Want a list of every single event at this year's Fair? You're in the right place! We've got something for everyone!
Bookmark this page on your phone for quick reference while you're at the Fair! We also have signs of the day's events throughout the fairgrounds.
| Date | Event | Location | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 8/5 | Education Building exhibit drop-off Departments 28–30 |
Education Building | 12:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Mon 8/5 | Agriculture Building exhibit drop-off Departments 17–27 & 117 |
Agriculture Building | 5:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Tue 8/6 | Agriculture Building exhibit drop-off Departments 17–27 & 117 |
Agriculture Building | 8:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Tue 8/6 | Education Building exhibit drop-off Departments 28–30 |
Education Building | 8:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| Tue 8/6 | 4-H General Project Judging | 4-H Building | 11:00 am | 5:00 pm |
| Tue 8/6 | Depts 28–30: Education Judging | Education Building | 4:00 pm | |
| Tue 8/6 | 4-H Poultry Showmanship No pigeons or doves – see separate event Thursday at 7:30 a.m. |
Show Tent | 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Tue 8/6 | Dept 19: Floriculture Judging (Divisions A–F) | Agriculture Building | 6:30 pm | |
| Tue 8/6 | Dept 25: Arts, Crafts, Hobbies & Antiques Judging (Division B [Antiques]) | Agriculture Building | 6:30 pm | |
| Tue 8/6 | Dept 27: Photography Judging | Agriculture Building | 6:30 pm | |
| Tue 8/6 | Dept 21: Baking Judging (Divisions A–H) | Agriculture Building | 6:45 pm | |
| Tue 8/6 | Dept 20: Canning and Preservation Judging (Divisions N [Wine] & O [Beer]) | Agriculture Building | 7:00 pm | |
| Tue 8/6 | Dept 117: FFA Crops Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:30 pm | |
| Tue 8/6 | Dept 17: Farm & Garden Crops Judging (Divisions A, B & C) | Agriculture Building | 7:30 pm | |
| Tue 8/6 | Dept 20: Canning and Preservation Judging (Divisions A–F) | Agriculture Building | 7:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 19: Floriculture Judging (Divisions G–M) | Agriculture Building | 6:30 am | |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 20: Canning and Preservation Judging (Divisions G–M) | Agriculture Building | 6:30 am | |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 21: Baking Judging (Divisions I–Q) | Agriculture Building | 6:30 am | |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 25: Arts, Crafts, Hobbies & Antiques Judging (Divisions A, C–J) | Agriculture Building | 6:30 am | |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 26: Health Care Residents Judging | Agriculture Building | 6:30 am | |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 22: Household Art Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:00 am | |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 23: Clothing Construction Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:00 am | |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 24: Knitting, Crocheting Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:00 am | |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 17: Farm & Garden Crops Judging (Divisions D–K) | Agriculture Building | 7:30 am | |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 18: Fruit Judging | Agriculture Building | 7:30 am | |
| Wed 8/7 | Animal barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/7 | Gates Open | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/7 | 4-H Poultry Show Judging | Show Tent | 8:30 am | |
| Wed 8/7 | Commercial buildings open | 12:00 pm | 9:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/7 | Exhibit buildings open | 12:00 pm | 10:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/7 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 12:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Wed 8/7 | Livestock entry deadline | 12:00 pm | ||
| Wed 8/7 | 4-H Rabbit Judging | Show Tent | 1:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/7 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 1:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 16: Rabbit Judging (following 4-H Rabbits) | Rabbit Barn | 1:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/7 | Wayne & The Boys A one-man-band from Coon Rapids featuring a wide variety of music performed by Wayne Wagner, with a song list of over 900 songs. |
Entertainment Center | 1:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 6: Llama Wool Judging & Dept 8: Sheep Wool Judging | Carver County Commons | 3:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 108: FFA Sheep Judging | Show Tent | 4:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/7 | Dept 8: Sheep Judging | Show Tent | 4:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/7 | JustUs An original and dynamic band with a unique blend of rock favorites, country superstars, classic gospel, contemporary hits, and humor. |
Entertainment Center | 4:00 pm | 7:30 pm |
| Wed 8/7 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 6:30 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Wed 8/7 | Mutton Bustin’ Sheep riding competition for kids ages 6-8. Participant information |
West Arena | 6:30 pm | |
| Wed 8/7 | Power of 10 Dynamic vocalists, an awe-inspiring horn section and a superb rhythm section performing a mix of timeless and current hits |
Patio | 6:30 pm | 10:30 pm |
| Wed 8/7 | Side-by-Side UTV Races FREE with gate admission! Practice laps from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. More info, rules and entry form |
Grandstand | 7:00 pm | |
| Wed 8/7 | Johnny Holm Band Classic rock, modern rock, pop and country 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 8/8 | 4-H Pigeon & Dove Show Judging Including Showmanship |
Show Tent | 7:30 am | |
| Thu 8/8 | 4-H Swine Show Judging | Show Area between Swine & Llama Barns | 8:00 am | |
| Thu 8/8 | Animal barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/8 | Dept 107: FFA Swine Judging | Show Area between Swine & Llama Barns | 8:00 am | |
| Thu 8/8 | Dept 7: Swine Judging (following FFA Swine) | Show Area between Swine & Llama Barns | 8:00 am | |
| Thu 8/8 | Dept 9-14: Poultry, Waterfowl, Game Birds Judging | Poultry Barn | 8:00 am | |
| Thu 8/8 | Exhibit buildings open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/8 | Gates Open | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/8 | Dept 15: Pigeon Show (following 4-H Pigeons) | Poultry Barn | 8:30 am | |
| Thu 8/8 | 4-H & FFA (Dept 104) Dairy Show | Judges' Square | 9:00 am | |
| Thu 8/8 | 4-H Horse Game Show | West Arena | 9:00 am | |
| Thu 8/8 | 4-H Lamb Lead Interviews | Show Tent | 10:00 am | |
| Thu 8/8 | 500 Card Tournament Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m. Program and prizes follow |
Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | |
| Thu 8/8 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Thu 8/8 | Commercial buildings open | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/8 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Thu 8/8 | 4-H Lamb Lead and Sheep Show Judging | Show Tent | 11:00 am | |
| Thu 8/8 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Thu 8/8 | Plate of Bars Contest Entry time 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More info |
Agriculture Building | 12:45 pm | |
| Thu 8/8 | Carver County Senior Citizen of the Year Program Visit webpage for more information |
Entertainment Center | 1:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/8 | Carver County Century Farms Program Presented by Farm Bureau (following Senior Citizen of the Year Program) Visit webpage for more information |
Entertainment Center | 1:15 pm | 2:00 pm |
| Thu 8/8 | 4-H Llama and Alpaca Show: Intermediates & Seniors | Show Tent | 2:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/8 | 4-H Public Presentations | Patio | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Thu 8/8 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/8 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Thu 8/8 | Wendinger Band Playing polkas, waltzes, and modern music. |
Entertainment Center | 3:30 pm | 7:30 pm |
| Thu 8/8 | Eddie Mac Eddie Mac has rocked his original music from coast to coast, leaving jaws on the floors of bars in nearly every state. With three albums, an award-winning single and a YouTube video burning up the internet, Eddie Mac just keeps getting stronger. |
Patio | 6:30 pm | 10:30 pm |
| Thu 8/8 | Open WSCA Horse Game Show View PDF for more information |
West Arena | 6:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/8 | 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 8/8 | IV Play This premier band will have you on the dance floor in no time! Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, videos & more |
Entertainment Center | 8:30 pm | 12:00 am |
| Fri 8/9 | Animal barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/9 | Exhibit buildings open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/9 | Gates Open | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/9 | 4-H Goat Show Judging | Show Tent | 8:30 am | |
| Fri 8/9 | 4-H Horse Show: Training, Cloverbud, Pleasure & Trail Classes | West Arena | 8:30 am | |
| Fri 8/9 | Dept 4: Dairy Cattle Judging | Judges' Square | 9:00 am | |
| Fri 8/9 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Fri 8/9 | Commercial buildings open | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/9 | Dept 5: Dairy Goats & Dept 105: FFA Goats Judging (following 4-H Goats) | Show Tent | 10:00 am | |
| Fri 8/9 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Fri 8/9 | Sheepshead Card Tournament Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m. Program and prizes follow |
Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | |
| Fri 8/9 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Fri 8/9 | Cookie Jar Contest Entry time 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More info |
Agriculture Building | 12:45 pm | |
| Fri 8/9 | 4-H Fashion Revue | Patio | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Fri 8/9 | 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 8/9 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/9 | 4-H, FFA (Dept 103) & Dept 3. Beef Show | Judges' Square | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/9 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Fri 8/9 | 4-H Cloverbud Horse Show | West Arena | 4:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/9 | Branded: Hot Country Branded features high energy, unparalleled musicianship, and vocal prowess by four musicians brought together through love of country music! |
Entertainment Center | 4:00 pm | 7:30 pm |
| Fri 8/9 | Flower Arranging Contest More info |
Tent between Commercial Building & Entertainment Center | 4:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/9 | NTPA Tractor Pull FREE with gate admission! Gates are open for seating at any time. More info |
Grandstand | 6:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/9 | 4-H Horse Drill Team Exhibition | West Arena | 7:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/9 | Bill Litzau and Open Highway Songs from Waylon, Merle, Cash, Hank, Zac Brown and originals by Bill Litzau |
Patio | 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Fri 8/9 | Chopper – World's Nuttiest DJ The best party/dance tunes from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, to present day, country, and more!FREE! All ages |
Show Tent | 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Fri 8/9 | 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 |
| Sat 8/10 | Animal barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/10 | Exhibit buildings open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/10 | Gates Open | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
| Sat 8/10 | 4-H & FFA Dairy Judging Contest | Judges' Square | 9:00 am | |
| Sat 8/10 | Open WSCA Horse Performance and Youth Show View PDF for more information |
West Arena | 9:00 am | |
| Sat 8/10 | 4-H Market Auction & Buyer's Brunch Auction at 10:30 a.m. |
Show Tent | 10:00 am | |
| Sat 8/10 | Be A Dairy Ambassador! Boys and girls ages 10 to 12 |
Dairy & Beef Barn/Judges' Square | 10:00 am | |
| Sat 8/10 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Sat 8/10 | Commercial buildings open | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/10 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sat 8/10 | Dairy Fun and Games for Kids with Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors | Dairy & Beef Barn | 11:00 am | 3:00 pm |
| Sat 8/10 | Kids' Pedal Tractor Pull Registration at 10:30 a.m.; Ages 4 to 11 |
Entertainment Center | 11:00 am | |
| Sat 8/10 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sat 8/10 | Plate of Muffins Contest Entry time 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More info |
Agriculture Building | 12:45 pm | |
| Sat 8/10 | Rooster Crowing Contest More info |
Show Tent | 1:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/10 | Diaper Derby Registration at 1:00 p.m. |
Entertainment Center | 1:30 pm | 2:00 pm |
| Sat 8/10 | 4-H Share the Fun | Patio | 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/10 | Country Fried Grubers Music from Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings to Lynyrd Skynyrd and John Mellencamp. And let's not forget the ladies... Hwy 101, Tiffany, Patsy Cline and more! |
Entertainment Center | 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| Sat 8/10 | 4-H Arts-In Performances Following Kids’ Prize Give-Away Drawing |
Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/10 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Sat 8/10 | 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 8/10 | Smokescreen Shift this fiddle into overdrive! Playing a wide variety of rock and country music. |
Entertainment Center | 4:30 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Sat 8/10 | 4-H Llama Show: Cloverbuds & Juniors | Show Tent | 5:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/10 | 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 8/10 | Horse Ranch Rodeo Event View PDF for more information |
West Arena | 6:30 pm | |
| Sat 8/10 | Top Shelf Danceable modern country, pop and rock hits from the 1990s to today, plus timeless classics for all ages – we even throw in a little funk and blues to spice things up! |
Patio | 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Sat 8/10 | 4-H Llama Costume Show (following Cloverbuds & Juniors) | Show Tent | 8:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/10 | Jake Nelson Band An up-and-coming Minnesota singer/songwriter with musical influences all over the genre map. New and classic country, classic rock, country rock, alternative, pop and everything in between! Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, video & more |
Entertainment Center | 8:30 pm | 12:00 am |
| Sun 8/11 | Animal barns open | 8:00 am | 8:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/11 | Exhibit buildings open | 8:00 am | 8:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/11 | Gates Open Get in FREE beginning at 6 p.m.! |
8:00 am | 8:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/11 | Open NSCA Horse Show Hosted by MN Circuit Riders View PDF for more information |
West Arena | 9:00 am | |
| Sun 8/11 | Church at the Fair: Reverend Howie Krienke with music by Jolly Ramblers | Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | 11:00 am |
| Sun 8/11 | Commercial buildings open | 10:00 am | 8:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/11 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sun 8/11 | Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Sun 8/11 | 4-H Pet/Cat Show | Show Tent | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/11 | Amateur Talent Contest Visit webpage for more info, rules and entry form |
Entertainment Center | 1:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/11 | 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 8/11 | 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest | Show Tent | 2:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/11 | Bingo | Bingo Tent | 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Sun 8/11 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:30 pm | |
| Sun 8/11 | Demolition Derby Age 7 through adult: $8.00; Children Age 6 & under: free Gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the event. Ticket info, rules and entry form |
Grandstand | 4:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/11 | Sparrow Road A group of local kids playing classic rock, Americana, country, and 90s-modern day alternative music |
Patio | 5:30 pm | 9:00 pm |
| Sun 8/11 | The Bingos Rock 'n roll music specializing in fun and danceable classic rock music. Lots of 60s, 70s, to current, along with some popular country too! Photos and more info |
Entertainment Center | 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Sun 8/11 | Agriculture Building exhibit pick-up Departments 17–27 & 117. Any exhibit picked up prior to 8 p.m. Sunday will result in forfeiture of your premium. |
Agriculture Building | 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Sun 8/11 | Butch Automatic & the Four Speeds 50s & 60s rock 'n roll All ages Photos and more info |
Entertainment Center | 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Sun 8/11 | Education Building exhibit pick-up Departments 28–30. Any exhibit picked up prior to 8 p.m. Sunday will result in forfeiture of your premium. |
Education Building | 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Mon 8/12 | Agriculture Building exhibit pick-up Departments 17–27 & 117. Any exhibits not removed by noon on Monday will be property of the Carver County Fair. |
Agriculture Building | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm |
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