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Satisfaction Guaranteed In 2023
The Steele County Free Fair is ready to kick off another year of great entertainment August 15th -August 20th. The Steele County Free Fair, one of Minnesota’s Biggest County Fairs, has over 5,000 free exhibits including 200 animals, the FFA Children’s Barnyard, the Great Outdoors Center, and the Thorni Ridge Exotics animals, sponsored by Community Bank Owatonna and R & K Electric, to delight fairgoers. Free entertainment will be found on five outdoor stages and in the beer garden. In addition, 300 indoor commercial exhibits, over 200 outdoor vendors - including 100 food stands, and up to 40 thrilling rides on the Goldstar Amusements midway will be available daily.
HALLS OF FAME AND CENTURY FARM RECOGNITION
The Equine Hall of Fame program, sponsored by Farmer’s Feed and Pet Supply, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the cattle show arena. Honored and inducted into the Equine Hall of Fame this year will be Dan and Leona Suchanek and Teddy the Sorrel Pony. The Livestock Hall of Fame and Century Farm recognition will follow in the show arena at 2:30 p.m. sponsored by Central Farm Service. Inducted into the Livestock Hall of Fame this year will be Mary Jo Schoenfeld and Richard (Rick) Klemmenson and will receive the Livestock Hall of Fame Service Award. The Steele County Free Fair, along with the Minnesota State Fair, are also pleased to recognize the 2023 Century Farm recipient: Curt Johnson (Johnson Family Farms) of Ellendale Minnesota.
DISCOVER STEELE COUNTY’S PAST
Explore the fair in its early days in the Muckle Fair Museum and then wander over to the Village of Yesteryear and relive Steele County’s history in the village buildings. While in the village, take in the Gandy Company “Old Iron Show”, featuring a large display of antique tractors and small engines, plus take a seat at the Village of Yesteryear outdoor stage which has entertainment daily at 12:00, 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday. Sunday at 9:30 a.m. is an outdoor traditional church service followed by musical entertainment at 12:30 and 3:00 p.m.
OLD TIME MUSIC
Fairgoers that enjoy listening to some great polka music will want to be in Fair Square Park on Thursday, August 17. The Marv Nissel Band will take the stage at 12:30 p.m. followed by The Minnesota Over 60 Band at 2:30 p.m. The Dan Stursa Band will be on stage playing some great old-time music again on Friday, August 18 at 12:00 p.m. on the United Prairie stage.
The Dan Stursa Band will return to entertain fairgoers on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in Ye Old Beer Garden. The Dan Stursa Band is sponsored by Ritchie Brothers.
The Village Stage in the Village of Yesteryear will also feature toe-tapping old-time tunes throughout the week.
OUTDOOR STAGES
The United Prairie Bank Stage in Fair Square Park, the Elmer Reseland Stage at KRFO Town Square and the Village Stage in the Village of Yesteryear will feature free entertainment each afternoon and evening throughout the fair. The Steele County Free Fair is proud to honor our veterans at the flag raising ceremony in Fair Square Park at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, as we officially kick off the Steele County Free Fair. The Flag raising ceremony will feature special guest, Jake Larson. Jake is the last surviving member of his platoon that stormed Omaha Beach during World War II.
The United Prairie Bank Stage has some great entertainment throughout the week beginning Tuesday with the Owatonna Community Band sponsored by Ecumen Brooks & Countryside followed by Branded sponsored by Central Park Coffee and Northland Farm Systems. Wednesday evening will feature Ali Gray’s Country Jamboree followed by Owatonna’s own Tim Sigler sponsored by Northland Farm Systems. Thursday evening the ever-popular Whitesidewalls will entertain with music from the 50’s and 60’s sponsored by Steve James Excavating, Mankes and Sweet Towing. Friday evening Transit Authority returns to the United Prairie Stage to entertain us with the sounds of the music group Chicago. Saturday evening the Steele County Free Fair is excited to bring to you Owatonna’s own the Royal Emperors sponsored by Torey’s, Representative John Petersburg and Owatonna Floor Covering. Sunday afternoon entertainment will begin with the Eclipse Band sponsored by Costco followed by Generation Gap sponsored by Bioplastics. The United Way presentation will be on stage at 6:30 followed by the Owatonna High School Football/Cheerleader Rally sponsored by Lifestyle of Owatonna. Further showtimes and entertainment schedules are available at SCFF.org or grab a fair brochure from an information booth on the fairgrounds.
The Elmer Reseland Stage in KRFO Town Square will provide entertainment for children and adults alike. The Moogician, sponsored by Hope Creamery, will be returning with three shows daily with magic, juggling and comedy. New to the stage this year is Electrifying Magic of Jay Mattioli sponsored by the Hometown Credit Union. Sunday, you won’t want to miss Greg the Great Magic sponsored by the Hometown Credit Union. KRFO will be bringing back its own version of the classic game show Deal or No Deal Wednesday through Saturday at 6:00 p.m. The Robotics Team will be on the stage Friday and Saturday at 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. plus Sunday at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.
KRFO Town Square is also home to The Kid’s Zone where a variety of activities, including a giant coloring mural and playground, can be enjoyed by children while adults watch their children play from the comfort of the picnic tables.
SHOWS AROUND THE FAIRGROUNDS
US Bank and RE/MAX Venture brings Jurassic Kingdom to the fair for three shows daily Tuesday at 8:00p.m. and Wednesday through Sunday at 2:00, 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom features life size dinosaur puppets Blue, their new dinosaur; Terry, the talking, comical Pterodactyl; Jack – their
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2-month-old Brontosaurus; Sarah – their newborn Triceratops; Lucy – their 5-year-old full-grown Velociraptor; and Sparky a 2-year-old T-Rex.
The Southwest Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom, sponsored by Steele County American Dairy Association, Commerce Bank and Compeer Financial, returns to the Steele County Fair. The Mobile Dairy Classroom features a 32-foot classroom featuring a fully operational milking parlor. The classroom presentation includes a live cow, the milking process and the importance of dairy foods in a healthy diet.
The Hot Glass Blowing Academy is new to the Steele County Free Fair this year and is sponsored by Kottke Jewelers. This one-of-a-kind glassblowing demonstration provides energetic and dynamic entertainment with educational value through an art form that is over 3000 years old. Watch as they create a beautiful piece of art that will become part of the history of blown glass.
Alexander Lumber Company brings to the fair the Robinson Carving Company. The Robinson family has been doing sculptures for the past two decades with their chainsaws. They will be doing 3 – 4 shows daily with a new sculpture being created at each show.
The All-Star Stunt Dogs Show, sponsored by Fleet Farm, Bushel Boy, Cargill, Farmer’s Feed and Pet Supply and Thrivent Financial, is a must see show that will entertain people of all ages. From back flips, handstands, big air stunts, to amazing tricks; these dogs are thrilling the nation! Performances begin on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday through Sunday at 12:00, 3:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Deml Heating and Cooling and Fireplace Connection brings to the fair the High-Flying Pages. The High-Flying Pages are America’s premier flying trapeze aerial troupe. The Pages will have spectators on the edge of their seat as they race motorcycles inside the Globe of Death. Shows on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday through Thursday at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday at 1:00, 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
The Hot Glass Academy, sponsored by Kottke Jewelers and Pirkl Gas, brings to the fair a one of kind glass blowing demonstration that provides entertainment with educational values through an art form that is over 3000-year-old. Watch as they create beautiful pieces of art that will become part of the history of blown glass.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS CENTER
The Great Outdoor Center has gone through major improvements and changes such as windows that provide improved lighting, wild game mounts donated by Dave Olson and Sandy Seykora, plus additional educational wildlife presentations daily.
Tuesday, August 15th Rad Zoo will be presenting from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 19th 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The National Eagle Center will be presenting in the Great Outdoors Center on Wednesday, August 16th 12 – 8:00 p.m. with shows at 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. plus Saturday, August 19th shows at 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 17th you will not want to miss Mayo Civic Peregrine Falcon presentation from 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. with shows at 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Friday August 18th the U of MN Raptor Center 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. will have presentations at 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Friday evening enjoy Snakes with Barry from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19th the National Eagle Center of Waba-
sha will be back from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. to conduct shows at 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. Rad Zoo returns from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sunday the U of Minnesota Raptor Center returns 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. with presentations at 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. Rad Zoo returns 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Happy Tails Pet Store will line the walls of the Great Outdoors Center with an impressive display of reptiles, such as snakes, geckos, fish, and many other species.
RIDE SPECIALS
Daily ride specials will again be featured on GoldStar Amusements Midway. Tuesday is Power 96 Radio Night with all rides $2.00 each from 5:00 p.m.– 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday’s Horizon Eyecare Professionals Kid’s Day features a $25.00 ride pass for unlimited midway rides from noon to 5:00 p.m. Thursday is Culver’s Moonlight Madness featuring unlimited midway rides from 5:00-11:00 p.m. for $28.00, or $25.00 with a Culver’s coupon available at Culver’s in Owatonna. Senior Day Ride special (62 and older) Carousel & Ferris Wheel rides for one coupon noon – 5:00 p.m. Friday is North Risk Partners/ TPS Insurance Family Fun Day on the midway featuring unlimited rides from noon – 5:00 p.m. for $25.00. Saturday is Profinium Inc. Ride Day. A $30.00 wrist band entitles the wearer to unlimited rides from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on the midway plus a chance to win one of eight bicycles being given away by GoldStar Amusements Midway. The fair winds up on Sunday with Hy-Vee Family Day.
A $30.00 wrist band entitles the rider to unlimited midway rides from noon to 9:00 p.m.
The GoldStar Amusement Mega-Ride ticket is $55.00 and is on sale from 8:00 a.m. July 15, 2023, to 5:00 p.m. August 15, 2023, the opening
day of the fair at Hy-Vee in Owatonna only. The Mega-Ride ticket is redeemed for a ride wristband/lanyard which entitles the holder to unlimited midway rides all week. The Mega-Ride ticket can be redeemed at the midway entrance starting at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, and be redeemed at a midway ticket office during midway hours throughout the fair.
FOR THE SENIOR FAIRGOERS
All seniors, ages 62 and over, coming to the fair prior to noon on Thursday can park for free in the general parking lot on the ball diamonds. Shuttle service will be available from the parking lot to the west side of the fairgrounds. The Steele County Senior Citizen Volunteers of the Year, Kathy Schuster, and Jerry Ganfield will be recognized at 11:30 a.m. on the United Prairie Bank Stage in Fair Square Park. There will also be senior citizen discount specials at many of the vendors from noon to 5:00 p.m. Sponsors for senior day are Allina Health-Owatonna Hospital, Amy Swain Hearing Centers, Benedictine Health Systems, Better Life, Birchwood Cottages, Brick Meger Funeral Home, Ecumen/Brooks & CountrySide, Mayo Health System of Owatonna, Michaelson Funeral Home, North Risk Partners/ TPS, The Kernel Restaurant, Timberdale Trace, UCare, Prairie Manor Care Center, Brookdale Senior Living, and West Hills Social Commons.
YE OLD BEER GARDEN
Great musical entertainment from popular area bands will be featured daily on the Coors Lite Stage in the Beer Garden. The schedule: Tuesday night at 8:30 p.m. is the Johnny Holm Band sponsored by Christian Brothers Cabinets. Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. is IV Play sponsored by Ludwig Financial.
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Thursday at 8:30 p.m. is Jacuzzi Puma sponsored by C4 Cabinets. Friday is Swerve at 3:00 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. Shirts and Skins sponsored by Premier Bank of Owatonna. Saturday afternoon: Led Penny at 3:00 p.m. and Travis Thamert at 8:30 p.m. sponsored by Paffrath Jewelers. Sunday: Dan Stursa Band at 1:00 p.m. and The White Keys at 6:30 p.m. who are both sponsored by Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers.
STEELE SALOON
The Steele Saloon is the place to get out of the sun and enjoy a cool refreshing beverage from a cold beer to a mixed drink. The saloon is the sight of the Steele County Showdown Tuesday, August 15th brought to the fair by the Midwest All-Star Wrestling. The show is free for all ages with viewing from the inside or outside of the Steele Saloon. No one under 21 will be allowed in the saloon during the week of the fair but viewing from the outside the saloon is available during the wrestling show. WWE Superstar Gangrel Devil from the brood is the headliner with some local celebrities on the card with bell time at 7:00 p.m. Come and enjoy Oktoberfest by listening to some good old German polka music on Wednesday with the Concord Singer from New Ulm at 5:30 p.m. Thursday is 80” s dress up night. On Saturday come and enjoy the Bloody Mary Bar from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and enter the Corn Hole Tournament which begins at 11:00 a.m. Sunday the Bloody Mary Bar opens from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with a first ever Euchre Tournament starting at noon.
GRANDSTAND
The Steele County Free Fair has some of the best entertainment you will find at a county fair!
Free to everyone on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. is the Classic Antique Tractor Pull sponsored by Mike’s Repair, AgroLiquid and LG Seeds-Ron Janning.
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Nashville country CMA artists Locash. Special guest for Locash, from television’s America’s Got Talent, is Drake Milligan. Sponsors for the Locash concert are Wenger Corporation, Fastenal, Let’s Ride, Owatonna Motor Company, Northland Farm Systems and Camping World. Thursday: 7:00 p.m. the Steele County Free Fair is excited for the return of Hairball. Sponsors for Hairball are Mohs Homes, Mohs Contracting, CarTime, Baymont by Wyndham, Tom Thumb Donuts, Bosch, Camping World, Godfather’s Pizza, SpareTime, and Sleep City. Friday: 7:00 p.m. the Steele County Free Fair is proud to present country singer and song writer Craig Morgan. Returning as a special guest this year is Ashley Barron. Sponsors for this show are Olympic Fire Protection, Berkshire Hathaway Advantage Real Estate, Let’s Ride Boots & Apparel, Owatonna Motor Company, Camping World, Fastenal, Spare Time, and Cole’s Electric. Saturday: 7:30 p.m. the Steele County Free Fair brings to you Professional Bulls-N-Barrels. Sponsors for Saturday evening are Plaza Morena Campestre Grill, Lava Burger and Wings, Kibble Equipment, Wolff & Sons, and Owatonna People’s Press. Sunday: 2:00 p.m. is the Demo Derby sponsored by Misgen Auto Parts, Inc., Kibble Equipment, Four Seasons Electric, Northland Farm Systems, Bulldog Coatings and NAPA Auto Parts of Owatonna
The VIP area in the grandstand has gone through significant changes to improve the overall experience for our VIP guests. A great view anywhere in grandstand with the addition of a new video screen to better see the performance, front row unobstructed pit view area, easy access to VIP tent and beer sale alley, infield parking right behind the
stage, VIP tent serving light hors d’oeuvres prior to the concert starting at 4:00 p.m., two beverage tickets, and the Tin Roof Tavern has dedicated bar tenders for the VIP area.
HANDICAP SCOOTERS AND WHEELCHAIRS
Handicap scooters and wheelchair rentals are available by the First Aid Station in the Community Center on Elm Street starting at 10:30 A.M. daily. Please visit www.vistamobility.net or call 877-5884782 to reserve.
SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES
There will be two outdoor church services on Sunday morning of the fair. “Worship in the Village”, a traditional service, will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Village of Yesteryear. Speaker will be Brent Carlson of the Christ Community Covenant Church. The contemporary service will be held at 11:00 a.m. in Fair Square Park. Leading the service will be Nathan Palmer of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Owatonna. True North of Trinity Lutheran Church will provide the music and United Methodist will provide the worship leader (Lisa Vick), ushers and greeters. Offerings given at both services will benefit the Owatonna Ministries Association Emergency Fund and Community Pathways.
CHILD I.D. TAGS
Parents, daycare providers and others with young children can pick up free child ID tags at the Sheriff’s Office in the Muckle Building near Fair Square Park. In the event a child gets separated from you, the I.D. tags are invaluable in reuniting the child with their caring adult.
ADDITIONAL FAIR NOTES:
*The Steele County American Dairy Association brings you “Bella the Cow” near the FFA barnyard where you can try your hand at milking a cow.
*Check out the Safety Zone located just inside the Elm Street entrance to the fairgrounds. On display will be emergency vehicles from the police, sheriff, fire departments, and Mayo ambulances.
*If you need medical assistance while attending the fair, the medical station is in the Community Center across from the rabbit and poultry barn on Elm St. The Community Center also welcomes mothers and babies to take care of their needs.
*The District Two Holstein Dairy Show will be held Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in the Cattle Show Arena.
*There are ATM machines located throughout the fairgrounds.
*The Central Farm Service Pedal Pull will be held on Friday at 4:00 p.m. at Leisure Lane.
*The FFA Children’s Barnyard is located on Leisure Lane.
* New this year is the Kid’s Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. in the outdoor horse arena. This fun event is open to children ages 5 –11. Registration is limited to 30 participants with a cost of $5.00 per participant. Stop in the Radel Pavilion Office on Friday, Aug. 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to register. The event will feature barrel racing on stick horses, roping, becoming a rodeo clown, an obstacle course and a bucket race. Thanks to the Zappa Agency for sponsoring.
*The Wells Fargo Auto Museum features convertibles from 1978 and prior years.
*The A – Z Petting Zoo sponsored by Community Bank of Owatonna and R&K Electric is always enjoyable, too. ■
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Collectables
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Toys and Lots More
Tupperware Vintage and New
War Forged Printing
WonderPax (Click Heat Inc.)
FOUR SEASONS EAST
Advantage Cabinets
All of Us Dips
Allina Health Owatonna/Faribault Medical Center
American Waterworks
Amesbury Truth
Bonnie’s Boutique & Crafts
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions
Brand Farms
C & L Country - Sparkle Bright Products
Cabela’s / Bass Pro Shop
Catholic Group
Choice Technical Academy of Owatonna
Color Street
Coloring Your Own LLC
Culligan Water
DAIKIN
DC Customs
Declaring Hope Soap
DEM Specialist - Potato Peeler
Discovery Toys
District Three AA General Services
Dusty Road Leather Company
ETCHpressions
Euroshine - (Cookware)
Euroshine - Euro Body Shaper
Euroshine - EZXstream
Federal Bureau of Prisons-Waseca
Flagpole Farm
Fleet Farm
Four Arches
Fuzzbutt Boutique
German Gourment Splat Balls
German Gourmet Nuts, LLC
Gnome Hollow Candle and Soap Co.
Hero Home Services
Home Solutions Midwest
I Love Bouncies
Janice Tomlinson’s Gifts-My Great Gift Store
Kibble Equipment
Kirchner Siding & Window, Inc.
Kitchen Club LLC
Leaf Filter North of Minnesota, LLC
Magnetdabbles
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Mastercraft
Mayo Clinic Health System of Owatonna
McCabe Motors
Medford Congregational UCC
MetroNet
Midwest Energy Ion
Minne Roadtrip
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Morley’s Maple Syrup
My Pillow/My Towels Inc.
Northern Pine Co. Boutique
Let Me Charm You
Lilla Rose Hair Jewelry
LuLaRoe
Midwestern Construction LLC
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Minnesota Rusco
MN Dept.Of Employment & Economic Development
Mohs Contracting
Norwex
Nutzmann Exteriors
Old Town Bagels & Café-Ice Cream
OmegaStrap
Owatonna People’s Press
Owatonna Youth Hockey Assoc. (Food Stand)
Pampered Chef
Panache. Beverages. Better For You
Peak Remodel and Design Solutions
Phancy Party Entertainment
Portraits by Lynn Snider
Prime Garage Door & More
Principal Financial
Prinvest Advisors
Pure Water
Sam’s Freeze Dried Goodies
Scentsy Wickless Candles
Schwickert’s Tecta America, LLC
SEMCAC Transportation
Sleep City
SoftubSpa Inc.
Sofull Chai
Star Glow Products
Straight River Coffee
Superior Power Washing
Sweet Leaf Vitality
Kickass Beef Jerky
Kitchen Craft International
Krazy Bling
Ladyled Luxury (soap and skin care)
Landproz
Tastefully Simple
Thaddeus Tuttle Agency
The Emeralds of Faribault, LLC
The Funky Zebra Boutique
Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce
Owatonna Area Christian Radio
Owatonna Business Networkers
Owatonna Fitness/Fresh Café & Wellness Center
Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary
Owatonna Live
Owatonna Public Utilities
Purseman
R and C Health Group (doTerra)
Rebex Cutlery
Redfern Enterprises Inc
Retro Replay Arcades LLC
SAAVY Minnesota Style
Sheila B Jewelry
Shot In The Dark
Sophisticated Palate (Jerky)
Spectacular Ears
Steele County Chapter MCCL
Steele County DFL
Steele County Humane Society
Steele County Public Health
Steele County Republicans
Steele County Coalition for Healthy Youth
Steele County Times
Steinberg’s Creations
Sweet Local Honey Co
The Barefooted Bobbin LLC
The Cates Company
The Lighted Wick LLC
Thirty One Gifts
Tiffany Grace Co
Tone Music
Travel Resorts of the Midwest/Midwest Outdoor Resorts
TS Home Studio
Watkins Products
West Quality Air Systems
Wireless World/Verizon Wireless
WonderPax (Click Heat Inc.)
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GENERAL CONCESSIONS
2U Entertainment - Building
FURever Friends
Adams Rock Box
Amano Inkas
Amish Furniture and More
Bauer’s Specialty Sales
Blurberrybuzz Body Art LLC
Bulldog Coatings (Formerly Garage Force)
Caricatures by Casey
Eagle’s Auxilary #1791 F.O.E.
Eagle’s Auxiliary #1791 F.O.E.
Ellingson Companies
Exclusive Designs
Gridiron Outdoor Sauces LLC
Herold Flags and Flagpoles
Huasi Craft
Incas Andes
Joes Attachments
Kibble Equipment
KOWZ/KRUE Radio
Kroubetz Lakeside Campers
Kroubetz Lakeside Campers
Land-O-Dreams
Loken Excavation & Drainage/
Don Loken Drainage Inc.
Mad City Windows and Baths
Manke Outdoor Equipment
Mental Toughness Clothing
Metalcraft by K
Midnight Sun Spas
Midwest Extraction Services
(Midwest Distribution)
Milmas Crafts
Miner’s Outdoor & Rec
Mother Earth Crafts
National TaeKwondo Institute
Northland Farm Systems
Owatonna Live
Owatonna Motor Company
Owatonna Motor Company
Poppy’s Prospecting
Powerlift Doors by French Mfg. Inc.
Psychic Readings By Luna
Quality Equipment - Kubota
Rocky Mountain Wireless AT & T
Rudys Place
Safari Afaris Ent.
Sanco Equipment, LLC
(Thermo King Sales/Service)
Sleep City
St. Mary’s Home and School Ass’n.
Stinger Attachments
Sumak Crafts
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Today’s Alternatives, Inc.
Tracy Beager
U.S. Army And Army Reserve
Recruiting
U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Navy
Vista Mobility, Inc.
Wee Dazzle
Wee Dazzle
Wee Dazzle
Yaurys Crafts
FOOD
Agave Express
American Fountain Services
Amish Annie Donuts
Art Tysk and Sons Sweets
Aurora Lutheran Church
B & D Greek Food
B3 Concessions DBA Auntie L’s
Deep Fried Oreos
Barona Enterprises-Pickle Palace
Benny’s Bigfoot BBQ
Blue House Corn Company
Bryan’s Concessions -Sirloin Tips
Caribbean Kitchen & Grill
Come and Get It LLC - Shrimp
po-boy
Cookie Dough Fondue D & T Concessons LLC
Cravin Asian
Deanna’s Apple Dumplings
DeAnna’s Diner
DeAnna’s Donut Burger-treat stand
Deanna’s Pitas
Deanna’s Stand
Depot Bar & Grill (Cook 4 You dba)
Dino’s Gyros - Christopher Adamidis
Duke’s LLC (Poutine)
El Rey del Taco LLC
El Rey del Taco LLC Crazy Pineapple
Elks Club Rueben Sandwiches
Evie’s Egg Rolls
G & G Concessions/Funnel Cakes
G & G Concessions/Greek Food
Godfather’s Pickle Pizza
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Godfather’s Pizza
Godfather’s Pizza
Godfather’s Pizza
Golden Circle Inc. (Golden Chinese)
Grace’s/ Mexican
Grandma’s Cookies
Heise Pronto Pups
Hoffmans Concessions (was McLellans)
Hot Beef Sundae/R & A Concessions
Jersey Jo’s
JL United LLC (Strawberries & Creme)
Just Take The Cake Too
Just The Meats
Kid’s Biz/Root Beer
Kona Ice
La Borinqua
Lakes Co Eats
Lopez Concessions
Lunch Box/DLK Inc.
Maui Wowi Hawaiian (Aloha Enterprises dba)
Minneapple Pie
Minnesnowii Shaved Ice/Snowie
Shaved Ice
Minnesota’s Original Brat Dogs
MoeGeos
Mudd Pie Factory-Rosenthal
Concessions,LLC
Nelson’s Lemonade
Ole and Lena’s
Oof-da-Tacos
Ormic Conc. Dippin’ Dots
Ormic Conc. Kabobs/Turkey Legs
Ormic Conc. Kabobs/Turkey Legs
Ormic Conc. Taco Stand
Otte’s Old-Fashioned Kettle Korn
Owatonna Masons Star in the East Lodge # 33
Oz Concessions Taffy
Pedersen Chips and Funnel Cakes
Piggy Blues BBQ
Pretzel Wiz
Rockin Asian Food Truck
Schroder Conc. Inc./Cheese
Curds
Schroder Conc. Inc./Curly Fries
Schroder Conc. Inc.Sweet Treats
Schroder Conc./Blooming
Onions/C. Curds-Big Cheese
Schroder Conc.Inc./Onions Rings
Schroder Concessions, Inc.
/Corn Dogs
Schroder Concessions, Inc./ Corn Dogs
Schroder Concessions, Inc.
/Hot Dogs
Simply Sweet Cheesecake
Solem Concessions Inc.(
Cheese Shack)
Solem Concessions Inc. (Cheese Shack)
Stage Coach BBQ & Grill
Steele Co. Ext Serv.- 4-H Club
Council Grill
Steele County ADA Malts
Steele County ADA Malts
Steele County Historical Society
Sweet Clouds Cotton Candy
Taulelle Concessions
Temple Concess. (Mushrooms/ Cheese Curds)
Temple Concessions (Cheese Curds)
Temple Concessions (Corn Dogs)
Texas Bayou Billy Tea
The Little Blue Elephant
Tom Thumb Donuts Corp.
Tom Thumb Donuts Corp.
Torey’s Restaurant Wraps
Triple J Concessions/French Fries
Triple J Concessions/French Fries
Unique Concessions, LLC
Waseca Sno-Biz
Westrum’s Quality Food/ Footlongs
Westrum’s Quality Food/ Footlongs
Westrum’s Quality Food/ Mini Donuts
Westrum’s Quality Food/ Rice Burgers
Wild Bill’s Olde Fashion Soda Pop
GREAT OUTDOORS CENTER
Minnesota Pheasants
MN Trappers Assoc.
Steele County Soil & Water Dist.
Clean River Partners
Root Beer Shack
Master Gardeners of Steele County
A & J Covers
Happy Tails Pet Store
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2023 STEELE COUNTY FREE FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TUESDAY
9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show (Horse Arena)
12:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry, Pigeon, & Dove Show Judging (Rabbit/Poultry Barn)
1:00 p.m. Equine Hall of Fame (Cattle Show Arena)
1:00 p.m. Midway Ticket Office Opens/ Mega Ride Ticket Redemption Begins
2:30 p.m. Farm Family of The Year / Livestock Hall of Fame Induction (Cattle Show Arena)
5:00 p.m. Flag Raising Ceremony (UPB Stage)
5:00 p.m. Official Opening of Fair
5:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dogs (North End)
5:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. RAD Zoo (Great Outdoors Center)
5:00 –11:00 p.m. Rides Open @ 5:00 p.m. Power 96 Ride Night on Midway (All rides $2.00 each)
5:30 p.m. Grandstand Opens
6:00 p.m. FFA Alumni Antique Tractor Pull (Grandstand)
6:00 p.m. 4-H Sheep Show (Foundation Building)
6:00 p.m. Moogician (Elmer Reseland Stage)
6:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom (Leisure Lane)
6:00 p.m. Todd and Roger Uptadel (Village Stage)
6:00 p.m. Owatonna Community Band (UPB Stage)
6:00 p.m. High Flying Pages (North End)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Hans Hohrman – accordion (Four Seasons Centre)
7:00 p.m. Midwest All Star Wrestling (Steele Saloon)
7:15 p.m. Electrifying Magic of Jay Mattioli (Elmer Reseland Stage)
7:30 p.m. Branded (UPB Stage)
8:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
8:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom (Leisure Lane)
8:30 p.m. Johnny Holm Band (Beer Garden, 21+)
WEDNESDAY
7:30 a.m. 4-H Swine Show (Swine Show Arena)
9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Fun Show (Horse Arena)
10:00 a.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom (Leisure Lane)
11:00 a.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
11:45 a.m. Midway Ticket Office Opens
12:00 p.m. Jeremy Poland & Lantz Dale (UPB Stage)
12:00 p.m. Moogician (Reseland Stage)
12:00 p.m. Midway Opens – Rides Start
12:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. Midway Kid’s Day Ride Special -$25
12:00 p.m. Junior Dairy Club Show (Cattle Show Arena)
12:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dog Show (North End)
12:00 p.m. Nate Page Family Singers (Village Stage)
1:00 p.m. National Eagle Center (Great Outdoors Center)
2:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
2:00 p.m. Open Class Sheep Show (Foundation Building)
2:00 p.m. Electrifying Magic of Jay Mattioli (Reseland Stage)
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Hans Hohrman – accordion (Four Seasons Centre)
2:15 p.m. UPSD Dance Studio
3:00 p.m. National Eagle Center (Great Outdoors Center)
3:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
3:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dog Show (North End)
3:00 p.m. Owatonna String Ensemble (Village Stage)
3:00 p.m. Moogician (Reseland Stage)
3:15 p.m. Chad Johnson & the MN Transplants (UPB Stage)
4:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom (Leisure Lane)
4:00 p.m. High Flying Pages (North End)
4:30 p.m. Electrifying Magic of Jay Mattioli (Reseland Stage)
4:30 p.m. Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens
5:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
5:00 p.m. National Eagle Center (Great Outdoors Center)
5:00 p.m Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
5:30 p.m. Ali Gray’s Country Jamboree (UPB Stage)
5:30 p.m. Light Horse Show (Radel Pavilion)
5:30 p.m. 4-H Beef Show (Cattle Arena)
5:30 p.m. Grandstand Doors Open
5:30 p.m. Concord Singers (Steele Saloon, 21+)
6:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom (Leisure Lane)
6:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Choir (Village Stage)
6:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dog Show (North End)
6:00 p.m. Deal or No Deal (Reseland Stage)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Hans Hohrman – accordion (Four Seasons Centre) 7:00 p.m. National Eagle Center (Great Outdoors Center)
p.m. LOCASH w/special guest Drake Milligan (Grandstand)
Tim Sigler Band (UPB Stage)
High Flying Pages (North End)
Jurassic Kingdom (North
THURSDAY
8:00 a.m. Light Horse Show (Horse Arena) 8:30 a.m. 4-H Dairy Show (Cattle Arena)
11:30 a.m. Recognition of Outstanding Seniors (UPB Stage)
12:00 p.m. Paul Proft Harmonica & Folk Music (Village Stage)
12:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dog Show (North End)
12:00 p.m. Midway Rides & Ticket Booths Open
12:00 p.m. Moogician (Reseland Stage)
12:00 p.m. Marv Nissel Band (UPB Stage)
1:00 p.m. Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon (Great Outdoors Center)
2:00 p.m. Electrifying Magic of Jay Mattioli (Reseland Stage)
2:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
2:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom (Leisure Lane)
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Hans Hohrman – accordion (Four Seasons Centre)
2:30 p.m. Minnesota Over 60 Band (UPB Stage)
3:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dog Show (North End)
3:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
3:00 p.m. Dan Stursa Band (Village Stage)
3:00 p.m. Moogician (Reseland Stage)
3:00 p.m. Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon (Great Outdoors Center)
4:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom (Leisure Lane)
4:00 p.m. High Flying Pages (North End)
4:30 p.m. Electrifying Magic of Jay Mattioli (Reseland Stage)
4:30 p.m. Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens
5:00 p.m. Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon (Great Outdoors Center)
5:00 p.m. J urassic Kingdom (North End)
5:00 – 11:00 p.m. Midway Moonlight Madness - $28.00 ($25.00 with coupon from Culver’s – Owatonna)
5:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
5:30 p.m. J oJo Green (UPB Stage)
5:30 p.m. Grandstand Doors Open
6:00 p.m. Deal or No Deal (Reseland Stage)
6:00 p.m. Alan O’Malley-Laursen (Village Stage)
6:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dog Show (North End)
6:00 p.m. 4-H Goat Show (Foundation Building) 6:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom (Leisure Lane) 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Hans Hohrman – accordion (Four Seasons Centre)
7:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
7:00 p.m. High Flying Pages (North End)
7:00 p.m. Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon (Great Outdoors Center) 7:00 p.m. HAIRBALL w/special guest Strange Daze (Grandstand)
Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
The Whitesidewalls (UPB Stage)
SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom (Leisure Lane)
Jacuzzi Puma (Beer Garden, 21+)
FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. Open Class Cattle Show (Cattle Show Arena)
11:00 a.m. RAD Zoo (UPB Stage)
11:45 a.m. Midway Ticket Booths Open
12:00 p.m. Midway Rides Open
12:00 – 5p.m. Midway Family Fun Day Ride Special $25.00
12:00 p.m. Dan Stursa Band (UPB Stage)
12:00 p.m. Moogician (Reseland Stage)
12:00 p.m. South East MN Rendezvous Band (Village Stage)
12:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dog Show (North End)
1:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom (Leisure Lane)
1:00 p.m. U of MN Raptor Center (Great Outdoors Center)
1:00 p.m. High Flying Pages (North End)
1:00 p.m. Robotics Team (Reseland Stage)
2:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
2:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
2:00 p.m. Electrifying Magic of Jay Mattioli (Reseland Stage)
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Hans Hohrman – accordion (Four Seasons Centre)
2:45 p.m. Fender Bender (UPB Stage)
3:00 p.m. U of MN Raptor Center (Great Outdoors Center)
3:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dog Show (North End)
3:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom (Leisure Lane)
3:00 p.m. Paul Proft Harmonica & Folk Music (Village Stage)
3:00 p.m. Swerve (Beer Garden Stage)
3:00 p.m. Moogician (Reseland Stage)
4:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
4:00 p.m. Robotics Team (Reseland Stage)
4:00 p.m. High Flying Pages (North End)
4:00 p.m. Kid’s Pedal Pull (Leisure Lane)
4:30 p.m. Youth General Livestock Judging Contest (Sheep Arena)
4:30 p.m. Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens
5:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom (Leisure Lane)
5:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
5:00 p.m. U of MN Raptor Center (Great Outdoors Center)
5:00 p.m. Electrifying Magic of Jay Mattioli (Reseland Stage)
5:30 p.m. Grandstand Doors Open
5:30 p.m. Youth Dairy Judging Contest (Cattle Show Arena)
5:45 p.m. Just Friends (UPB Stage)
6:00 p.m. Deal or No Deal (Reseland Stage)
6:00 p.m. Just Kidding – Sweet Adelines (Village Stage)
6:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dog Show (North End)
6:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Hans Hohrman – accordion (Four Seasons Centre)
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Snakes w/Barry (Great Outdoors Center)
7:00 p.m. Craig Morgan w/special guest Ashley Barron (Grandstand)
7:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom (Leisure Lane)
7:00 p.m. High Flying Pages (North End)
7:15 p.m. Transit Authority (UPB Stage)
8:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
8:30 p.m. Shirts & Skins (Beer Garden, 21+)
SATURDAY
8:00 a.m. Open Class Horse Show - Draft Halter (Horse Arena)
8:30 a.m. 4-H Market Sale “Buyers’ Breakfast & Orientation” (Show Arena)
9:00 a.m. 4-H Market Livestock Sale (Show Arena)
11:00 a.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
11:00 a.m. Bean Bag Tournament (Steele Saloon)
11:30 a.m. Dee Miller (UPB Stage)
11:45 a.m. Midway Ticket Office Opens; Rides Open at Noon
12:00 p.m. Moogician (Reseland Stage)
12:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom (Leisure Lane)
12:00 p.m. Pumper, Peddler & Politician (Village Stage)
12:00 p.m. - 5p.m. Midway Ride Special & Bike Give Away $30.00 Drawing for 8 bikes at 5:00 p.m.
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12:00 p.m. All-Star Stunt Dog Show (North End)
1:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
1:00 p.m. Robotics Team (Reseland Stage)
1:00 p.m. National Eagle Center (Great Outdoors Center)
1:00 p.m. High Flying Pages (North End)
1:30 p.m. Mark Cameron Band (UPB Stage)
1:30 p.m. Kid’s Rodeo (Horse Arena)
2:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom (Leisure Lane)
2:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
2:00 p.m. Electrifying Magic of Jay Mattioli (Reseland Stage)
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Hans Hohrman – accordion (Four Seasons Centre)
3:00 p.m. Led Penny (Beer Garden Stage)
3:00 p.m. Joel Kopp – Folk Music (Village Stage)
3:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dog Show (North End)
3:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
3:00 p.m. National Eagle Center (Great Outdoors Center)
3:00 p.m. Moogician (Reseland Stage)
3:30 p.m. Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens
4:00 p.m. Craig Clark Band (UPB Stage)
4:00 p.m. High Flying Pages (North End)
4:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom (Leisure Lane)
4:00 p.m. Grandstand Doors Open
4:00 p.m. Robotics Team (Reseland Stage)
4:35 p.m. Mariachi Band (Grandstand)
5:00 p.m. Open Class Horse Show - Draft Performance (Horse Arena)
5:00 p.m. Open Class Meat Goat Show (Foundation Building)
5:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
5:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
5:00 p.m. Electrifying Magic of Jay Mattioli (Reseland Stage)
5:00 p.m. National Eagle Center (Great Outdoors Center)
5:30 p.m. Charity Auction (UPB Stage)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Hans Hohrman – accordion (Four Seasons Centre)
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. RAD Zoo (Great Outdoors Center)
6:00 p.m. Lights of Litomysl (Village Stage)
6:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom (Leisure Lane)
6:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dog Show (North End)
6:00 p.m. Deal or No Deal (Reseland Stage)
6:00 p.m. Harrison Street Band (UPB Stage)
6:30 p.m. MN District II Holstein Show (Cattle Show Arena)
7:00 p.m. High Flying Pages (North End)
7:30 p.m. CBRA Bulls N Barrels w/Mutton Bustin’ (Grandstand)
8:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
8:00 p.m. Royal Emperors (UPB Stage)
8:30 p.m. Travis Thamert (Beer Garden, 21+)
SUNDAY
9:00 a.m. Open Class Horse Show - Draft Horse Performance (Horse Arena)
9:30 a.m. Traditional Church Service (Village Stage)
10:00 a.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Classroom (Leisure Lane)
11:00 a.m. Community Church Service (UPB Stage)
11:00 a.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
11:30 a.m. Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens
11:45 a.m. Midway Ticket Office Opens
12:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom (Leisure Lane)
12:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dogs Show (North End)
12:00 p.m. Midway Rides Open
12:00 p.m. Moogician (Reseland Stage) 12:00 p.m. Grandstand Doors Open 12:00 p.m. Euchre Tournament (Steele Saloon, 21+)
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p.m. Midway Family Day Ride Special $30
p.m. Tai Kwon Do Demo (UPB Stage)
p.m. Dunnell Lenort (Village Stage) 1:00 p.m. U of MN Raptor Center (Great Outdoors Center) 1:00 p.m. High Flying Pages (North End)
1:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
1:00 p.m. Dan Stursa Band (Beer Garden Stage)
1:00 p.m. Robotics Team (Reseland Stage)
1:15 p.m. Eclipse (UPB Stage)
2:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
2:00 p.m. Demo Derby (Grandstand)
2:00 p.m. 4-H Parade of Champions (Cattle Show Arena)
2:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom (Leisure Lane)
2:00 p.m. Greg the Great – Magician (Reseland Stage)
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Hans Hohrman – accordion (Four Seasons)
3:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
3:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dogs Show (North End)
3:00 p.m. Dave Sanders Band (Village Stage)
3:00 p.m. U of MN Raptor Center (Great Outdoors Center)
3:00 p.m. Moogician (Reseland Stage)
4:00 p.m. High Flying Pages (North End)
4:00 p.m. Generation Gap (UPB Stage)
4:00 p.m. SW Dairy Farmers Mobile Dairy Classroom (Leisure Lane)
4:00 p.m. Robotics Team (Reseland Stage)
5:00 p.m. Robinson Wood Carver (Alexander Corner)
5:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
5:00 p.m. U of MN Raptor Center (Great Outdoors Center)
5:00 p.m. Moogician (Reseland Stage)
6:00 p.m. Greg the Great - Magician (Reseland Stage)
6:00 p.m. All - Star Stunt Dogs Show (North End)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Hans Hohrman – accordion (Four Seasons Centre)
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. RAD Zoo (Great Outdoors Center)
6:30 p.m. United Way Presentation (UPB Stage)
6:30 p.m. The White Keys (Beer Garden, 21+)
7:00 p.m. High Flying Pages (North End)
7:00 p.m. O.H.S. Football/Cheerleader Rally (UPB Stage)
8:00 p.m. Jurassic Kingdom (North End)
8:00 p.m. Deadline to join Steele County Ag. Society for 2023 – 2024; $5.00 per person 18 & older (Fair Office – Muckle Bldg.)
*UPB = United Prairie Bank Stage *SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
*First Aid & Family Quiet Zone are available in the Community Center on the N end of the grounds.
*No Smoking on the Steele County Free Fair grounds.
*ATM machines are available throughout the grounds.
*For your safety, pets, bikes, scooters, and skateboards are not allowed on the grounds.
OTHER SPECIAL THINGS GOING ON ALL FAIR WEEK:
TUESDAY - * Welcome “Papa Jake” to the SCFF!
WEDNESDAY - Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Steele Saloon – 21+.
THURSDAY - SENIOR DAY - specials include free parking for seniors, Recognition of Outstanding seniors at UPB stage, ride specials, senior spotlight specials
FRIDAY - See the projects of Steele County
4-Hers and learn in the Ag. Learning Lab in the 4-H Building and lots more!
SATURDAY - Steele Saloon Bloody Mary Bar (21+) 9 AM – 1 PM
SUNDAY - Steele Saloon Bloody Mary Bar (21+) 9 AM – 1 PM
Visit SCFF.org for more special events and info.
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