About
In April of 1949, The Johnson County Agricultural Association was former after several years of meetings. The current Fairgrounds was purchased in 1952, and included 16.5 acres. Tents housed the livestock exhibits and the girls had their achievement days at the IC Community Center.
In 1953 Barn 1, known as the Dairy Barn was completed. In 1954, the basement was completed for Montgomery Hall, named after H.J. Montgomery the County Extension director in 1960. The upper floor was completed in 1956. Also in 1956 Barn 2, the hog barn, was completed. The Cattle barn, Barn 3, was built in 1959. In 1960 the Exhibit Hall, Building A, was completed. In 1964 the Show Barn was built, followed by the Food Booth. During 1976 the County Extension office was completed and is now the Fairgrounds Office. Our newest building was completed in 2003, Building C. Every year we strive to make updates and improvements to all our buildings, yet keep the nostalgic feel of our history.
Today, The Johnson County Agricultural Association, along with The Johnson County Extension Office strive to give the community the best Fair possible. Countless volunteer hours each year from members and the community are put in to help make the Fair and Fairgrounds the best it can be. Thank you to all who help and come out to the Johnson County Fair and Fairgrounds.
