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2012 marks 76 years of tradition that we've come to know and love as "The Marcus Community Fair". This annual event has always had a strong focus on family, and serves as a showcase of the talents of our youth, and others of all ages, by providing a means of education, exhibition, and competition. The Fair highlights our communities ties to agriculture, industry, and businesses; all of which provide the backbone to our community. The Fair has also become an annual reunion where old friends and family have an opportunity for reaquaintance, and remembrance.

2012 is the 28th straight year of free gate admission. Funding is made possible through various fundraiser's, county funding, state funding , grant writing, and by generous local supporters.

The Marcus Community Fair provides a significant economic impact on our community, and in turn, the State of Iowa.

A twenty-one member board works diligently year round to find, promote, and schedule activities and it works hard at maintaining an expanding fair grounds worthy of such an event. Other volunteers serve on committees and help us with numerous tasks during the Fair. Without this kind of support, the Fair we have today would not exist.

"Thank You" to all those who support and attend our 2012 Marcus Community Fair. Enjoy!

 The Fair Board  

In 2008 writers and photographers of the New York Times traveled to Iowa to examine farm life here, past and present. During the course of their travels they came across the Marcus Community Fair. After asking to stay for a couple of hours, they ended up spending the day. This is a portion of the story they completed about rural life in Iowa. Full credit for the story goes to Monica Davey, Nicole Bengiveno, and Catrin Einhorn of the New York Times. We hope you enjoy it.”

To watch the video from the New York Times click here:
Schedule of Events

2012 Marcus Fair Schedule
Starting Thursday, August 9
through Sunday, August 12

Admission: FREE

EXHIBIT BUILDINGS:

Thursday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
(Closed for Parade at 4:00 PM)
Sunday: Noon - 8:00 PM
"The Barns" - Owned by Jr. Pearson
Saturday: 10:00AM - Noon
Sunday: 2-4:00 PM Open to Public

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 - ENTRY DAY

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Entries for Swine

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Entry Day for Exhibit Buildings & Commercial Exhibits
Weigh-In for All Livestock

6:00 PM - Close

Smith's Amusements

6:00 PM

Little Miss Marcus Fair Pageant
Babies On Parade
Induction of Hall of Fame Board Members
Induction of Rev. Samuelson Memorial Awards
7:00 PM Alumni Softball Game (Merchants vs. Sands East)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

ALL DAY

Woodcarver-Lynn Anderson

2:00 PM - CLOSE

Smith's Amusements

ALL AFTERNOON

Youth Football League Dunking Booth

9:00 AM

Junior Carcass Hog Show - Ogren Livestock Arena

9:00 AM - NOON

Judging in Exhibit Buildings

10:00 AM

Swine Show - Ogren Livestock Arena

1:00 PM

Lamb Show - Ogren Livestock Arena

3:00 PM

Greased Pig Contest-Ball Field

3:30 - 6:30 PM

Health & Safety Fair - Centennial Hall

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

MMC Cheerleader Bake Sale - Centennial Hall

5:00 - 7:00 PM

Lions Club Pork Feed - North of Food Stand

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Bingo - North of Food Stand

6:30 PM

Youth Parade - Hall of Progress

6:30 PM

Local Tractor/Pickup Pull - North of Ball Field

7:30 PM

Cash Drawing - Hall of Progress

7:45 PM

Hypnotist-Gary Roberts- Hall of Progress

Uptown event sponsored by Jaycees

Street Dance (17 Candles) on Main Street starting at 9PM-1AM (beer garden)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11

ALL DAY

Woodcarver-Lynn Anderson

2:00 PM- Close

Smith's Amusements

ALL AFTERNOON

Youth Football League Dunking Booth

7:00 AM

Registration for 5K Fun Run 

8:00 AM

5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

9:00 AM

Beef Show -Ogren Livestock Arena

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Antique Farm Equipment Display - North of Ball Field

11:00 AM

Registration for TUG-O-WAR - Sand Seed Scale

12:00 PM

TUG-O-WAR - Sand Volleyball Court

1:00 PM

Small Pet Show - Centennial Hall

Wild Bird Feeding Clinic- Centennial Hall

1:30 PM

Antique Appraisal

2:00 PM

Westernaires Performance at Horse Arena

1:00-3:00 PM

Open Car Show- Ball Field-Sponser ABU BEKR Vintage Wheels

4:00 PM

Parade - Kirk Letsche 712-540-1084

6:00 PM

Release All Livestock

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Bingo - North of Food Stand

6:30 PM

Fall Sports Kickoff

6:45 PM

Auction of Wood Carvings - Hall of Progress

7:15 PM

Cash Drawing - Hall of Progress

7:30 PM

Westernaires Performance at Horse Arena

7:30 PM - 1:00 AM

Dorr Incorporated sponsored street dance. 1970's Fabulous Flippers and One Nite Stand - Main Street

5:00 - 8:00 PM

All School Reunion Meal and Social - Marcus Community Center

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

2:00 PM- Close

Smith's Amusements

ALL AFTERNOON

Youth Football League Dunking Booth 

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast - Community Center

10:00 AM

Mud Volleyball - West of the Church

10:00 AM

Western Pleasure and Gaming Events-Horse Arena

10:30 AM

Church Service - Hall of Progress

11:00 AM

Register Marcus Fire Dep. Water Fights - Front of Pool

11:30 PM - 12:30 PM

Register Chicken/Rabbit Show - Ogren Livestock Arena

NOON

Waterfights-In Front of Pool.

NOON

3-on-3 BBall Tourn.(4-8th Grade), All Season Arena

12:30 PM

Cooking School - Hall of Progress

12PM-4PM

Historical Quilt Show- Mt. Pleasant Church

12:30 PM

Kids Contests - Ball Field

12:30 PM

Mr Nick - Balloonist and Magician

1:30 PM

Chicken/Rabbit Show - Ogren Livestock Arena

1:30 PM

Vet Camp - Centennial Hall

2:30 PM

Bike Give-Away - Centennial Hall

2:30 PM

Pedal Power Pull - Centennial Hall

3:00 PM

Antique Tractor Pull - North of Ball Field

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

SMITH'S AMUSEMENTS -ARM BANDS $ 10.00

5:00 PM

Cash Drawing - Hall of Progress

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Lions Club Beef Feed - North of Food Stand

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Bingo - North of Food Stand

6:30 PM

Free Ice Cream - North of Food Stand

 

 

8:00 PM

Smith's Amusements Close

MONDAY, AUGUST 13

8:00 AM

FAIRGROUND CLEAN-UP 
ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE WELCOME!
 

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Rules and Regulations
Click on a category to view a complete list of rules and regulations.
Arts & Crafts Bakery Goods Beef shows
Canned Goods Fancy Work Flowers
Fruits, Grains & Vegetables Horse Show Chicken/Rabbit Forms
Sewing Sheep Shows Small Pet Shows
Swine Shows Youth Parade Vendor Reg. Form
  Premium List  
For more information regarding the Marcus Community Fair, please contact Kristi, 712-541-0198 or Sheila, 712-229-2554

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Board Members

Marcus Fair Board Officers

President: Kristi Mason
VP: David Whited
Secretary: Jaci Seablom
Treasurer: Gwen Peters

Fair Board Members

Term Expires 2012: Kirk Letsche, David Whited, Jeff Kollbaum, Sheila Guntren, Kristi Mason, Jaci Seablom.

Term Expires 2013: Rod Ogren, Paul Wilkens, Kyle Tapper, Ric Collins, Bruce Rainboth, Brian Letsche, Tony Simons, Nick Letsche, Kris Weber, Cory Tapper.

Term Expires 2014: LaRae Wendt, Ray Addy, Gwen Peters.

 Lifetime Fair Board Member: Milo Miller
 
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Marcus Community Fair
P.O. Box 147
Marcus, IA 51035

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