Buena Vista County Fair

06/16/2026

🔥 Do You Have the Best BBQ in Buena Vista County? 🔥

Put your grilling skills to the test at the Ann Krummen Barnyard BBQ Contest during the 140th Buena Vista County Fair on Sunday, July 12, 2026!

Thanks to our sponsor, Tyson Foods, this contest is FREE to enter — Tyson is providing the meat and covering the entry fee!

🏆 Compete for:
• Top 3 in Pork Division
• Top 3 in Turkey Division
• Best Appetizer Award
• Top 3 Overall Awards

📅 Contest Date: July 12, 2026
🥩 Meat Pick-Up: 8:00–10:00 AM
⏰ Turn-In Deadline: 3:00 PM
📝 Registration Deadline: July 8, 2026

✔️ Limited to 15 teams
✔️ Up to 4 people per team
✔️ Tyson will pay fair gate admission for registered contestants

Whether you're a backyard BBQ master or just love a little friendly competition, we'd love to see you join the fun!

📧 Register by emailing:
[email protected] or [email protected]

📞 Questions?
Salomon Davila: 712-291-9851
John Wiley: 712-660-3885

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06/15/2026

The fairboard is looking to borrow some snow fence or other portable fencing for fair week. Please reach out if you can help!

06/15/2026

We would like to thank everyone that participated in our golf tournament at the Newell Golf Course on Saturday!

06/12/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! Please consider joining us for this tournament! You can sign up tomorrow morning starting at 8:30!

🏌️‍♂️⛳ Grab your clubs and join us for the 2nd Annual Buena Vista County Fair Golf Tournament! ⛳🏌️‍♀️

Round up your team and come enjoy a fun day on the course while supporting the 140th Buena Vista County Fair! 🌽🎡🐄

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM Shotgun Start
📍 Newell Golf Course – Newell, IA

✅ 4-Person Best Ball
🍽️ Meal Included
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle
🛍️ Silent Auction

💲 $200 per team

We’d love to see a great turnout, so pre-register your team today! Spots fill fast, and registering ahead helps us plan for a great event.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register
☎️ Don’t forget to call Newell Golf Course at (712) 272-4424 to reserve your cart

Every team, raffle ticket, and bid helps support the Buena Vista County Fair and keeps this tradition going strong for generations to come ❤️

Tag your golf crew below and help spread the word! ⬇️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

06/12/2026

⏰ ONLY 25 DAYS UNTIL THE 2026 BUENA VISTA COUNTY FAIR! ⏰

The countdown is officially on! We can't wait to celebrate 140 years of fair traditions with all of you July 8-12.

From the 🏁 Stock Car Races and 🚜 Tractor Pull to 🤠 Bull Riding, 🎤 Sequoia Newland, 💥 Demo Derby, 🎸 Arch Allies, 🍩 Donut Eating Contest, and 🎱 Bingo, there's no shortage of excitement!

Don't forget about:
🐄 4-H Livestock Shows
🏆 4-H Exhibits
🎨 Open Class Exhibits
🍔 Delicious Food Vendors
🛍️ Commercial Vendors
🎈 Kids' Inflatables
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Activities
🎉 And all the memories made with friends and family!

👇 Tell us in the comments:

**What are you most excited for at this year's fair?**
OR
**What brings you back to the Buena Vista County Fair year after year?**

We can't wait to celebrate 140 years of tradition, community, and fun with all of you!

06/11/2026

The 140th Fair apparel store is OPEN!

Place your orders here:

Online ordering for Buena Vista County Fair 2026 ends on Wed, Jul 22, 2026 (10:00 AM CDT)

06/09/2026

Thank you Robbins’ Pulling Pit, Buena Vista County Farm Bureau, & for their Major Fair Sponsorship of the Buena Vista County Fair!

06/08/2026

🚨 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 🚨

The 2026 Buena Vista County Fair is right around the corner, and we're looking for community members to help work our admission gates July 8-12!

Volunteering at the gates is a great way to support the fair, meet new people, and help us continue a tradition that has been bringing our community together for 140 years. Whether you've helped before or are looking for a new way to get involved, we'd love to have you join us!

Shifts are only a few hours long, and every volunteer makes a difference.

✅ Sign up using this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EABAB22A2FA7-64427157-copy

Please share this post and help us spread the word! Thank you for supporting the Buena Vista County Fair and helping make the 2026 fair a success! 🐄🌽🎉