Events

The Douglas County Fair, since 1888, is a program of the Douglas County Agricultural Association. While being the 10th largest fair in Minnesota, it is also the best attended fair in the region. This year’s schedule is packed full of events, entertainment and food! So come out with your friends and family and make memories at the fair.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Senior Day at the Fair - Sponsored by Knute Nelson

8:00 AM

Gates Open

9:00 AM

The Cool 94.3 Morning Show w/ Dan & Lucy

9:05 AM

KXRA Open Line - live at the fair!

10:00 AM

4-H Poultry Show Ask the Master Gardener Balance Activities by Knute Nelson Enter to Win the $250/Daily Progressive Cash Giveaway Flag Raising Ceremony in honor of our Veterans Knute Nelson Prize Registration Nathan Neuman Paint the Douglas County Fair Barn Quilt Pioneer Power Club - Antique Tractor Display Rock Painting for the Fair Rock Garden Service Representatives for Senior Citizens The "Kid's" Playground - Goat Fun Area

11:00 AM

Demonstrations of Old Time Arts & Crafts Ethnic Food Demonstrations by the Senior Center

12:00 PM

Community Education - Pickleball Trent Layne

12:30 PM

RJ Kern - On Being a National Geographic agricultural photographer

2:00 PM

Outstanding Senior Citizen Recognition & UCare Reception Raptor Center Presentation

3:00 PM

4-H Rabbit Show Matt & Amy from the KIK-fm Morning Show

4:30 PM

RJ Kern - The Unchosen Ones: Advice for 4-H Competitions & Life Skills Learned in 4-H

5:00 PM

Kid's Bike Giveaway Knute Nelson Prize Drawing

5:30 PM

Meet Your School Board

6:00 PM

K-9 Demo Tractor Pull

7:00 PM

Raised on Radio

9:00 PM

$250/Daily Progressive Cash Giveaway

Thursday, Aug. 15

Kids Day at the Fair - Sponsored by Leighton Media

8:00 AM

4-H Goat Show Gates Open

9:00 AM

The Cool 94.3 Morning Show w/ Dan & Lucy

10:00 AM

Ask the Master Gardener Enter to Win the $250/Daily Progressive Cash Giveaway Paint the Douglas County Fair Barn Quilt Pioneer Power Club - Antique Tractor Display Rock Painting for the Fair Rock Garden The "Kid's" Playground - Goat Fun Area Woodland Elementary Parent Advisory Council

10:30 AM

Chahinkapa Zoo

11:00 AM

Demonstrations of Old Time Arts & Crafts Ethnic Food Demonstrations by the Senior Center

11:30 AM

Community Education - Youth Enrichment

12:00 PM

Trent Layne

1:00 PM

4-H Dairy Show RJ Kern - On Being a Commemorative Artist for the Minnesota State Fair Voyager Elementary Parent Advisory Council

2:30 PM

Garfield - Miltona - Carlos Parent Advisory Council

3:00 PM

Matt & Amy from the KIK-fm Morning Show The Great Bike Giveaway hosted by Hubbard Radio

4:00 PM

4-H Lamb Lead & Sheep Show Lincoln Elementary Parent Advisory Council

4:30 PM

RJ Kern - The Unchosen Ones: Advice for 4-H Competitions & Life Skills Learned in 4-H

5:30 PM

Community Education - Alexandria Area Gymnastics Douglas County Fair Princess Pageant

6:00 PM

K-9 Demo Lawn Mower Demo Derby & Bohemian Tractor Pull - Free Grandstand Event

7:30 PM

The Fabulous Armadillos

9:00 PM

$250/Daily Progressive Cash Giveaway

Friday, Aug. 16

Military/Law Enforcement/Fire Fighter/EMS Appreciation Day - Sponsored by Bremer Bank

8:00 AM

Gates Open

8:30 AM

4-H Swine Show

9:00 AM

The Cool 94.3 Morning Show w/ Dan & Lucy

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

Demonstrations of Old Time Arts & Crafts Ethnic Food Demonstrations by the Senior Center

12:00 PM

Trent Layne VIBE/Healthy Voices, Healthy Choices

1:00 PM

4-H Beef Show Discovery Middle School Choir

1:15 PM

Discovery Middle School Choir

3:00 PM

Matt & Amy from the KIK-fm Morning Show

4:00 PM

Douglas County's Got Talent

4:30 PM

Glacial Ridge Cattlemen's Association Steak Feed

5:00 PM

Kid's Bike Giveaway Peterson Farm Brothers

6:00 PM

Demo Derby - Hosted by the Viking Speedway K-9 Demo

8:00 PM

The Holy Rocka Rollaz

9:00 PM

$250/Daily Progressive Cash Giveaway

Saturday, Aug. 17

Saturday Fair Sponsor - Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

8:00 AM

Gates Open

9:00 AM

4-H Market Livestock Auction Matt & Amy from the KIK-fm Morning Show with The Linder Farm Network

10:00 AM

Ask the Master Gardener Enter to Win the $250/Daily Progressive Cash Giveaway Kid's Rock Climbing Wall - FREE! Pioneer Power Club - Antique Tractor Display Rock Painting for the Fair Rock Garden The "Kid's" Playground - Goat Fun Area

11:00 AM

Demonstrations of Old Time Arts & Crafts Ethnic Food Demonstrations by the Senior Center Pork Producers Pork Chop Feed Rick Fiedler - Musician

11:30 AM

Meet Your School Board

12:00 PM

Kids Pedal Pull Water Wars - FREE!

5:00 PM

4-H Round Robin Showmanship followed by Costume Contest Kid's Bike Giveaway

5:15 PM

Divas through the Decades

6:00 PM

Chris Janson Concert Flag Retirement K-9 Demo

9:30 PM

Verge - Rock/Pop Band

10:30 PM

$250/Daily Progressive Cash Giveaway