2021 Kids Activities

TIPPY ROCKS!

Plate of Bars Contest

Agriculture Building
Thursday, August 12
Entry time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Judging: 12:15 p.m.
Pick up bars: 1:15 p.m.
3 bars per category on a small paper plate. Recipe with exhibitor's name (and age if 17 & under) on back of the recipe. Limit one entry per category per exhibitor.
Category A: Baked Bars (Adults 18 & over)
Category B: Unbaked Bars (Adults 18 & over)
Category C: Baked Bars (Youth 17 & under)
Category D: Unbaked Bars (Youth 17 & under)
Prizes: 1st: $10.00; 2nd: $8.00; 3rd: $6.00

Baked and/or Non-baked Bar Guidelines:
No mixes

• Each entry should consist of 3 bars (approx. 1½″×2½″ each) on a small paper plate, covered by clear plastic or clear plastic bag.
• Entries to be judged on appearance and taste by a panel of judges.
• Recipes for entry must be made available to the culinary superintendents and to the sponsor at the time of entry.
• Contest open to any amateur baker, male or female, or senior citizen.
• Limit of one entry per exhibitor per category.
• Entries to be entered and in place in the Agriculture Building.
• Prizes will be awarded at the completion of judging.

Recipe Rules:

• Submit recipe, neatly typed or printed, on a card or paper, one side only.
• Name of recipe first.
• List all ingredients in specific amounts.
• Give method, including bowl/pan size, oven temperature, and baking time.
• Include name, address, and daytime phone number.
• Bring copy of recipe along with the entry.

Cookie Jar Contest

Agriculture Building
Friday, August 13
Entry Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Judging: 12:15 p.m.
Pick up cookies: 1:15 p.m.
Bring 12 homemade cookies in a quart jar. Require the recipe and your name (and age for youth division) listed on the back side of the recipe. Limit one entry per category per exhibitor.
Category A: Adults 18 & over
Category B: Youth 17 & under
Prizes: 1st: $10.00; 2nd: $8.00; 3rd: $6.00

Cookie Guidelines:
No mixes

• Each entry should consist of 12 cookies in a clear quart jar with lid.
• Entries to be judged on appearance and taste by a panel of judges.
• Recipes for entry must be made available to the culinary superintendents and to the sponsor at the time of entry.
• Contest open to any amateur baker, male or female, or senior citizen.
• Limit of one entry per exhibitor per category.
• Entries to be entered and in place in the Agriculture Building.
• Prizes will be awarded at the completion of judging.

Recipe Rules:

• Submit recipe, neatly typed or printed, on a card or paper, one side only.
• Name of recipe first.
• List all ingredients in specific amounts.
• Give method, including bowl/pan size, oven temperature, and baking time.
• Include name, address, and daytime phone number.
• Bring copy of recipe along with the entry.

Flower Arranging Contest

Entertainment Center
Friday, August 13
Approximately 3:30 p.m.
Pre-register by calling Fair Administration: 952-442-2333
Adults only

• Limited to 10 contestants. Contestants should arrive 15 minutes before start time to check in and hold their spot.
• Fair will provide flowers & vases. Individuals will be given a short time frame to create an arrangement using only the provided materials. Contestants may take their arrangement home.
• Flowers and prize money have been donated by Carver County Horticultural Society.
• Judging will be done by fairgoers voting for their favorite arrangement.

Top five arrangement premiums: 1st: $25.00; 2nd: $20.00; 3rd: $15.00; 4th: $10.00; 5th: $5.00

Rooster Crowing Contest:

Show Tent
Saturday, August 14
1:00 p.m.
No entry fee
The rooster having the most crows within 10 minutes.
Champion of Crowing Contest: $10.00 and Ribbon
Reserve Champion Crowing Contest: $5.00 and Ribbon

2021 Carver County Junior Fair Board Medallion Hunt

Find the hidden medallion at the Fair to win a prize!

Clues will be posted two times daily during the Carver County Fair on the Carver County Fair's Facebook page until the medallion is found. The Facebook page is public – you do not need to sign up. The clues given will lead to the location of the hidden medallion.

The medallion is hidden on the Carver County Fairgrounds. The medallion is NOT buried; please do not damage Fairground property. There is no climbing necessary.

If you find the medallion, bring it to the Administration Office to claim your prize!

Carver County Fair directors, employees and their immediate families are not eligible to participate.

Military Service Recognition March – Friday, August 13

For all persons who have served in the U.S. Military, Auxiliary, Boy & Girl Scouts. We encourage marchers to bring and carry American Flags.

1:30 PM – Line up at Bayview Elementary parking lot on south side of building. The Fair will provide a wagon ride for veterans unable to march to fairgrounds.

2:00 PM – March into Fairgrounds (down Walnut Street to Fairgrounds Gate# 1 [main gate])

2:30 PM – Veterans Program in the Entertainment Center

Health & Safety Awareness: Wednesday, August 11, 4:00 PM

Carver County Fire Explorers vehicular rescue demonstrations at 6 PM, 6:30 PM, 7 PM and 7:30 PM

New this year – a fun event for all ages!

Featuring:

• Waconia Fire Department
• Carver County Fire Explorers
• Carver County Sheriff’s Office including the Canine Unit
• Ridgeview Ambulance
• “Seatbelt Convincer” Driving Simulator
• Local 49ers Heavy Equipment Driving Simulator
• MN State Patrol Rollover Demonstration

Sponsored by the Junior Fairboard

FREE with gate admission
Grandstand gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the event

Motokazie: Thursday, August 12, 7:00 PM

FREE with gate admission
Grandstand gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the event

High-flying, fast paced dirt bike and atv racing is coming to Waconia! You'll see racers jump 70-ft triples, navigate bermed corners and pound thru the whoops. Local racers are invited to sign up – as young as 4 years old and as old as 50. Pit gates and sign-up will open at 3:00 PM, practice will start at 6:00 PM (for race entrants only), and the racing will start at 7:00 PM.

A Supercross Race contains 23 different classes, 5 atv classes and 18 dirt bike classes. The program consists of a Heat Race and a Main Event, and every person that signs up will race twice. The Heat Race determines what gate pick the rider gets for the Main Event; and the Main Event will determine what trophy the rider gets. There will also be an intermission race for Pit Bikes. For racing information, check out www.motokazie.com and click on the SX menu.

NTPA Tractor Pull: Friday, August 13, 6:30 PM

FREE with gate admission
Grandstand gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the event

Classes:
6200 4WD
9500 Limited Pro Stock Tractors
Super Farm Tractors
Super Stock FWD
9500 Pro Farm Tractors

Out-of-Field Tractors, Semis & Pick-ups Pull: Saturday, August 14, 5:30 PM

FREE with gate admission
Grandstand gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the event

Rules & Entry Form

CLASSES:

Tractors:
5500 lbs. Antique Hobby Stock 1959 and older
16,500 lbs. Hot Farm
410 RPM - 9,500 lbs. Improved Stock
466 RPM - 10,000 lbs. Pro-Farm
466 RPM - 10,500 lbs. 2.6 Class

Pick-ups:
6200 lbs. Street-legal Pick-ups
8500 lbs. Street-legal Diesel Pick-ups
8500 lbs. Outlaw Diesel Pick-ups

Semis:
Street-legal (Light & Heavy) Semi Trucks
Hot Street Semi Trucks
Modified Semi Trucks

Demolition Derby: Sunday, August 15, 4:00 PM

Gates open at 3:00 PM

Tickets are available online (for pickup at the Administration Building) until 1:00 PM Sunday and in the Administration Building until 1:30 PM Sunday. After 1:30 PM, tickets must be purchased at the Grandstand. Cash/checks only at Grandstand. Credit cards accepted in the Administration building only.

Rules & Entry Form

Classes:

80s & newer: 1 heat
Old iron: 1 heat
Chain stock: 1 heat
Trucks: 1 heat
Mighty minis: 1 heat
Compact cars: 1 heat
Battle of the builders: 1 heat
Midsize front wheel drive 104–113": 1 heat

Judging Your Photography
Agriculture Building
Friday, August 13
3 p.m.

Do you have questions about what the judges look for when you exhibit a photograph? Stop in, listen, and ask questions from Patrick, who will give you his subjective thoughts. He has photographed for several years, held sessions like this one, and has started judging now that he is retired.

Jason Pritchett – Watch Video

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Mike Thomas, KWRE/KFAV Radio

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Jason was a TOP 5 FINALIST ON "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"

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