Free? That's right! All of the events below are free with gate admission, including Wednesday through Saturday grandstand events!
| Date | Event | Location | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 8/12 | Free Kids Activities and “Celebrating Us: Looking back at celebrating community, country, and county" exhibit Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Wed 8/12 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Wed 8/12 | Matt & Sara Playing classics, current covers and B-side tracks |
Entertainment Center | 1:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Wed 8/12 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! Meet everyone’s favorite mascot, Tippy! Photo op and free temporary tattoos for all ages! |
Dairy & Beef Barn | 2:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/12 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/12 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/12 | Green River A multi-generational family band with a passion for music. Bringing a lively mix of rock and country favorites from across the decades—so no matter your taste, you're bound to hear something you love! |
Entertainment Center | 4:00 pm | 7:30 pm |
| Wed 8/12 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm |
| Wed 8/12 | Wolves of the World Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 4:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/12 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 5:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/12 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! Meet everyone’s favorite mascot, Tippy! Photo op and free temporary tattoos for all ages! |
Dairy & Beef Barn | 6:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/12 | Mutton Bustin’ Sheep riding competition for kids ages 6-8. Participant information |
West Arena | 6:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/12 | Smokescreen Shift this fiddle into overdrive! Playing a wide variety of rock & country music. |
Patio | 6:30 pm | 10:30 pm |
| Wed 8/12 | ATV Big Air Tour FREE with gate admission! Preshow and warmups: 6:30 to 6:45 p.m. More info |
Grandstand | 7:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/12 | Wolves of the World Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/12 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 7:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/12 | Johnny Holm Band Classic rock, modern rock, pop and country Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, video & more |
Entertainment Center | 8:30 pm | 12:00 am |
| Thu 8/13 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 9:00 am | 11:00 am |
| Thu 8/13 | 500 Card Tournament Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m. Program and prizes follow |
Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | |
| Thu 8/13 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Thu 8/13 | Free Kids Activities and “Celebrating Us: Looking back at celebrating community, country, and county" exhibit Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Thu 8/13 | Carver County Senior Citizen of the Year Program Visit webpage for more information |
Entertainment Center | 1:00 pm | 1:30 pm |
| Thu 8/13 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Thu 8/13 | Carver County Century Farms Program with Carver County Agriculture Trivia Presented by Farm Bureau (following Senior Citizen of the Year Program) Visit webpage for more information |
Entertainment Center | 1:30 pm | 2:00 pm |
| Thu 8/13 | 4-H Public Presentations | Patio | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Thu 8/13 | Colton Tupy Concertina music including a mix of polkas, waltzes, and songs in Czech! |
Entertainment Center | 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| Thu 8/13 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! Meet everyone’s favorite mascot, Tippy! Photo op and free temporary tattoos for all ages! |
Dairy & Beef Barn | 2:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/13 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/13 | Judd Avenue Classic 80s & 90s country and rock |
Entertainment Center | 4:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Thu 8/13 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm |
| Thu 8/13 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 4:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/13 | Wolves of the World Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 4:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/13 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/13 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! Meet everyone’s favorite mascot, Tippy! Photo op and free temporary tattoos for all ages! |
Dairy & Beef Barn | 6:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/13 | Sawyer's Dream Minneapolis-based band playing Americana, folk rock, and soul. |
Patio | 6:30 pm | 10:30 pm |
| Thu 8/13 | Motokazie FREE with gate admission! Gates are open for seating at any time. Practice begins 1 hour prior to the start of the event. More info and invitation to local riders |
Grandstand | 7:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/13 | Wolves of the World Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/13 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 7:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/13 | The Dweebs Top 40 hits from the 60s through today with high energy, crazy stage antics and lots of crowd participation! Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, videos & more |
Entertainment Center | 9:00 pm | 12:00 am |
| Fri 8/14 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 9:00 am | 11:00 am |
| Fri 8/14 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent Area | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Fri 8/14 | Free Kids Activities and “Celebrating Us: Looking back at celebrating community, country, and county" exhibit Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Fri 8/14 | Sheepshead Card Tournament Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m. Program and prizes follow |
Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | |
| Fri 8/14 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Fri 8/14 | 4-H Fashion Revue | Patio | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Fri 8/14 | 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 8/14 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! Meet everyone’s favorite mascot, Tippy! Photo op and free temporary tattoos for all ages! |
Dairy & Beef Barn | 2:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/14 | Veterans Program |
Entertainment Center | 2:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/14 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/14 | Leavin Page Town With a blend of soulful harmonies and raw, honest lyrics, they create music that resonates deeply with fans of country, Texas country, and Americana. |
Entertainment Center | 3:30 pm | 7:30 pm |
| Fri 8/14 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/14 | Flower Arranging Contest More info |
Tent between Commercial Building & Entertainment Center | 4:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/14 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm |
| Fri 8/14 | Wolves of the World Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 4:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/14 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! Meet everyone’s favorite mascot, Tippy! Photo op and free temporary tattoos for all ages! |
Dairy & Beef Barn | 6:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/14 | NTPA Tractor Pull FREE with gate admission! Gates are open for seating at any time. More info |
Grandstand | 6:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/14 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/14 | Chopper – World's Nuttiest DJ The best party/dance tunes from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, to present day, country, and more! |
Patio | 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Fri 8/14 | Wolves of the World Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/14 | Gen X Jukebox The Midwest's #1 90s tribute band, covering all the top hits from rock, pop, rap, R&B, country, and alternative music. A high-energy stage performance that delivers everything you love about the 1990s in one incredible show! Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, video & more |
Entertainment Center | 8:30 pm | 12:00 am |
| Fri 8/14 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 8:30 pm | |
| Sat 8/15 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 9:00 am | 11:00 am |
| Sat 8/15 | Be A Dairy Ambassador! Kids ages 10 to 12 |
Dairy & Beef Barn/Judges' Square | 10:00 am | |
| Sat 8/15 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Sat 8/15 | Free Kids Activities and “Celebrating Us: Looking back at celebrating community, country, and county" exhibit Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Sat 8/15 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! Meet everyone’s favorite mascot, Tippy! Photo op and free temporary tattoos for all ages! |
Dairy & Beef Barn | 10:00 am | |
| Sat 8/15 | Dairy Fun and Games for Kids with Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors | Dairy & Beef Barn | 11:00 am | 1:00 pm |
| Sat 8/15 | Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull Registration at 10:30 a.m.; Ages 4 to 11 |
Entertainment Center | 11:00 am | |
| Sat 8/15 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Sat 8/15 | Diaper Derby Registration at 1:00 p.m. |
Entertainment Center | 1:30 pm | 2:00 pm |
| Sat 8/15 | 4-H Share the Fun | Patio | 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/15 | Grady Kruse Come enjoy the Country stylings of Grady Kruse |
Entertainment Center | 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| Sat 8/15 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! Meet everyone’s favorite mascot, Tippy! Photo op and free temporary tattoos for all ages! |
Dairy & Beef Barn | 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/15 | Wolves of the World Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/15 | 4-H Arts-In Performances Following Kids' Prize Give-Away Drawing |
Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/15 | 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 8/15 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm |
| Sat 8/15 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 4:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/15 | Country Fried Grubers A talented Minnesota-based family band known for high-energy performances of classic country hits, featuring artists like Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. |
Entertainment Center | 4:30 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Sat 8/15 | Out-of-Field Tractors, Semis and Pick-ups Pull The locals are back! FREE with gate admission! Gates are open for seating at any time. More info, rules and entry form |
Grandstand | 5:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/15 | Wolves of the World Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 5:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/15 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/15 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! Meet everyone’s favorite mascot, Tippy! Photo op and free temporary tattoos for all ages! |
Dairy & Beef Barn | 6:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/15 | Deep Roots A Minnesota-based band fronted by Christine Passig, playing a mix of Southern rock, country, and blues. |
Patio | 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Sat 8/15 | Wolves of the World Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/15 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 8:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/15 | Jake Nelson A fresh country sound powered by rock energy and R&B soul. Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, video & more |
Entertainment Center | 8:30 pm | 12:00 am |
| Sun 8/16 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 9:00 am | 11:00 am |
| Sun 8/16 | Church at the Fair: Reverend Howie Krienke with music by Jolly Ramblers | Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | 11:00 am |
| Sun 8/16 | Free Kids Activities and “Celebrating Us: Looking back at celebrating community, country, and county" exhibit Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Sun 8/16 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/16 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! Meet everyone’s favorite mascot, Tippy! Photo op and free temporary tattoos for all ages! |
Agriculture Building Atrium | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/16 | Amateur Talent Contest Visit webpage for more info, rules and entry form |
Entertainment Center | 1:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/16 | 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 8/16 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Sun 8/16 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! Meet everyone’s favorite mascot, Tippy! Photo op and free temporary tattoos for all ages! |
Agriculture Building Atrium | 2:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/16 | Wolves of the World Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 2:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/16 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/16 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:30 pm | |
| Sun 8/16 | Kids with Kids Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm |
| Sun 8/16 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! Meet everyone’s favorite mascot, Tippy! Photo op and free temporary tattoos for all ages! |
Agriculture Building Atrium | 4:30 pm | |
| Sun 8/16 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 5:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/16 | Wolves of the World Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 5:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/16 | Sparrow Road Playing a dynamic mix of genres from rock, country, 80s-current alternative, indie and third-wave ska. |
Patio | 5:30 pm | 8:30 pm |
| Sun 8/16 | Ragtown Rock, folk, or blues, Ragtown's versatile repertoire has something for everyone! Photos, videos & more |
Entertainment Center | 6:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Sun 8/16 | Wolves of the World Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
