Friday's Entertainment
2020 Blue Earth County Fair Entertainment
“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.”
Friday, July 23rd, 2021 — KIDS DAY
Noon to 7 pm in the Farm Bureau Pavilion
Making Faces Mankato
Carrie Goettlicher - Artist/Owner
Carrie and her team will be at the Blue Earth County Fair
creating some very special and unique artwork.
Be sure to come, have your face or arm painted and enjoy
watching the artwork come alive with the laughter of little ones.
Amazing Balloon Creatures
Carrie Goettlicher - Artist/Owner
Carrie’s team of balloon twisters will amaze you everytime
with the most extraordinaire creations just balloons.
Just watch your child’s eyes light-up when they see a giraffe created
completely of balloons. Just AMAZING!
Kartoon Caricatures by Pete Wagner
Friday 1–3 & 4–6 pm near the Entertainment/Beer Gardens Area
Pete Wagner is a well-known, major award-winning, widely published
and exhibited, highly experienced professional caricaturist and newspaper and TV
cartoonist. “Fastest Drawer in the Midwest” who draws “Funny Not Ugly”
kid- and family-friendly caricatures. So come early and be one of the lucky
to receive an amazing drawing of yourself or you with friends
or family, up to 4 faces per picture.
Pizza Eating Contest
12:30 pm competition scheduled near the Free Stage
Sponsored by Casey’s General Store in Amboy
Anyone interested in participating, please make sure to signup in the
office before the event starts on Friday.
Minnow/Turtle Races
1:30 pm race scheduled near the Free Stage
Anyone interested in racing may show up near the Free Stage
and participate in a one of a kind fun race.
Kids Treasure Dig
2:30 pm scheduled near the Free Stage
Any child interested in participating in the dig may show up near the
Free Stage and participate in the hunt for treasure.
Minnesota Jack Sparrow
Friday he will be roaming the Fairgrounds before his show.
Ahoy Mates, I am Joshua Godfredson, Minnesota's premier
Captain Jack Sparrow Impersonator. With 15 years experience in
Pirate Entertainment and education. MN Jack Sparrow sails around
the Midwest and beyond attending Fun events. You can also
find him at Schools and libraries teaching Pirate and Nautical History.
Ice Cream Eating Contest
6:30 pm competition scheduled near the Free Stage
Sponsored by Coldstone Creamery of Mankato
Anyone interested in participating, please make sure to signup in the
office before the event starts on Friday.
Mobile Dairy Classroom
1:00, 2:00, 3:30, 5:30, & 7:30 pm shows scheduled Thurs. – Sat.
12:30, 2:00 & 4:00 pm shows scheduled Sunday
This is an innovative educational and promotional
exhibit which features a fully operational milking trailer
with a live cow accompanied by an oral presentation by
a trained instructor on the basics of the modern milking process
and related environment, animal care, and food safety practices
as well as the importance of dairy foods and proper nutrition.
KidBucks Game Show, Where little Kids win Big!
3, 5 & 7 pm shows scheduled Thursday – Saturday
1:00 & 4:00 pm shows scheduled Sunday
A thrilling, high energy, audience interactive game show the whole family will love.
Randomly selected members of the audience, participate in
wild and crazy games. The final winner enters the Kidbucks chamber
and grabs as many “Kidbucks ” as possible, as they swirl about the chamber.
This show keeps the large crowds it attracts pumped up and participating.
Young or old, every one loves the show! An ever changing cast of randomly
selected contestants, keeps the show new and exciting. The kids are the stars of this show!
The Ag Cab Lab is coming to the
Blue Earth County Fair Again
on display in the Exhibit Hall
The Ag Cab Lab is an interactive and engaging exhibit that allows kids of all ages
to hop in a combine or tractor cab. Inside the tractor are simulated games they can
choose from that range from planting soybeans to cultivating a field.
The combine cab allows children to harvest corn both during the day and
during the night. The Ag Cab Lab gives kids a hands-on and upfront look
at farming. It will be setup in the Arcade Building, be sure to stop in an
experience a little life on the farm.
Hasse Family Mobile Petting Zoo
Our Mobile Petting Zoo features a variety of animals,
from ponies to pigs, goats to rabbits and much more!
Be sure to check out our tent next to the Free Stage.
Open 10am to 9pm Daily
On the Fairgrounds Near the Free Stage
Great Lakes Timber (Lumberjack) Show
2:30, 4:30, & 6:30 pm shows scheduled Thursday – Saturday
2:30 & 4:00 pm shows scheduled Sunday
The Lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing,
wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing,
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 takes pride in presenting wholesome entertainment
for the entire family. Every show offers a delightful blend of history and humor.
DSM Inflatables Rides
Rides are located near the Entertainment Area
Tickets—Advance $20.00 • Fair Time $25.00
$15.00 on Kids Day
For other Friday Events see our Attractions Tab.