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Friday Events – 2026

Military Appreciation Day!

Free admission for veterans and current military – just show a current Military ID at the gate.

Event Location Start Time   End Time
4-H, FFA (Dept 105) & Dept 5 Dairy Goat Judging Show Tent 8:00 am
Animal barns open 8:00 am 10:00 pm
Exhibit buildings open 8:00 am 10:00 pm
Gates Open 8:00 am 10:30 pm
4-H Horse Show: Training, Cloverbud, Pleasure & Trail Classes West Arena 8:30 am
Dept 4: Dairy Cattle Judging Judges' Square 9:00 am
Goat Yoga with Callie Kube
Relaxation + laughter + adorable goats! $20. Spaces are limited. Visit webpage for more information and registration
Shady Oak Ridge 9:00 am
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
4-H, FFA (Dept 105) & Dept 5 Meat/Market Goat Judging Show Tent 10:00 am
Bubbles & Chalk
Supplies provided
Bingo Tent Area 10:00 am 2:00 pm
Commercial buildings open 10:00 am 9:00 pm
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
Sheepshead Card Tournament
Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Program and prizes follow
Entertainment Center 10:00 am
Midway opens
Hours may vary.
Midway 12:00 pm
Cookie Jar Contest
Entry time 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
More info
Agriculture Building 12:45 pm
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
Speed Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
Prizes for fastest assembly!
Teams of 2-4, $10/person, pre-registration required. Visit webpage for more information and registration
Bingo Tent 1:00 pm
4-H Fashion Revue Patio 2:00 pm 3:00 pm
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
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
Veterans Program
Entertainment Center 2:30 pm
4-H Arts-In Performances Patio 3:00 pm
4-H, FFA (Dept 103) & Dept 3. Beef Show Judges' Square 3:00 pm
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
Pig Races Shady Oak Ridge 3:30 pm
4-H Cloverbud Horse Show West Arena 4:00 pm
Bingo Bingo Tent 4:00 pm 10:00 pm
Flower Arranging Contest
More info
Tent between Commercial Building & Entertainment Center 4:00 pm
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
Wolves of the World
Visit webpage for more information
Tippy's Pasture 4:30 pm
4-H Llama Costume Show: Intermediates & Seniors Show Tent 5:00 pm
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
NTPA Tractor Pull
FREE with gate admission!
Gates are open for seating at any time.

More info
Grandstand 6:30 pm
Pig Races Shady Oak Ridge 6:30 pm
4-H Horse Drill Team Exhibition West Arena 7:00 pm
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
Wolves of the World
Visit webpage for more information
Tippy's Pasture 7:00 pm
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
Pig Races Shady Oak Ridge 8:30 pm
Smokescreen band performing live
a woman on a horse jumping during a competition at the Carver County Fair
a black and white goat looks down at the camera while a woman in the background does yoga
people
a woman sings while a man plays a harmonica and strums an acoustic guitar
looking down from behind the Wolves of the World stage at the ring and gathered crowd
Chopper World's Nuttiest DJ promo photo