Bremer County Fair

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Petting Zoo & Camel Rides

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  • Doc Magic Variety Show

    To Be Announced in 2027   


    West Promonade                              


    The Doc Magic Show is a mix of fantastic magic, balloon shenanigans, and engaging comedy. It’s jam packed with audience participation and just plain ole’ FUN! Doc is lovably antagonistic, and takes his love of magic and old-time vaudeville to bring delight to children of all ages. Children love to call Doc out on his shenanigans almost as much as he loves to surprise and delight audiences with the wonder of magic. 

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  • Foam Zone

    To Be Announced in 2027


    West Promonade


    Come play and cool off in the Foam Zone! 

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  • Royal Legacy Circus

    To Be Announced in 2027


    East Side of Carnival


    Enjoy a wide variety of circus acts from all around the world! Featuring the legendary motercycles globe of death, death defying feats on the high wire 30 feet above the ground, as seen on America's Got Talent season 14 the Dominguez Poodles and many more thrilling acts! Royal Legacy Circus is a show for audiences of all ages! From children to senior citizens, our show is guaranteed to thrill all audiences!

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  • Kids Celebration Game Show

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Kids Celebration is the premier interactive live family game show that travels across the United States. This 30 minute production transforms traditional gatherings into a high-energy, colorful stage experience where parents and children team up to play wacky, interactive games together!

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  • Pretty Bird Paradise

    To Be Announced in 2027


    West Promonade


    Pretty Bird Paradise is a fun and educational interactive-all-day attraction. Guests can actually interact with these beautiful birds in a safe enclosed environment. 


    Guests get the opportunity to feed the birds with food sticks which allow the birds to come and land on them and have a tasty snack.  This experience is open up to 12 hours per day.

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  • Human Pallet Maze Attraction

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Try to find your way through this human sized maze! Up all week of fair and FREE. Time your self and challenge your friends!

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  • Story Time with the Queen and Her Court

    Sunday July 26th, 5:30pm


    Binzeebo #2



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  • Eric Michaels Magic

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Binzeebo #3



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  • Story Time with the Queen and her Court

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Binzeebo #2


    Gather around and let your imagination run wild as the 2026 Bremer County Fair Queen and her court reads stories for those young at heart. 



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  • Kiddie Carnival

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Promonade West


    Free Kiddie Carnival featuring games such as kiddie Axe Throw, Skee Ball, Inflatable Dart Board, Chicken Chuckin, Ping Pong Toss, Plinko, Duck Pond, Elasta Ball and more!


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  • Touch a Truck

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Promonade West


    Come see a wide variety of trucks, emrgency vehicles and more!  Grab a seat behind the wheel, or talk to the operators and lean more about what these cool trucks do! 

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  • Kidde Tractor Pull

    To Be Announced in 2027


    West of the Event Center


    Sign Up at day of time of event!

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  • Wilder Park Line Dancers

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Binzeebo #2


    It's Line dancing! Come check out the action to the boot scootin good time. 

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  • Bingo Hour

    To Be Announced in 2027

    5pm-6pm  Binzeebo #3


    Monday July 27th-Aug.1st

    12pm-1pm Leistikow Family Event Center



    Cool off in the Event Center with some BINGO! $1.00 per card, Prizes provided!

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  • Kid's McFun Zone Activity Play Area

    To Be Announced in 2027



    BACK by Popular Demand! The Kid's McFun Fun Zone Activity Play Area!  Open daily from 10am-8pm and featuring giant wall mural coloring, ring toss, Giant 4 in a row game, corn hole game, and so much more! The kid's fun zone is free for all and is unsupervised, parent supervision is advised!



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  • Bremer Co Fair Express Kiddie Train Rides

    The Bremer County Fair Express Kiddie Train will be up and running again!  Load and unload from the Train Depot, located near the McFun Zone in the West Promonade.


    July 26th, 6:30pm-Dusk

    July 27th -31st, 5:00 - 8:00pm

    August 1st.   11:00am - 1pm

    August 1st, 5:00pm - 8:00pm



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  • Minute to Win It Games

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Binzeebo #3


    Come try your hand at some exciting Minute to Win it style themed Games.

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  • Coloring Contest

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Open to All! New design each day and winners from the previous day will be on display for all to see!

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  • Bubble Gum Bubble Contest

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Binzeebo #3


    Who can blow the biggest bubble!? No pre registration required, and free to participate!

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  • Open Fine Arts Exhibit Hours

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Leistikow Family Event Center Conference Room


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  • Commercial Exhibits

    To Be Announced in 2027


    On the Grounds


    Vendors and Commerical Exhibits open daily for viewing or shopping

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  • Petting Zoo

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Lantz Exotics & Animal Rentals Petting Zoo and Pony Rides.  Free Admission to view and pet a wide variety of animals.


    Feed Cups for sale


    Camel and Pony Rides $10.00 per rider. 

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  • Mini Donut Eating Competition

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Binzeebo #3


    Back by Popular Demand! Mini Donut Eating Completion and games! Sponsored by The Donut Hut! Registration will be day of at time of event. Competition will be comprised of rounds of eating or games.

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  • Frozen T-Shirt Competition

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Binzeebo #3


    Registration will be day of at time of event. Each contestent will be given a Frozen T-Shirt.  1st one to get it to open and put on, wins! 

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  • Iowa Corn Education Trailer

    To Be Announced in 2027

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  • Bovine Obstacle Course

    To Be Announced in 2027

    4:00pm,  Show Arena

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  • Darrel the Balloon Man

    To Be Announced in 2027


    4:00pm - 8:00pm


    On the Grounds



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  • Lego Challenge

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Leistikow Family Event Center

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  • Spoons Game Challenge

    To Be Announced in 2027

    Leistikow Family Event Center



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  • Barn Yard Battles

    To Be Announced in 2027

    Leistikow Family Event Center



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  • Open Mic Joke Show

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Binzeebo #3


    Do you know a good joke or want to have a laugh or two? Then come to the Entertainment Pavilion and let loose! This joke show will be an improve style, made up entirely of audience members telling their best one-liners, knock-knock jokes, dad jokes and more! Open to all, no pre-registration required.

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  • Can you Handle the Heat Eating Competition

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Entertainment Pavilion 


    This competition is open to the public but only a certain number of participants will be able to sign up. Offering hot and spicy foods, who can handle the heat, we will have to wait and find out! Registration will be day of at time of event.


    Judges’ decisions will be final. If the Judges determine that you are not attempting to finish the plate or stalling, you will be disqualified.

    Winner will be announced with a promo shot of the winner will be

    posted on Facebook, other social media platforms and the BCF website, www.bremercountyfair.com

    No drinks of any kind will be allowed during competition.

    Milk will be provided after the competition.

    If you remove yourself from the table, you will be disqualified.

    You must eat everything on the plate. Speed is your friend.

    If no one can finish the plate of food, the last man to quit will be the

    winner of the challenge.

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  • Cute Baby Contest

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Entertainment Pavilion


    The Cute Baby Contest is back, Saturday, in the Entertainment Pavilion! Open to the Public, pre-registration required. Registration starts at 9am and the contest starts at 10am!



    The categories are: prettiest eyes, chubbiest cheeks, least hair, most hair, parent-child most look alike . The boys and girls will be judged together.


    The age groups are newborn-8 months, 9 months-16 months, 17 months-24 months. The winner in each age and category will receive a Free Child Mini Session from Duvel Photography.


    The over-all girl winner and the over-all boy winner will be named Queen and King and receive a top prize from our sponsors.

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  • Puzzle Power Hour

    To Be Announced in 2027


    12pm,  Leistikow Family Event Center



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  • Game Time with the Queen & her Court

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Leistikow Family Event Center


    Come play some classic board/card games with the 2026 Bremer County Fair Queen and members of her court!



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  • Kids Just Dance Competition

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Leistikow Family Event Center

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  • Celebrity Showmanship Livestock Show

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Livestock Show Arena


    Come watch local "Celebrities" try their best to handle and show this years surpise specie.



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  • Husband Calling/Mom Calling Contest

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Entertianment Pavilion


    Registration/Sign up will be day of at the time of the event.  



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  • Best Beard/Mullet at the Fair

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Entertainemnt Pavilion


    Who has the best beard at the fair!? Come find out or even compete your self. No Pre Registration required, Free to Participate.



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  • Sheep/Goat Obstacle Course

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Horse Arena


    Come watch local 4-H'ers take their sheep and goats throu this fair time obstacle course. 

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  • Amazing Race

    To Be Announced in 2027


    West Promonade



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  • WSR Robotic Team Lego Station/Lego Race Car Races

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Leistikow Family Event Center


    Build your own unique lego creation or race car and race your frinds. Plus check out the other unique projects on display, presented by the WSR Robotic Club!



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  • Live Music by Ally Bagenstos

    To Be Announced in 2027


    Binzeebo #4





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