Worth Knowing
Originally founded in 1889 as the Wapsie Valley Fair, the Linn County Fair has grown substantially from its early 20th-century crowds of around 7,000. Held in Central City, it centers heavily on 4-H and FFA youth programming, offers free parking to attendees, and rebuilt its carnival midway in 2006 after a 40-year gap.
Source: thelinncountyfair.com (official)Before You Go
Central City is in Linn County northwest of Cedar Rapids — Linn County is Iowa's second-most-populous county and the fair reflects both its agricultural heritage and its urban-suburban character.
What to Know
The Linn County Fair in Central City is a five-day late-June celebration in eastern Iowa, drawing 38,000 visitors to the agricultural communities surrounding Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second-largest city.
On the Midway
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, local food vendors, and the community spirit of Linn County.
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