Keokuk County Fair, Iowa
Keokuk County Fair What Cheer Iowa

The Keokuk County Fair
What Cheer, Iowa

July 9-12, 2009

Presents Its 121st Annual Schedule of Events

Free Admission to the Midway & Free Parking West of the Midway

THURSDAY, July 9
6 PM - 8 PM: Early entry of exhibits at Floral Hall
FRIDAY, July 10
8 AM - 11:30 AM: Enter items in the Open Competition Departments in Floral Hall
NOON: Judging at Floral Hall Begins
3 PM - 4 PM: Free carnival rides on the Midway courtesy of Next Generation Shows Inc. and the Keokuk County Fairboard
3 PM - 9 PM: Floral Hall Exhibits Open for Viewing
4 PM - 5 PM: Kids games and coloring contest at Horseshoe Pavilion (rain or shine)
Strolling: Barnyard Billy and Todd Lagessie
7 PM - 9 PM: Bingo at Thomas Hall - Jackpot Blackout - $100 guaranteed
Next Generation Shows, Inc. and Tri-County FFA Petting Zoo on the Midway
Grandstand Events
12:30 PM: Harness Horse Races - Admission $5 - 12 and Under FREE
Free Family Fun Night
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Face Painting by the Richmond Twins
5:00 PM: Crowning of the Keokuk County Fair Queen
5:15 PM: Baby Pageant Co-Sponsored by Keokuk County Fair and Delta Grocery
6:00 PM: Coin Search & Animal Scramble
6:45 PM:Hawkeye Pedal Pull - ages 4 years to 11 years
SATURDAY, JULY 11
7:15 AM - 8 AM: Registration for the Iowa Telecom Run & Rosie Phillips Fun Walk
8 AM: Iowa Telecom Run & Rosie Phillips Fun Walk
9 AM: Horse Show - Centerfield - Free
9 AM: Non-Sanctioned Horseshoe Tournament (open to the public) -- Horseshoe Pavilion
9 AM - 9 PM: Floral Hall Exhibits Open For Viewing
10:30 AM: Enter Cakes for the Queen's Cake Contest - Heritage Hall
11:00 AM: Judging of the Queen's Cakes
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Senior Citizen Luncheon - Heritage Hall
Opry House band & Todd Lagessie entertaining
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Rain or Shine
Noon: Todd Lagessie strolling
Next Generation Shows, Inc. and Tri-County FFA Petting Zoo on the Midway
7 PM - 9 PM: Bingo at Thomas Hall - Jackpot Blackout $100 Guaranteed
Grandstand Events
12:30 PM: Harness Races Admission $5, 12 and under free; Frankie Buhr entertaining
6:30 PM: Figure 8 Races - Admission $5, 5-12 $3, Under 5 is free
SUNDAY, July 12
9:30 AM: Sanctioned Horseshoe Pitching Tournament (Members Only) - Horseshoe Pavilion
9 AM - 4 PM: Floral Hall exhibits open for viewing
10:30 AM: Community wide Church Services - Heritage Hall - Rain or Shine - Bring your lawn chairs
11:45 AM: Pork chop dinner - Thomas Hall
Noon: Todd Lagessie strolling
Noon - 3 PM: Wristband Day on the Midway: $10 - Ride all the Rides You Want - Wristbands purchased on Midway
3:30 PM: Checkers Tournament - Thomas Hall; Next Generation Shows, Inc. and Tri-County Petting Zoo on the Midway
6 PM: Tim Hunolt County Music Jam Session - Heritage Hall - Bring your own lawn chair - Rain or Shine
7 PM - 9 PM: Bingo at Thomas Hall - Jackpot Blackout - $100 guaranteed
Grandstand Events
12:30 PM: Harness Races - Admission $5, 12 and under free; Frankie Buhr entertaining


2009 Figure '8' Racing
May 9Saturday6:30 p.m.
June 6Saturday6:30 p.m.
July 4Saturday5:30 p.m.
July 11Saturday6:30 p.m.
August 22Saturday6:30 p.m.
Keokuk County Fairgrounds
What Cheer, Iowa
(641) 643-2201 or 660-9872

Rain dates to be announced

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