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Wednesday
July 17, 2024
Henry Co Historic Preservation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at the Henry County Courthouse at 1:00 PM The public is invited to attend.
Tonight is The Hive Fights Hunger Food Drive at the ballpark in Burlington! The Bees face the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes at 6:30pm. For tickets and information, www.GOBEES.com. “Get Stung by the Fun!”
Come visit the Henry County Fair from today to Saturday, July 22 at the Old Threshers Campgrounds in Mount Pleasant! Here’s today’s schedule:
- 8:00am – 3:30pm Exhibits Judging (Exhibit Building)
- 7:00am – 4:00pm All animals arrive to stalls (Swine arrive between 7:00am – 9:00am)
- 4:00pm Sheep & Goat Weigh In
- 4:00pm – 6:00pm Farmer’s Market (Wright Pavilion)
- 4:30pm Rabbits Check In
- 5:00pm Poultry Check In
- 6:00pm Beef Weigh In
- 6:00pm Kids Pedal Pull (Tractor Headquarters)
- 7:00pm Farm Bureau Animals Received
- 7:30pm State Fair Qualifiers Announced
- 7:30pm Queen Contest & 4-H Clothing Event (WP)
For more information, visit henrycountyiowafair.com.
Visit the Washington County Fair today to Friday, July 19 at the Washington County Fairgrounds at 611 S Hwy 1 in Washington. Here’s today’s schedule:
- 8:00am 4-H & FFA Swine Show
- 9:00-11:00am Bows & Bullets Archery Demo – Grand Concourse
- 9:00am Dangerous Feats of Comedy
- 9:00am Rooster Crowing Contest (Poultry Barn)
- 9:30-11:00am Kids’ Day Activities hosted by WCHC
- 9:30-11:30am Little Hands on the Farm
- 9:30am Foam Zone—N. of Depot
- 9:45am Doc Magic Variety Show
- 10:00am Ventriloquist Kevin Horner
- 10:15am Tiger Encounter—W. of Commercial Exhibit Hall
- 10:30am Rock N Circus—N. of Depot
- 11:00am Comedy Cooking with Kids
- 11:30am Foam Zone—N. of Depot
- 12:00pm Carnival Tickets & Money Scramble
- 12:30pm Rock N Circus—N. of Depot
- 1:30pm Ventriloquist Kevin Horner
- 2:00pm Bubble Gum Contest
- 2:00pm Tiger Encounter—W. of Commercial Exhibit Hall
- 2:00-4:00pm KCTC Bags Tournament—W. of Commercial Exhibit Hall
- 2:45pm Bingo
- 3:00pm 4-H & FFA Bucket Bottle Calf Show with Clover Kid Bucket Bottle Calf Show to follow
- 3:30-5:30pm Popsicle Giveaway
- 4:00pm Dangerous Feats of Comedy
- 4:30pm 4-H & FFA Rabbit Show-Rabbit Barn
- 4:30pm Children’s Pedal Pull Contest-Grand Concourse Sign Up begins at 4PM
- 4:30pm Doc Magic Variety Show
- 5:00-7:00pm Little Hands on the Farm
- 5:00pm Comedy Cooking with Kids
- 5:30pm Tiger Encounter—W. of Commercial Exhibit Hall
- 6:00pm Dangerous Feats of Comedy
- 6:30pm STATE FAIR TALENT SEARCH
- 6:30pm Foam Zone—N. of Depot
- 7:00pm Ventriloquist Kevin Horner
- 7:15pm 1st year 4-H Member Recognition
- 7:15pm Clover Kids Graduation
- 7:45pm Comedy Cooking with Kids
- 7:30pm DEMOLITION DERBY-Grandstand with Fireworks following event
- 8:00pm Doc Magic Variety Show
- 8:30pm Rock N Circus—N. of Depot
Learn more at https://washingtoncountyfairia.com/
Mount Pleasant RAGBRAI volunteers are having a meeting at 5:30pm on the 3rd floor of the Union Block Building tonight.
What’s in season? Check out the Mt. Pleasant Farmer’s Market this afternoon for fresh produce, baked goods and more. The Farmer’s Market is in Wright Family Pavilion at McMillian park Saturdays 8:30am – 11:00pm and Wednesdays 4:00pm – 6:00pm!