Fair 2024

Fair 2024 was from July 24 - July 29!

Council Bluffs, IA

We hope everyone has a great time and created memorable experiences at this year's Westfair!

Best of Westfair

  • Food

    Savor the delightful flavors of fair food at Westfair! From classic favorites to tasty treats, our fair offers a variety of options to please your palate.

  • Agriculture

    Discover the rich agricultural heritage of Pottawattamie County at Westfair, where we celebrate the hard work and dedication of local farmers. With livestock shows and educational exhibits, Westfair offers a glimpse into the world of agriculture.

  • Otter Performances

    Enjoy the excitement of Otter Performances at Westfair, where you can witness these adorable animals perform tricks and stunts!

Westfair Events 2024

Arena schedule:

  • Friday 7/26: Tractor Pull 6:00 p.m. Pro Pulling League’s Champion Seed Western Series. 

  • Saturday 7/27: Figure 8 Races 7:00 p.m. Presented by R&R Promotions. 

  • Sunday 7/28: Demo Derby 6:00 p.m. Presented by R&R Promotions

Craft Fair: Sunday 7/28, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

See 4-H Schedule of Events below!

2024 4-H Schedule of Events

Wednesday, July 17

·        5:00 p.m. Scholarship Interviews (Extension Office)

Thursday, July 18

·        Apple Pie Contest (Underwood Middle School)

Saturday, July 20

·        Clean up/set up day

·        7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Horse Vet Check

·        9:00 a.m. Horse Show - Westfair

Sunday, July 21

·        12:30 p.m. Extemporaneous Speaking Contest, Clothing Selection/Fashion Revue/$20 Challenge, Photography, Food & Nutrition, Thrifty Meal Challenge (UMBA Hall, Underwood) 

·        4:30 p.m. Small Pet Show (UMBA Hall, Underwood)

·        5:30 p.m. Cat Show (UMBA Hall, Underwood)

Monday, July 22

·        5:30 pm Table Setting, Educational Presentations (CB Library)

Tuesday, July 23

·        6:00-7:00 p.m. Entry, Vet Check, Weighing of all Sheep, Goats

·        7:00-8:00 p.m. Entry, Vet Check, Weighing of all Swine

Wednesday, July 24

·        7:00-9:00 a.m. Entry, Vet Check and Weighing of Market Beef, Breeding Heifers, Entry of Bucket Calves (calves staying on grounds-all other bucket/feeder calves and Cow-Calf Pairs will enter on show day)

·        8:30 a.m. Evaluation of Static Exhibits according to club schedule (except what is judged at UMBA event).

·        5:00-6:00 p.m. Entry, Vet Check and weighing of Rabbits.

·        6:00-7:00 p.m. Entry, Vet Check and weighing of Poultry.

Thursday, July 25

·        7:30 a.m. Sheep Show

·        10:00 a.m. (tentative) Goat Show – the goat show will start no sooner than 15 minutes after last sheep class.

·        3:00 p.m. Poultry Show

·        4:30 p.m. Working Exhibits (Commercial Building)

·        5:30 p.m. Educational Presentation/ Extemporaneous Speaking, Table Setting, Working Exhibit Award Presentation (Commercial Building)

Friday, July 26

·        7:30 a.m. Swine Show

·        8:30 a.m. Rabbit Show

·        10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cow-Calf, Feeder Calf Check-in

·        1:30 p.m. Breeding Heifer, Cow-Calf, Feeder Calf Show

·        6:00 p.m. 4-H Family Pizza Party (Commercial Building)

Saturday, July 27

·        7:30 a.m. Market Beef Show

·        5:00 p.m. Livestock Sale Deadline

·        5:30 p.m. Dog Show

Sunday, July 28

·        9:00 a.m. Cloverbud K-3rd grade Pet Show (Show Ring)

·        11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Entry of bucket calves (those not staying on grounds)

·        12:30 p.m. Bucket Calf Show

·        2:00 p.m. Share the Fun and Style Show

·        4:30 p.m. Scholarship Presentations, Premier Exhibitor Award Presentation

·        5:00 p.m. Apple Pie Auction

·        7:00 p.m. Release 4-H Building Exhibits, Rabbits, Poultry and non-auction livestock

Monday, July 29

·        6:00-8:00 a.m. Release non-auction Livestock/Grounds Clean Up

·        12:00 p.m. Livestock Auction featuring 4-H Champion

WANTED: Westfair Open Class Exhibits

Westfair July 24 thru July 28, 2024 Registration opens Thursday, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. inside the west doors of the commercial building $1 entry fee per class - Only 2 items per class per person. Entries are released on Sunday, July 28th after 3 p.m. Items not picked up by 6 p.m. will become property of Westfair

CLASSES -

1) Senior Citizen (65+)

2) Adults (19-64)

3) Youths (18 & under)

DIVISION I - Horticulture

A. Vegetables

B. Fruits

C. Cut Flowers

D. Floral Arrangements

DIVISION II - Fabrics & Threads

A. Knitting/Crocheting

B. Needlepoint, Embroider, Crewel

C. Quilting - Machine and Hand

D. Sewn Clothing

DIVISION IV - Creative Arts

A. Photography

B. Woodworking

C. Visual Arts

If you grow the best tomatoes in the county, bake the finest pies, make prize winning quilts, take unique photos, bring them to Westfair and enter them in an open class to be judged. Take home the bragging rights of winning Champion at the county fair. The management will make every effort to assure the safety of articles entered, but in no event will Westfair Association assume responsibility for theft or damage.

DIVISION III - Culinary

A. Breads

B. Cakes

C. Cookies

D. Pies

E. Jellies, Jams and Preserves

F. Decorated Cakes