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Dakota-Thurston County Fair 2022

Arts and Entertainment

August 1, 2022

From: Dakota-Thurston County Fair

“IT’S UnFAIRgettable”

Schedule:

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

4-H Judges meeting - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Enter 4-H and Open Class static - 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Expo Center Judging/4-H Interviews - 9:00 AM - Noon
Clover Kid Interviews - 9:00 AM - Noon
Expo Center Closed to Public - 1:00 PM
Open Class Products Judging - 1:30 PM
Enter Rabbit, Poultry, Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goats & Horses for 4-H & FFA - 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Little Prince and Princess Contest - 7:00 PM

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Swine Show (Farm Credit serving donuts) - 8:00 AM  
Expo Center Hours - Open to Public - 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Bucket Calf records due to 4-H Livestock Office - Noon
Rabbit & Poultry Showmanship (1/2hr after Swine show; no earlier than 11:30) - 11:30 AM
Rabbit Show - 12:30 PM
Poultry Show - 1:00 PM
Video Gaming Truck (Free) - 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dusty Road Petting Zoo - 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Critter Corner Exotic Animal Booth - Expo Center - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Barrel Racing (IA NBHA Sanctioned) - Free - 6:00 PM
Parade - Dakota Ave - 6:00 PM
* “Tri-State Shootout” Tractor Pull & Beer Garden (Gates open at 5:00 PM) - 7:00 PM   
Knights of Columbus “Nut Fry” inside tractor pull area…(Must pay to get in) - 7:00 PM

Friday, August 5, 2022

Free Community Breakfast-Sponsored by Farmers Pride - 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Charter West serving donuts - 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Beef Shows (Cow/Calf, Feeder Calf, Breeding Heifer & Market Beef) - 8:30 AM
Junk-a-Palooza - 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Expo Center Hours - Open to Public - 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
South Sioux City Chamber Coffee - 9:30 AM
Bucket Calf Show - 1:00 PM
Critter Corner Exotic Animal show - Expo Center - 2:00 PM
Farm Credit serving treats - 2:30 PM
Sheep Show - 4:00 PM
Video Gaming Truck (Free) - 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dusty Road Petting Zoo - 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Critter Corner Exotic Animal Booth - Expo Center - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kids Day Activities ($5.00 admission) - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM   
Zip Line, Toxic Meltdown, Bounce House, Sped Pitch and Obstacle Course
Ryan Hurd Concert (Outdoor Venue) - Doors open at 6:00 PM
(Presale tickets online / tickets at gate)
Opening Act - Dane Louis - 7:30 PM
Laser Tag ($5.00) - 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Saturday, August 6, 2022
    
Goat Show - 8:30 AM
4-H Horse Show - 9:30 AM
Junk-a-Palooza - 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Expo Center Hours - Open to Public - 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Kids Pedal Pull - Expo Center - 10:30 AM
Cornhole Tournament - 10:00 AM
Dusty Road Petting Zoo - 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Kids Day Carnival Games ($5 admission) - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Kids Day Activities ($5 admission) - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM   
Zip Line, Toxic Meltdown, Bounce House, Sped Pitch, Obstacle Course and Laser Tag
Horseshoe Tournament - 1:00 PM
Pie Contest - 1:00 PM
Jackpot Cattle Show - Open….(Weigh-in 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) - Show starts at 2:30 PM
The Big River Band - Expo Center stage area - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Noah’s Hope Animal Rescue - Expo Center - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mutton Bustin by Horn T Ranch (rodeo arena) - 3:00 PM
Video Gaming Truck (Free) - 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Critter Corner Exotic Animal Show - Expo Center - 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Critter Corner Exotic Animal Booth - Expo Center - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
* Extreme Bull Riding by Double S Bull Riding & Beer Garden (Gates open at 5:00 PM) - 7:30 PM
Dusty Road Pony Rides (Free with admission into bull riding event) - 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
4-H Sponsored Movie Night (Free Admission) - 9:00 PM

Sunday, August 7, 2022

Open Horse Show - Game Day - 8:30 AM
4-H Family Livestock Judging Contest - (9:45 check-in) 10:00 AM
Round Robin Showmanship - 1:00 PM  
Awards Ceremony for Static Exhibits - Expo Center - 4:00 PM   
Bonus Auction - Expo Center - 4:00 PM
Release Of Static Exhibits* (Located In The Expo Center) - 3:00 PM
Release Of Livestock Exhibits*- No trailers inside fence prior to Bonus Auction - 5:30 PM
(Or Immediately Following The Bonus Auction)

*Premiums will be forfeited by the individual if exhibits (static and livestock) are removed prior to stated time.

Date:

August 3-7, 2022

Location:

Dakota Thurston County Fairgrounds,
1547 Stable Drive,
South Sioux City, NE 68776.

Cost:

All Events Are Free Unless Otherwise Noted With An *
*Gate Admission - Adults - $10, Kids 12 under-$5, Kids 5 under-Free

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