2025 Mighty Howard County Fair: June 25-29 |  Get Your Tickets Now!

Mighty Howard County Fair

Visitors

Stay In Howard County!

Area Lodging

Cresco has all the lodging accommodations you need. Come stay in our wonderful town, explore shops and enjoy the wonderful history of Howard County!

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Camping

The Fairgrounds Campground is available to the public from May to October each year (weather depending). Campground registration is ‘self-register’, same as many campgrounds.

Reservations not required, other than the week prior to the Fair, and the week of the Fair. 

Note: Long term camping (longer than 5 days) must be pre-approved. Tent camping not allowed unless pre-approved.

The hookups include water (dependent on weather) and 50-amp electrical hookups.  A sewer dumping station is located on the fairgrounds. Showers and restrooms are not available, other than Fair week.

Open To All!

Hours & Admission

Grounds Open To Public
Fair Office
Methodist Food Stand
Notre Dame Food Stand
Outside Commercial Vendors

Admission Information

  • Pay-One-Price’ Fair Buttons can be purchased at area Howard County businesses starting the week prior to Memorial Day weekend.

  • Buttons can also be purchased at the Fair office and grandstand ticket booth during the week of the Fair.

  • Fair Buttons are not available to purchase on-line. Phone call/email message orders are not accepted.

  • 2023 Fair Buttons are $40 each prior to Fair week and $50 if purchased Fair week (9 years & above). Under 9 years of age are free.

  • Button admits Fairgoer to all grandstand shows.

Single Night Admission

Single night grandstand admission is available.

Grandstand Capacity

Grandstand complex holds approx. 4,000 people.

Racetrack Capacity

Racetrack holds approx. 3,500+ people. Folding chairs are allowed on the track.

Fair Fun Cards - $40 Each
(bought before fair week)

Fair Fun Cards increase to $50 each during fair week.

9 & Under Enter Free

Children under 9 years of age may enter the grandstands for free.

Fair Week Hours

  • 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Wednesday to Saturday)
  • 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Sunday)
  • 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Wednesday to Saturday)
  • 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Sunday)
  • Noon to 9:00 p.m. (Wednesday to Saturday)
  • Noon to 6:00 p.m. (Sunday)
  • 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Wednesday to Saturday)
  • 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Sunday)
  • 5:00 p.m. to Closing (Wednesday & Thursday)
  • 2:00 p.m. to Closing (Friday)
  • Noon to Closing (Saturday & Sunday)
  • 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Wednesday to Saturday)
  • 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Sunday)
  • 5:30 p.m. to Closing (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
  • 2:00 p.m. to Closing (Saturday & Sunday)
  • 5:00 p.m. to Closing (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
  • 1:00 p.m. to Closing (Saturday, Sunday)

Information For Fairgoers

Free Gate & Free parking

General Seating Only

Seats may not be reserved or saved.

No Outside Beverages

No coolers or beverages may be brought into any events.

No Smoking or Vaping Allowed

No smoking or vaping in all buildings and grandstand complex, entertainment areas and concert area.

No Pets Allowed

Pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds.

Items & Persons Subject to Search

We reserve the right to search any person or item entering the fairgrounds.

Purchase Fair Fun Cards

Fair Fun Cards are available for purchase at local businesses.
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Come Join Us!

Maps & Directions

The Howard County Fairgrounds is 1 1/2 blocks north of State Highway 9 on West 7th Street in Cresco Iowa.

Years Of Fun Await!

Future Fair Dates

2025 Howard County Fair

June 25 - 29, 2025

2026 Howard County Fair

June 24 - 28, 2026