Free admission for veterans and current military – just show a current Military ID at the gate.
| Event | Location | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal barns open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Exhibit buildings open | 8:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
| Gates Open | 8:00 am | 10:30 pm | |
| 4-H Goat Show Judging | Show Tent | 8:30 am | |
| 4-H Horse Show: Training, Cloverbud, Pleasure & Trail Classes | West Arena | 8:30 am | |
| Dept 4: Dairy Cattle Judging | Judges' Square | 9:00 am | |
| Goat Yoga with Callie Kube NEW! Relaxation + laughter + adorable goats! $20. Spaces are limited. Visit webpage for more information and registration |
Shady Oak Ridge | 9:00 am | |
| 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 |
| Bubbles & Chalk Supplies provided |
Bingo Tent Area | 10:00 am | 2:00 pm |
| Commercial buildings open | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm | |
| Dept 5: Dairy Goats & Dept 105: FFA Goats Judging (following 4-H Goats) | Show Tent | 10:00 am | |
| Exotic Zoo | Exotic Zoo | 10:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| 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 |
| RoboCats Demonstration The Waconia High School robotics competition team will be on site to demonstrate their skills. |
Patio | 10:00 am | 1:00 pm |
| Sheepshead Card Tournament Registration 9:30–10:00 a.m. Program and prizes follow |
Entertainment Center | 10:00 am | |
| Pony Rides | Across from Llama Barn | 11:00 am | 9:00 pm |
| Midway opens Hours may vary. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | |
| Midway special: All rides cost 2 tickets This offer not valid with pre-sale ride tickets. |
Midway | 12:00 pm | 4:00 pm |
| Cookie Jar Contest Entry time 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More info |
Agriculture Building | 12:45 pm | |
| Speed Jigsaw Puzzle Contest Prizes for fastest assembly! Teams of 2-4, $10/person, pre-registration required. Visit webpage for more information and registration |
Bingo Tent | 1:00 pm | |
| 4-H Fashion Revue | Patio | 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Veterans Program |
Entertainment Center | 2:30 pm | |
| 4-H Arts-In Performances | Patio | 3:00 pm | |
| 4-H, FFA (Dept 103) & Dept 3. Beef Show | Judges' Square | 3:00 pm | |
| Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 3:00 pm | |
| Jason Paulson Band Americana music – handcrafted in Minnesota |
Entertainment Center | 3:30 pm | 7:30 pm |
| Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 3:30 pm | |
| 4-H Cloverbud Horse Show | West Arena | 4:00 pm | |
| Bingo | Bingo Tent | 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| Flower Arranging Contest More info |
Tent between Commercial Building & Entertainment Center | 4:00 pm | |
| Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 5:00 pm | |
| 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 | |
| NTPA Tractor Pull FREE with gate admission! Gates are open for seating at any time. More info |
Grandstand | 6:30 pm | |
| Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 6:30 pm | |
| 4-H Horse Drill Team Exhibition | West Arena | 7:00 pm | |
| 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 |
| Lew-E's Comedy Circus Visit webpage for more information |
Tippy's Pasture | 7:00 pm | |
| 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 |
| Human Tractor Pull During NTPA Tractor Pull intermission (start time is approximate) More info |
Grandstand | 7:30 pm | |
| 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 |
| Pig Races | Shady Oak Ridge | 8:30 pm |
