Kids’ Activities

From face painting and balloon art to a rock climbing wall, book reading and a sensory play area, there are plenty of activities for kids at the Douglas County Fair.

Here are just a few of the many things that can be found during the four-day event:

FFA Barnyard – Children love to see all the different animals at the fair each year. Join the local FFA groups in the barnyard to learn about agriculture and participate in farm-to-market activities.

Balloon art – A balloon artist will be making free balloon designs Thursday, Aug. 17 and Saturday, Aug. 19 in the Glenwood State Bank grandstand.

Bike giveaway – Hubbard Radio will be doing its bike giveaway at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17. Must be present to win. Register from 10am - 2pm at the Hubbard Radio Stage.

Pedal tractor pull – The kids pedal pull will take place Saturday, Aug. 19, at noon in front of the Game and Fish Building. 12:30pm is start time. Registration begins at noon

Princess Pageant – The 2023 pageant will take place Thursday, Aug. 17, at 5:30 p.m. on the Knute Nelson Heritage Stage.

Andria Theatre performances – The cast of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” will perform at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18 and the cast of Disney’s “Newsies Jr.” will perform at 5:30 p.m. on the same day.

Chahinkapa Zoo – Zoo animals will be on display on Friday, Aug. 18, from 1 to 2 p.m. on the Hubbard Radio Stage.

Book reading and giveaway – Beth Leipholtz is an advocate for inclusion and accessibility who is raising her deaf son, Cooper, bilingually in hearing and Deaf cultures. She will be reading her book, “The ABCs of Inclusion” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, on

Calorie Lane

Douglas County ADA American Dairy Association

Come see us for your fresh milk and ice cream!

Ice cream and malts $5

Strawberry • Chocolate • Vanilla

White and Chocolate milk $2

Midway Foods

Same Quality over 49 years!

Serving fresh dipped corn dogs, skin-on footlongs, soft drinks and bottles water.

Patty & Roy Wicken the Hubbard Radio Stage. For more information about kids’ activities, visit the fair website at dcmnfair.com.

Located at the end of Calorie Lane!

Rock climbing – A rock climbing wall will be set up on Saturday, Aug. 19. Kids can climb free from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mister Root Beer 1919 Draft Kegs

Providing floats and drinks for over 20 years!

Rootbeer Floats • Orange Dream Floats

Cream Soda Floats

Find us at the fair on Calorie Lane

Steve & Connie Bolton, Owners

Lemonade Stand

Celebrating 29 years at the Douglas County Fair! Fresh squeezed lemonade shake-ups. The 1st - ORIGINIAL since 1985.

Patty & Roy Wicken

Located at the east end of Calorie Lane!