It is a new day at the 2025 Guthrie County Fair tomorrow, with lots going on.

The Fair 5k begins at 8am, along with the working dogs competition and the antique tractor display, which ends at 5pm. The Guthrie County Fair Parade starts at 10am, followed by free face painting and a balloon artist at the Event Center from noon to 4pm. The American Legion Bingo stand also opens at noon, and free carnival rides taking place from noon to 10pm.

According to Guthrie County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Youth Coordinator Rachel Muir, the 4-H/FFA Poultry Show begins at noon, with the open class version to follow. Then, starting at 1pm, there is a demonstration of antique farm activities, along with the bags tournament. From 1-3pm is the Bacon Buddies Show in the Show Ring and make and take crafts at the Art Hall. The children’s pedal pull starts at 1:30pm, with the 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show at 4pm followed by the open show. Also at 4pm is the Laura Ernst Family Juggling and Aerial Show, with a second showing at 6pm.

Guthrie County Fair Board member Tyler Carney shares what the Grandstand event for the night is

“Our biggest crowd, the last few years, has been the Figure-8 Races. And I guess people like to or really enjoy coming to the fairgrounds and hearing the loud engines and seeing the dirt fly and just the dirt track races.”

Carney mentions that registration for the races is from 4-6:15pm, with the races to begin at 7pm. There is a car/driver entry fee of $35, and pit pass for $10. No coolers are allowed in the pit area or Grandstand, and any questions about the races or their rules can be directed to Joe Vais at 712-304-0876.