
MONDAY
July 18th
Opening Day | |
1:30-7 pm | 4-H Static Project Judging |
3-7 pm | 4-H Livestock Interviews |


TUESDAY

July 19th
8–11 am | 4-H Goat, Rabbit, Sheep, Beef and Swine verification |
10-11 am | 4-H Poultry verification |
10 am – 12 pm | 4-H Horse Verification |
11 am – 7 pm | Open Class Entry |
11am | Beer Barn Opens |
12 pm | 4-H Dairy verification |
1 pm | 4-H Poultry Show |
3 pm | 4-H Horse Training Showmanship / Pleasure / Challenged Rider |
4 pm | O’Hara Schoolhouse Open |
6 pm | 4-H Auction sign-up deadline – Big Barn |
7 pm | Church Night – Big Barn – Century Farm Recognition |
7:30 pm | 4-H Fashion Revue & Awards Recognition West-end Exhibits & Education building |
WEDNESDAY
July 20th
8 am | 4-H Swine Show |
8 am | 4-H Horse Trail / Cloverbuds / Games |
Various Vendors Fillmore County History Center Come learn what our County History Center has to offer! Southern MN Legal Services Provides free civil legal aid to low-income families and individuals. DFL – Sharing information about their candidates | |
11 am – 7 pm | Showcase Your City – Lanesboro / Whalan -West end of Exhibits & Education building |
11 am – 9 pm | AG Inspire – Exhibits & Education Building Free and interactive displays – Combine Cab Simulator – Ethanol Racer video game – Crop Barn |
11 am – 9 pm | SWCD Stream Table 2 p.m. Activity – Edible Soil Exhibits & Education Building |
11 am – 9 pm | O’Hara Schoolhouse Open |
11am | Beer Barn Opens |
12-9 pm | Free Bounce Houses |
12 pm | 4-H Dairy Goat and Market Goat Show Costume Contest |
1-5 pm | Research on a Stick – University of Minnesota Big Tent Join the University of Minnesota research teams in finding solutions to some of today’s most complex challenges. The Driven to Discover Research team is bringing research opportunities to the Fillmore County Fair. Participation is quick and easy and everyone who chooses to participate gets a small thank you gift. Stop by the Big Tent and talk to your UMN researchers. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard! |
1-5 pm | Little Farm Hands – Chatfield FFA Goat Barn |
2-4pm | FREE Bingo – Supersweet Building |
2-8 pm | Pony Rides |
4-8 pm | MegaWatt Game Trailer |
6 pm | 4-H General Livestock & Dairy Judging Contest |
7 pm | GRANDSTAND – LUMBERJACK SHOW Followed by Lumberjack Camp – Come prepared to participate $10 per person – Children 6 and under Free |
8:30 pm | DJ Dewy – Beer Barn |












THURSDAY
July 21st
8:30 am | 4-H Dairy Show |
Various Vendors Fillmore County History Center Come learn what our County History Center has to offer! Minnesota Energy Resources They will be giving away free water conservation kits. DFL – Sharing information about their candidates Kickass Beef Jerky Known for its high-quality Beef Jerky and Premium Snack Sticks! Kickass Snacks also specializes in a full line of pickled vegetables & eggs as well as an Award Winning Bloody Mary Mix! | |
11 am – 7 pm | Showcase Your City – Mabel -West end of Exhibits & Education Building |
11 am – 9 pm | AG Inspire – Exhibits & Education Building Free and interactive displays – Combine Cab Simulator – Ethanol Racer video game – Crop Barn |
11 am – 9 pm | SWCD Stream Table 2 p.m. Activity – DIY Seed Ball Exhibits & Education Building |
11 am – 9 pm | O’Hara Schoolhouse Open |
11am | Beer Barn Opens |
12-7 pm | Skywarn / Amateur Radio |
12-9 pm | Free Bounce Houses |
12:30 pm | 4-H Lamb Lead and Sheep Show |
1-4 pm | Magic Show with Joe Barnett – FREE Followed by interactive magic with the kids Big Tent |
1-5 pm | Little Farm Hands – Chatfield FFA Goat Barn |
2-6 pm | MegaWatt Game Trailer |
2-8 pm | Pony Rides |
3 pm | 4-H Horse Rhythm & Hooves Costume Contest / Drill Team |
5:30-7:30 pm | Bingo in Supersweet Building. |
6 pm | Deadline for 4-H team sign up for MN Meats |
7 pm | GRANDSTAND – TRACTOR PULL $10 per person – Children 6 and under Free |
8:30 pm – 12 am | The Shane Martin Band – Beer Barn |

FRIDAY
July 22nd
7 am | 4-H Dairy Goat Show |
9:30 am | 4-H Rabbit Show |
Various Vendors Fillmore County History Center Come learn what our County History Center has to offer! Abraham Yoder Construction Hand made items for sale. DFL – Sharing information about their candidates Kickass Beef Jerky Known for its high-quality Beef Jerky and Premium Snack Sticks! Kickass Snacks also specializes in a full line of pickled vegetables & eggs as well as an Award Winning Bloody Mary Mix! | |
10 am – 6 pm | Megawatt Game Trailer |
11 am | 4-H Beef Show |
11 am – 5 pm | AG Inspire – Exhibits & Education Building Free and interactive displays – Combine Cab Simulator – Ethanol Racer video game – Crop Barn |
11 am – 7 pm | Showcase Your City – Preston -West end of Exhibits & Education building |
11 am – 9 pm | SWCD Stream Table 2 p.m. Activity – Pine Cone Bird Houses Exhibits & Education Building |
11 am – 9 pm | O’Hara Schoolhouse Open |
11am | Beer Barn Opens |
12-7 pm | Skywarn / Amateur Radio |
12-9 pm | Free Bounce Houses |
1-5 pm | Little Farm Hands – Chatfield FFA Goat Barn |
1-5 pm | Mandana – Balloon Artistry followed by interactive making of balloon creations with kids until 5:30. Big Tent |
2-8 pm | Pony Rides |
3 pm | Kids Pedal Pull |
5:30-7:30 pm | Bingo – Supersweet Building |
6 pm | 4-H Market Livestock Premium Auction & Farm Family of the year |
6 pm – Midnight | Mechanical Bull – Beer Barn |
7 pm | GRANDSTAND – T&C RODEO Mutton Busting, Dress the Calf & Pony Races (Sign up in the Fair Office) $15 per person – Children 6 and under Free |
8:30 pm – Midnight | The Red Letter Band – Beer Barn |

SATURDAY
July 23rd
7-9 am | Swine weigh-in Dairy Check-in |
8 am – 4 pm | BBQ Contest |
9 am | Open Class Dairy Show |
9 am | Open Class Swine Show |
10am | Fillmore County Youth Invitational Fun Horse Show |
Various Vendors Southern MN Legal Services Provides free civil legal aid to low-income families and individuals. Abraham Yoder Construction Hand made items for sale. DFL – Sharing information about their candidates Kickass Beef Jerky Known for its high-quality Beef Jerky and Premium Snack Sticks! Kickass Snacks also specializes in a full line of pickled vegetables & eggs as well as an Award Winning Bloody Mary Mix! | |
10 am – 6 pm | MegaWatt Game Trailer |
10 am – 8 pm | Pony Rides |
11am | Beer Barn Opens |
11 am | Novice Class – Open Dairy Show |
12 pm | Open Class Beef Show |
12-7 pm | Skywarn / Amateur Radio |
12-9 pm | Free Bounce Houses |
1-5 pm | Little Farm Hands – Chatfield FFA Goat Barn |
1-5 pm | R. J. Kern Photography – 4 shows 1) On Being a National Geographic Agricultural Photographer 2) On Being a Commemorative Artist for the Minnesota State Fair 3) The Unchosen Ones: Life Skills Learned in 4-H and Beyond 4) Photography Tips for Your Award-Winning Photography Big Tent |
1-9 pm | O’Hara Schoolhouse Open |
3:30 pm | 4-H Meats Set Up |
4 pm | 4-H MN Meats Contest |
4:30 pm | Open Class Meat Goat Weigh-in |
4:30 pm | Open Class Sheep Weigh-in |
5:30-7:30 pm | Bingo – Supersweet Bldg. |
6 pm | Open Class Goat Show |
6 pm – Midnight | Mechanical Bull – Beer Barn |
7 pm | GRANDSTAND – DEMOLITION DERBY $15 per person – Children 6 and under Free |
7:30 pm | Open Class Sheep Show |
8:30 pm – Midnight | Rustic Moon – Beer Barn |
SUNDAY
July 24th
8 am | 4-H All Exhibits Released |
8-11 a.m. | Open Class Non-Livestock Exhibit Pickup |
8 am – 12 pm | “Pay It Forward” breakfast Sponsored by the B & B Olympic Bowl Held in the 4-H Food Stand. |

