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Woodbury County Fair
KID’S DAY ACTIVITIES
Thursday, August 2nd – Old Town
Cindy Deck, Superintendent – [phone]
10:00 a.m. to Noon – Kids Games for all kids 5 – 11
Foot Races–Sack Races–Three Legged Races
Frog and Toad jumping contest---bring your own Frogs and Toads
Hot Wheels and Big Wheel races for kids 7 and under
Bring your own Wheels
Prizes for the first three winners in each class
MIDWAY
McDERMOTT FAMILY SHOWS
McDermott Family Shows is providing Midway entertainment for the Woodbury
County Fair.
Wednesday, August 1 – Opens 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 2 – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Kids Day Special - $20.00 wristband
Friday, August 3 – Opens 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 4 – Opens 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 5 - Opens 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 1 – 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. Ticket Special – 1 less ticket per ride
Saturday, August 4 – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Ticket Special – 1 less ticket per ride
Sunday, August 5 – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Ticket Special – 1 less ticket per ride
W OODBURY COUNTY FAIR’S “OLD TOWN”
Step back in time and stroll the boardwalk of "Old Town." Woodbury County Fair
is proud of the efforts to preserve some of the history of the county on the
fairgrounds. The "Old Town" village includes a one-room school moved to the
grounds from Wolf Creek Township. The "Concord Mercantile" is a popular
destination for fair goers; penny candy and Sioux City Sarsaparilla are on sale in the
country store. Cross the street and you come to the Blunk House and the Peiro-
Bethel Church. Come sit a spell in the Peiro Church, built in 1878 Grant Township
residents worshiped in this church until 1966. Blunk House serves as the parsonage
to our "Old Town" Church and houses craftsmanship of the era. The Gazebo is
another quiet spot to sit and visit away from the hustle and bustle of the main
fairgrounds. The Old Glory Dance Hall previously stood beside the Antique Building
here on the fairgrounds. The east block of "Old Town" is completed with the Depot;
you can find actual train track and platform bricks when you visit 'Pepper Junction.'
Cross the street again and you can step into the "Old Town" Post Office. The Little
Egypt School contains post office furniture removed from the post office in Haverhill,
IA. The Marshall's office houses jail cells, which once served as a confinement
place for those who were unruly in the town of Pierson. The Sadler House contains
many vignettes depicting life in the early days of Woodbury County. Bollin Stable
serves as the Livery Barn and houses the Meyer Petting Zoo during the fair. Come
watch Blair Smith "The Chainsaw Sculptor create woodcarvings that will be
auctioned off on Sunday of the fair. Bring your children and grandchildren to play
old-fashioned games, take in a show, or take a spin around the pedal farm. Come
experience days of yesterday in Woodbury County Fair's "Old Town".