Everything You Need to Know for the 2024 Linn County Fair

Headed to the Linn County Fair this week? We've got all the details for you!

Where is it?

The Linn County Fairgrounds are located at 201 Central City Road in Central City, right off Highway 13.

Where do I park?

There are several lots on the fairgrounds for parking - see the map below. Sections A,C, and D are for general parking, and section B is for handicap parking. For a larger map, click HERE.

When is it open?

The official fair hours are Wednesday, June 26th through Sunday, June 30th from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.

How much is admission?

• Thursday, June 27th - 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Youth Day)
• Friday, June 28th & Saturday, June 29th - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday, June 30th from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Military Appreciation Day)
  • Past/present military personnel receive free grandstand event ticket with paid fair gate admission

You can purchase your tickets at the gate, or get them in advance online HERE.

What are this year's grandstand events?

• Thursday, June 27th at 6:30 p.m. - ECIPA Truck & Tractor Pull
• Friday, June 28th at 7:30 p.m. - Joe Nichols with The Castellows Concert
• Saturday, June 29th at 7:30 p.m. - Sara Evans with Tracy Byrd Concert
• Sunday, June 30th at 6 p.m. - Tough Trucks

Tickets for all of the 2024 grandstand events are available at the ticket booth or online HERE. *REMINDER: the purchase of a Grandstand ticket does NOT include fair admission. You will still be required to pay for admission at the gate.

What else is happening at the fair?

There are lots of other activities to enjoy at the Linn County Fair! Here are details on a few of the big ones:

• Carnival
  • Hours
    • Wednesday, June 26th from 3 p.m. to close
    • Thursday, June 27th from 11 a.m. to close
    • Friday, June 28th from 3 p.m. to close
    • Saturday, June 29th from 1 p.m. to close
    • Sunday, June 30th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Wristband Hours ($20 for all-you-can-ride)
    • Wednesday, June 26th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Thursday, June 27th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Friday, June 28th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • A sheet of 22 tickets is $20 - individual tickets are $1 each
  • Carnival tickets and wristbands can be purchased at the carnival ticket booth during the fair
• Coors Light Pavilion (Beer Tent)
  • Ages 21+
  • Schedule
    • Wednesday, June 26th from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • Thursday, June 27th from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
      • DJ Skittlez Karaoke Contest at 8 p.m. (Sign-up at 7:30 p.m.)
    • Friday, June 28th from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.
      • Live music from Big John Hammer and the Rusty Nails at 9 p.m.
    • Saturday, June 29th from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.
      • Live music from Back Booth Alley at 9 p.m.
    • Sunday, June 30th from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
      • Live music from Beau Timmerman at 8 p.m.
• Craft Beer Tent
  • Hours
    • Wednesday, June 26th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Thursday, June 27th through Saturday, June 29th from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Sunday, June 30th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Featuring Linn County Blonde Ale from BIT Brewery
• Midwest Dueling Pianos
  • Wednesday, June 26th from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Free, all-ages show
• Lumberjack Show
  • Shows Wednesday through Sunday
  • "Our All American Lumberjack Shows include Log Rolling, OP Race, Axe Throwing, Spring Board Tree Topping, Single Buck, 2 Man X-cut Sawing, Stock Saw Racing, Hot Saw Racing, Quick Carve & Log Boom Racing."
• Draft Horse Fun Show
  • Saturday, June 29th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Horse Arena
  • Featuring a harnessing demo, an obstacle course, Clydesdale rides, and draft horse driving

For a full schedule of events and activities at the 2024 Linn County Fair, visit the official website HERE. We'll see you out there on Friday and Saturday night for the country concerts!