Events
Since 1888, the Douglas County Fair has been the ultimate summer tradition, brought to you by the Douglas County Agricultural Association. We aren’t just the 10th largest fair in Minnesota—we’re the most popular party in the region for a reason!
This year’s schedule is absolutely bursting with high-energy events, world-class entertainment, and enough "food-on-a-stick" to satisfy every craving. Whether you’re here for the adrenaline of the midway or the charm of the barns, there’s a memory waiting for you around every corner.
Gather your crew, bring the family, and come see why we've been the highlight of the summer for over 135 years!
Tuesday, May 19
7:00 PM
DCAA Board Meeting
Sunday, Aug. 16
1:00 PM
Open Class Entry Day
Monday, Aug. 17
4-H Entry Day - Non Perishables
5:00 PM
4-H Pet Show
6:00 PM
4-H Cat Show
Tuesday, Aug. 18
4-H Entry Day 2 - Perishables
Wednesday, Aug. 19
Senior Day at the Fair - Sponsored by Vivie
9:05 AM
KXRA Open Line - live at the fair!
10:00 AM
4-H Poultry Show
Fish, Wildlife, and Soil Conservation Education
Pioneer Power Club - Antique Tractor Display
Puzzle Mania Competition
Rock Painting for the Fair Rock Garden
The "Kid's" Playground - Goat Fun Area
11:00 AM
Book Bingo (Free)
1:00 PM
Foam Zone
Popin' Penelope
Senior Spelling Bee
Sherwin Linton
2:00 PM
Outstanding Senior Citizen Recognition & Century Farms Presentation
Pickleball Fun
3:00 PM
4-H Rabbit Show
Foam Zone
Make it and Take it (Free)
Popin' Penelope
Sherwin Linton
5:00 PM
Foam Zone
Kid's Bike Giveaway
Popin' Penelope
Sherwin Linton
6:00 PM
Viking Speedway Demo Derby
6:30 PM
K9 Demo
7:00 PM
Red Letter Band
Thursday, Aug. 20
8:00 AM
4-H Dairy Goat Show
10:00 AM
Chalk Art Contest
Fish, Wildlife, and Soil Conservation Education
Pioneer Power Club - Antique Tractor Display
Rock Painting for the Fair Rock Garden
The "Kid's" Playground - Goat Fun Area
10:30 AM
4-H Dairy Show
11:00 AM
Family Scavenger Hunt (Free)
12:00 PM
Junior Achievement
1:00 PM
4-H Meat Goat Show
Book Bingo (Free)
Foam Zone
Popin' Penelope
3:00 PM
Esports Mario Kart Competition
Foam Zone
Popin' Penelope
4:00 PM
4-H Lamb Lead & Sheep Show
5:00 PM
Douglas County Fair Princess Pageant
Foam Zone
Kid's Bike Giveaway
Popin' Penelope
6:00 PM
Big Air ATV Tour
6:30 PM
K9 Demo
7:30 PM
Hellcat & Hulligans
Friday, Aug. 21
8:30 AM
4-H Swine Show
10:00 AM
Fish, Wildlife, and Soil Conservation Education
Pioneer Power Club - Antique Tractor Display
Rock Painting for the Fair Rock Garden
The "Kid's" Playground - Goat Fun Area
11:00 AM
Pork Producers Pork Chop Feed
Robotics Team Demonstration
1:00 PM
4-H Beef Show
Foam Zone
Popin' Penelope
2:00 PM
Book Bingo (Free)
3:00 PM
Floral Arranging Contest
Foam Zone
Popin' Penelope
4:30 PM
Glacial Ridge Cattlemen's Association Steak Feed
5:00 PM
Bike Giveaway
Douglas County's Got Talent
Foam Zone
Popin' Penelope
6:00 PM
America 250 Tribute Concert
6:30 PM
K9 Demo
7:30 PM
The Fabulous Armadillos
Saturday, Aug. 22
9:00 AM
4-H Market Livestock Auction
10:00 AM
Fish, Wildlife, and Soil Conservation Education
Pioneer Power Club - Antique Tractor Display
Rock Painting for the Fair Rock Garden
The "Kid's" Playground - Goat Fun Area
12:00 PM
Kids Pedal Pull
1:00 PM
Foam Zone
Billy D & the Crystals
Popin' Penelope
3:00 PM
Foam Zone
Popin' Penelope
4:30 PM
Swing Dance Competition
5:00 PM
4-H Round Robin Showmanship followed by Costume Contest
Bike Giveaway
DJ - Anthem Entertainment
Foam Zone
Popin' Penelope
6:00 PM
Country Concert
Flag Lowering
6:30 PM
K9 Demo
Sunday, Aug. 23
7:00 AM
4-H Animals Released & Premium Checks Available
11:00 AM
Open Class Entries Released & Premium Checks Available