Marcus Community Fair

Marcus Community Fair Since 1936, the Marcus Community Fair has brought Northwest Iowa together for four days of fun, learning, and entertainment.

Save the date and celebrate 90 years of the Marcus Community Fair on August 13-16, 2026! President- Kirk Letsche
Vice President-Jake Wetter
Treasurer- Lisa Spieler
Secretary- Jill Alesch

The Cooking School Committee would like to send a big shout-out to the many businesses that generously provided items, c...
08/20/2026

The Cooking School Committee would like to send a big shout-out to the many businesses that generously provided items, cookbooks, aprons, appliances, and prizes for the Marcus Community Fair Cooking School.

Also, a big thank you to this year’s cook, Ann Muller! We appreciate everyone who helped make the Cooking School a success!

The fair through your eyes!We loved seeing the 90th Marcus Community Fair through your photos. Here are just some of the...
08/18/2026

The fair through your eyes!

We loved seeing the 90th Marcus Community Fair through your photos. Here are just some of the memories you shared with us!

Thank you to everyone who tagged us and sent in photos. Keep them coming! We can’t wait to share even more memories throughout our 90th year.

Thank You to Our 2026 Marcus Community Fair Sponsors!This fair would not be possible without this community and the busi...
08/16/2026

Thank You to Our 2026 Marcus Community Fair Sponsors!

This fair would not be possible without this community and the businesses, organizations, and families who generously support it year after year.

Your support helps keep the Marcus Community Fair going strong and allows us to continue creating memories and traditions for generations to come. We are incredibly grateful to each of our 2026 sponsors!

GRAND CHAMPION SPONSORS
Countryside Vet Clinic
Farmers State Bank, Agency, Real Estate
Kirk & Lisa Letsche
Little Sioux Corn Processors
Marcus Lumber Company
Smith Insurance Services Ltd.
United Bank of Iowa

PURPLE RIBBON SPONSORS
Ames Auto Body
Bunkers Feed & Supply
Hesse Auto Repair
Hohbach Construction
Horstman Trucking
Invenergy
Jeff's Foods
Marcus Chamber
Mike Olson Construction
Ogren Brothers
Roder Gas and Oil
Schmillen Construction
State Savings Bank
Stowater Feedlot
T&M Cattle, LLC

BLUE RIBBON SPONSORS
American Bank
Arnie Berglund Family
Busch Construction, LLC
Cherokee State Bank
Cooperative Farmers Elevator
Dreckman Lawn Care
Fisch Funeral Home
Foundation Analytical Laboratory
Frederick Welding and Sales
Hawkeye Clinic of Marcus, P. C.
Heartland Care Center
Iowa Lakes Electric Co.
Letsche Ag, LLC
Simply Sheerz
The Golden Pheasant
WesTel Systems

RED RIBBON SPONSORS
AgState
Bob & Connie Butcher
Brady Law Firm
Dave & Becky Whited & Sons
Details Custom Print Studio
Ebert's Construction Ltd.
Glidden Family Chiropractic
Grace United Methodist Church
King, Reinsch, Prosser & Co., L.L.P.
Marcus Dental Clinic
Mike's Barber Shop
Northwest Realty
Old Panhead Restaurant & Lounge
Plagman Angus
Rassel Trucking
Schorg Ag LLC
Spieler Farms
Tom Bindner Family
Treinen Cattle Company

Please join us in thanking and supporting the people and businesses who support our fair. We couldn't do it without you!

08/16/2026

SUNDAY SCHEDULE UPDATE: Today’s Antique Tractor Pull, scheduled for 1 p.m., has been canceled.

Thanks for your understanding!

08/16/2026

We want to see the fair through your eyes!

As we head into the final day of the 90th Marcus Community Fair, tag us in your photos/videos from the weekend! We’d love to share the memories made with friends, families, and our community this year.

Keep the photos coming, and enjoy one more day at the fair! 🎡

08/16/2026

FIREWORKS UPDATE!

Sorry for the late update! Fireworks are starting NOW at 9:30 p.m.!

Come out and enjoy the show!

Don’t forget about tonight’s auction! We’ll be auctioning off Bonnie Means’ quilt, our commemorative pie plates, and the...
08/15/2026

Don’t forget about tonight’s auction!

We’ll be auctioning off Bonnie Means’ quilt, our commemorative pie plates, and these awesome wood carvings!

📍 Hall of Progress @ 7 p.m.

Come check them out and take home a piece of the 90th Marcus Community Fair!

One more day of fair fun!It’s the final day of the 90th Marcus Community Fair, and we’ve got a full Sunday ahead!Check o...
08/15/2026

One more day of fair fun!

It’s the final day of the 90th Marcus Community Fair, and we’ve got a full Sunday ahead!

Check out tomorrow’s schedule and join us for one last day of food, fun, entertainment, and community.

And don’t forget one of our favorite traditions, free ice cream at the very end! 🍦

Let’s finish the 90th fair strong!

FINAL PARADE UPDATE!Today’s Marcus Community Fair Parade will now start at 4:40 p.m.Thanks for rolling with the changes ...
08/15/2026

FINAL PARADE UPDATE!

Today’s Marcus Community Fair Parade will now start at 4:40 p.m.

Thanks for rolling with the changes today! Please help us spread the word, and we’ll see you along the parade route!

08/15/2026

Schedule Update

Due to today’s weather and conditions, the Mini Rod Tractor Pull scheduled for 6 p.m. has been canceled.

Thank you for your understanding and for rolling with Mother Nature this fair weekend!

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PO Box 147
Marcus, IA
51035

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+17122297668

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