Buena Vista County Fair

Join us for fun at the fair!

You won't want to miss the summer fair at Buena Vista County Fair located in Alta, IA. We're confident that you'll be astounded with all the entertainment and events we have to offer. Each year the fair gets bigger and better. Check out what's happening this year.

Grandstand Features for Everyone

You won't want to miss the Buena Vista County Fair this year! Join us in the grandstand for fun family events for the entire family. Grandstand features include the Extreme Bull Riding Tour & Barrel Racing, Western Iowa Tractor Pullers, Sequoia Newland and Eli Alger & the Faster Horses concerts, Demo Derby and more!

All-Inclusive Pricing: Gate admission will cover all 4-H activities, rides and Grandstand events!

Daily Admission:
Daily Admission: $15
Senior (62+): $ 7
5 day Season Pass: $50
Ages 3 & under: Free
Pit Passes: Additional $25 per person & you must sign a liability waiver

Schedule:

9:00am: 4-H Sheep Show - 4-H Show Ring
9:00am: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
After Sheep Show: 4-H Goat Show - 4-H Show Ring
12:00pm: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
1:00pm: 4-H Rabbit Show - 4-H Tent
3:00pm: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
4:00pm: Scott Amusements Carnival Opens - Fairgrounds
4:00pm: Livestock Judging Competition - 4-H Show Ring
6:00pm: Food from a Farmer Meal - Fairgrounds
7:00pm: EXTREME BULL RIDING TOUR and BARREL RACING - BEER GARDEN OPEN - 4-H Horse Arena
After Bull Riding: CONCERT BY SEQUOIA NEWLAND - BEER GARDEN OPEN - 4-H Horse Arena
11:00pm: Carnival Closes - Fairgrounds