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Fair Entertainment

Sunday, July 25

Entertainment To Be Announced

Monday, July 26

Bill Riley Talent Search

 

PRIMGHAR – The O’Brien County Fair has announced that the Bill Riley Talent Search will return for the 2027 O’Brien County Fair on Monday, July 26, at 6:00 p.m.

The Bill Riley Talent Search is an Iowa State Fair Tradition with nearly 100 local qualifying shows held across the state. The O’Brien County search will feature a Sprouts and a Senior age division. Winners of the two divisions will advance to compete at the Iowa State Fair.

Registration to participate in the Bill Riley Talent Search is free and open to the public, including Iowa residents who reside inside and outside of O’Brien County.

The O’Brien County Fair hopes to see you at the Bill Riley Talent Search and to check out the many other activities scheduled during the fair, which runs July 24 – 29!

For more information about the Bill Riley Talent Search, click here.

Tuesday, July 27

Honey Creek Rodeo

 

PRIMGHAR— After an award-winning debut in 2025, Honey Creek Rodeo is back at the O’Brien County Fair — and ready to get wild! Join us in the Outdoor Arena on Tuesday, July 27, for another action-packed night of classic rodeo excitement.

Fans can expect powerful bucking broncs, fierce bulls, lightning-fast barrel racing, and more heart-pounding events that celebrate rodeo’s rich American tradition.

The excitement kicks off with Slack events at 3:00 p.m., followed by the main performance at 7:00 p.m., when the arena comes alive with nonstop action.

Whether you’re a seasoned rodeo fan or experiencing it for the first time, this high-energy event delivers grit, talent, and adrenaline — and once again, admission is completely free.

Don’t miss one of the most talked-about events from last year, returning during a full week of fair fun July 24–29. We’ll see you in the stands for Year Three of Honey Creek Rodeo at the O’Brien County Fair!

Wednesday, July 28

ATV Barrel Races

 

PRIMGHAR— Engines roar and dirt flies as the ATV Barrel Races return for the seventh year to the O’Brien County Fair on Wednesday, July 28, in the Outdoor Arena. This fan-favorite event blends high-speed motorsports with the precision and intensity of barrel racing — a fair-only mashup you won’t find anywhere else.

Drivers check in from 4:00–5:30 p.m., with racing kicking off at 6:00 p.m. Classes include 2-wheel drive (ATV and side-by-side), 4-wheel drive (ATV and side-by-side), dirt bikes, and 3-wheelers, with two runs per class. The top three finishers in each class earn payback, and while speed is the goal, we’ll all be hoping every wheel stays on the ground!

All drivers must be 16 years or older (parent permission required for those under 18), and helmets are required.

The O’Brien County Fair hopes to see you at the ATV Barrel Races and to check out the many other activities scheduled during the fair, which runs July 22 – 29!