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 8/7 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 12:00 pm | 9:00 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 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 Public Presentations | Patio | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Thu 8/8 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 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 | 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 | Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Church at the Fair: Reverend Howie Krienke with music by Jolly Ramblers | Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | 11:00 am |
| Sun 8/11 | Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 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 Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:30 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 | Butch Automatic & the Four Speeds 50s & 60s rock 'n roll All ages Photos and more info |
Entertainment Center | 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
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