2026 Mighty Howard County Fair: June 24-28 |Â Get Your Tickets Now!
2026 Mighty Howard County Fair: June 24-28 |Â Get Your Tickets Now!
Mighty Howard County Fair
Be A Part of the Future of Your Fair
Since 1923 The Howard County Fairgrounds has served the area as a vibrant and inviting gathering place for our community, hosting events that bring together families, friends, and neighbors, creating generations of memories, traditions, and community spirit.
The mission of the Howard County Agricultural Society is the preservation of the past, to promote the present, and provide educational opportunities on the future, including agriculture, horticulture, mechanical arts, and the rural and domestic economy. The Society holds a county fair each year to serve as its primary medium to achieve its mission.
The primary focus of the Mighty Howard County Fair is to serve as an avenue to showcase of the talents of the community’s youth by providing a means of education, exhibition and competition of the various livestock and non-livestock projects the youth are involved in. The Society also uses the county fair to highlight the heritage of the community, and its ties to agriculture, industry, and businesses that are the backbone of the community.
To ensure the fairgrounds remain a safe, accessible, and welcoming venue for years to come, the community is encouraged to help fund much-needed improvements on the fairgrounds. These enhancements will include upgrading facilities, expanding event spaces, and making the grounds more accessible to all visitors. Contributions to the Society will ensure the fairgrounds will continue to thrive as a hub for celebration and connection in Howard County and the surrounding area for the next century.
The Howard County Agricultural Society is a not-for-profit organization in the State of Iowa and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501-c3 tax-exempt organization. A contribution (monetary & in-kind) to the Society is considered a charitable donation and therefore could be tax deductible. Check with your tax preparer.
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 An Opportunity for Our Future
  Welcome to a world where a child’s imagination can run as wild as the rolling fields of a farm. Our community has the opportunity to create a unique, interactive learning environment with ‘Grandpa Tom’s Barn’ as the focal point. This isn’t just a structure; it’s a foundation for hands-on education, creativity, and the joy of discovery for generations of children.
  Grandpa Tom’s Barn will be the center of family fun while focusing on ag education using hands-on exhibits and interactive activities.
The Vision: A Safe Space to Grow & Learn
Donations will be used to construct a specially designed, pint-sized barn that will serve as a dynamic educational hub. This vibrant space will provide children with the chance to:
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The Need: Your investment is crucial to this project.
To turn this vision into a reality, we need your support. The funds raised will be directly applied to essential elements of the project:
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The Goal
The Fair Board and Howard County Farm Bureau are partnering their efforts to make Grandpa Tom’s Barn a reality. They are needing to raise $85,000 to complete Grandpa Tom’s Barn by 2026 Mighty Howard County Fair. An additional $15,000 is needed to purchase interactive activities and ag-education displays.
✓ Tom’s Farmhand: Over $10,000
✓ Friend of the Barn: $5,000 to $9,999
✓ Barn Raiser: $2,500 to $4,999
✓ Parlor Partner: $1,000 – $2,499
✓ Seed Sower: $500 – $999
✓ The Hayloft: up to $499
The Fair Board is seeking funds to help build a new horse barn. Plans are for a 20-stall barn with room for tack, staging area, and wash stalls.
Projected cost ranges from $130,000 to $150,000.Â
More Information Coming Soon….
Can’t decide which project to donate to? Donate to the General Donation Fund for the Mighty Howard County Fair! Your contributions will be used across various improvements around the fairgrounds.
