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 8/6 | 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 | Matt & Sara Playing classics, current covers and B-side tracks |
Entertainment Center | 1:30 pm | 3:30 pm |
| Wed 8/6 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! | 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 | South 40 A 90s and older country group with a kick. Harmonies and guitar licks with a solid back beat to keep people dancing. |
Entertainment Center | 4:00 pm | 7:30 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! | 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 | Roadhouse 6 Made up of the area's top new talent backed up by seasoned musicians performing the best new country and some classic rock favorites. |
Patio | 6:30 pm | 10:30 pm |
| Wed 8/6 | ATV Big Air Tour FREE with gate admission! Preshow and warmups: 6:30 to 6:45 p.m. More info |
Grandstand | 7:00 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 | |
| Wed 8/6 | 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 8/7 | 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 | 500 Card Tournament Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m. Program and prizes follow |
Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | |
| 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 | Carver County Senior Citizen of the Year Program Visit webpage for more information |
Entertainment Center | 1:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | 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 8/7 | 4-H Public Presentations | Patio | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Thu 8/7 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! | Dairy & Beef Barn | 2:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 3:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | The Castaways An American rock band with a versatile song list; playing the best hits from such artists as Bruce Springsteen, Elvis, Buddy Holly, to the Beatles, Motown artists, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond and many more. The band also performs special tributes to the music of the Beach Boys and Creedence Clearwater Revival. |
Entertainment Center | 3:30 pm | 7:30 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! | Dairy & Beef Barn | 6:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | Traveled Ground Spanning the spectrum of the American Roots sound. Bridging old and new, originals and classics, into a sound that is timeless, present, and all their own. |
Patio | 6:30 pm | 10:30 pm |
| Thu 8/7 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | 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 8/7 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 7:30 pm | |
| Thu 8/7 | Muddcat Melby "Good 'ol" classic rock n' roll covers of the 60s, 70s and 80s Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, videos & more |
Entertainment Center | 8:00 pm | 12:00 am |
| 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 | Sheepshead Card Tournament Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m. Program and prizes follow |
Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | |
| Fri 8/8 | 4-H Fashion Revue | Patio | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| Fri 8/8 | 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 8/8 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! | Dairy & Beef Barn | 2:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | Veterans Program |
Entertainment Center | 2:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | Jason Paulson Band Americana music – handcrafted in Minnesota |
Entertainment Center | 3:30 pm | 7:30 pm |
| Fri 8/8 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | Flower Arranging Contest More info |
Tent between Commercial Building & Entertainment Center | 4:00 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! | Dairy & Beef Barn | 6:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | NTPA Tractor Pull FREE with gate admission! Gates are open for seating at any time. More info |
Grandstand | 6:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | 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 8/8 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | Power of 10 Dynamic vocalists, an awe-inspiring horn section, and a superb rhythm section performing a mix of timeless and current hits |
Patio | 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Fri 8/8 | Human Tractor Pull During NTPA Tractor Pull intermission (start time is approximate) More info |
Grandstand | 7:30 pm | |
| Fri 8/8 | 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 |
| 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! | 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 | 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 | 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 | 4-H Share the Fun | Patio | 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/9 | 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 8/9 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! | Dairy & Beef Barn | 2:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/9 | 4-H Arts-In Performances Following Kids' Prize Give-Away Drawing |
Patio | 3:00 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 | The Hell Country Truckers A modern update of classic country music, largely influenced by honky-tonk legends like Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. |
Entertainment Center | 4:30 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Sat 8/9 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 5:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/9 | 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 8/9 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/9 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! | Dairy & Beef Barn | 6:00 pm | |
| Sat 8/9 | Gus Sent Me A unique mix of Classic, Outlaw & Red Dirt Country with an unexpected curveball here and there. |
Patio | 7:00 pm | 11:00 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 | |
| Sat 8/9 | Big Toe and the Jam Heal Your Soul with the Toe! Must be 21+ years of age and have state-issued picture ID Photos, video & more |
Entertainment Center | 8:30 pm | 12:00 am |
| Sun 8/10 | 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 | Church at the Fair: Reverend Howie Krienke with music by Jolly Ramblers | Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | 11:00 am |
| 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 | Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/10 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! | Agriculture Building Atrium | 12:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/10 | Amateur Talent Contest Visit webpage for more info, rules and entry form |
Entertainment Center | 1:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/10 | 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 8/10 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 1:00 pm | |
| Sun 8/10 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! | 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 | 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:30 pm | |
| Sun 8/10 | Tippy Time: Photos & Tippy Tattoos! | 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 | 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 8/10 | The Bingos Rock 'n roll music specializing in fun and danceable classic rock. Lots of 60s, 70s, to current, along with some popular country too! Photos and more info |
Entertainment Center | 6:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Sun 8/10 | Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
