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Taylor County Fair
The Taylor County Fair was started October 7, 1857 north of Bedford and
was moved to its current location in 1876 at which time the current track
was built. It was used for Harness Races for years and considered the best
track in SW Iowa for racing. Harness Races made a come back in 1995 and
continues to grow in popularity.
The Taylor County
Fair is held the 3rd full week-end in July with popular
attractions as the Tractor Pull, Bull Riding and Demolition Derby. The
Demolition Derby is considered one of the best in Iowa.
Schedule of Events 2007
| THURSDAY JULY 18th | |
| 9:00 AM | 4H Check-in and Judging Begins |
| THURSDAY JULY 19th | |
| 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | 4H Horse Show |
| NOON | Midway Carnival - 10 rides |
| 5:00 PM | Free Barbecue |
| 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Queen Contest (grandstand) |
| 8:00 PM | Shotgun Red Stage Show |
| FRIDAY JULY 20th | |
| 7:30 AM | 4H Horse Show |
| 9:00 AM | Swine Show |
| NOON | Midway Carnival - 10 rides |
| 1:00 PM | 4H Sheep and Goat Judging |
| 5:00 PM | X-Box Tournaments (Red Barn) |
| 7:00 PM | Twin State Sanctioned Tractor Pull |
| 9:00 - 11:00 PM | Teen Dance |
| Saturday JULY 21st | |
| 9:00 AM | 4H Beef Show |
| 9:00 AM | 4H Exhibits All Day |
| 10:00 AM | Baby Show (Red Barn) |
| 11:30 AM | Local Pick-up Pull (weigh-in at fairgrounds) |
| NOON | Midway Carnival - 10 rides |
| 12:30 PM | Dog/Rabbit/Poultry Show |
| 1:00 PM | X-Box Tournaments (Red Barn) |
| 6:00 PM | Texas Hold 'Em Tournament (Red Barn) |
| 7:00 PM | Pie Auction |
| 8:00 PM | Extreme Bull Riding Tour |
| 9:00 - 11:00 PM | Teen Dance |
| SUNDAY JULY 22nd | |
| 7:30 AM | Pancake Breakfast (Lenox Rotary Club) |
| 9:00 AM | Church Services (Cowboy Church) |
| NOON | Midway Carnival - 10 rides |
| NOON | Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull (Adults and Kids) |
| 1:00 PM | Antique Tractor Show and Games |
| 1:00 PM | Adult Go-Kart Races |
| 6:00 PM | Demolition Derby |