Des Moines County, Iowa – The 2025 Des Moines County Fair is set to run from Monday, July 22 through Sunday, July 28, bringing with it a full week of livestock competitions, youth activities, and classic fair fun at the fairgrounds. Campers are already arriving, and livestock check-ins are underway as the grounds come to life for this highly anticipated summer tradition.
Livestock shows begin Wednesday, July 23, with a busy lineup:
- 8:00 a.m. – Rabbit Show
- 9:00 a.m. – Bucket Bottle Interviews
- 11:00 a.m. – Dog Show
- 2:00 p.m. – Poultry Show
Thursday continues with even more fair favorites, including the swine show, dog agility demonstrations, and the always fun rabbit costume contest.
Friday’s spotlight event is the 4-H Beef Show, while Saturday kicks off with the sheep and lamb shows starting at 8:00 a.m.
Throughout the week, fair-goers can enjoy:
- Kids’ games
- Pedal pull contests
- Local talent shows
- And, of course, plenty of delicious fair food
A big thank-you goes out to the Des Moines County Fair sponsors for supporting this year’s live coverage. Be sure to tune in to KILJ Radio throughout the week for live updates and full 4-H and FFA show results from the 2025 Des Moines County Fair.