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# Central Iowa Fairgrounds

July 8th - July 11th, 2026

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/blog/)
- [Hello world!](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/) - The Central Iowa Fairgrounds host many events including the Central Iowa Fair, Rodeo's, Stock Car Races, Bingo, Livestock Events, Craft Show, Weddings, Banquets, Receptions, and so much more.
- [Central Iowa Fair](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/central-iowa-fair/) - Central Iowa Fair 2026 CENTRAL IOWA FAIR - JULY 8-11, 2026 2026 Central Iowa Fair Schedule.docxDownload CENTRAL IOWA FAIR LINKS Open Class Fairbook4-H/FFA FairBookHall of Fame Mud Volleyball DetailsMud Volleyball Tournament RegistrationVolleyball Waiver A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS OF THE 2026 CENTRAL IOWA FAIR! Supreme Champion Donor - $5,000.00 Iowa Premium Beef
- [CIF Queen/Princess](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/cif-queen-princess/) - Central Iowa Fair Queen/Princess CENTRAL IOWA FAIR QUEEN FULL FAIR QUEEN APPLICATION Please return this queen packet with picture and questionnaire form to the Central Iowa Fair Queen Contest, 1305 Glenwood Terrace, Marshalltown, IA. 50158 to the attention of Jodi Breniman – Queen Coordinator. All applications MUST be postmarked no later than June 6, 2025. There
- [Race Track](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/race-track/) - Race Track
- [CIF Scholarship](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/cif-scholarship/) - CIF Scholarship In July 2001 the Executive Board of the Central Iowa Fair originated a livestock banner auction where the champions from each species are represented. The highest bidder receives the banner. In 2009 we added four outstanding non-livestock projects to this auction as well. Each exhibitor receives a percentage of the selling price with
- [Barn Banners](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/barn-banners/) - Barn Banners BARN BANNER ORDER FORM
- [Camping](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/camping/) - Camping: CAMPING FEES ARE $20.00 PER DAY Envelopes are in the box located at the West Gate Entrance. Please fill out the envelope and place back in the box with your payment. A Dump Station is available for an additional $10 and is located over by the racetrack restrooms. Central Iowa Fair Camping July 8-11th
- [Calendar of Events](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/calendar-of-events/) - Calendar of Events CENTRAL IOWA FAIRGROUNDS SCHEDULE – AS OF 5/1/26 May - 2026 5/3/26 4-H/FFA Dog Classes 6-7 p.m. in Exh. Bldg. 5/4/26 4-H/FFA Horse Club to use OUTDOOR arena only for practice 5/8/26 Race Night - Track 5/10/26 4-H/FFA Dog Classes 6-7 p.m. in Exh. Bldg. 5/15/26 Race Night - Track 5/15/26 Brandenburg
- [Fair Board Members](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/fair-board-members/) - Fair Board Members President:Jodi Breniman Vice President:Nick Sawyer Secretary:Lisa Peterson Treasurer, County Supervisors Representative:Jeff Hibbs 4H Representative:Linda Von Holten Board Members:Jodi BrenimanCraig DammanTerri Guenther-MayerMarc GuthrieLucas HauserJeff HibbsLogan KelleyTami McKnightJohnson PattersonLisa PetersonNick SawyerLinda Von Holten
- [Hall of Fame](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/hall-of-fame/) - Hall of Fame Since 1978 the Central Iowa Fairboard has presented a Hall of Fame award to an individual(s) who has contributed extensively in someway to the Central Iowa Fair and or the fairboard/fairgrounds. These individuals have all went above and beyond to help support the fair and the board in various ways. Whether it
- [Craft Shows](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/craft-shows/) - CRAFT SHOWS Annual Holiday Craft Show - Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 from 9 to 3 p.m. in the Activity Building For Information on the craft show please contact Jodi at 641-750-6096.
- [Fairgrounds](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/fairgrounds/) - Fairgrounds The rental fee for the use of ALL Central Iowa Fair Grounds (excluding racetrack) is $4,000.00 for 2 days.Outdoor Arena $500.00/day includes fenced in area and bleachers.Covered Arena $500.00/day is a 150'x200' building with a 90'x200'clear span includes office facility and seating for 250 people.Both Outdoor and Covered Area $750.00/day.Pavilion $750.00 per day is
- [Winter Storage](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/winter-storage/) - Winter Storage Winter Storage take in dates:Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025TAKE OUT DATES FOR STORAGESaturday, March 28, 2026From 8 to 2 p.m. each day.ALL STORAGE MUST BE OUT BY 3/25/26 at 12 noon as we have an Easter event here on the grounds the following weekRemember: “First one in-Last one out”Season’s Flat RateUp
- [CIF Membership](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/cif-membership/) - CIF Membership CIF MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION The Central Iowa Fair Association no longer has stock holders. We will now be selling yearly memberships to any individuals that can meet the following criteria. Criteria:1.) Membership is good for one individual for one year time periods. The membership will run from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2019.2.)
- [Photo Gallery](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/photo-gallery/) - Photo Gallery
- [Calendar of Events 2](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/calendar-of-events-2/) - Calendar of Events TODAY'S EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS EVENT CALENDAR
- [4-H/FFA Scholarship](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/4-h-ffa-scholarship/) - 4H FFA Scholarship 4H / FFA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
- [4-H/Club Project Group Grant Scholarship](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/4-h-club-project-group-grant-scholarship/) - 4H Club Project Group Grant Scholarship 4H CLUB GRANT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
- [My Calendar](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/my-calendar/)
- [Event Dashboard](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/event-dashboard/) - [event_dashboard]
- [Event Organizers](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/event-organizers/) - [event_organizers]
- [Event Venues](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/event-venues/) - [event_venues]
- [Rodeos](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/rodeos/) - RODEOS

## Events

- [Fairboard Meeting](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/fairboard-meeting-3/)
- [Fairboard Meeting](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/fairboard-meeting/)
- [Fairboard Meeting](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/fairboard-meeting-2/)
- [Camping for the Central Iowa Fair](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/camping-for-the-central-iowa-fair/)
- [Happy 4th of July](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/happy-4th-of-july/)
- [New Year's Day](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/new-years-day/)
- [New Year's Eve](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/new-years-eve/)
- [Christmas Day](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/christmas-day/)
- [Christmas Eve](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/christmas-eve/)
- [Thanksgiving](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/thanksgiving/)
- [Day Light Savings Time](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/day-light-savings-time/)
- [Halloween](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/halloween/)
- [First day of Autumn](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/first-day-of-autumn/)
- [Labor Day](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/labor-day/)
- [First Day of Summer!](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/first-day-of-summer/)
- [Father's Day](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/fathers-day/)
- [Memorial Day](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/memorial-day/)
- [Mother's Day](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/mothers-day/)
- [Winter Festival](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/winter-festival/)
- [Holiday Craft Show](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/holiday-craft-show/)
- [Storage Take In](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/storage-take-in-3/)
- [Harvest Hustle on the High Banks - Race Track](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/harvest-hustle-on-the-high-banks-race-track/)
- [Storage Take In](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/storage-take-in-2/)
- [Storage Take In](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/storage-take-in/)
- [Heart of Iowa Kennel Show - All Grounds](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/heart-of-iowa-kennel-show-all-grounds/)
- [P/R Rain Location - Act Bldg.](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/p-r-rain-location-act-bldg-5/)
- [P/R Rain Location - Act Bldg.](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/p-r-rain-location-act-bldg-4/)
- [Farm to Table](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/farm-to-table/)
- [JBS Family Weekend - All Grounds](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/jbs-family-weekend-all-grounds/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-17/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-16/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-15/)
- [P/R Rain Location - Act Bldg.](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/p-r-rain-location-act-bldg-3/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-14/)
- [Iowa State Fair](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/iowa-state-fair/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-13/)
- [Rodeo - All Grounds](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/rodeo-all-grounds/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-12/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-11/)
- [P/R Rain Location - Act Bldg.](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/p-r-rain-location-act-bldg-2/)
- [Fair Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/fair-race-night/)
- [2024 Central Iowa Fair](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/2024-central-iowa-fair/)
- [Rabbits/Poultry/Beef/Dairy Barn Set Up](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/rabbits-poultry-beef-dairy-barn-set-up/)
- [4-H/FFA Sheep & Goat Barn Set up](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/4-h-ffa-sheep-goat-barn-set-up/)
- [P/R Rain Location - Act Bldg.](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/p-r-rain-location-act-bldg/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-10/)
- [CIF Little Miss Princess Applications Due](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/cif-little-miss-princess-applications-due/)
- [CIF Fair Queen Applications Due](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/cif-fair-queen-applications-due/)
- [4-H/FFA Clean up/Set up Day](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/4-h-ffa-clean-up-set-up-day/)
- [4-H/FFA Rabbit Class - Exh. Bldg](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/4-h-ffa-rabbit-class-exh-bldg-7/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-9/)
- [Buckin Buddies - Outdoor Arena](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/buckin-buddies-outdoor-arena-8/)
- [CIF Fair Queen Judging](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/cif-fair-queen-judging/)
- [4-H/FFA Rabbit Class - Exh. Bldg](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/4-h-ffa-rabbit-class-exh-bldg-6/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-8/)
- [Great Pages Circus](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/great-pages-circus/)
- [Fair Entries Due - Ext Office](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/fair-entries-due-ext-office/)
- [4-H/FFA Rabbit Class - Exh. Bldg](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/4-h-ffa-rabbit-class-exh-bldg-5/)
- [Damman Reception](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/damman-reception/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-7/)
- [Buckin Buddies - Outdoor Arena](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/buckin-buddies-outdoor-arena-7/)
- [4-H/FFA Rabbit Class - Exh. Bldg](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/4-h-ffa-rabbit-class-exh-bldg-4/)
- [Cowboy Shooters](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/cowboy-shooters/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-6/)
- [Buckin Buddies - Outdoor Arena](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/buckin-buddies-outdoor-arena-6/)
- [4-H/FFA Rabbit Class - Exh. Bldg](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/4-h-ffa-rabbit-class-exh-bldg-3/)
- [Dog Ob. Classes - Exh Bldg](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/dog-ob-classes-exh-bldg-4/)
- [Iowa Jr. Shorthorn Field Day - Pavilion/Covered Arena](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/iowa-jr-shorthorn-field-day-pavilion-covered-arena/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-5/)
- [Buckin Buddies - Outdoor Arena](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/buckin-buddies-outdoor-arena-5/)
- [High School Rodeo - All Grounds](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/high-school-rodeo-all-grounds/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-4/)
- [Buckin Buddies - Outdoor Arena](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/buckin-buddies-outdoor-arena-4/)
- [4-H/FFA Rabbit Class - Exh. Bldg](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/4-h-ffa-rabbit-class-exh-bldg-2/)
- [Dog Ob. Classes - Exh Bldg](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/dog-ob-classes-exh-bldg-3/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-3/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night-2/)
- [Buckin Buddies - Outdoor Arena](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/buckin-buddies-outdoor-arena-3/)
- [Jr. High Rodeo - All Grounds](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/jr-high-rodeo-all-grounds/)
- [Buckin Buddies - Outdoor Arena](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/buckin-buddies-outdoor-arena-2/)
- [4-H/FFA Rabbit Class - Exh. Bldg](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/4-h-ffa-rabbit-class-exh-bldg/)
- [Dog Ob. Classes - Exh Bldg](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/dog-ob-classes-exh-bldg-2/)
- [Unity in our Community - Act Bldg](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/unity-in-our-community-act-bldg/)
- [Race Night](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/race-night/)
- [Buckin Buddies - Outdoor Arena](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/buckin-buddies-outdoor-arena/)
- [Dog Ob. Classes - Exh Bldg](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/dog-ob-classes-exh-bldg/)
- [4-H/FFA Sheep & Goat Weigh In](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/4-h-ffa-sheep-goat-weigh-in/)
- [Central Iowa Classic Cattle Show](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/central-iowa-classic-cattle-show/)
- [Spring Craft Show](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-events/spring-craft-show/)

## Locations

- [Horse Barn](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/horse-barn/)
- [Open Arena](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/open-arena/)
- [Covered Arena](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/covered-arena/)
- [Office](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/office/)
- [All Grounds](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/all-grounds/)
- [Grandstands](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/grandstands/)
- [Pavilion](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/pavilion/)
- [The Big Stage](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/the-big-stage/)
- [Coverage Arena](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/coverage-arena/)
- [Exhibit Building](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/exhibit-building/)
- [Big Tent](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/big-tent/)
- [Activity Building](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/activity-building/)
- [Racetrack](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/racetrack/)
- [Picnic Shelter](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/picnic-shelter/)
- [Canopy](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/canopy/)
- [Courtyard](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-locations/courtyard/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/category/uncategorized/)

## Event Categories

- [General](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-event-category/general/)
- [Board Meetings](https://www.centraliowafairgrounds.com/mc-event-category/board-meetings/)