“Project dollars for some of these programs were provided by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, through partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.”
ES- Entertainment Stage FS- Free Stage 11am - Vine Stompers - ES 12pm - senior lunch, 12:45pm senior recognition and century farm - ES 1pm - I Polka Band- ES 2pm - Loose Gravel - FS 2pm & 4pm - Doug Ohman (Pioneer Photographer in the Open Class Building) 3pm - Pfeffer Card Tournament- Entertainment Building 4pm - Wendt Sisters - ES 6pm - Pizza Eating Contest - ES 7pm-11pm - Teen Dance with Dj Kern Bros - ES
Friday, July 21st, 2023
1pm - Hot Wheels races and boat races by free stage area 1:30 - Kids Treasure Dig by free stage area 2pm - Wonderful World of Woody - FS 3pm - Ice Cream Eating Contest - ES 3:30pm - Jack Sparrow - FS ( will be doing strolling on the grounds an hour before and after stage show.) 4pm - The Coyotes - ES 5pm - 4H share the fun and fashion revue - FS 6pm - Wonderful World of Woody - FS 7:30pm - Gabriel Holmes (Hypnotist) - FS 8:30pm - Rook - ES
Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
Local Talent on the Free Stage Day 12:30pm - Ben Scruggs 1pm - Mallory Murphy 1:30pm - Chris Bertrand 2pm - BDE Boys 2pm - Mini Donut eating contest by Nelson's Mini Donuts next to the 4H food stand 3pm - David Malmberg (Ventriloquist) - FS 3pm - Pie eating contest - ES 4pm - Veterans Recognition Program - FS 4pm - DS Pedal pulls - ES area 5pm - David Malmberg - FS 5pm - Paul Stewart - ES 7pm - David Malmberg - FS 8pm - GTX - ES 9:30pm - Amazing Hoopsters - FS
Sunday, July 23rd, 2023
10am - Church Service - ES 1pm - PJ's Magic Show - FS 1:30pm - RAD Zoo - FS area
Around the FairgroundsEntertainment
Great Lakes Timber (Lumberjack) Show
3:30pm, 5:30pm & 7:30pm shows (Thursday) July 20 3:00pm, 4:30pm & 7:00pm (Friday) July 21 2:30pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm (Saturday) July 22 2:30pm & 4:00pm shows (Sunday) July 23 The Lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chain sawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Speed climbing is also available to venues that are interested. For 25 years, The Great Lakes Lumberjack Show has appeared at State Fairs, County Fairs, Festivals, and Sport Shows across the United States. We take pride in presenting wholesome entertainment for the entire family. Every show offers a delightful blend of history and humor.
Amtgard
Thursday, July 20th - Saturday, July 22 10:00am - 9:00pm Sunday, July 23 11:00am - 4:00pm
Amtgard is a world-wide organization dedicated to medieval and fantasy combat sports and recreation. We use padded weapons, fantasy and authentic clothing, and imagination to immerse players in a world of heroic combat, quests, crafts, and more.
Grandma's On The Loose Flea Market
Thursday, July 20 - Saturday, July 22 10:00am-9:00pm Sunday, July 23 - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Hasse Family Petting Zoo
Thursday, July 20 - Saturday, July 22 10:00am - 9:00pm Sunday, July 21 10:00am - 6:00pm
FFA Barnyard Baby Animal Petting Zoo
Thursday, July 20 - Saturday, July 22 10:00am - 9:00pm Sunday, July 23 10:00am - 4:00pm
MN DNR TIP Trailer
Thursday, July 20 - Saturday July 22 10:00am - 9:00pm Sunday, July 23rd 11:00am - 6:00pm
Duluth Metal Craft & Draugr Forger Demos
Thursday, July 20 - Saturday July 22 10:00am - 9:00pm Sunday, July 23 10:00am - 6:00pm
Prairie Ecology Bus Center
Friday & Saturday, July 21 & 22 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Pfeffer Card Tournament
Thursday, July 20 3:00pm
Teen Dance
Thursday, July 20 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Hotwheels/Boat Races
Friday, July 21 1:00pm
Treasure Hunt
Friday, July 21 1:30pm
Eating Contests
Pizza
Thursday, July 20 6:00pm
Ice Cream
Friday, July 21 3:00pm
Mini Donuts
Saturday, July 22 2:00pm
Pie
Saturday, July 22 3:00pm
Kids Pedal Pull
Saturday, July 22 4:00pm
2023 Winners
Age 4 1st: Lee Bach, Mapleton 2nd: James Hughes, St. Peter 3rd: Ryan Olson, Mapleton