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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
04:30 pm-05:30 pm
Learning Center
No Description for the Event
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
06:00 pm-08:00 pm
Grandstand
2026 Lee County Fair Queen, Jr. Queen, Little Miss & Mr
  • $1,000 Scholarship Awarded to the New Queen
  • First Runner-Up Awarded $500 Scholarship
This is not a beauty or talent pageant. Contestants are judged on personality, attitude, appearance, leadership, citizenship, contribution to the community, charm and poise.
2025 Winners
  • Queen: Audrey Sturdivant
  • Junior Queen: Kaylee Moeller
  • Lil Miss: Mattie Wenke
  • Lil Mr: Easton Andrews
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Please note that all event end times are estimates. Actual end times may vary based on performance length, event conditions, and other factors.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
06:30 pm-07:30 pm
Learning Center
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Thursday, July 9, 2026
All day
Lee County Fairgrounds
Now in its 20th year! The afternoon will feature free ice cream and desserts for all senior citizens provided by KILJ and prizes provided by The Kensington and other vendors. Free bingo with special prizes in the air conditioned Learning Center.
2026 Schedule:
  • 7am-9am:  Breakfast at the Learning Center by Ft. Madison FFA
  • 9am-7pm: Art Hall
  • 1pm–4pm: Senior Day at the Lee County Fair
  • 1pm-2:30pm: Informational Booths for Seniors
  • 2pm-3pm: BINGO called by the Pampered Pals - Red Hat Society of Donnellson
  • 3pm: Free Ice Cream and Desserts to Senior Citizens sponsored by KILJ
  • 1:30pm, 4:30pm & 6:15pm: Free Entertainment Bob Bohm's Family Entertainment, Connection Bank Stage
  • 5pm: Blue Ribbon Diner Opens, Grandstand
  • 7pm: T & C Rodeo
  • 5-10pm Kenny's Funland Carnival
Enjoy a walk around the grounds checking out the antique tractors, the Ernie Rotter Barn Museum, the Art Hall and the Livestock Barns. Stay a little longer and enjoy a great meal at the Blue Ribbon Diner in the Grandstand.If you or your group would like to participate for Senior Day, please contact us.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
01:30 pm-02:30 pm
Learning Center
No Description for the Event
Thursday, July 9, 2026
04:30 pm-05:30 pm
Learning Center
No Description for the Event
Thursday, July 9, 2026
06:15 pm-07:15 pm
Learning Center
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Friday, July 10, 2026
All day
Lee County Fairgrounds

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center is sponsoring the 2025 Kid’s Day at the Lee County Fair from 1pm-4pm. Your child will have a blast with carnival rides, face painting, STEM activities and more!

1pm-10pm:  Kenny’s Funland Carnival - $30 Armband 

2:00pm, 4:30pm & 6:15pm:  Bob Bohm's Family Entertainment, Connection Bank Stage

3pm: Goat Yoga 

4pm:  Paulette’s Dance, Connection Bank Stage

5pm:  Blue Ribbon Diner Open 

7pm:  Sprint Invaders

Activities and Booths Provided by:
  • Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
  • Med Force Helicopter
  • Lee County EMT
  • Lee County Sheriff Department
  • Donnellson Fire Department
  • Lee County Conservation
  • Lee County Health Department
  • Farmers Savings Bank
  • Farmer Bill’s Barn by Lee County Farm Bureau
  • Lee County Extension Services
  • Girl Scouts
  • Farm Bureau
  • Climax
  • Siemens
  • Zens Soul Balloons
  • Zens Soul Yogapothcary

If you are a business or organization that would like to participate in our Kid’s Day, please contact us @ 319-280-4631! We are always looking for new, interesting exhibits for the kids!

Friday, July 10, 2026
02:00 pm-03:00 pm
Learning Center
No Description for the Event
Friday, July 10, 2026
04:30 pm-05:30 pm
Learning Center
No Description for the Event
Friday, July 10, 2026
06:15 pm-07:15 pm
Learning Center
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Saturday, July 11, 2026
All day
Lee County Fairgrounds

Join us for the Lee County Farm Bureau Cookout Contest! Registration is at 2pm and judging begins at 4pm with tasting to follow.

Categories Include:
  • Pork
  • Beef
  • Chicken
  • Turkey
  • Combo/Specialty
  • Team Champion
  • Youth Champion
  • Overall Champion
Rules Include:
  • All individuals can win more than one category, except team members (they are not eligible to compete in the Individual category)
  • Team members are not eligible to win the title of Overall Champion
  • There will be one judge score for each entry
  • 20 minutes between categories
  • Highest overall score = Overall Champion
  • Taste will be tie breaker if needed
  • If only one entry in that category, they are automatic winner
  • Winners get to compete at State Fair (includes 2 tickets for self, 2 tickets for help and parking passes for all)

Official rules and registration forms may be picked up at the Farm Bureau office in Donnellson or call 319-835-5126.

Saturday, July 11, 2026
02:00 pm-03:00 pm
Learning Center
No Description for the Event
Saturday, July 11, 2026
04:00 pm-05:00 pm
Learning Center
No Description for the Event
Saturday, July 11, 2026
05:30 pm-06:30 pm
Learning Center – Connection Bank Stage
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Sunday, July 12, 2026
09:00 am-02:00 pm
Lee County Fairgrounds
Don’t miss the exciting Car Show at the Lee County Fair!

9am-11am:  Registration

11am-1pm:  Judging

2pm:  Awards

Categories Include:
  • Old School 1900 – 1979 (Top 10)
  • Trucks All (Top 5)
  • New School 1980- Present (Top 10)
  • Special Interest (Top 5)
We will also award the Best of Show Truck/Special Interest & Best Of Show Car
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Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors