Louisa County, Iowa – The 2025 Louisa County Fair began on Saturday with excitement and adjustments, as flooding at the fairgrounds forced several changes to the traditional schedule and venues.
The fair opened with Clover Kids exhibit talks and interviews, giving young participants the opportunity to showcase their projects and practice public speaking. However, heavy rainfall over the weekend left the Louisa County Fairgrounds flooded, resulting in cancellations and venue changes for Sunday’s activities.
Sunday’s church service and breakfast were canceled, and Family Night—along with the much-anticipated Fair Queen Coronation—was moved indoors to the Columbus Community High School gymnasium.
Plans for the rest of the week remain fluid, depending on how quickly conditions at the fairgrounds improve. As of now, the dog show is expected to begin this morning at 9:00 a.m., with livestock check-in scheduled for 5:30 p.m. that afternoon.
Tuesday promises a busy day at the fair, featuring the Poultry Show at 10:00 a.m. and the beloved Louisa County Cattlemen Dinner starting at noon.
Wednesday is packed with livestock events, beginning with the Sheep Show at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Goat Show starting approximately 30 minutes after the sheep judging concludes. Bucket bottle calf interviews will take place later in the evening.
Thursday highlights include the Beef Show at 9:00 a.m., the Rabbit Show at 2:00 p.m., and the thrilling Stock Car Races at 7:00 p.m.
On Friday, the Swine Show kicks off at 8:00 a.m., followed by the always popular Truck and Tractor Pull at 6:30 p.m.
Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers making the 2025 Louisa County Fair possible, especially amid weather challenges. Be sure to follow KILJ for updates throughout the week.