Franklin County, Iowa: Farm & Ranch Directory

6 farm and ranch listings in Franklin County, Iowa, grouped by category below.

Events in Franklin County

Franklin County Fair
Expected around Jul. 11, 2027 - estimate, not yet announced
Free-gate Hampton fair with horse, sheep, rabbit, swine, dairy, beef and poultry shows. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 12-19, 2026.
1008 Central Ave W, Hampton, IA, Hampton, IA 50441 Official event details
Franklin County 4-H Swine Show
Expected around Jul. 15, 2027 - estimate, not yet announced
Morning swine show in the Hampton show arena on the fair's Thursday. Held each year; the most recent date was July 16, 2026.
Hampton, IA Official event details
Franklin County 4-H Bucket Calf Show
Expected around Jul. 16, 2027 - estimate, not yet announced
Young 4-H exhibitors show bucket calves in the Hampton show arena between the market and breeding beef classes. Held each year; the most recent date was July 17, 2026.
Hampton, IA Official event details
Franklin County Farm Bureau Cookout Contest
Expected around Jul. 17, 2027 - estimate, not yet announced
Held each year; the most recent date was July 18, 2026, at the Franklin County Fairgrounds as a Farm Bureau cookout round.
Hampton, IA | Organizer: Iowa Farm Bureau Official event details
Franklin County Livestock Judging Contest
Expected around Jul. 17, 2027 - estimate, not yet announced
Youth livestock judging contest at the Swine Barn with registration at 11 a.m. and judging at 11:30 a.m. Held each year; the most recent date was July 18, 2026.
Hampton, IA Official event details

Hampton Chronicle
Media Outlet - Newspaper
Hampton newspaper that publishes the Franklin County Fair guide each summer, with show schedules and sponsor pages.
Hampton, IA Website

Iowa County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
A practical guide to Iowa county fairs and the Iowa State Fair for youth exhibitors: 2026 fair dates, who can show, ownership and tagging dates, State Fair entry deadlines, beef weights, health and drug rules, and the sale.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
How ISU Extension and Outreach works in Iowa: county offices in all 99 counties, elected county extension councils, funding, history since 1906, local farm and gardening programs, and 4-H youth and livestock rules.