fabric. The samples are labeled and placed in a pop flat arranged completely by the youth.

Each member is allowed one hour for the contest, to complete their display. Senior members will be given a special decorating challenge. The challenge changes every year and is kept secret till the start of the contest, so they are granted an extra 30 minutes put together their exhibit. Intermediate members may select any room and must use a minimum of six samples of designs laid out for them to use during their hour. Junior members are tasked with decorating a bedroom and using a minimum of four different samples.

Local businesses have donated and loaned samples for 4-Hers to use, including wallpaper, paint chips, paneling, carpeting, upholstery fabrics, drapery, and curtain pieces. Awards for the contest will be handed out on Monday, July 31st at 4:00-pm in the Community Center. Be sure to stop by the Community Center to admire the creative handiwork of these young decorators!

The featured meal at the Food Stand on Sunday is a Windsor Chop!.

Here’s the rest of Sunday’s schedule:

1:00 P.M. ……………………………………..Pig Pals Show

2:30 P.M. ……………………………………..Pedal Tractor Pull

3:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M………………….……….Feeder Calf Weigh-in

4:30 P.M………………………………………County Fair Church Service

5:30 P.M………………………………………Cow/Calf Show

6:00 P.M………………………………………Feeder Calf Show

6:30 P.M…………………….…………………Horse Fun Show

7:00 PM……………………………………….Golf Cart Races

A reminder: Carnival Rides are available from Noon until 10-p.m. each day of the fair (through Monday). The Commercial Buildings are open from Noon until 8-p.m. Each day of the Fair, with Bingo on Sunday from 2-until 5-p.m.

The Cass County Fair is FREE. There is no charge for admission, parking, exhibits or Grandstand entertainment! For more information, find a full fair schedule HERE.