Calendar of Events - Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Events in the month of July 2026

Date	Event
7/1/2026	Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info...
7/4/2026	Shelby's 2026 4th of July Celebration - America on Fire Saturday, July 4, 9 am. Join us in Shelby this 4th of July as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! Enjoy a full day of fun for all ages, delicious food and beverages, and a silent auction. Bring your friends, family, and patriotic spirit as we celebrate together! more info...
7/7/2026	Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info...
7/7/2026	Ladies Pinochle - Elk Horn Public Library Tuesdays, June & July, 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info...
7/8/2026 -7/13/2026	Shelby County Fair 2026 - "Small Town Spirit, Big Fair Fun!" Fair dates are July 8 – 13. This year’s theme is "Small Town Spirit, Big Fair Fun!" To find out more about this year’s fair schedule, check out their website. more info...
7/8/2026	Western Iowa Pullers Tractor Pull - Shelby County Fairgrounds Wednesday, July 8, 6 pm. Shelby County Fairgrounds, 314 4th Street, Harlan. Event by Western Iowa Pullers and Shelby County Iowa Fair more info...
7/8/2026	Billy Riley Talent Search - Shelby County Fairgrounds Wednesday, July 8, 6 pm. Shelby County Fairgounds, 314 4th Street, Harlan. more info...
7/8/2026	Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info...
7/8/2026	Kimballton Kaffee - Kimballton Town Hall Wednesday, June 10 and Wednesday, July 8, 9 am. Kimballton Town Hall, 207 Main Street, Kimballton. Event by Elk Horn Public Library. more info...
7/9/2026	Fair Parade - Shelby County Fairgrounds Thursday, July 9, 6 pm. No pre-registration required. Line up along 4th Street. more info...
7/10/2026	Double S Extreme Bull Riding - Shelby County Fairgrounds Horse Arena Friday, July 10, 6 pm. Shelby County Fairgrounds Horse Arena, 314 4th Street, Harlan. more info...
7/10/2026	Concert - Big Time Grain Co., featuring Dylan Gerard - Shelby County Fairgrounds Friday, July 10, 8 pm. Shelby County Fairgrounds, 314 4th Street, Harlan. more info...
7/11/2026	Saturday at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Saturday, July 11 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, 314 4th Street, Harlan. 8:30 am - Apple Pie Morning - Senior Citizen Morning. Open Class Pie Contest - Tent 6 pm - Mutton Busting - Show Ring 6:30 pm - Races at the Shelby County Speedway more info...
7/11/2026	Art Explorers Painting Camp - Museum of Danish America Saturday, July 11, 9 - 3 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. $35 – $40$35 for Members and $40 for Non-Members. Register online. more info...
7/11/2026	Art Explorers Painting Camp - Museum of Danish America Saturday, July 11, 9 - 3 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Join the Museum of Danish America for a fun-filled day of creativity at our Art Explorers Painting Camp! Young artists will explore color mixing, texture techniques, watercolor blending, and mixed‑media design. Campers should bring a sack lunch. Snacks and a themed dessert are provided. Cost: $35 for members, $40 for non-members. Tickets available here. more info...
7/12/2026	Pedal Tractor Pull - Shelby County Fairgrounds Sunday, July 12, 1:30 pm. Shelby County Fairgrounds, 314 4th Street, Harlan. more info...
7/13/2026	4-H/FFA Livestock Auction Sunday, July 13, 5:30 pm. Shelby County Fairgrounds, 314 4th Street, Harlan. more info...
7/14/2026	Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info...
7/14/2026	Ladies Pinochle - Elk Horn Public Library Tuesdays, June & July, 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info...
7/14/2026	SPARK! Museum of Danish America SPARK! Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Cultural Programming for Lifelong Learning. Programs will run from 10 - 11:30 am. more info...
7/15/2026	Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info...
7/16/2026	Lied Irwin Public Library Mud Pies & Story Time Mud Pies & Story Time - 3 dates: Thursday, June 18, Thursday, July 16, and Thursday, August 6, 10 am Join us for a messy story time filled with fun activities! Children of all ages are welcome. more info...
7/16/2026	Roar Into Harlan Car & Bike Night - Harlan Roar into Harlan Car & Bike Night, the third Thursday, May through August - May 21, June 18, July 16, & August 20, 6 - 9 pm on the Historic Downtown Square in Harlan. more info...
7/21/2026	Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info...
7/21/2026	Ladies Pinochle - Elk Horn Public Library Tuesdays, June & July, 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info...
7/22/2026	Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info...
7/24/2026	Storytime in the Prairie - Museum of Danish America Storytime in the Prairie, 10 - 11 am, hosted by the Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Stories will be read by the Elk Horn Public Librarian. There will be snacks and activities to match each monthly theme. Held in collaboration with the Elk Horn Public Library. more info...
7/28/2026	Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info...
7/28/2026	Ladies Pinochle - Elk Horn Public Library Tuesdays, June & July, 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info...
7/29/2026	Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info...
7/30/2026	Lied Irwin Public Library - Singin' in the Barnyard Thursday, June 25 and Thursday, July 30, 10 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Join us for barnyard hoedown (music story time) with guitar player, Jim Burnette, as we sing farm themed nursery rhymes. more info...