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Contests

There are countless ways for all ages to participate in and have fun at the Warren County Fair! Here's a few ideas...

Warren County Park & Rec Contests

Join Us on Thursday, July 23rd on the Free Stage for contests put on by the Carlisle Park & Rec, Indianola Park & Rec & Norwalk Park & Rec. Contests will run from 9:00 AM to Noon.

9:00 AM- Rooster Crowing Contest
9:30 AM-Braids, Mullets & Mohawks
10:00 AM-Mini Me Look-Alike Contest
10:30 AM- Face off Cookie Challenge
11:00 AM-Bubble Gum Blowing Contest
11:30 AM- Celebrity Sound-Off

Redneck Games

5:30 PM, Large Show Ring
Thursday, July 23rd
Registration information will be announced by FFA Advisors soon.

Bill Riley Talent Show

The annual Bill Riley Talent Show will be held Sunday, July 26th, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. on the Warren County Fair "Free Stage" at the southwest corner of the fairgrounds. This show will host twelve sprout acts ages: 2 through 12 and twelve Senior acts: Ages 13 through 21. A person's age for the Iowa State Fair competition is determined at the time they win at the local show. Registrations begin JULY 1 by calling Lisa Gray at 515-961-5299 or WCBillRileyContest@gmail.com.
THIS SHOW IS ONLY FOR ACTS THAT HAVE NOT QUALIFIED FOR THE IOWA STATE FAIR YET.