Carver County Fair
The popular demolition derby drew crowds to the stands Sunday night at the Grandstand at the Carver County Fair .
Known for its large livestock exhibits , open class exhibits , education departments , fair food , and its exciting grand stand shows , the Carver County Fair is an event you don ’ t want to miss . The 2023 Carver County Fair is set for Wednesday through Sunday , Aug . 9 to 13 .
For one hundred ten years the fair has been celebrating agriculture and community . The Carver County Fair is one of the most attended county fairs in Minnesota .
The Carver County Fair features a wide variety of competitions and enterainment , including 4-H events , horse , cattle , and other animal shows , talent contests , kids activities , and live music .
There are demonstrations and grandstand events , midway rides , food and beverages , and fun for people of all ages .
Parking for the Carver County Fair is available on the city streets in Waconia . Parking is also available for a fee in the Good Samaritan and Ridgeview Hospital parking lots . Public parking is not available on the fairgrounds .
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Tony and Max Herrera get their sheep Qweka ready for competition . Qweka is named Supreme Champion Ewe at the Carver County Fair Sheep Show . The Herrera family owns Benton Creek Farm in Cologne . They raise Southdown sheep .
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On Saturday night , teenagers fill the fairgrounds at the Carver County Fair .
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The band Bad Girlfriends entertains the crowd Saturday night . They play a mix of rock , country , and dance songs .
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