Want a list of every single event at this year's Fair? You're in the right place! We've got something for everyone!
Bookmark this page on your phone for quick reference while you're at the Fair! We also have signs of the day's events throughout the fairgrounds.
| Date | Event | Location | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 8/8 | Education Building exhibit drop-off Departments 28–30 |
Education Building | 12:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Mon 8/8 | Agriculture Building exhibit drop-off Departments 17–27 & 117 |
Agriculture Building | 5:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Tue 8/9 | Agriculture Building exhibit drop-off Departments 17–27 & 117 |
Agriculture Building | 8:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Tue 8/9 | Education Building exhibit drop-off Departments 28–30 |
Education Building | 8:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| Tue 8/9 | 4-H General Project Judging | 4-H Building | 11:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Tue 8/9 | Depts 28–30: Education Judging | Education Building | 4:00 pm | |
| Tue 8/9 | 4-H Poultry Showmanship No pigeons or doves – see separate event Thursday at 7:30 a.m. |
Show Tent | 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Tue 8/9 | Dept 19: Floriculture Judging (Divisions A–F) | Agriculture Building | 6:30 pm | |
| Tue 8/9 | Dept 27: Photography Judging | Agriculture Building | 6:30 pm | |
| Tue 8/9 | Dept 21: Baking Judging | Agriculture Building | 6:45 pm | |
| Tue 8/9 | Dept 20: Canning and Preservation Judging: Divisions N (Wine) & O (Beer) | Agriculture Building | 7:00 pm | |
| Tue 8/9 | Dept 25: Arts, Crafts, Hobbies & Antiques: Division B (Antiques) Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:00 pm | |
| Tue 8/9 | Dept 117: FFA Crops Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:30 pm | |
| Tue 8/9 | Dept 17: Farm & Garden Crops Judging (Divisions A, B & C) | Agriculture Building | 7:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 20: Canning and Preservation Judging (Divisions A–M) | Agriculture Building | 6:30 am | |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 21: Baking Judging (continued from previous day) | Agriculture Building | 6:30 am | |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 19: Floriculture Judging (Divisions G–M) | Agriculture Building | 7:00 am | |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 25: Arts, Crafts, Hobbies & Antiques Judging (Divisions A, C–J) | Agriculture Building | 7:00 am | |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 26: Health Care Residents Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:00 am | |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 22: Household Art Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:30 am | |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 23: Clothing Construction Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:30 am | |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 24: Knitting, Crocheting Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:30 am | |
| Wed 8/10 | Carver County Sheriff’s Office Coin Hunt Find the hidden coin to win 2 free nights of camping at Baylor Regional Park! More info |
Fairgrounds | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 17: Farm & Garden Crops Judging (Divisions D–K) | Agriculture Building | 8:00 am | |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 18: Fruit Judging | Agriculture Building | 8:00 am | |
| Wed 8/10 | Exhibit buildings and barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Gates Open | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | 4-H Poultry Show Judging | Show Tent | 8:30 am | |
| Wed 8/10 | Livestock entry deadline | 11:00 am | ||
| Wed 8/10 | Commercial buildings open | 12:00 pm | 9:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 12:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Wed 8/10 | 4-H Rabbit Judging | Show Tent | 1:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 1:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 16: Rabbit Judging (following 4-H Rabbits) | Rabbit Barn | 1:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 2:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 2:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 6: Llama Wool Judging & Dept 8: Sheep Wool Judging | Carver County Commons | 3:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Midway special: Ride cost reduced by 1 ticket This offer not valid with pre-sale ride tickets. |
Midway | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm |
| Wed 8/10 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Ragtown Playing a variety of genres/styles to make sure everybody's happy! |
Entertainment Center | 3:30 pm | 7:30 pm |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 108: FFA Sheep Judging | Show Tent | 4:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Dept 8: Sheep Judging | Show Tent | 4:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 4:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 5:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 5:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 6:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 6:30 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Wed 8/10 | The Castaways A nationally-known, Minnesota-based rock'n'roll band who play the best of artists such as as Bruce Springsteen, Elvis and Buddy Holly to the Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown artists, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond and more! |
Patio | 6:30 pm | 10:30 pm |
| Wed 8/10 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Side-by-Side UTV Races NEW this year! FREE with gate admission! Practice laps begin at 5 p.m. and conclude at 6 p.m. More info, rules and entry form |
Grandstand | 7:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 7:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/10 | Johnny Holm Band Classic rock, modern rock, pop, country... Johnny does it all! Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos and more info |
Entertainment Center | 8:30 pm | 12:00 am |
| Thu 8/11 | 4-H Pigeon & Dove Show Judging Including Showmanship |
Show Tent | 7:30 am | |
| Thu 8/11 | Carver County Sheriff’s Office Coin Hunt Find the hidden coin to win 2 free nights of camping at Baylor Regional Park! More info |
Fairgrounds | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm |
| Thu 8/11 | Dept 9-14: Poultry, Waterfowl, Game Birds Judging | Poultry Barn | 8:00 am | |
| Thu 8/11 | Exhibit buildings and barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Gates Open | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Dept 15: Pigeon Show (following 4-H Pigeons) | Poultry Barn | 8:30 am | |
| Thu 8/11 | 4-H & FFA (Dept 104) Dairy Show | Judges' Square | 9:00 am | |
| Thu 8/11 | 4-H Horse Game Show | West Arena | 9:00 am | |
| Thu 8/11 | 4-H Swine Show Judging | Show Area between Swine & Llama Barns | 9:00 am | |
| Thu 8/11 | Dept 107: FFA Swine Judging | Show Area between Swine & Llama Barns | 9:00 am | |
| Thu 8/11 | Dept 7: Swine Judging (following FFA Swine) | Show Area between Swine & Llama Barns | 9:00 am | |
| Thu 8/11 | 500 Card Tournament Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m. Program and prizes follow |
Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | |
| Thu 8/11 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Thu 8/11 | Commercial buildings open | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Crafts for Kids Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 1:30 pm |
| Thu 8/11 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Thu 8/11 | 4-H Lamb Lead Interviews | Show Tent | 11:00 am | |
| Thu 8/11 | Activities for Kids Brought to you by the Junior Fairboard |
Outside 4-H Building | 11:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| Thu 8/11 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Thu 8/11 | 4-H Wool Fleece Judging | Show Tent | 11:30 am | |
| Thu 8/11 | 4-H Lamb Lead and Sheep Show Judging | Show Tent | 12:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Midway special: Pay one price (wristbands) $35 Closing times subject to change |
Midway | 12:00 pm | Close |
| Thu 8/11 | Plate of Bars Contest Entry time 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. More info |
Agriculture Building | 12:15 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Carver County Senior Citizen of the Year Program Visit webpage for more information |
Entertainment Center | 1:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | KCHK Radio Broadcasting | East of 4-H Building | 1:30 pm | 4:30 pm |
| Thu 8/11 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 1:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | 4-H Public Presentations | Patio | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Thu 8/11 | Bean Bag Games with KCHK | East of 4-H Building | 2:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 2:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Bean Bag Games with KCHK | East of 4-H Building | 3:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Thu 8/11 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 3:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Clear Blue Traditional country music band focusing our music on the Bakersfield style Honky Tonk sound |
Entertainment Center | 3:30 pm | 7:30 pm |
| Thu 8/11 | Bean Bag Games with KCHK | East of 4-H Building | 4:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 4:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 4:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | 4-H Llama and Alpaca Show: Intermediates & Seniors | Show Tent | 5:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 6:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Vehicle Extrication Demo Watch as the Waconia and South West Carver County Fire Explorers cut open a vehicle to rescue a mannequin. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 6:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Open WSCA Horse Game Show View PDF for more information |
West Arena | 6:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 6:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Smokescreen Wide variety of rock & country music |
Patio | 6:30 pm | 10:30 pm |
| Thu 8/11 | Motokazie FREE with gate admission! Gates open and practice begins 1 hour prior to the start of the event. More info and invitation to local riders |
Grandstand | 7:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 7:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/11 | Good For Gary A Twin Cities cover band that specializes in current and past dance hits, focusing on the newest Top 40 songs. Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, video & more |
Entertainment Center | 8:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Carver County Sheriff’s Office Coin Hunt Find the hidden coin to win 2 free nights of camping at Baylor Regional Park! More info |
Fairgrounds | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Exhibit buildings and barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Gates Open | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | 4-H Goat Show Judging | Show Tent | 8:30 am | |
| Fri 8/12 | 4-H Horse Show: Training, Cloverbud, Pleasure & Trail Classes | West Arena | 8:30 am | |
| Fri 8/12 | Dept 4: Dairy Cattle Judging | Judges' Square | 9:00 am | |
| Fri 8/12 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Commercial buildings open | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Crafts for Kids Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 1:30 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Dept 5: Dairy Goats & Dept 105: FFA Goats Judging (following 4-H Goats) | Show Tent | 10:00 am | |
| Fri 8/12 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Sheepshead Card Tournament Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m. Program and prizes follow |
Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | |
| Fri 8/12 | Activities for Kids Brought to you by the Junior Fairboard |
Outside 4-H Building | 11:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Midway special: Two riders for the price of one This offer not valid with pre-sale ride tickets. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | 5:00 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Cookie Jar Contest Entry time 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. More info |
Agriculture Building | 12:15 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | KCHK Radio Broadcasting | East of 4-H Building | 1:30 pm | 4:30 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 1:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | 4-H Fashion Revue | Patio | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Bean Bag Games with KCHK | East of 4-H Building | 2:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Military Service Recognition March March starts at Bayview Elementary and travels down Walnut Street to the Fairgrounds Gate #1 (main gate). Participant information |
2:00 pm | ||
| Fri 8/12 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 2:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Veterans Program Featured speaker TBA |
Entertainment Center | 2:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | 4-H, FFA (Dept 103) & Dept 3. Beef Show | Judges' Square | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Bean Bag Games with KCHK | East of 4-H Building | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Mollie B & SqueezeBox with Ted Lange Polka polka polka! |
Entertainment Center | 3:00 pm | 7:00 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Bean Bag Games with KCHK | East of 4-H Building | 4:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Flower Arranging Contest More info |
Tent between Commercial Building & Entertainment Center | 4:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 4:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 6:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Vehicle Extrication Demo Watch as the Waconia and South West Carver County Fire Explorers cut open a vehicle to rescue a mannequin. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 6:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | NTPA Tractor Pull FREE with gate admission! Gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the event. More info |
Grandstand | 6:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | 4-H Horse Drill Team Exhibition | West Arena | 7:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Chopper – World's Nuttiest DJ FREE! All ages |
Show Tent | 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | The White Keys Rocking parties around the country since 2007 using cover songs from the 1960s, 2000s, and EVERYTHING in between. |
Patio | 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 8:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/12 | Shane Martin Teetering edge of country, pop, and rock where it's just dangerous enough to be fun! Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, videos & more |
Entertainment Center | 8:30 pm | 12:00 am |
| Sat 8/13 | Carver County Sheriff’s Office Coin Hunt Find the hidden coin to win 2 free nights of camping at Baylor Regional Park! More info |
Fairgrounds | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm |
| Sat 8/13 | Exhibit buildings and barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Gates Open | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | 4-H & FFA Dairy Judging Contest | Judges' Square | 9:00 am | |
| Sat 8/13 | Crafts for Kids Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| Sat 8/13 | Open WSCA Horse Performance and Youth Show View PDF for more information |
West Arena | 9:00 am | |
| Sat 8/13 | 4-H Market Auction & Buyer's Brunch Auction at 10:30 a.m. |
Show Tent | 10:00 am | |
| Sat 8/13 | Be A Dairy Ambassador! Boys and girls ages 10 to 12 |
Dairy & Beef Barn/Judges' Square | 10:00 am | |
| Sat 8/13 | Commercial buildings open | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sat 8/13 | Outdoor Activities with Carver County Parks Free outdoor recreation |
Shady Oak Ridge | 10:00 am | 4:00 pm |
| Sat 8/13 | Activities for Kids Brought to you by the Junior Fairboard |
Outside 4-H Building | 11:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| Sat 8/13 | Dairy Fun and Games for Kids with Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors | Dairy & Beef Barn | 11:00 am | 3:00 pm |
| Sat 8/13 | Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull Registration at 10:30 a.m.; Ages 4 to 11 |
Entertainment Center | 11:00 am | |
| Sat 8/13 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sat 8/13 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm |
| Sat 8/13 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 12:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Diaper Derby Registration at 1:00 p.m. |
Entertainment Center | 1:30 pm | 2:00 pm |
| Sat 8/13 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 1:30 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | 4-H Share the Fun | Patio | 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament $500 prize! Visit webpage for more information and registration form |
Entertainment Center | 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | 4-H Arts-In Performances Following Kids’ Prize Give-Away Drawing |
Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Sat 8/13 | Kids' Prize Give-Away Drawing Ages 12 & under; Sign up from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Must be present to win. |
Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 3:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 4:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 4:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | The Bingos Lots of 60s, 70s, to current, along with some popular country too. |
Entertainment Center | 4:30 pm | 7:30 pm |
| Sat 8/13 | 4-H Llama Show: Cloverbuds & Juniors | Show Tent | 5:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Demo The Waconia and South West Carver County Fire Explorers will put out a fire using a fire extinguisher, teach the PASS method (Pull pin, Aim low, Squeeze lever, Sweep nozzle), and give fire prevention tips. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 5:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 5:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Out-of-Field Tractors, Semis and Pick-ups Pull The locals are back! FREE with gate admission! Gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the event. More info, rules and entry form |
Grandstand | 5:30 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 6:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Horse Ranch Rodeo View PDF for more information |
West Arena | 6:30 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Steel Bridges Wide variety of rock & country music |
Patio | 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Sat 8/13 | 4-H Llama Costume Show (following Cloverbuds & Juniors) | Show Tent | 8:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 8:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/13 | Bad Girlfriends Performing a high-energy mix of classic and current rock, country and pop. Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, videos & more |
Entertainment Center | 8:30 pm | 12:00 am |
| Sun 8/14 | Carver County Sheriff’s Office Coin Hunt Find the hidden coin to win 2 free nights of camping at Baylor Regional Park! More info |
Fairgrounds | 8:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Sun 8/14 | Exhibit buildings and barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Gates Open Get in FREE beginning at 6 p.m.! |
8:00 am | 8:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Open NSCA Horse Show Hosted by MN Circuit Riders View PDF for more information |
West Arena | 9:00 am | |
| Sun 8/14 | Church at the Fair: Reverend Howie Krienke with music by Chuck Thiel & the Jolly Ramblers | Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | 11:00 am |
| Sun 8/14 | Commercial buildings open | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sun 8/14 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sun 8/14 | 4-H Pet/Cat Show | Show Tent | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Midway special: Pay one price (wristbands) $35 Closing times subject to change |
Midway | 12:00 pm | Close |
| Sun 8/14 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 12:30 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Amateur Talent Contest Visit webpage for more info, rules and entry form |
Entertainment Center | 1:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Chuck Thiel & the Jolly Ramblers Wide variety of musical styles from German/Czech old-time to modern and swing to 50s, country, and country-rock. |
Patio | 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Sun 8/14 | 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest | Show Tent | 2:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Fire Prevention & Fire Extinguisher Demo The Waconia and South West Carver County Fire Explorers will put out a fire using a fire extinguisher, teach the PASS method (Pull pin, Aim low, Squeeze lever, Sweep nozzle), and give fire prevention tips. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 2:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 2:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 2:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Sun 8/14 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 4:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Demolition Derby Age 7 through adult: $8.00; Children Age 6 & under: free Gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the event. Ticket info, rules and entry form |
Grandstand | 4:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 4:30 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 5:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | No Stone Unturned Uprooting classic rock with an acoustic twist |
Patio | 5:30 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Sun 8/14 | Pompeyo Family & Their Amazing Dogs Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 5:30 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | Bill Litzau & Open Highway Outlaw Country Band and more. Original music along with music from Waylon, Merle, Cash, Hank, CBD, Stapleton, Jinks & much more. All ages Photos and more info |
Entertainment Center | 6:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Sun 8/14 | Agriculture Building exhibit pick-up Departments 17–27 & 117 |
Agriculture Building | 8:00 pm | 10:30 pm |
| Sun 8/14 | Education Building exhibit pick-up Departments 28–30 |
Education Building | 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Mon 8/15 | Agriculture Building exhibit pick-up Departments 17–27 & 117 |
Agriculture Building | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm |
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