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Knoxville is in Marion County and is world-famous for sprint car racing at the Knoxville Raceway — the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame is here, and the county has strong agricultural roots.
The Fair
Knoxville is home to the Marion County Fair, which is a seven-day mid-July celebration in south-central Iowa, drawing 15,000 visitors to the community known as the Sprint Car Racing Capital of the World.
What You'll Find There
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, local food vendors, and the community spirit of Knoxville's agricultural and motorsports heritage.
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