2025 Montgomery County Fair Schedule
July 16th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
(Red Oak, Iowa) – The 2025 Montgomery County Fair continues through Sunday, in Red Oak. The fair began its full run on Monday. Here’s a look at the schedule for the next few days.
Wednesday, July 16
6:30-7:30 AM Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Meat & Dairy Goats—Sheep/Goat Barn
7:30-8:00 AM
Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Market & Breeding Sheep – Sheep/Goat
Barn
8:00-9:30 AM Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Swine – Livestock Pavilion
8:30-10:00 AM: Enter Open Class Flower Show, Baking, Garden, Photography, Arts & Crafts – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
10:00 AM: Open Class Judging: Flower Show, Baking/Cake Decorating, Garden, Photography, Arts/Crafts – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
11:00 AM-1:00 PM Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Poultry – Livestock Pavilion
Noon-9:00 PM 4-H Exhibit and Commercial Building Open
2:00 PM 4-H Pet Show Check In – Livestock Pavilion
2:30 PM 4-H Pet Show – Livestock Pavilion
5:30 PM: 4-H Night—Fairgrounds Auditorium; State Fair Static Awards; Top Communications Acts & Share the Fun; Clover Kids Graduation
6:00-7:00 PM Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Rabbits – Livestock Pavilion
7:00-9:00 PM Bingo – Gold Fair Building (West Side)
7:00-8:00 PM Enter and weigh-in 4-H/FFA Market & Breeding Beef – Beef Barn
Thursday, July 17
7:00-9:00 AM Montgomery County Farm Bureau Breakfast for Exhibitors/Families
8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Sheep Show – Livestock Pavilion
Morning – Cookies & Drinks from Farm Credit Services for Exhibitors
9:00 AM–9:00 PM 4-H Exhibit Building Open
30 mins following sheep show: 4-H/FFA Meat & Dairy Goat Show – Livestock Pavilion
Noon-9:00 PM Commercial Building Open
Noon-10:00 PM Amusement Associates (Inflatables) – Near the Grandstand Arena
1:00 PM 4-H/FFA Poultry Show – Livestock Pavilion
Throughout the Day: Meyer’s Petting Zoo; Kid’s Zone; Kiddie Train; Chainsaw Artist
2:00-4:00 PM Balloon Creations – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
4:30 PM Register for 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest – Livestock Pavilion
5:00 PM 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest – Livestock Pavilion; Magic Show – Gold Fair Building (West Side)
7:00-9:00 PM Sip & Paint with Corky Canvas and Pudgy Pumpkin Patch – Fairgrounds Auditorium
7:00-9:00 PM Bingo – Gold Fair Building (West Side)
7:30 PM ATV Race – Grandstand Arena
Friday, July 18
8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Swine Show – Livestock Pavilion
Morning – Cookies & Drinks from Farm Credit Services for Exhibitors
9:00 AM–9:00 PM 4-H Exhibit Building Open
Throughout Day: Crier Close-Ups – 4-H Exhibit Building (11:00, 1:00, 3:00); Meyer’s Petting Zoo; Kid’s Zone; Kiddie Train; Chainsaw Artist
Noon 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show – Livestock Pavilion
Noon-9:00 PM Commercial Building Open
Noon-10:00 PM Amusement Associates (Inflatables) – Near the Grandstand Arena
1:00-3:30 PM: Senior Citizens Day Bingo – Fairgrounds Auditorium; Sponsored by Montgomery County Fair Board & Montgomery County YMCA – An afternoon of bingo with prizes, entertainment and refreshments. All senior citizens are welcome to come join for this free afternoon!
2:00-5:00 PM Caricature Artist – 4-H Exhibit Building
4:30-6:30 PM Balloon Creations – 4-H Exhibit Bldg.
5:00-7:00 PM Mills/Montgomery Cattlemen’s Association steak supper – Fairgrounds Auditorium
6:00-10:00 PM Mechanical Bull Ride – Grandstand Area
7:00-9:00 PM Bingo – Gold Fair Building (West Side)
8:00 PM FREE Bull Ride – Grandstand Arena , DJ Immediately following