Contests and Events
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| Wed., Aug. 10 | 12 pm - 2 pm | Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders | Throughout Fairgrounds |
| 5:00 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| 6 pm - 8 pm | Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders | Throughout Fairgrounds | |
| 8:00 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| Thurs., Aug. 11 SENIOR CITIZENS DAY! |
All day | FREE Well Water Testing: Carver County, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (more info/instructions) | Carver County Building |
| 10 am - 2 pm | Blow Bubbles - just for fun! (no contest) Supplies provided. |
Bingo Tent | |
| 11:00 am | 500 Card Tournament - Prizes | Entertainment Center | |
| 1:00 pm | Program: Carver County Century Farms - brought to you by Farm Bureau. Senior Citizen of the Year Award (nomination form and more info) |
Entertainment Center |
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| 1:30 pm | 8th Annual Best Fruit Bread Contest (entry time 10 am - 1 pm) (more info) |
Ag Building | |
| 2:00 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| 2 pm - 4 pm | Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders | Throughout Fairgrounds | |
| 5:00 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| 8:00 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| Fri., Aug. 12 | All Day! | Learn Hands-Only CPR at the Fair! Complete this 1 minute of training and recieve a FREE $1.00 off food coupon. You may just save a life! (click here for more info) |
"Learn CPR Here" stations |
| 10 am - 2 pm | Blow Bubbles - just for fun! (no contest) Supplies provided. |
Bingo Tent | |
| 10 am - 1:30 pm | Crafts for Kids. Supplies provided. | Bingo Tent | |
| 11:00 am | Sheepshead Card Tournament (80 deals) | Entertainment Center | |
| 12 pm - 1 pm | Be a Dairy Ambassador - Boys and girls ages 10 to 12 | Judges Square | |
| 1:30 pm | Cookie Jar Contest (entry time 10 am - 1 pm) (more info) | Ag Building | |
| 2:00 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| 2:30 pm | Flower Arranging Contest (more info) | Entertainment Center | |
| 4 pm - 8 pm | Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders | Throughout Fairgrounds | |
| 5:00 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| 8:00 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| Sat., Aug. 13 KIDS DAY! |
All Day! | Give blood! Look for the Memorial Blood Centers Bloodmobile. | Memorial Blood Centers Bloodmobile |
| 10 am - 1 pm | NEW CONTEST! Little Sister/Little Brother cookie/cupcake contest- Prizes! (more info) | Ag Building | |
| 10 am - 1:30 pm | Home Depot Make and Take Crafts (while supplies Last) |
Bingo Tent |
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| 10 am - 2 pm | Blow Bubbles - just for fun! (no contest) Supplies provided. | Bingo Tent | |
| 10:00 am | Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull (registration at 9:30 am) | Entertainment Center | |
| 10:30 am | 4-H Meat Auction | Show Tent | |
| 11 am - 3 pm | Dairy Fun and Games for Kids with Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors | Shady Oak Ridge | |
| 11:00 am | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| 12 pm - 4 pm | Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders | Throughout Fairgrounds | |
| 1 pm - 4 pm | Viktor, Minnesota Viking Mascot | Dairy Ambassadors Stand | |
| 1:00 pm | Diaper Derby (registration at 12:30) | Patio | |
| 1:00 pm | Amateur Talent Contest - Livewire DJ (more info) | Entertainment Center | |
| 1:00 pm | Rooster Crowing Contest | Judging Tent | |
| 2:00 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| 5:00 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| 8:00 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| 3:30 pm | Kids Prize Give-away. Age 12 and under. (register between 11 am and 3:30 pm) MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. | Patio | |
| Sun., Aug. 14 | 11:00 am | Carver County Fair Centennial Parade (more info) |
Starting at city park and continuing into the Fairgrounds. |
| 12:00 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| 1:00 pm | Dojo Karate Demonstration | Entertainment Center | |
| 1 pm - 3 pm | Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders | Throughout Fairgrounds | |
| 1:30 pm | Scrapbooking Contest (more info) | Ag Building | |
| 2:30 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |
| 5:00 pm | Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show | Near the Ag Building | |