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Did you know we have an air-conditioned breastfeeding building? It's located next to the Administration Building near Gate #5 (north gate) – look for the pink heart on our Fairgrounds map.
| Date | Event | Location | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 8/6 | Kids with Kids Stop by the Goat Playground for an unforgettable experience with some of the cutest animals at the Fair! Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 9:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Wed 8/6 | Free Kids Activities and “You're not in Kansas Anymore – Carver County Weather Disasters” Exhibit Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Wed 8/6 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 12:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Wed 8/6 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 1:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Wed 8/6 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 2:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/6 | 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 8/6 | 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 8/6 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 3:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/6 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/6 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 5:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/6 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 5:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/6 | 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 8/6 | Mutton Bustin’ Sheep riding competition for kids ages 6-8. Participant information |
West Arena | 6:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/6 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/6 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 7:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | Kids with Kids Stop by the Goat Playground for an unforgettable experience with some of the cutest animals at the Fair! Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 9:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Thu 8/7 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Thu 8/7 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Thu 8/7 | Free Kids Activities and “You're not in Kansas Anymore – Carver County Weather Disasters” Exhibit Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Thu 8/7 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Thu 8/7 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | Midway special: Pay one price (wristbands) $35 Wristbands can be purchased at the ticket booths in the Midway on the days the special is offered |
Midway | 12:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Thu 8/7 | 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 8/7 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 3:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 4:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 5:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | 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 8/7 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 7:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | Kids with Kids Stop by the Goat Playground for an unforgettable experience with some of the cutest animals at the Fair! Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 9:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Fri 8/8 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent Area | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Fri 8/8 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Fri 8/8 | Free Kids Activities and “You're not in Kansas Anymore – Carver County Weather Disasters” Exhibit Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Fri 8/8 | RoboCats Demonstration The Waconia High School robotics competition team will be on site to demonstrate their skills. |
Patio | 10:00 am | 1:00 pm |
| Fri 8/8 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Fri 8/8 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | Midway special: All rides cost 2 tickets This offer not valid with pre-sale ride tickets. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| Fri 8/8 | 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 8/8 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 5:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | 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 8/8 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 8:30 pm | |
| Sat 8/9 | Kids with Kids Stop by the Goat Playground for an unforgettable experience with some of the cutest animals at the Fair! Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 9:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Sat 8/9 | Be A Dairy Ambassador! Kids ages 10 to 12 |
Dairy & Beef Barn/Judges' Square | 10:00 am | |
| Sat 8/9 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Sat 8/9 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sat 8/9 | Free Kids Activities and “You're not in Kansas Anymore – Carver County Weather Disasters” Exhibit Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm |
| Sat 8/9 | RoboCats Demonstration The Waconia High School robotics competition team will be on site to demonstrate their skills. |
Patio | 10:00 am | 1:00 pm |
| Sat 8/9 | 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 8/9 | Dairy Fun and Games for Kids with Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors | Dairy & Beef Barn | 11:00 am | 1:00 pm |
| Sat 8/9 | Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull Registration at 10:30 a.m.; Ages 4 to 11 |
Entertainment Center | 11:00 am | |
| Sat 8/9 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sat 8/9 | Balloon Artistry by Mandana Mandana delights both children and adults with her combination of impressive balloon sculptures, speed twisting, great sense of humor, and fun personality! |
Across from Patio | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Sat 8/9 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/9 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 1:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/9 | Diaper Derby Registration at 1:00 p.m. |
Entertainment Center | 1:30 pm | 2:00 pm |
| Sat 8/9 | 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 8/9 | 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 8/9 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 3:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/9 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 4:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/9 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 5:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/9 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/9 | 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 8/9 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/9 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 8:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/10 | Kids with Kids Stop by the Goat Playground for an unforgettable experience with some of the cutest animals at the Fair! Kids can pet, play with, and learn about friendly baby goats in a safe, hands-on environment. |
Shady Oak Ridge | 9:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Sun 8/10 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sun 8/10 | Free Kids Activities and “You're not in Kansas Anymore – Carver County Weather Disasters” Exhibit Visit webpage for more information |
Carver County Historical Society Log Building | 10:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Sun 8/10 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sun 8/10 | Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/10 | Midway special: Pay one price (wristbands) $35 Wristbands can be purchased at the ticket booths in the Midway on the days the special is offered |
Midway | 12:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Sun 8/10 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/10 | 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 8/10 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 1:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/10 | 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 8/10 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 3:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/10 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/10 | 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 8/10 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 5:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/10 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 5:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/10 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
