Black Hawk County 4-H & FFA Fair

About

Black Hawk County 4-H & FFA Fair is a youth-focused county fair held each July at the National Cattle Congress fairgrounds in Waterloo. The fair features 4-H and FFA exhibits across livestock, static projects, clothing, horticulture, and food categories, plus challenge classes open to non-members of all ages (Wood Art, Ugly Cake, Button, and Photo challenges). Food vendors are welcome; a pie contest and family picnic are traditional events. YQCA certification required for most animal exhibitors by July 1.

Details

Type

Fair

Season / Event Date(s)

Jul 19–23, 2026

Venue

NCC grounds

Tags

• 4-h
• livestock
• annual