History and Development

Still To Come

Restrooms & Sanitary Sewer - $85,000
Outdoor Lighting - $40,000
Parking Lot #2 - $55,000
Horse Barn - $50,000
Hog Barn w/ Concrete Pad - $60,000
Enclose Cattle & Sheep Barn - $35,000
Landscaping - $21,000
Concrete Sidewalks - $60,000
Engineering Services - $50,000
Arena Fencing Chain Link Perimeter - $15,000

Our History

The Clarke County Fair is a rich tradition that dates back to the early 1900’s and has always been a place for families to connect and bond together. The Clarke County Fair Board places a special emphasis on providing quality education and enrichment opportunities for county youth. In 2001 the Fair Board was contacted by the City of Osceola to consider relocating the facilities to allow for development of a new aquatic and recreation center. This was a difficult decision for the board to make because of memories and traditions, but due to the needs of the community the board decided to relocate to an undeveloped property just west of Osceola on Highway 34.

Our Objectives

• Draw regional events that create positive local economic impact.
• Fill a local need for modern indoor and outdoor rental
space for hosting competitions, meetings, receptions, judging contests, and exposition related events.
• Provide practical, applicable learning opportunities for Clarke County youth to further develop leadership skills.
• Provide a venue for a high quality annual Clarke County Fair.

The Clarke County Fairgrounds and Event Center is a new, exciting, and growing venture in South Central Iowa. The facility is poised for development into the premier year-round entertainment venue for local, state and regional organizations, including livestock and machinery shows, judging contests, flea markets, camper rallies, races, and jamborees of various types.

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