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Schedule of Events
Monday, Aug. 10
Flag Raising Ceremony, 12 noon, Ahlberg Hall.
Tractor Parade- 1 p. m. daily, Dakota City
Axe Throwing Show by All American Lumberjacks, 2-2:30 p. m., Block G
Story Time & Activities with Dakota County Library, 2-8 p. m., Dakota City Library. Storytimes: 3, 4, 5 p. m.,
Logan Mark Music, 2:30-5:30 p. m., Main Beer Garden Free Stage. Acoustic country.
Andy Tacket Music, 3-6 p. m., Craft Beer Garden Free Stage!
Magic Show by Farmer Phil, 3-3:30 p. m., Ag Experience Building
Mega Jump Show, 4-4:30 p. m., Block
F X-Cut Sawing Lumberjack Show,
4:30-5 p. m., Block G Balloon Twisting by Farmer Phil, 5-6 p. m., FFA Childrens Barnyard
Bingo( Farmington Lions), 5-10 p. m., Lions Building. Three cards for $ 1. All ages BINGO.
Mega Jump Show, 6-6:30 p. m., Block
F Axe Throwing Show by All American
Lumberjacks, 6:30-7 p. m., Block G ATV Rodeo, 7-8 p. m., Grandstand.
Free.
Shaw Brothers Band, 7-10 p. m., Main Beer Garden Free Stage. Classic rock, pop and country.
The Johnny Table All-Stars Music, 7-10 p. m., Craft Beer Garden Free Stage. Hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s and today.
Tuesday, Aug. 11
Flag Raising Ceremony, 8 a. m., Ahlberg Hall
Senior Day Social, 9 a. m.- 12 noon, Ahlberg Hall, Dakota City Museum. Complimentary donuts, coffee, and lemonade( while supplies last) for seniors.
Kids’ Power Pedal Tractor Pull Contest, 10:30 a. m., Ahlberg Hall. Ages 4-11. No preregistration required.
SWCD Native Prairie Trolley Tour- 10:30 a. m., Ahlberg Hall. Limited seating on trolley. Guided by Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Axe Throwing Show by All American Lumberjacks, 11 a. m., Block G
Magic Show by Farmer Phil, 12 p. m., Ag Experience Building. FFA Childrens Barnyard
Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty Live
File photo by Kara Hildreth
The Midway Carnival at the Dakota County Fair includes a wide range of rides.
Music( Polka), 12-3 p. m., Craft Beer Garden Free Stage
X-Cut Sawing Lumberjack Show,
12:30-1 p. m., Block G Tractor Parade, 1 p. m., Dakota City Balloon Twisting by Farmer Phil,
1:30-2:30 p. m., FFA Childrens Barnyard Mega Jump Show, 2-2:30 p. m., Block
F Jud Hailey, 2:30-5:30 p. m., Main Beer
Garden Free Stage Axe Throwing Show by All American
Lumberjacks, 3-3:30 p. m., Block G
Wayne & the Boys One-Man Band, 3:30-6:30 p. m., Craft Beer Garden Free Stage. Country and rock & roll.
Magic Show by Farmer Phil, 4-4:30 p. m., Ag Experience Building, FFA Childrens Barnyard
Bingo( Farmington Lions), 5-10 p. m., Lions Building. Three cards for $ 1. All ages.
Mega Jump Show, 5-5:30 p. m., Block
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Kids’ Power Pedal Tractor Pull Contest, 5:30-6:30 p. m., Ahlberg Hall, Ages 4-11. No preregistration required.
X-Cut Sawing Lumberjack Show, 6-6:30 p. m., Block G
Crimson Root, 7-10 p. m., Craft Beer Garden Free Stage. Cover band of the Beatles to U2.
Kids Mutton Bustin’ with Rice Rodeo
Company, 7-8 p. m., Grandstand. Registration 4-6 p. m. by the Grandstand entrance. Ages 3-plus, must be 55 pounds max for safety of sheep. 75 participants max. Bring a bike helmet. New this year, Boot Scramble ages 4-12. Hosted by Rice Rodeo Company.
Mega Jump Show, 7-7:30 p. m., Block
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Rival 5 Live Music, 7-10 p. m., Main Beer Garden Free Stage, 80’ s pop hits with a twist of rock.
Wednesday, Aug, 12
Flag Raising Ceremony, 8 a. m., Ahlberg Hall
SWCD Native Prairie Trolley Tour- 10:30-11:15 a. m., Ahlberg Hall. Limited seating on trolley. Guided by Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Balloon Twisting by Farmer Phil, 11 a. m.- 12 p. m., FFA Childrens Barnyard
Earl’ s Country Corner Duet, 11 a. m.- 2 p. m., Main Beer Garden Free Stage
Ben Aaron Music, 12-3 p. m., Craft Beer Garden Free Stage. Acoustic rock and pop.
Magic Show by Farmer Phil, 12-12:30 p. m., Ag Experience Building, FFA Childrens Barnyard Tractor Parade, 1 p. m., Dakota City Mega Jump Show, 2-2:30 p. m., Block
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Drake Walters Music, 2:30-5:30 p. m., Main Beer Garden Free StageFarmer Phil’ s Magic Encounter( strolling), 2:30- 3:30 p. m., Ag Experience Building, FFA Childrens Barnyard
Find Farmer Phil around the Ag Experience building. See an up close and personal magic trick.
All-American Lumberjack Show, 3-3:30 p. m., Block G. Pro loggers compete head-to-head in sawing, log rolling, and axe throwing.
Magic Show by Farmer Phil, 3-3:30 p. m., Ag Experience Building, FFA Childrens Barnyard
Poor Cousin John Music, 3:30-6:30 p. m., Craft Beer Garden Free StageMega Jump Show, 4-4:30 p. m., Block F
Bingo( Farmington Lions), 5-10 p. m.,
Lions Building Three cards for $ 1. All ages BINGO! Kid’ s Lumberjack Sports Camp, 5-5:30 p. m., Block G Be part of the action! Random audience members will learn the art of the lumberjacks.
All-American Lumberjack Show, 6-6:30 p. m., Block G. Pro loggers compete head-to-head in sawing, log rolling, and axe throwing.
Bulls, Broncs & Barrels Rodeo( tickets required), 7-9 p. m., Grandstand
Foster Grand Band, 7-10 p. m., Main Beer Garden Free Stage. Five-piece country rock band known for dynamic harmonies and audience engagement.
Mega Jump Show, 7-7:30 p. m., Block
F
Trainwreck Duet, 7-10 p. m., Craft Beer Garden Free Stage. Piano and acoustic duo featuring Trent Shaw and Tim Schommer.
Thursday, Aug. 13
Flag Raising Ceremony, 8 a. m., Ahlberg Hall
Princess Kay Meet & Greet, 10 a. m.- 2 p. m., Ag Experience Building
Magic Show by Farmer Phil, 10:30-11 a. m., Ag Experience Building, FFA Childrens Barnyard
SWCD Native Prairie Trolley Tour, 10:30-11:15 a. m., Ahlberg Hall. Limited seating on trolley. Guided by Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Wayne & the Boys One-Man Band, 10:30 a. m.- 1:30 p. m., Main Beer Garden Free Stage. Country and rock & roll!