Crow Wing County Fair 2017

The Crow Wing County Fair is back for 2017 and better than ever! Don’t miss out on any of the fun!
Schedule Subject to Change

Saturday, July 29
5:00 PM – 11:30 PM – Fair Kickoff Concert

Sunday, July 30
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Fine Arts and Youth Arts Entered

Monday, July 31
9:00 AM – Fine Arts and Youth Arts Judged
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Open Class Flowers, Vegetables and Grains Entered
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM – 4-H Non-Livestock Entry and Exhibit Judging – 4-H Building
5:00 PM – All 4-H Booths and Banners Completed – 4-H Building
6:30 PM – Flowers/Vegetables/Grains Judged

Tuesday, August 1
Military Day
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – 4-H Horses Entered
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – 4-H Rabbits Entered
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM – 4-H & FFA Livestock Entered
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Kids Kountry Open
10:00 AM – 4-H & FFA Rabbit Show – Poultry /Rabbit Tent
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM – Exhibit Buildings Open
10:00 AM – 4-H Horse Achievement Judging followed by 4-H Horse Show – Horse Arena
10:00 AM – MEDALLION CLUE – Information Booth
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Red Letter Band – Mills Free Stage
2:00 PM – 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging – Livestock Arena
3:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Play Bingo – Bingo Building
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Mutton Bustin’ “Qualifying Round” – Grandstand
3:00 PM – Midway Opens – $20 Wristbands 3-Close – Midway
5:30 PM – OPENING CEREMONIES – Parade of Colors – American Legion – VFW – Civil Air Patrol
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Wayne Renn Band Featuring Lyla Renn – Mills Free Stage
7:00 PM – 4-H Arts In Performances – 4-H Building Stage
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Dirt Kickin Wicked Good Bull Riding
7:30 PM – Crow Wing 4-H Drill Team Performances – Horse Arena

Wednesday, August 2
Senior Citizens Day
Rosanne Caughey, Coordinator – 828-1998
EMS Day at the Public Safety Building featuring Medical Services from the county
9:30 AM – 4-H & FFA Beef Show – Livestock Arena
10:00 AM – MEDALLION CLUE – Information Booth
10:00 AM – 4-H Horse Training Eval followed by 4-H Horse Show (Games) – Horse Arena
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM – Exhibit Buildings Open
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Kids Kountry Open
10:30 AM – Great Northern Model T Club & the Old Homestead Power Tractor Club Parade thru Fairgrounds
12:00 PM – Individual Outstanding Senior Citizen Recognition – Mills Free Stage
12:00 PM – Free Flowers to Seniors – Mills Free Stage
12:00 PM – Midway Open – $25 Wristbands – Noon to Close. – Midway
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Play Bingo – Bingo Building
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Jerry’s Dance Band (Variety) – Mills Free Stage
1:30 PM – 4-H & FFA Sheep and Swine Show ( Lamb Lead will follow Swine Show) – Livestock Arena
4:00 PM – 4-H and FFA Goat Show – Livestock Arena
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Alan Godage Band (Classic Country) – Mills Free Stage
7:00 PM – 4-H Arts in Performances – 4-H Building Stage
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Monster Trucks and Quad Wars
7:30 PM – Crow Wing 4-H Horse Drill Team Performance – Horse Arena
10:00 PM – 4-H Livestock & Horses Released except those staying for open class

Thursday, August 3
Ag Day
Gary Doucette/Rosanne Caughey, Coordinators – 218-838-9671
Fire Department Day at Public Safety Building featuring the County Fire Fighting Services. Morning 4-H Livestock Change Over
to Open Class
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Open Class Dairy Cattle Entered
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Open Class Livestock Entered, Except Dairy Cattle
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Open Class Rabbits Entered
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Kids Kountry Open
10:00 AM – MEDALLION CLUE – Information Booth
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM – Exhibit Buildings Open
11:00 AM – Open Class Dairy Cattle Show – Livestock Arena
11:00 AM – Century Farms & Agriculture Recognition – Birney Wilkins Garden
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM – Country Swingers – Mills Free Stage
11:00 AM – 4-H Cloverbud Pet Show, Pet & Cat Show – Poultry/Rabbit Tent
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Open Class Pony, Mini & Bridle Path Horse, Stock Horse Halter, Stick Horse & Costume Class Entries
12:00 PM – Midway Open – $25 Wristbands – Noon to Close – Midway
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Vern Bishop & The Moose River Band (Variety) – Mills Free Stage
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Play Bingo – Bingo Building
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Sheep Shearing Demonstrations – Livestock Arena
3:00 PM – Open Class Dairy Goat Show – Livestock Arena
4:00 PM – Kids Pedal Pull – Mills Free Stage
5:00 PM – Tiny Tots Show, Horse Arena
5:30 PM – Milk Drinking Relay – Livestock Arena
6:00 PM – Animal Dress Up Contest – Livestock Arena
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM – 70’s Magic Sunshine Band – Mills Free Stage
6:00 PM – Open Barrel Run, Horse Arena
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Motocross

Friday, August 4
Teen Day – Talent Shows & Dance
Kay Johnson, Coordinator
5:30 AM – 5:30 PM – State Fair Packets Available – 4-H Building
8:30 AM – Open Class Rabbit Show – Poultry/Rabbit Tent
8:30 AM – Open Class Poultry Show – Poultry Building
9:00 AM – Open Class Mini Horses Judged – Horse Arena
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Kids Kountry Open
10:00 AM – Open Class Beef Show – Livestock Arena
10:00 AM – MEDALLION CLUE – Information Booth
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM – Exhibit Buildings Open
11:00 AM – “Pre-Teen” Talent Contest – Mills Free Stage
12:00 PM – Midway Open – $25 Wristbands – Noon to Close – Midway
1:00 PM – “Teen” Talent Contest – Mills Free Stage
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Play Bingo – Bingo Building
2:00 PM – Open Class Meat Goat Show (to immediately follow 2:00 Sheep show)
2:00 PM – Open Class Sheep Show – Livestock Arena
2:00 PM – Open Class Swine (to immediately follow 2:00 Goat show)
3:00 PM – “Open Class” Talent Contest – Mills Free Stage
3:00 PM – 4-H Livestock Demonstrations – Poultry/Rabbit Tent
6:00 PM – 4-H Livestock Awards Program following Open Class Swine Show – Livestock Arena
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Solo Band (Teen) – Mills Free Stage
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Baja Rally Races
7:00 PM – 4-H Arts In Performances – 4-H Building Stage

Saturday, August 5
Kid’s Day
Bonnie Hillman, Coordinator
Special activities from 10:00 AM on to include, Stuffed Animal give-a-way, Dig for Nickels, Veggie Derby, Bike Give-a-way, Antique Tractor Parade hosted by the Old Homestead Power Tractor Club, and lots more to do all day.
8:00 AM – WSCA Open Horse Show – Horse Arena
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – 4-H State Fair Show Packets Available and Questions Answered – 4-H Building
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Final Coloring Contest (Exhibitors Guide) Entries Accepted – Admin Bldg
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Tractor Driving Contest – North of Grandstand
10:00 AM – Exhibit Buildings Open
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Home Depot Workshop for Kids – Bingo Building
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Kids Kountry Open
10:30 AM – Dig for Nickels – Mills Free Stage
11:00 AM – 4-H Premier Showmanship Competition – Livestock Arena
11:30 AM – Veggie Derby – Mills Free Stage
12:00 PM – Antique Tractor Parade (through the fairgrounds)
12:00 PM – Midway Open – $25 Wristbands Noon to Close – Midway
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Free Stuffed Animal Drawings Through-out the Day – Information Building
1:00 PM – 4-H Livestock Interviews – 4-H Building
1:30 PM – Minnow Races – Mills Free Stage
2:00 PM – Miss Brainerd Lakes, Princess
2:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Play Bingo – Bingo Building
2:30 PM – 4-H Cloverbud Exploring Farm Animals – Livestock Arena
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – 4-H Dog Exhibition – Mills Free Stage
4:00 PM – Bird Calling Contest – Poultry/Rabbit Tent
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Ray’s Promenaders (Square Dancing) – Mills Free Stage
5:00 PM – 4-H State Fair Livestock Meeting, Livestock Arena
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Premium Checks Available – Information Booth
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Branch & Dean (Country)- Mills Free Stage
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Baja Rally Races
9:00 PM – Livestock, 4-H, Hort, Fine Arts, Photo & Youth Arts Bldg Exhibits Released
10:00 PM – Industrial Building Vendors Released

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