County Fair Guide

Cherokee County Fair

Cherokee, Iowa

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2026 Dates

July 15–19, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

medium

Visitor Tips

Cherokee is on the Little Sioux River in northwestern Iowa — the Sanford Museum and Planetarium here is one of Iowa's finest small-city museums.

About Cherokee County Fair

The Cherokee County Fair in Cherokee is a five-day mid-July celebration in northwestern Iowa, drawing 15,000 visitors to the agricultural communities of Cherokee County.

What to Expect

Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, local food vendors, and the community spirit of this northwestern Iowa farming county.

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