Happy fair week!

Today, Wednesday, June 22nd, marks the very first day of the 2022 Linn County Fair in Central City! This year's fair is filled with all sorts of fun activities, including live music, contests, games, rides, fair food, and more. Here's a rundown of what you can expect the next few days:

General Admission (Open Daily from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.)

  • $5 per day for ages 11+
  • $15 for week-long gate admission
  • FREE gate admission on Wednesday, June 22nd

 Grandstand Events (Purchase Tickets HERE)

  • Thursday, June 23rd
    • Mitchell Tenpenny with Cooper Alan at 7:30 p.m. - tickets are $35
  • Friday, June 24th
    • Rodney Atkins with The Boys at 7:30 p.m. - tickets are $30
  • Saturday, June 25th
    • Draft Horse Fun Show at 9:30 a.m. - event is FREE
    • Outlaw Garden Tractor Pulling Series at 1 p.m. - event is FREE
    • ECIPA Truck and Tractor Pull at 6 p.m. - tickets are $10 for ages 11+ and $5 for ages 6 to 10, and Pit Passes are $30
  • Sunday, June 26th
    • Donkey Races at 12 p.m. - tickets are $5 for ages 6+
    • Tough Trucks at 6 p.m. - tickets are $10 for ages 11+ and $5 for ages 6 to 10, and Pit Passes are $30

Coors Light Pavilion

  • Wednesday, June 22nd
    • Open from 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, June 23rd
    • Open from 12 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
    • Flatland Ridge Band at 9 p.m.
  • Friday, June 24th
    • Open from 12 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
    • Gus Joyce at 5 p.m.
    • The Boys at 11 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 25th
    • Open from 12 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
    • Don Heffernan at 4:30 p.m.
    • Big John Hammer and the Rusty Nails at 9 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 26th
    • Open from 12 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
    • Beau Timmerman at 8 p.m.

Carnival

  • Prices
    • Wristbands are $20
    • Tickets are $1 each or 22 for $20
  • Wednesday, June 22nd
    • 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    • Wristband Hours - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 23rd
    • 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
    • Wristband Hours - 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, June 24th
    • 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    • Wristband Hours - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 25th
    • 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 26th
    • 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Free Entertainment

  • Thursday, June 23rd
    • Youth Day - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Osborne Comedy Hypnosis - 6 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Pavilion
  • Saturday, June 25th
    • Brian Hall - 11 a.m. at the Farm Bureau Pavilion
    • The Better Haves - 12 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Pavilion
    • Bill Schettler & the Coyotes - 3 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Pavilion
    • Dylan Harford - 4:30 p.m. at the Farm Bureau Pavilion

For a full daily schedule of events at the 2022 Linn County Fair, you can check out the official website HERE.

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