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National Cattle Congress Fair

2026 Fair Dates

September 23-27, 2026

FAIR BEGINS

Special Events & Announcements

CHAOS FOR A CAUSE V
ROCK 108 PRESENTS: CHAOS FOR A CAUSE V On Saturday, October 25th, the legendary Electric Park Ballroom in Waterloo, IA will be torn open and transformed into an ARENA-SIZED ROCK SPECTACLE for the 5th ANNUAL CHAOS FOR A CAUSE!...
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Waterloo’s Largest Flea Market & Garage Sale
October 25th & 26th at Estel Hall Admission:  Saturday 8am-10am – $5 | Saturday 10am-5pm – $3 Sunday 9am-3pm – $3 Items for sale include… flea market items, garage sale items, crafts, baked goods, direct sales, small businesses &...
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Black Hawk Baggers Fall League
Join the Black Hawk Baggers and try YOUR hand at Cornhole!  Every Thursday from September 25 – November 20 at the Electric Park Ballroom.  You do NOT need a partner for this league. You just show up, play, and...
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Winter Storage
Winter storage begins on November 1st, 2025. Check in at the Hippodrome on Saturday (Nov 1, 8, 15) from 8am-2pm. Check in on the Grounds on Tuesday thru Thursday (Nov 4-6, 11-13, 18-20) from 10am-2pm.   Price: $10.00/linear foot...
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Kraus Promotions Shows
Come to the Kraus Promotions show in the HIPPODROME!  November 14-16, 2025 & December 26-28, 2025  FRIDAY 4 pm – 9 pm SATURDAY 9 am – 5 pm SUNDAY 9 am – 3 pm  For more info, visit this...
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Roller Derby Bouts
Come see the BRAWLERS in ACTION!  November 22, 2025 March 14, 2026 April 11, 2026 October 17, 2026 November 14, 2026 In the HIPPODROME!  Doors open @ 3:30pm Juniors Bout @ 4:00pm Brawlers @ 6:30pm Tickets will be available...
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Waterloo Bull Riding Challenge
February 20-21, 2026 – Waterloo Bull Riding Challenge  Come see REAL cowboys ride Broncs & Bulls at this year’s WATERLOO BULL RIDING CHALLENGE! Will they make the 8 seconds? Come and find out!  Purchase your FRIDAY TICKETS!  Purchase your SATURDAY TICKETS! ...
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