WEST LIBERTY, Iowa–Though the Muscatine County Fair has wrapped up, the Muscatine County Fairgrounds (101 North Clay Street in West Liberty) remains a happening place all year long by hosting numerous events. On Aug. 26, rodeo lovers can see the sport up close and personal when the Battle for the Liberty Rodeo comes to town.
A show with something for everyone, the Battle for the Liberty Rodeo will feature many fan favorites, like bareback and saddled bucking bronco riding, bull riding, and barrel racing, to name a few. Attendees can purchase food and drink items throughout the evening to stay full and hydrated.
Tickets have already gone on sale, and Muscatine County Fair Manager Kelsey Meyers encourages people to purchase theirs before they sell out. People may buy tickets beforehand online by visiting the Wild Horse Productions LLC website Tickets cost $15 for teens and adults 13 and up and $10 for children aged three to 12 when purchased online. Children two and younger may attend for free. At the gate, teens and adults can buy tickets for $20 apiece, and kids over two can get tickets for $15.
The Muscatine County Fair will welcome crowds back on Aug. 26 for the Battle for the Liberty Rodeo. Photo courtesy of the Muscatine County Fair.
While the Muscatine County Fairgrounds hosts several special activities throughout the year, from fundraisers to car races to concerts, they have not hosted a rodeo recently. Meyers looks forward to reconnecting Muscatine County residents with this high-energy entertainment. ” We are so excited to have the rodeo coming to the Muscatine County Fair!” she beamed. “It’s something we haven’t had in a while, and we are excited to offer something new for people to enjoy.”
As the Muscatine County Fair looks for activities to bring to West Liberty in their off-season, they rely on audience interest to determine what events to focus on and host year after year. Meyers would love to see many people come out to support the Battle for the Liberty Rodeo and make it possible for the fairgrounds to hold more rodeos in the future. “If this is something you want to see, come support it,” she emphasized: “We measure success on the crowd size. We want to bring things people want to see, and if you want to see it, please come enjoy it! It should be a night for family fun of all ages.”
With the weather still good for spending time outside, the Muscatine County Fair looks forward to bringing people together with activities all summer long. From the Battle for the Liberty Rodeo to the Lewis and Clark Circus to several more weekends of racing, they relish the chance to bring people to the fairgrounds in the weeks and months ahead.
