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2022 Caricatures by Corey

May 2, 2022
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2022 Firefighter Training Show

April 18, 2022
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Show Times Wednesday – Saturday2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm Details The Firefighter Training Show plays off every childs curiosity to one day be a “Firefighter – Hero.” The show allows volunteers from the audience, usually kids but we can use adults, to become our firefighter trainees (audience participation show). After being fitted in a fire jacket and helmet,…

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Buchanan County Fair Association Cancels Grandstand Entertainment And Grounds Acts, 4-H Shows Remain Scheduled At This Point

May 26, 2020
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NDEPENDENCE, IA- May 26, 2020: Due to the ongoing social distance guidelines and best practices put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Buchanan County Fair Association has made the difficult decision to cancel the grandstand and grounds entertainment for the 2020 Buchanan County Fair, out of an abundance of caution. “After discussions…

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Chainsaw Carving!

March 12, 2019
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The art of chainsaw carving is a fast-growing form of art that combines the modern technology of the chainsaw with the ancient art of woodcarving.

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Bears Of Bearadise Ranch!!

March 12, 2019
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Bearadise Ranch, since 1926, brings to you their big, beautiful bruins in loving human care. Promoting habitat preservation and conservation for all bear species, learn about bears and gain an appreciation for them up close and personal. Witness the love between man and bear with the Bears of Bearadise Ranch. Bears have been a part…

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Little Princess Social

February 11, 2019
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Tuesday, July 2nd @ 4PM Ages 5 to 7 are invited to join our 2018 Buchanan county Queen Candidates this year for a craft and a treat and to be introduced in front of the crown before the queen coronation! Space is limited. RSVP today to Amanda at 563-608-2146

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2019 Mud Tug O’ War Tournament

February 4, 2019
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Wednesday, July 3rd @ 7:00 PM 4 Person Teams Youth – Age Groups: 7-10 years old 10-12 years old 13-15 years old 15-17 years old Women – 18+ Men – 18+ Co-ed team must have 2 of each gender – 18+ Sign up: Sign up between 6-6:30 @ Horse Arena. Youth will need waiver signed.…

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2019 Fair Backyard Cookout Contest

February 4, 2019
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Saturday, July 6th At The Open Air Shelter On The Fairgrounds Participants Can Begin Anytime After 11:00 AM. Judging 3 Categories: Beef, Pork, Chicken, or Bring Your Own Open Choice Local Judges for each category Overall People’s Choice Award Judging at 3:30 PM Registration Pre-Registration is Required $10 Entry Fee To Register & for more…

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2018 Pedal Pull Contest

February 5, 2018
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Saturday, July 7th10:00 a.m.Open Air Pavilion

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2015 Buchanan County Fair Amateur Photo Contest

February 9, 2015
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Let’s have an outstanding contest. Bring only the best for the contest entries, and you might take home a blue ribbons. On Tuesday, July 7, Foto Friends will check in photos from 2-6 PM at the Garden Gate Building at the Buchanan County Fairgrounds. Please have your selections made, and record the number of photos on the check-in sheet.…

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