Keokuk County fair opens July 15

Keokuk County Expo 4-H and FFA Fair, “Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights,” will be held July 15 — 20.

The 4-H and FFA exhibits and livestock shows are back along with open class.

4-H exhibits will be judged Monday, July 15. Mutton busting and the Rogue Rodeo are scheduled.

On Tuesday, July 16, the 4-H and FFA horse and pony show till take place.

Also scheduled are the Clover Kids, 4-H and FFA pet show, the 4-H communication program, a pie contest, Clover Kids graduation ceremony and a baby contest.

Open class entries will be judged, and a Little Miss and Mister will be chosen.

Open class judging is set for Wednesday, July 17. The 4-H and Clover Kids dog and obedience show, 4-H and FFA rabbit and poultry show, ax throwing and the adult bags tournament are also set for Wednesday.

On Thursday, July 18, the 4-H and FFA sheep show will take place, along with the meat goat show, the llama show and Bingo.

Awards will be given for the clothing style show and the Bill Riley Talent Show.

The fair queen contest is also set for Thursday. Friends of the Fair and 4-H will host a flower planter auction.

The 4-H and FFA swine show, the 4-H, FFA and Clover Kids bottle and bucket calf, goat and lamb shows are set for Friday, July 19.

Friday’s schedule also includes Bingo and a look-alike contest.

Tyler Richton and the High Bank Boys will perform.

The 4-H and FFA cattle show, Carnival games, Bingo and figure eight races will take place Saturday, July 20.

For more information, visit expokeokukco.com or the Keokuk County Expo Facebook page.