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:

Kid's Day

8:00am: 4-H Swine Show - 4-H Show Ring
9:00am: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
10am - 7pm: Professor Von Air, Balloon Artist Extraordinaire - Carter Building
11:00am: Rondini Magic Show - 4-H Stage
11:00am: 4-H Special Swine Show - 4-H Show Ring
12:00pm: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
12:30pm: Clover Kids Projects and Stuffed Animal Show - 4-H Auditorium
2:00pm: Rondini Science Show - 4-H Stage
2:00pm: Scotts Amusements Carnival Opens - Fairgrounds
2:00pm: Clover Kids Animal Walk-Through - 4-H Show Ring
3:00pm: Bacon Buddies Swine Show - 4-H Show Ring
3:00pm: Chainsaw Artist - Bear Grove Carvings by Jeff Coss - Fairgrounds
4:00pm: 4-H Quiz Bowl - 4-H Auditorium
5:00pm: 4th Annual Craft Brewing Contest Tasting - Fairgrounds
5:30pm: GRANDSTAND EVENT - DEMO DERBY - Grandstand
6:30pm: Craft Brewing Contest Winners Announced - Fairgrounds
6:00pm: Opening Concert - (beer garden open) - New Stage
6:30pm - Midnight: CONCERT BY Eli Alger and The Faster Horses - New Stage
OPENING ACT: Jordan Beem
Beer Garden Open
11:00pm: Carnival closes - Fairgrounds