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.

Monday, Aug. 11

5:00 PM

4-H Pet Show

6:00 PM

4-H Cat Show

Wednesday, Aug. 13

Senior Day at the Fair - Sponsored by Vivie

9:00 AM

Flag Raising Ceremony in honor of our Veterans

10:00 AM

4-H Poultry Show Buildings Open Demonstrations of Wood Carving Kori Williams sponsored by Hubbard Radio Alexandria KIKV-FM KULO-FM Rock Painting for the Fair Rock Garden

11:00 AM

4-H Rocket Launch Foam Zone

12:00 PM

Community Education - Pickleball

1:00 PM

Kid's Celebration Sherwin Linton

2:00 PM

John Cassidy - Comedian & Magician Outstanding Senior Citizen Recognition & Century Farms Presentation

3:00 PM

4-H Rabbit Show Kid's Celebration Family Game Show Sherwin Linton

4:00 PM

John Cassidy - Comedian & Magician

5:00 PM

Foam Zone Kid's Bike Giveaway Sherwin Linton

5:30 PM

Meet Your School Board

6:00 PM

John Cassidy - Comedian & Magician Kid's Celebration Family Game Show

6:30 PM

ATV Big Air Tour K-9 Demo

7:00 PM

Foam Zone

7:30 PM

The Fabulous Armadillos

Thursday, Aug. 14

8:00 AM

4-H Dairy Goat Show

10:00 AM

Buildings Open Community Education - Youth Enrichment Demonstrations of Wood Carving Rock Painting for the Fair Rock Garden

10:30 AM

4-H Dairy Show

11:00 AM

Kid's Celebration Family Game Show

11:30 AM

Woodland Elementary Parent Advisory Council

1:00 PM

14|27 Basketball Challenge 4-H Meat Goat Show Foam Zone John Cassidy - Comedian & Magician Voyager Elementary Parent Advisory Council

2:00 PM

Kid's Celebration Family Game Show

2:30 PM

Garfield - Miltona - Carlos Parent Advisory Council

3:00 PM

John Cassidy - Comedian & Magician

4:00 PM

4-H Lamb Lead & Sheep Show Foam Zone Lincoln Elementary Parent Advisory Council Rick Fiedler - Musician

5:00 PM

Douglas County Fair Princess Pageant Kid's Celebration Family Game Show

5:30 PM

Community Education - Alexandria Area Gymnastics

6:00 PM

Foam Zone

6:30 PM

K-9 Demo

7:30 PM

John Cassidy - Comedian & Magician

8:00 PM

Raised on Radio

Friday, Aug. 15

8:30 AM

4-H Swine Show

10:00 AM

Buildings Open Demonstrations of Wood Carving Rock Painting for the Fair Rock Garden Stormy Strings Orchestra Performance

1:00 PM

4-H Beef Show DMS Student Leadership with Jenna Norman Kid's Celebration Family Game Show

2:00 PM

Foam Zone

3:00 PM

Kid's Celebration Family Game Show

4:00 PM

Foam Zone

4:30 PM

Douglas County's Got Talent Glacial Ridge Cattlemen's Association Steak Feed

5:00 PM

Kid's Bike Giveaway Kid's Celebration Family Game Show

6:00 PM

Demo Derby - Hosted by the Viking Speedway Foam Zone

6:30 PM

K-9 Demo

7:00 PM

Swing Dance Competition

8:30 PM

Slamabama

Saturday, Aug. 16

9:00 AM

4-H Market Livestock Auction

10:00 AM

Buildings Open Demonstrations of Wood Carving Rock Painting for the Fair Rock Garden

10:30 AM

John Cassidy - Comedian & Magician

11:00 AM

Kid's Celebration Family Game Show Kid's Rock Climbing Wall - FREE!

11:30 AM

Meet Your School Board

12:00 PM

Blonde and the Bohunk Kids Pedal Pull Water Wars - FREE!

1:00 PM

Foam Zone

2:00 PM

Kid's Celebration Family Game Show

3:00 PM

Foam Zone

3:30 PM

Slamabama presents Shania/Swift

4:00 PM

John Cassidy - Comedian & Magician Kid's Celebration Family Game Show

5:00 PM

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

6:00 PM

Flag Retirement John Cassidy - Comedian & Magician

6:30 PM

K-9 Demo

7:00 PM

Foam Zone

7:30 PM

Thompson Square & Cooper Alan Concert