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 8/10 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 12:00 pm | 9:00 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Activities for Kids Brought to you by the Junior Fairboard |
Outside 4-H Building | 11:00 am | 12:00 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Fri 8/12 | Crafts for Kids Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 1:30 pm |
| 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 | 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 | Bean Bag Games with KCHK | East of 4-H Building | 3:00 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 | 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 | Crafts for Kids Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| 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 | 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 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 12:00 pm | 2:00 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| 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 | 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 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/14 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 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 |
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