Plans are being finalized for
the Hot Farm Tractor & Truck Pull, Buffington rodeo, compact car race,
2nd
tractorcade, a new bean bag tournament, carnival rides & more!
Lots of free stage entertainment including
the World's Greatest Living Escape Artist ~ Jonathon Bryce,
1860's ballgame and an outdoor Sunday worship service followed by a free
will sausage, eggs,
& rolls breakfast
are part of the exciting lineup of 4 exciting days at the fair. Great commercial
vendors, craft show, Safety Day, Environmental Day
and Senior Citizen's Day are exciting events you won't want to miss.
Don't forget the tasty fair food!
A special display of the world's longest working rifle will be on the
fairgrounds. Armed Service
Recognition Ceremony Blue Star Salute~ Free Stage
Click here for the form
Check back for more updates later and thanks
coming to our fair!
We hope to see you this year at the 151st Blue Earth County Fair!
Helicopter rides Fri thru
Sunday and horse drawn trolley with the singing driver will also be
giving rides throughout the fair.
Wednesday Open Class entries can be brought in
from 8:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m. Tractors can be brought in from
noon to 6 p.m. NEW this year is a HUGE miniature farm display in the historical
building. Hundreds of miniature farm toys replicate the 1900's thru today
showcasing farming.
Thursday highlights
include Safety Day showcasing the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Dept, the
MN State Highway Patrol, and S Central Emergency Medical Services.
Fingerprinting, crash car, rollover simulator, and a state squad car are part of
the safety exhibits. Back at 6:30 p.m. this year is the Hot Farm Tractor
&Truck Pull. Watch pullers from all counties compete for the top three money
spots in all classes. See forms page for rules and registration. Extra $100 for
puller nearest 3oo', $100 for puller nearest to 200', and $50 for person nearest
100'. New this year is ATV training
class ~ Anyone born after 7-1-87 must have course to operate an ATV. Must
take CD ROM course first. Call 800-366-8917 for the CD. Preregister for driving
course at the fairgrounds by calling Kim or Michelle at 507-304-4814. There will
be ATV's available ~ No grandstand fee will be charged but a $15 fee
payable to the DNR will be charged for the driving course. Rhapsody Music Jr
Band Program highlights 5 bands comprised of students ages 6 through 15. Each
band will be playing 2 - 3 songs to showcase their talent. Rounding out the evening's entertainment at 8 p.m. Is
the band IV Play in the beer garden.
Friday focus is on
an Environmental Day and Senior Citizen's Day. The seniors enjoy a
morning filled with displays, entertainment, and lunch in the entertainment
center. Environmental displays will be in and around the commercial
building. The Buffington Rodeo starts at 6:30 with added events this year. The
evening's band in the beer garden is Hitchville at 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday is the
Buffington Rodeo.
Saturday features include
the 2nd annual tractorcade through Blue Earth County. See form page for
registration. This event must be preregistered. Line up will begin at 8
a.m. and leave at 9 a.m. We will be traveling through beautiful Blue Earth
County and return to the fairgrounds to enjoy the rest of the festivities. A new event will be the bean bag tournament at 10 a.m. With
registration beginning at 9. See form page for registration form. RUN FOR RECOVERY
starts at 9, funds raised will benefit Wellcome Manor Family Services, flyer is
on the form page. "The Worlds Greatest Living Escape Artist - Jonathon Bryce" will be performing 2
shows. At 1 p.m. The Good Thunder
Legion Post #616 will be hosting a special Armed Forces Tribute. (would like
to honor families etc) Click here for the form At 3 p.m. There will
be an old fashioned base ball game at the Wellcome Memorial School and they will
be using the 1860's rules. Tonight's highlight is the finale of the
Buffington Rodeo. After the rodeo at 8 is the ever popular band High Noon in
the beer garden.
(check our schedule for all the great shows on the free
stage. There will be magic happening!)
An old fashioned base ball game at 3:00 at Wellcome Memorial
School, umpired by Mark Piepho. Click here for the 1860's rules apply.
Click on photo to enlarge it.
Robert Stratton Post #616 would like to honor families
who have loved ones currently serving in the military. If you know of a
family with someone currently serving on Active Duty including National Guard
and Reserves, please contact Lynette Ziegler at 507-278-3770. The Blue Star
ceremony will be held at the 151st Blue Earth County Fair in Garden City
on Saturday, July 31 at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday plans include an outdoor worship service at
10 followed by a free will sausage, eggs, & rolls breakfast. There will be a compact car race
at 2pm.
In the Schoolhouse, we ask fairgoers to write a
favorite memory from fairs past. Celebrate the rich history of the Blue Earth
County Fair by recording your memories of livestock exhibits, winning recipes,
afternoons spent on the grounds, contests, grandstand shows, and 4-H fun.
Check our printable schedule for a complete listing of
scheduled events for four fun filled days celebrating 151 years of the Blue
Earth County Fair.
Many changes and additions have been added to bring you a
Great Old Fashioned Festival. So come and relive your memories!!
Several new and exciting performers and events as well as
some old favorites will provide entertainment for the entire family.
Admission to Grandstand events
on Thursday - Sunday will be:
$10/Adults, $5/Children 6-12 under, Children under 6 Free.
$10 for the pit gate.
Pets
No dogs or pets, other than handicapped assistance animals shall be permitted on
the Fair site or any buildings or tents during the Fair site except when
confined within an area designated by the Fair, unless they are part of an
authorized act, exhibit or competition.
