The Howard County Agricultural Society is the parent organization that is the 'owner' of the Howard County Fairgrounds in Cresco Iowa. Image 1 of 23. Fair Vendor Application. Collier Fairgrounds Andy Bauer (L) and Bryan Thompson race to unload a trailer for the Howard County Farm Bureau as teams compete in an event called "Farmer Wars" that involves loading and unloading bales onto a wagon with a tractor obstacle course in between. All Rights Reserved. Entertainment. Join Festivalnet.com now to unlock additional details,