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 8/7 | Education Building exhibit drop-off Departments 28–30 |
Education Building | 12:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Mon 8/7 | Agriculture Building exhibit drop-off Departments 17–27 & 117 |
Agriculture Building | 5:00 pm | 8:30 pm |
| Tue 8/8 | Agriculture Building exhibit drop-off Departments 17–27 & 117 |
Agriculture Building | 8:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Tue 8/8 | Education Building exhibit drop-off Departments 28–30 |
Education Building | 8:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| Tue 8/8 | 4-H General Project Judging | 4-H Building | 11:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Tue 8/8 | Depts 28–30: Education Judging | Education Building | 4:00 pm | |
| Tue 8/8 | 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 8/8 | Dept 19: Floriculture Judging (Divisions A–F) | Agriculture Building | 6:30 pm | |
| Tue 8/8 | Dept 25: Arts, Crafts, Hobbies & Antiques: Division B (Antiques) Judging | Agriculture Building | 6:30 pm | |
| Tue 8/8 | Dept 27: Photography Judging | Agriculture Building | 6:30 pm | |
| Tue 8/8 | Dept 21: Baking Judging | Agriculture Building | 6:45 pm | |
| Tue 8/8 | Dept 20: Canning and Preservation Judging: Divisions N (Wine) & O (Beer) | Agriculture Building | 7:00 pm | |
| Tue 8/8 | Fair Kick-off Concert: Songs of Today, Stars of Tomorrow Tour NEW Tuesday night concert featuring Chad Brock, Ashley Barron and Jarrod Turner Tickets: VIP $25 / General Admission $15 All ages Visit webpage for more information |
Grandstand | 7:00 pm | |
| Tue 8/8 | Dept 117: FFA Crops Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:30 pm | |
| Tue 8/8 | Dept 17: Farm & Garden Crops Judging (Divisions A, B & C) | Agriculture Building | 7:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Dept 20: Canning and Preservation Judging (Divisions A–M) | Agriculture Building | 6:30 am | |
| Wed 8/9 | Dept 21: Baking Judging (continued from previous day) | Agriculture Building | 6:30 am | |
| Wed 8/9 | Dept 19: Floriculture Judging (Divisions G–M) | Agriculture Building | 7:00 am | |
| Wed 8/9 | Dept 25: Arts, Crafts, Hobbies & Antiques Judging (Divisions A, C–J) | Agriculture Building | 7:00 am | |
| Wed 8/9 | Dept 26: Health Care Residents Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:00 am | |
| Wed 8/9 | Dept 22: Household Art Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:30 am | |
| Wed 8/9 | Dept 23: Clothing Construction Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:30 am | |
| Wed 8/9 | Dept 24: Knitting, Crocheting Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:30 am | |
| Wed 8/9 | 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 8/9 | Dept 17: Farm & Garden Crops Judging (Divisions D–K) | Agriculture Building | 8:00 am | |
| Wed 8/9 | Dept 18: Fruit Judging | Agriculture Building | 8:00 am | |
| Wed 8/9 | Exhibit buildings and barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Gates Open | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | 4-H Poultry Show Judging | Show Tent | 8:30 am | |
| Wed 8/9 | Free Games for All Ages Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Wed 8/9 | Live Entomology Show presented by the U of M Insect Ambassadors Showcasing the wonders of insects! |
4-H Building | 10:00 am | |
| Wed 8/9 | Commercial buildings open | 12:00 pm | 9:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 12:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Wed 8/9 | Livestock entry deadline | 12:00 pm | ||
| Wed 8/9 | 4-H Rabbit Judging | Show Tent | 1:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 1:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Wed 8/9 | Dept 16: Rabbit Judging (following 4-H Rabbits) | Rabbit Barn | 1:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 2:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Midway special: Ride cost reduced by 1 ticket This offer not valid with pre-sale ride tickets. |
Midway | 2:00 pm | 6:00 pm |
| Wed 8/9 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 2:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Dept 6: Llama Wool Judging & Dept 8: Sheep Wool Judging | Carver County Commons | 3:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Dept 108: FFA Sheep Judging | Show Tent | 4:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Dept 8: Sheep Judging | Show Tent | 4:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Up South Country music band from Carver County. In addition to playing country music's greatest hits, Up South also composes and performs their own songs. Their lead single, "Far Too Long" and its follow-up "Paradise" can be heard on multiple radio stations throughout the upper Midwest. |
Entertainment Center | 4:00 pm | 7:30 pm |
| Wed 8/9 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 4:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Tiger Encounter An education, conservation and preservation animal show Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 5:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 5:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 6:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 6:30 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Wed 8/9 | Clear Blue Traditional country music band focusing on the Bakersfield style Honky Tonk sound |
Patio | 6:30 pm | 10:30 pm |
| Wed 8/9 | Mutton Bustin’ Sheep riding competition for kids ages 6-8. Participant information |
West Arena | 6:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Side-by-Side UTV Races FREE with gate admission! Practice laps from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. More info, rules and entry form |
Grandstand | 7:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Tiger Encounter An education, conservation and preservation animal show Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 7:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/9 | Johnny Holm Band Classic rock, modern rock, pop and country 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 8/10 | 4-H Pigeon & Dove Show Judging Including Showmanship |
Show Tent | 7:30 am | |
| Thu 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 |
| Thu 8/10 | Dept 9-14: Poultry, Waterfowl, Game Birds Judging | Poultry Barn | 8:00 am | |
| Thu 8/10 | Exhibit buildings and barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Gates Open | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Dept 15: Pigeon Show (following 4-H Pigeons) | Poultry Barn | 8:30 am | |
| Thu 8/10 | 4-H & FFA (Dept 104) Dairy Show | Judges' Square | 9:00 am | |
| Thu 8/10 | 4-H Horse Game Show | West Arena | 9:00 am | |
| Thu 8/10 | 4-H Swine Show Judging | Show Area between Swine & Llama Barns | 9:00 am | |
| Thu 8/10 | Dept 107: FFA Swine Judging | Show Area between Swine & Llama Barns | 9:00 am | |
| Thu 8/10 | Dept 7: Swine Judging (following FFA Swine) | Show Area between Swine & Llama Barns | 9:00 am | |
| Thu 8/10 | 500 Card Tournament Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m. Program and prizes follow |
Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | |
| Thu 8/10 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Thu 8/10 | Commercial buildings open | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Thu 8/10 | Free Games for All Ages Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Thu 8/10 | 4-H Lamb Lead Interviews | Show Tent | 11:00 am | |
| Thu 8/10 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Thu 8/10 | 4-H Wool Fleece Judging | Show Tent | 11:30 am | |
| Thu 8/10 | 4-H Lamb Lead and Sheep Show Judging | Show Tent | 12:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Midway special: Pay one price (wristbands) $35 | Midway | 12:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Thu 8/10 | Plate of Bars Contest Entry time 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More info |
Agriculture Building | 12:45 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Carver County Senior Citizen of the Year Program Visit webpage for more information |
Entertainment Center | 1:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Carver County Century Farms Program Presented by Farm Bureau (following Senior Citizen of the Year Program) Visit webpage for more information |
Entertainment Center | 1:15 pm | 2:00 pm |
| Thu 8/10 | 4-H Public Presentations | Patio | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Thu 8/10 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 2:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Tiger Encounter An education, conservation and preservation animal show Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 2:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Thu 8/10 | Mitchell Hall and The Tennessee Trio World-class tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash |
Entertainment Center | 3:30 pm | 7:30 pm |
| Thu 8/10 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 4:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 4:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | 4-H Llama and Alpaca Show: Intermediates & Seniors | Show Tent | 5:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 6:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Tiger Encounter An education, conservation and preservation animal show Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 6:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen Old time music; blending an up-tempo beat with the traditional dutchmen style made famous by so many of the great dutchmen bands from Minnesota and Wisconsin |
Patio | 6:30 pm | 10:30 pm |
| Thu 8/10 | Open WSCA Horse Game Show View PDF for more information |
West Arena | 6:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | 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 8/10 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 7:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/10 | Ragtown An acoustic based band from the Twin Cities with a wide range of music that gives everyone something to enjoy Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, videos & more |
Entertainment Center | 8:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Fri 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 |
| Fri 8/11 | Exhibit buildings and barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | Gates Open | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | 4-H Goat Show Judging | Show Tent | 8:30 am | |
| Fri 8/11 | 4-H Horse Show: Training, Cloverbud, Pleasure & Trail Classes | West Arena | 8:30 am | |
| Fri 8/11 | Dept 4: Dairy Cattle Judging | Judges' Square | 9:00 am | |
| Fri 8/11 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Fri 8/11 | Commercial buildings open | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | Dept 5: Dairy Goats & Dept 105: FFA Goats Judging (following 4-H Goats) | Show Tent | 10:00 am | |
| Fri 8/11 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Fri 8/11 | Free Games for All Ages Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Fri 8/11 | Sheepshead Card Tournament Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m. Program and prizes follow |
Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | |
| Fri 8/11 | Carver County Parks Activities Make s'mores and play a disc golf putting game at the Carver County Parks booth! |
Carver County Commons | 11:00 am | 4:00 pm |
| Fri 8/11 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Fri 8/11 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | 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 8/11 | Cookie Jar Contest Entry time 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More info |
Agriculture Building | 12:45 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | 4-H Fashion Revue | Patio | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Fri 8/11 | 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 8/11 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 2:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | Veterans Program Featured speaker: Steve Walker, Veterans Services Officer, Carver County Veteran Services |
Entertainment Center | 2:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | 4-H, FFA (Dept 103) & Dept 3. Beef Show | Judges' Square | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Fri 8/11 | KCHK Bean Bag Game for Kids | Corner across from 4-H Building | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | Mollie B & SqueezeBox with Ted Lange Internationally-known, award-winning polka band |
Entertainment Center | 3:00 pm | 7:00 pm |
| Fri 8/11 | Tiger Encounter An education, conservation and preservation animal show Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | 4-H Cloverbud Horse Show | West Arena | 4:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | Flower Arranging Contest More info |
Tent between Commercial Building & Entertainment Center | 4:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | KCHK Bean Bag Game for Kids | Corner across from 4-H Building | 4:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 4:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | KCHK Bean Bag Game for Kids | Corner across from 4-H Building | 5:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 6:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | 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 8/11 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | 4-H Horse Drill Team Exhibition | West Arena | 7:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | Chopper – World's Nuttiest DJ The best party/dance tunes from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, to present day, country, and more!FREE! All ages |
Show Tent | 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Fri 8/11 | The Jason Paulson Band An Americana group from Waconia |
Patio | 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Fri 8/11 | Tiger Encounter An education, conservation and preservation animal show Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | Human Tractor Pull During NTPA Tractor Pull (start time is approximate) More info |
Grandstand | 7:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/11 | Jacuzzi Puma Playing a bunch of songs you didn't know you loved... David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Talking Heads, Prince, Rush, The Who, The Band, Joe Walsh, Rolling Stones, Bob Seger, Elton John, and many more Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, video & more |
Entertainment Center | 8:30 pm | 12:00 am |
| Fri 8/11 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 8:30 pm | |
| Sat 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 |
| Sat 8/12 | Exhibit buildings and barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Gates Open | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | 4-H & FFA Dairy Judging Contest | Judges' Square | 9:00 am | |
| Sat 8/12 | Open WSCA Horse Performance and Youth Show View PDF for more information |
West Arena | 9:00 am | |
| Sat 8/12 | 4-H Market Auction & Buyer's Brunch Auction at 10:30 a.m. |
Show Tent | 10:00 am | |
| Sat 8/12 | Be A Dairy Ambassador! Boys and girls ages 10 to 12 |
Dairy & Beef Barn/Judges' Square | 10:00 am | |
| Sat 8/12 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Sat 8/12 | Commercial buildings open | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sat 8/12 | Free Games for All Ages Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Sat 8/12 | Dairy Fun and Games for Kids with Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors | Dairy & Beef Barn | 11:00 am | 3:00 pm |
| Sat 8/12 | Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull Registration at 10:30 a.m.; Ages 4 to 11 |
Entertainment Center | 11:00 am | |
| Sat 8/12 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sat 8/12 | Comedian DonB! Comedy, unicycling, juggling and the art of illusion More info |
Throughout Fairgrounds | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Sat 8/12 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 12:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Plate of Muffins Contest Entry time 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More info |
Agriculture Building | 12:45 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Diaper Derby Registration at 1:00 p.m. |
Entertainment Center | 1:30 pm | 2:00 pm |
| Sat 8/12 | Tiger Encounter An education, conservation and preservation animal show Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 1:30 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | 4-H Share the Fun | Patio | 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Country Fried Grubers Music from Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings to Lynyrd Skynyrd and John Mellencamp. And let's not forget the ladies... Hwy 101, Tiffany, Patsy Cline and more! |
Entertainment Center | 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| Sat 8/12 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | 4-H Arts-In Performances Following Kids’ Prize Give-Away Drawing |
Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Sat 8/12 | Kids' Prize Give-Away Drawing Ages 12 & under; Sign up from 11:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Must be present to win. |
Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 4:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 4:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Tiger Encounter An education, conservation and preservation animal show Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 4:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Bill Litzau and Open Highway Songs from Waylon, Merle, Cash, Hank, Zac Brown and originals by Bill Litzau |
Entertainment Center | 4:30 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Sat 8/12 | 4-H Llama Show: Cloverbuds & Juniors | Show Tent | 5:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | 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 | 5:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 6:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Horse Ranch Rodeo View PDF for more information |
West Arena | 6:30 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | The Bingos Rock 'n roll music from Waconia specializing in fun and danceable classic rock music. Lots of 60s, 70s, to current, along with some popular country too. |
Patio | 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Sat 8/12 | Tiger Encounter An education, conservation and preservation animal show Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | 4-H Llama Costume Show (following Cloverbuds & Juniors) | Show Tent | 8:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 8:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/12 | Eli Alger and The Faster Horses Band Both kinds of music... country and western! Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, video & more |
Entertainment Center | 8:30 pm | 12:00 am |
| Sun 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 | 8:00 pm |
| Sun 8/13 | Exhibit buildings and barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | Gates Open Get in FREE beginning at 6 p.m.! |
8:00 am | 8:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | Open NSCA Horse Show Hosted by MN Circuit Riders View PDF for more information |
West Arena | 9:00 am | |
| Sun 8/13 | Church at the Fair: Reverend Howie Krienke with music by Jolly Ramblers | Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | 11:00 am |
| Sun 8/13 | Commercial buildings open | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sun 8/13 | Free Games for All Ages Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Sun 8/13 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sun 8/13 | 4-H Pet/Cat Show | Show Tent | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | Midway special: Pay one price (wristbands) $35 | Midway | 12:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Sun 8/13 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | Amateur Talent Contest Visit webpage for more info, rules and entry form |
Entertainment Center | 1:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | 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 8/13 | Tiger Encounter An education, conservation and preservation animal show Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 1:30 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest | Show Tent | 2:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 2:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Sun 8/13 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:30 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | 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 8/13 | Tiger Encounter An education, conservation and preservation animal show Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 4:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | Story Time with Tippy | Agriculture Building | 4:30 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 5:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | Sparrow Road A group of local Waconia kids playing classic rock, Americana, country, 90s-modern day alternative music |
Patio | 5:30 pm | 8:30 pm |
| Sun 8/13 | Shaw Band Southern Minnesota's premier rock 'n roll band All ages Photos and more info |
Entertainment Center | 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Sun 8/13 | Tiger Encounter An education, conservation and preservation animal show Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/13 | Agriculture Building exhibit pick-up Departments 17–27 & 117 |
Agriculture Building | 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Sun 8/13 | Education Building exhibit pick-up Departments 28–30 |
Education Building | 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Sun 8/13 | Shaw Brothers A premier Minnesota band performing classic rock, country and pop music All ages Photos and more info |
Entertainment Center | 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Mon 8/14 | Agriculture Building exhibit pick-up Departments 17–27 & 117 |
Agriculture Building | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm |
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