Fair showcasing beef products set for Thursday at the Jo Co Fair
Johnson County Fair 2025: A Week of Entertainment and Competition
The Johnson County Fair, set to take place from July 27 to August 2, 2025, in Gardner, Kansas, and from July 19-23, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa, promises a week filled with exciting events, competitions, and entertainment for all ages.
Johnson County Fair in Kansas (Gardner, KS, July 27 - August 2, 2025):
The Kansas fair kicks off on July 26 with a Pre-fair event, the Demolition Derby at the Main Event Arena. On July 27, the ARBA Rabbit Show (Open and Youth) will take place at the Livestock Pavilion, followed by the Dog Show Check-In and Showmanship and Obedience shows.
Thursday at the Kansas fair is dedicated to Beef, with the Show Ring hosting the Beef Show and the Saddle Tramps Band performing in the evening, culminating in a movie sponsored by the Junior Leaders. On Friday, the 4-H/FFA Round Robin and the Pie Contest will take place in the Show Ring, and Vet Checks for Stalled Horses will be conducted at the Main Event Arena.
Details for other days can be found in the 4-H Fair Book available on the fair's official website.
Johnson County Fair in Iowa (Iowa City, IA, July 19-23, 2025):
The Iowa fair starts with the arrival of livestock on July 19, followed by a Dairy Cattle Show and various entertainment and demonstrations throughout the day. Rodeo events will take place on both Saturday and Sunday, with a parade scheduled for Saturday morning.
Please specify which location fair you are interested in to get a more precise full-day-by-day schedule or visit their respective official websites for the most current, full schedule PDFs and updates. Results from the 2025 Johnson County Fair will be posted on the platform website. The location for the parade was not specified in the provided information.
Regarding performances or shows, no new information was provided for Saturday or Sunday at either fair location. However, the Main Arena in Kansas will host Rodeo Slack on Thursday, and Friday is designated as Youth Rodeo Day. The Block Barn in Kansas will host the Poultry Show on Thursday. No specific information about events on Sunday, other than rodeo events, was provided.
For Johnson County Fair in Kansas:The Kansas fair includes a Demolition Derby on the Pre-fair day, and a Beef Show on Thursday, with the Saddle Tramps Band performing in the evening.
For Johnson County Fair in Iowa:The Iowa fair starts with the arrival of livestock, followed by a Dairy Cattle Show, with rodeo events scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday.
