Of the more than 40 food concessions available, none of them use peanut oil — which be of some comfort for those with the ...

Since its beginning in 1875, the Butler County Fair has added and lost a dozen or more traditions, but entering into 2025's season, there's a lot to be excited about. Set for July 15-20 at the ...

The first Butler County Fair in 1851 featured displays of a few horses, cattle, swine, some field crops and domestic fabrics. The highlight activity was a plowing contest.

In Hamilton, the Butler County Fair also opened at the fairgrounds. Visitors can enjoy watching animals compete for prizes and an antique tractor pull scheduled for 4 p.m.

Butler County Historical Society's Diane Duren (left, standing) speaks to the crowd on June 16 about the Butler County Fair, with a photo of her and her friends at the fair when she was a child.

ALLISON, Iowa --- The Butler County Fair grandstand lineup this year will feature county music star Jake Owen. Owen will headline at 7:30 p.m. June 22. His hits include "Don't Think I Can't Love ...