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7:30-9:30 PM, Grandstand, Due to high sell-out risk, advance purchase is highly recommended.
Sugar Buzz Band, 8:30 PM- 11:30 PM, Main Beer Garden Free Stage, High-energy, dance party.
Friday, Aug. 8
4-H Swine Judging, 8 AM, Swine Barn
Flag raising ceremony, 8 AM, Ahlberg Hall
Carnival, Carnival, 10 AM- 11:30 PM, Block I
Children’ s Barnyard, 10 AM- 9 PM, Ag Experience Building. Daycare groups interested in scheduling a tour, please submit a request on the Daycare Info page( found under Fair Guide) No feeding animals.
Dakota City Heritage Village, 10 AM- 8 PM, Dakota City
Decorate Thank You Cards for Local Veterans, 10 AM- 7 PM, Government Building
IMCA Oldtimers Car Museum, 10 AM- 10 PM, Dakota City Gas Station
Learn About Benefits for Local Veterans, 10 AM- 7 PM, Government Building
Listen to Local Veterans’ Stories, 10 AM- 7 PM, Government Building
Pick Up a Pair of Patriotic Sunglasses, 10 AM- 7 PM, Government Building
Play in The Big Sandbox, 10 AM- 7 PM, Government Building
Retire Your Old American Flag, 10 AM- 7 PM, Government Building
Ride a Plasma, 10 AM- 7 PM, Government Building
Traveling Tees Mini Golf, 10 AM- 10 PM, Block B
Magic Show by Farmer Phil, 10:30-11 AM, Ag Experience Building
Canine Stars Dog Show, 11-11:30 AM, Block F. This is a free show- no ticket required. Check event schedule for multiple daily showtimes.
Balloon Twisting by Farmer Phil, 12 PM- 12:30 PM, Fairgrounds( strolling),
FFA Childrens Barnyard Bingo( Farmington Lions), 12-10 PM, Lions Building
Owen Swanson, 12-3 PM, Main Beer Garden Free Stage
Pull Tabs( Lakeville Lions), 12 PM, Craft Beer Garden Free Stage, Main Beer Garden Free Stage
Tractor Parade, 1 PM, Dakota City
Ilan Blustin, 1:30-4:30 PM, Craft Beer Garden Free Stage, Country music, for cowboys / girls.
All American Lumberjack Show, 2-2:45 PM, Block G
Canine Stars Dog Show, 3-3:30 PM. This is a free show- no ticket required. Check event schedule for multiple daily showtimes.
Farmer Phil entertaining with ag-education., Farmer Phil’ s Magic Encounter( strolling), 3:30-4 PM, Fairgrounds( strolling)
Machinehead Duo- Andy Tackett, 3:30-6:30 PM, Main Beer Garden Free Stage
Small Animal Supreme Showmanship Contest, 3:30 PM, Sheep Barn
Kid’ s Lumberjack Sports Camp, 4:30-5 PM, Block G
Dorothy Neil Showmanship Contest, 5 PM, Swine Barn
Freddie Justice / Master Hypnotist, 5-6 PM, Craft Beer Garden Free Stage. Freddie’ s comedy / improv style of hypnosis brings out the best in his volunteers, showcasing their personalities in ways that make every show unique.
All American Lumberjack Show, 6-6:45 PM, Block G
Lakeville Sliders, 6 PM, Dakota City Bandstand
4-H Arts-In Performance, Arts-in- Stage, 6:15 PM, 4-H Building
Canine Stars Dog Show, 7-7:30 PM. This is a free show- no ticket required. Check event schedule for multiple daily showtimes.
Mayfair 3, 7-10 PM, Craft Beer Garden Free Stage, Americana, blues and rock with groove and soul.
Demolition Derby( ticket required), 7:30-9:30 PM, Grandstand, Due to high sell-out risk, advance purchase is highly recommended.
4-H Arts-In Performance, Arts-in- Stage, 7:45 PM, 4-H Building
Cory Farley( Country Music), 8:30- 11:30 PM, Main Beer Garden Free Stage, Country music singer / songwriter from Nashville, TN.
Saturday, Aug. 9
PUBLIC SAFETY DAY, Experience the latest in public safety and connect with those who serve. See tools for fire, EMS, law enforcement and SWAT.
Flag raising ceremony, 8 AM, Ahlberg Hall
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