Union County Fairgrounds

06/19/2026

Join us for our first ever Wing Fest BBQ Competition at the Union County Fair, generously sponsored by Northwest Bank! Competition will be held on Friday, July 24th, with gates open for teams from 2:00-4:00pm and the public served at 6:00pm.

Competitors will test their skills to see who is the Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, and People's Choice winners. Cost to compete is $100 per team, with registration ending on July 17th at 12:00pm. For more details, check out our website at https://www.unioncountyfairgrounds.com/2026-union-county-fair.html

What's the best part about a wing competition? The public gets a taste! For just $10, enjoy all-you-can-eat wings while listening to the great music at Fridays After Five!

Proceeds will be directed back to the Union County Fairgrounds. You won't want to miss this tasty competition on Friday, July 24th, at the Union County Fair!

06/19/2026

The 2026 UC Buddy Show Sign-up is LIVE! 🐰🐮🐷
Our 6th Annual UC Buddies Show will be held in the ISSB Arena on Tuesday, July 28th at 4:00pm. If your little one would like some hands-on experience in the show ring, this is their chance. All are welcome! Each exhibitor will be accompanied by a HS mentor. Please use the link below to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48ADAB29A5F49-64574588-2026

06/18/2026

Do you have a young exhibitor who is ready to take the ring?
Your Union County Cattlemen will be hosting their Open Bucket Calf Show at the Union County Fair on Monday, July 27th at 3:00pm in the ISSB Show Arena.

🐮This show is open to all!
🐮No pre-registration required.
🐮Check-in will be held from 10-11am on Monday, July 27th at the UCF scale house.
🐮Stall space will be provided for the day.

We can't wait to see you at the fair!

06/09/2026

Little Princess applications are due by June 26th. Start practicing those waves now!

The 2026 Union County Fair Princess applications are live! Please see details below. Good luck, ladies!

06/09/2026

Deadline to apply for the Union County Fair Queen Contest is June 26th! Submit your application today!

05/11/2026

The 2026 Union County Fair Princess applications are live! Please see details below. Good luck, ladies!

05/11/2026

The 2026 Union County Fair Queen applications are live! Please see below attachment for details of the Union County Fair Queen Contest.

02/26/2026

Union County Fairgrounds Annual Dinner

12/01/2025

We've got a few months until the 2026 Union County Fair and the Horse Arena Committee is working towards a major improvement to the Horse Arena before then. Here is a first look at the covered arena design ~ what a difference this could make for all riding enthusiasts! The Riding on Tradition Campaign kicks off today!!

09/11/2025

The Union County Fair wrap-up is available at the Extension Office. Each 4-H family may have a copy at no charge. Thanks to Afton Star Enterprise for providing these for us!