Steele County Free Fair
Biggest Reunion in the State of the Union
AUGUST 14-19, 2012 O WAT O N N A , M N
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STEELE COUNTY FAIR
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Experience the familiar, the new at 2012 Steele County Free Fair “The Biggest Reunion in the State of the Union” is the theme for the 2012 Steele County Free Fair to be held in Owatonna, Aug. 14-19. Admission to the fair is free and there are lots of free attractions for fairgoers to enjoy. There are 7,000 free exhibits including 2,000 animals, the FFA Children’s Todd Hale Barnyard, the Community Bank/R&K Electric Petting Zoo, the Izaak Walton wild game and fish display, 300 indoor commercial booths and over 200 outdoor vendors including 100 food stands. Fairgoers will enjoy a brand new and bigger carnival at this year’s fair. Goldstar Amusements will feature 40 thrilling rides on the expanded midway. Several of the rides are only featured at state fairs. Among the free attractions at the fair will be the Wheel Walker which will feature a member of the Garcia family, known for the Garcia family circus, walking on top of the 80
Thrivant Financial. In the 2012 edition of puppet personalities you will meet Gertrude the singing Ostrich, a Bubble Blowing Clown, some Dancing Happy Feet and many other puppet and marionette surprises.
Steele County Free Fair August 14-19, 2012 Publisher Ron Ensley Advertising Director Debbie Ensley
Old-time music at the fair
Steele County offers Minnesota’s largest county fairs. With food, rides and entertainment, there’s something for everyone. (Press file photo)
foot high Ferris Wheel while it is turning. Shows will be given twice daily at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. and three times daily Friday, Saturday and Sunday with an added 2:30 p.m. show. The show is sponsored by the Minnesota State Lottery, AmericInn Motel, Garcia Amuse-
ments and the SCFF. The whole family will enjoy the Chris Short Marionettes, here for the third year with a brand new show. The show is sponsored by First United Bank, TPS Insurance, Legacy Signs, Owatonna Heating and Cooling and
Old-time music has been featured at the SCFF since the beginning and old time music lovers won ‘t have to go far to find your favorite music at this year’s fair. Those who love dancing to old time music have the opportunity to do so. Two old time barn dances will be held on Wednesday and Saturday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. in the swine show arena. Wednesday’s dance is sponsored by KCHK Radio in New Prague and will feature the music of the Dan Stursa Band. Saturday’s dance, sponsored by Ag Star Financial, will feature Big Ben and the Brians. The sawdust will be on the floor and you’re invited to “cut a
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Managing Editor Jeffrey Jackson Account Representatives Luke Brown, Betty Frost, Diane Gengler, Deb Theisen, Rachel Ebbers Advertising Design Kelly Kubista, Paul Ristau, Jenine Kubista, Sue Schuster Cover Design Kate Townsend-Noet Page Design Tony Borreson 2012 Steele County Free Fair special project is distributed to subscribers and readers of the Owatonna People’s Press at no additional charge. All rights reserved. © 2012
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FAIR from Page 2 rug” at the fair. More old time music will be featured on the free stages at the fair. The traditional “Old Time Day” will take place on the United Prairie Bank stage in Fair Square Park on Saturday afternoon. The day begins with the Marv Nissel Band from New Ulm at 11 a.m. Ray Sands will be bringing his entire Polka Dots Band this year along with the Sweet Dreams trio. Other bands to be featured during the afternoon will be those of Dan Stursa, and Medford’s own Stanley Koslosky. Old Time Day sponsors include D and M Construction and Landscaping, Kwik Trip, and the WFLA Lodge which will be giving away two bicycles. Stanley Koslosky and his band will also play on the KRFO Stage on Saturday at noon. Luverne’s Concertina Band will take the KRFO stage at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday and the traditional Luverne and Little Jake Musicmobile will be entertaining folks all around the fairgrounds all week. Alexander Lumber Co. will bring the All American Lumberjack Show to the fair. Free shows will feature log rolling and cross-cut sawing. In addition, five kid’s lumberjack sports camps will be held Tuesday through Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The “Old Iron” display,
sponsored by the Gandy Company of Owatonna, will feature a large free display of all makes of antique tractors and small engines. Another free exhibit is the Wells Fargo Auto Museum. This year cars of the 1940’s will be displayed. On Tuesday, Aug. 14, there will be two programs honoring past fair livestock contributors. The fifth annual Equine Hall of Fame induction, sponsored by Farmer’s Feed and Supply will take place in the show barn at 12:30 p.m. At 2:30 p.m., the Central Valley Co-Op Livestock Hall of Fame induction will take place.
New carnival and ride specials This year fairgoers will be thrilled at a brand new and bigger carnival. The midway will be expanded and Goldstar Amusements will be featuring 40 rides. Many of these are state fair quality rides. The traditional ride specials will be featured on the Goldstar Midway. Tuesday is Power 96 Radio Night… all rides 96 cents. Wednesday is Serengeti Water Park Kid’s Day I featuring a $20 pass that qualifies for all rides from noon to 5 . Thursday is Culver’s Moonlight Madness. A $22 pass entitles you to all of the midway rides from 5 p.m. to midnight. With a Culver’s coupon (available at Culver’s in Owaton-
na), the pass costs $20. Friday is Kid’s Day II. A ride pass for $20 entitles one to all midway rides from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday is Family Video Ride special-bike giveaway day. A $22 pass entitles the holder to all rides on the midway from noon to 5 p.m. and a chance to win one of eight bicycles to be given away. Sunday is Pepsi Family Day. A $22 pass entitles the holder to unlimited midway rides from noon to 11 p.m. plus a free Pepsi and hot dog from a midway vendor. The popular Mega Ride ticket, which entitles the holder to unlimited midway rides all during fair week, is sold only at Hy-Vee in Owatonna until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Mega Ride tickets cost $45.
For the kids Kid’s Days will be featured on Wednesday and Friday of fair week. There will be a free Kid’s Day show in Fair Square Park both days at 11 a.m. On Wednesday, Wade Henry, our strolling entertainer, will put on a special Kid’s Day show, sponsored by Dr. Beth of Horizon Eyecare. On Friday, Wal-Mart will sponsor a show by David Malmberg, ventriloquist. Rad Zoo of Owatonna will also present a reptile show There will be special Kid’s Day prices on the Goldstar Midway.
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The strolling act this year is Wade Henry, international performing artist. Henry will be on the grounds daily putting on shows amongst fairgoers and on the free entertainment stages. Known widely for thrilling audiences with his CHAINSAW JUGGLING, Wade has a unique approach to delivering entertainment. He also performs atop the highest unicycle on the fair circuit. His head stretches to 13 feet above the crowd. Henry comes to the fair thanks to a Legacy Grant from the State of Minnesota.
For the seniors Senior Citizens aren’t forgotten at the Steele County Free Fair. Thursday is “U.S. Bank Senior Day”. The day will feature specials at food vendors and special entertainment in Fair Square Park all afternoon including the Country Pickers. Two OHS grads are in this group including Hal Cassen and Larry Hallblade. Hal is a vocalist with the group and Larry plays the Dobro. You’ll hear songs of the old west from this group which performs at 10:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Other featured stage entertainers on Senior Day include a new group called the Banjo Boys and the Minnesota Over 60 Band.
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Fair wedding KOWZ Radio will again sponsor a fully paid wedding for a lucky couple on Friday night of the fair. This year’s couple is Aaron Armstrong and Amanda Sevareid of Owatonna. The wedding will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday night in Fair Square Park.
Beer Garden entertainment There’s great musical entertainment every day of the fair in the fair beer garden on the Coors Light Stage. The 2012 beer garden lineup includes: Tuesday: Arch Allies, sponsored by Wings, (8:30 p.m.), Wednesday: Lost Highway (8:30 p.m.), Thursday: Garth Mania (5 p.m.), Rhino, 8:30 p.m., Friday: Wide Load (2 p.m.), Karaoke (6 p.m.), Pop Rocks, 8:30 p.m., Saturday:
Grandstand shows The grandstand entertainment lineup for this year and sponsors include: Tuesday: Bull Riding (8 p.m.) sponsored by Plaza Morena Restaurant and Campestre Grill, Owatonna People’s Press, Wells Federal Bank and Holiday Inn and Suites; Wednesday: (7 p.m.) Martin Zellar with warm-up band Justyn Dow, sponsored by Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Olympic Fire Pro-
tection and Cole Electric; Thursday: (8 p.m.) Hairball in Concert sponsored by Godfather’s Pizza, Noble RV and Treasure Island Resort and Casino; Friday: NTPA Tractor/Truck Pull sponsored by Ag Power Enterprises Inc., Advantage Lime and Trucking, Hursh Motors, and Curt’s Truck and Diesel; Saturday: Antique Tractor Pull (9 a.m.) sponsored by Extinguisher Services/Mike’s Repair, and Ron Janning Liquid Fertilizer; Enduro Race (6 p.m.) sponsored by Four Season’s Electric and Broskoff Structures; Sunday: Demolition Derby (4 p.m.) sponsored by Misgen Auto Parts, Inc., Wholesale Tire, NAPA Auto Parts, Owatonna, Owatonna Ford-Chrysler.
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will take place on the KRFO Stage on Thursday beginning at 7 . Winning bands will automatically be entered in the Amateur Talent Contest on Sunday. Entry forms available from the fair office or on the fair website.
The Owatonna People’s Press Amateur Talent Contest will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. Entry forms are available at the OPP offices, the fair office or on the fair website. Entrants must reside in Steele County. There are three divisions of competition including pre-teen, teen and open classes. Winners in Steele County The annual outdoor Commuwill compete at the Minnesota nity Worship Service will be held State Fair. in Fair Square Park on Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Brian Wright from Cornerstone Church in Owatonna will be delivering the message. The worship musical team will The popular “Pepsi Battle of be from Our Savior’s Lutheran the Steele County Rock Bands” Church.
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Steely and Stella make the rounds at last year’s Steele County Free Fair. (Press File Photo)
• Admission is free and onground parking is $5. Buildings and exhibits are open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. • For the convenience of our guests, pets, bicycles, skate boards and Segways are not allowed on the fairgrounds. • There will be two Information Stations on the fairgrounds, sponsored by Steele-Waseca CoOp Electric. Fair maps, judging schedules and fair information is available. • Wheel chair and electric scooter rentals will be available at the Elm Street gate of the fairgrounds. • Owatonna Bus Company will provide a free noon hour shuttle from downtown Owatonna to the fairgrounds on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of fair week. There will also be a shuttle from the Industrial Park on those days. • The Linder Farm Network presents “Linder the Milking
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FAIR from Page 4 Cow” enabling you to test your milking skills. • The Owatonna FFA Children’s Barnyard will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. • The fair store featuring T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, history books, souvenir beer pitchers, stuff animals etc. will be located in the southeast corner of the Four Seasons Center. • Look for the popular Arcade which will be located under the grandstand. • Luverne and Little Jake will be greeting fairgoers from their musicmobile which will be roaming around the fairgrounds daily. • The Exotic Petting Zoo, sponsored by Community Bank, Owatonna and R&K Electric, will be open daily. • The Farmer’s Feed and Supply Equine Hall of Fame will induct new members at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14, in the fair show barn. The Livestock Hall of Fame induction, sponsored by Central Valley Co-Op will be held at 2:30 p.m. the same day in the show barn. • Look for the Godfather from Godfather’s Pizza strolling around the fairgrounds on Tuesday night and Wednesday, Famous Dave’s mascot, Wilbur the Pig, will stroll in the barns on Wednesday and Friday. • The KRFO Pig Races will be presented
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daily at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. They are located on the east side of the fairgrounds. • The Safety Zone emergency equipment display will be held near the community building at the Elm Street entrance. Representatives of fire, police, sheriff’s departments and highway patrol will be on hand. • The Steele County Red Cross will provide a medical station in the community center near the Safety Zone display. • Fair history displays are located in the Muckle Museum next to the fair manager’s office. • Five ATM machines will be located on the grounds for the convenience of fairgoers. • The Steele County American Dairy Association Pedal Pull is scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m. by Leisure Lane. • The Rocks and Minerals Department of the fair will have demonstrations on Friday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m. • Additional funding from the Legacy Grants are being used for improvements in Fine Arts and other competitive departments relating to fine arts and history. The Steele County Free Fair website is www.scff.org. Corky Ebeling, president of the SCFF Board of Directors, extends an invitation to all to attend Minnesota’s biggest and finest county fair. Admission is free. It’s the “Biggest Reunion in the State of the Union.”
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A message from the fair board president
THE BEER GARDEN Entertainment
Tuesday, Aug. 14 • 8:30 p.m., Arch Allies Wednesday, Aug. 15 • 8:30 p.m., Lost Highway Thursday, Aug. 16 • 5 p.m., Garth Mania • 8:30 p.m., Rhino Friday, Aug. 17 • 2 p.m., Wide Load • 6 p.m., Karaoke • 8:30 p.m., PopRocks Saturday, Aug. 18 • 3 p.m., Led Penny • 8:30 p.m., Smokescreen Sunday, Aug. 19 • 1 p.m., Dan Stursa • 6 p.m., Tomcat
The arrival of fair week in Owatonna represents a full 12 months of planning and work by fair board members, staff and other volunteers. The culmination of all this work will result in a full week of entertainment and enjoyment by those attending the fair. In the interest of continuing to experience growth in the fair, we are proud to present an expanded midway for the enjoyment of fairgoers. We are confident that all of you attending the fair will be impressed with the Goldstar midway. There will now be 40 rides offered to fairgoers. Many of these rides have never appeared James ‘Corky’ in Minnesota before Ebeling and are state fair quality rides. The Gold Star midway is a clean well run midway and I am confident parents and kids alike will be impressed as was the fair board in earlier visits with Mike Featherston and his midway staff. They are excited and proud to bring their midway to our fair. Note that there are two great music shows in the grandstand this year. Wednesday night, it’s Martin Zellar and his tribute to Neil Diamond with opening band, Justyn Dow of Owatonna. Thursday night will feature Hairball in concert with opening band “Them Pesky Kids”. To all of those who work so hard and long to make the Steele County Free Fair a one-of-a-kind county fair, I issue a big thank-you. I am confident that everyone attending Minnesota’s biggest county fair will have an enjoyable experience. It truly is “The Biggest Reunion in the State of the Union.”
The Rules Patrons of the Beer Garden at the Steele County Free Fair are reminded that there is a policy designed to manage the age limit and admission into the Beer Garden during the fair. A person must be 21 years of age to enter the Beer Garden after 7 p.m. to close. At 7:45 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies will make a sweep through the Beer Garden and anyone that appears to be under the age of 30 could be asked to show an ID. Special deputies will be stationed at each entrance to check ID’s.
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sell for $10.00 and will be available in the beer garden and at the fair store. The design features this year’s fair slogan, “The Biggest Reunion in the State of the Union”. Steely and Stella, the fair mascots, are also featured.
Fairgoers will delight in the antics of Wade Henry, known as the “Chainsaw Juggler”, strolling the fairgrounds all during fair week at the 2012 Steele County Free Fair. His appearance is made possible by a legacy grant to the fair from the State of Minnesota. Besides his daily strolling, he will be Med City Mobility will again be offering rental the featured entertainer for the Wednesday Kid’s Day Show in Fair Square Park and on several per- of scooters and manual wheelchairs for the benefit of our handicapped fairgoers. Scooters will be formances during the week on the free stages. rented at $25 minimum for four hours with additional hours at $6 per hour. Manual wheelchairs are offered at $10 minimum for four hours with Those wishing to compete in the Owatonna additional hours at $2 per hour. The Med City People’s Press Amateur Talent Contest at the fair Mobility fair booth will be located outside the are reminded that the deadline to enter the contest Community Center near the Elm Street gate. is Monday, Aug. 13. The contest will be held in Fair Handicapped parking is available on a first Square Park at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19. There come-first serve basis. The parking entrance is are three divisions, pre-teen, teen and open. First on Park Street and you must have a handicapped place winners in each division receive $75 cash sticker on your vehicle. and may compete in the State Fair Amateur Talent Contest and will be booked as a paid entertainer at the 2013 SCFF. Second place winners in each Fairgoers will be able to get a close-up look division receive $25 cash. of exotic animals, many not native to MinTalent show entry forms are available on the fair website, at the fair office and at the Owatonna nesota, at the Voegel’s Exotic Petting Zoo, located on the north end of the grandstand People’s Press. track. For the first time, the zoo will feature a baby giraffe that is approximately four and a half months old and already stands eight KOWZ Radio in Owatonna will be sponsorfoot tall. There will be over 30 species of rare ing the third annual “Wedding at the Fair” in Fair animals on display. The Petting Zoo is free to Square Park on Friday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. The all fairgoers. bride and groom are Amanda Sevareid and Aaron Armstrong of Owatonna. The wedding costs are covered by the station. Justice of the Peace Matt The Steele County American Dairy AssociaKetelson will officiate the ceremony. All fairgoers are invited to the wedding and to enjoy a piece of tion has chartered a bus to go to the Princess Kay the three foot by four foot wedding cake supplied coronation at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Kelsey Mussman of by Hy-Vee. Claremont is a finalist for the Princess Kay title. The bus will load at 5 p.m. at the Community Center on the fairgrounds. Cost is $10 per person 2012 beer pitchers will be available again this payable as you board the bus. To reserve a spot, year at the Steele County Free Fair. The pitchers contact Julie Mussman at 456-7861 or e-mail
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4-H Star Award A new dairy award will be given at the District Holstein Show on Saturday night of the Steele County Free Fair. The first ever “Dairy Star Awards” to 4-H dairy project members will be given. The purpose of the award is to recognize and reward involvement and project development in the 4-H dairy project. The award will recognize efforts in mentorship, leadership, 4-H involvement, activities and accomplishments. There will be two divisions, juniors (grades 3-8) and seniors (grades 9-13). Awards for first through third place in junior division are $75, $50 and $25. Awards for seniors are $100 through $500 for five placings. Princess Kay Mary Zurhones will be attending the show to assist in the awards and will be assisting in the dairy show
Kids Tractor Pull The Steele County American Dairy Association will again be sponsoring a Kiddie Tractor Pulling Contest at the 2012 Steele County Free Fair. The
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ACTION from Page 7 contest begins at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, near the cattle barns. Registrations will be taken beginning at 3:30 p.m. Boys and girls from eight separate age groups (4-11) compete to win trophies and a chance to participate in the state and national pulls being held in September.
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Cullen Shaver, Brett Ruiter. The spelling bee is sponsored by the Independent School District Foundation. Steve Stansberry is the coordinator. Prior to the sixth grade contest, the annual Senior Citizen spelling bee between Owatonna and Mankato will be held beginning at 2 p.m.
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The Chris Short Puppets, a favorite of kids and adults, will be back at the Steele County Free Fair this year. The 2012 edition will Fairgoers are invited to attend the annual Outdoor Community feature a brand new show which will be presented twice during Church Service in Fair Square Park at the Steele County Free Fair each afternoon and a black light show after dark. The show is loon Sunday, Aug. 19. The service, which begins at 11 a.m. will feature cated just east of the 4-H building, sponsored by Nick Lewis, agent music by the worship team from Our Saviors Lutheran Church. The for Thrivant Financial, First United Bank, TPS Insurance, Legacy message will be delivered by Pastor Brian Wright, head pastor at Signs and Owatonna Heating and Cooling. Cornerstone Church.
Sixth-Grade Spelling Bee The annual Jerry Kent sixth grade spelling bee will be held at the Steele County Free Fair on Thursday, Aug. 16, at 3:45 p.m. on the KRFO Radio Stage. Spellers this year include: (Willow Creek School): Andraya Linton, Noah Budach, William Behne, Dylan Hoover, Bryce Knutson, Hayden Sletten, Madison Piepho, Landon Thurnau, Ethan Gregg, Adam Larson, Reese Hesprich and Isaiah Hedberg. (Medford): Kyra Rahn, Grace Wobbrock, Jenna McCarthy, (Blooming Prairie): Alec Ille, (New Richland, Ellendale, Geneva): Benjamin Lewer, Lillian Bell, Kollin Reese, (St. Mary’s):
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Zone which will be located inside and outside of the Community Building near the Elm Street entrance. Outside the building will be displays of vehicles from the Sheriff, Police, Gold Cross Ambulance, Minnesota State Patrol and fire departments from all around Steele County. Inside the Community Building will be representatives of the various law enforcement and fire departments, CERT, SKYWARN, CARE and the Amateur Radio Club.
Vendor Stands Those wishing to work in vendor stands at the 2012 Steele County Free Fair should come to the fair office in the Muckle Building and add your name to a list of available workers. Vendors who need employees during the fair contact the fair office and the list of available people is given to them. The fair office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Linder the Cow
To accommodate those fairgoers who wish to redeem Mega Ride Steele County Free Fair fairgoers are invited to try their hand at tickets for wrist bands, the Goldstar Midway ticket office will be milking “Linder the Cow”. The fiberglass cow with working udder open at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14. There will also be a separate allows everyone to milk her. The cow is sponsored by the Linder ticket office open for the purchase of the 96 cent rides for Tuesday Farm Network and will be located near the FFA Storybook Farm. night. The midway officially opens at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, opening day of the fair.
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ACTION from Page 8 Free Fair. The dances take place beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday in the swine show barn. The Wednesday dance will feature the music of the Dan Stursa Band is sponsored by KCHK Radio in New Prague. The Saturday dance will feature Big Ben and the Brians sponsored by Ag Star Financial Services. Bring your partner and enjoy old time dancing at the Steele County Free Fair. Dances are free to everyone.
Scavenger Hunt
Steele County Free Fair goers are invited to participate in the “Agriculture Scavenger Hunt” sponsored by the Steele County Farm Bureau. The event provides children ages 6-12 an opportunity to learn about agriculture as they enjoy the sights and sounds of the livestock exhibits. On Friday, Aug. 17, from 1 -3 p.m., children can pick up worksheets at the FFA barnyard. The worksheets contain agricultural questions. As children tour the fair exhibits, they will find special placed posters containing helpful informa9tion to complete the worksheet. Once completed, the worksheet should be returned to the starting location where those completing the activity will be rewarded for their efforts.
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SENIOR CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR Darryl Hill and Georgia Vincent, both of Owatonna, will be recognized and honored as the 2012 Senior Volunteers of the Year on U.S. Bank Senior Day Thursday, Aug. 16. The recognition will take place at 5:45 p.m. in Fair Square Park. Both will compete for state honors at the Minnesota State Fair.
Georgia Vincent Georgia has been actively volunteering since she retired and does so with no desire for recognition. Volunteering is a way of life for Georgia. Volunteer activities include work at Cedarview Nursing h0ome, Big BrothersBig Sisters, driving those who cannot make local church activities, Senior Place, volunteer Grandma at Kid’s Korner, Foster Grandparent program. She has received numerous citations and honors for her volunteer work.
Darryl Hill Darryl solely founded the OHS Museum. Since his retirement as assistant principal of Owatonna High School he has continued to work with a coordinator in maintaining the museum exhibits. The museum boasts over 100 feet of showcases and contains over 1000
donated items. It is a one-of-a-kind exhibit in the state of Minnesota. Time commitment: 30-40 hours monthly Darryl was an integral part of bringing a water park to Owatonna. Darryl was a necessary piece to the eventual success of the aquatic center. Time commitment: varied over six years. Darryl founded the Christmas Bird Count in Steele County over 40 years ago. He solicits volunteers and trains them and coordinates the count each December. Other volunteer activities that Darryl is involved in: Americanism Chair for Owatonna American Legion Post 77, Table Tennis Teacher at Senior Place, bird talks to local clubs and organizations, Health Seniors of Steele County, Grandparents for Education, Assistant Supt. for the Photography Department at the Steele County Free Fair, Associated Church, delivering Meals on Wheels, Owatonna West Hills Advisory Commission.
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5-10 p.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open 5-10 p.m. — Exhibit, Commercial, Muckle Museum Buildings Open 6 a.m. — KRFO Live at Fair (Aurora Diner) 5-11 p.m. — Power 96 Ride Nite On Midway (All rides 96¢) 9 a.m. — Horse Show (Horse Arena) 5:30 p.m. — 4-H Dog Demonstration (Cattle Arena) 9:30 a.m. KDHL AM MINNESOTA LIVE 5:30 p.m. — Minnesota Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway) 11 a.m. — Mega Ticket Redemption Office Opens (Midway) 5:30 p.m. — 4-H Swine Pen of 3, Cloverbuds, Jr. Barrow Show, Breeding Gilts and Jr. Sports11 a.m. — Midway Ticket office opens manship (Swine Arena) Noon — Poultry, Pigeon, and Dove Judging (Poultry Barn) 5:30 p.m. — Owatonna Community Band (UPB Stage) Noon — Equine Hall of Fame (Cattle Arena) 6 p.m. — Logan Johnson (KRFO Stage) 12:50 p.m. — Jerry Groskreutz Farm Show Live (KDHL) 6 p.m. — Wine Judging (Fine Arts Building) 1:20 p.m. — Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (KRFO Stage) 6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 2 p.m. — 4-H Report (KDHL) 2:30 p.m. — Livestock Hall of Fame Induction (Show Arena) Sponsored by Central Valley Co-Op 6 p.m. — Grandstand Opens 7 p.m. — Medicine Show (UPB Stage) 3 p.m. — Warm up with Melody Mates 7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 4:30 p.m. — Halter Class (Horse Arena) 7:30 p.m. — US Band (KRFO Stage) 5 p.m. — Official Opening of Fair 8 p.m. — Bull Riding (Grandstand) (($14 Adults $11 Pre-Teen) 5 p.m. — Midway Opens 8 p.m. — Minnesota Lottery Wheel Walker (midway) 5 p.m. — Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens 8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 5 p.m. — Camel Rides Start (North of Racetrack) 5 p.m. — Community Bank Owatonna/R and K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North 8:30 p.m. — Logan Johnson (KRFO Stage) 8:30 p.m. to Midnight — Arch Allies (Beer Garden Stage) of RaceTrack) 9 p.m. — Jonny Bird, The Man of Many Hats (UPB Stage) 5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage) 9 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 5-9 p.m. Village of Yesteryear Open 5 p.m. — Close Bingo Tent Open
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What’s going on: Tuesday, Aug. 14 Other Events
Gandy’s Old Iron Show — Outside By Village of Yesteryear Wells Fargo Auto Museum — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Cars of the 1940’s Wild Animal and Fish Display, Izaak Walton Building — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Muckle Fair Museum Gold Star Midway Shows KRFO Pig Races — Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. FFFA Children’s Barnyard, East Of Racetrack — 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Community Bank Owatonna/R & K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Camel Rides, North of Racetrack Adventure Alley Roaming Acts: Musicmobile, Steely & Stella, Wade Henry Hans the Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & Auto Village Of Yesteryear, Far East Side of Grounds Safety Zone Display, North on Elm Avenue Lumberjack Kids Camp — 1:30 p.m., Alexander Junction Lumberjack Shows — 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Alexander Junction “The Godfather” Sponsored By Godfather’s Pizza Milking Contest — FFA Storybook Farm Fair Store Open, Four Seasons Centre — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Electric Scooters and Manual Wheelchairs Can Be Rented at the Elm Ave. Gate Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker On The Midway — 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fair Store Open, Four Seasons Centre — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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What’s going on: Wednesday, Aug. 15 Kids Day
1 p.m. — Close Bingo Tent Open 1:20 p.m. Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (KRFO Stage) 1:30 p.m. — Lumber Jack Sports Camp for Kids (Alexander Junction) 2 p.m. — 4-H Report Live (KDHL) 6 a.m. — KRFO Live at Fair (Aurora Diner) 2 p.m. — Wade Henry (United Prairie Stage) 7:30 a.m. — 4-H Sr. Barrow, Market Gilt, and Sr. Showmanship (Swine Arena) 2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open 2:45 p.m. — Jill Hoggard Dancers (UPB Stage) 9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair All Day (KOWZ Korner) 2:45 p.m. — Wade Henry (KRFO Stage) 9:30 a.m. — KDHL Minnesota Live (KDHL Central) 3 p.m. — 4-H Beef Cow/Calf Judging (at Pens) 10 a.m. — Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Racetrack) 3 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.) 11 a.m. — Midway Ticket Office opens (Rides open at noon) 3:30 p.m. Bluegrass Review (United Prairie Stage) 11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack) 4 p.m. — Jill Hoggard Dancers (KRFO Stage) 11 a.m. — Free Kids Day Show Wade Henry (United Prairie Stage) 4 p.m. — Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Exhibit, Commercial, Muckle Museum Bldgs. Open 4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 11:15 a.m. — KDHL Market Reports Live from KDHL Central 4 p.m. — Sing A Long with Ruth Emro, Carol Morsching, and Eileen Ptacek (Village Stage) 11:30 a.m. — Open Class Sheep Judging (Cattle Arena) 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — “Bill’s Bus” Shuttle Downtown to Fair and Concessionaires Bus 4:15 p.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KDHL) 4:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) from Industrial Park to Fair (Free) 5-9 p.m. — KCHK Old Time Barn Dance –Dan Stursa Band (Swine Barn) Noon — Leon Olsen Show (KRFO Stage) 5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage) Noon — Midway Opens 5 p.m. — Ice Cream Performance (United Prairie Stage) Noon — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 5 p.m. — Jill Hoggard Dancers (Village Stage) Noon to 9 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open 5 p.m. — Rock and Mineral Demo (Fine Arts Building) Noon to 5 p.m. — Kid’s Day Ride Special (5 hour Ride-a-thon $20) 5 p.m. — 4-H Beef Judging (Cattle Arena) 12:30 p.m. — Bluegrass Review (United Prairie Stage) 5 p.m. — Grandstand Opens 12:30 p.m. — Junior Dairy Club Show (Cattle Show Arena) 5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway) 12:30 p.m. — Linder Farm Network Live (KOWZ Korner) 5:30 p.m. — Wade Henry (KRFO Stage) 12:50 p.m. Jerry Groskreutz Farm Show (KDHL)
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What’s going on: Wednesday, Aug. 15
6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 6 p.m. — Ross Sletten and Matt Arthur (Village Stage) 6 p.m. — Homemade Beer Judging (Fine Arts Building) 6:30 p.m. — Bluegrass Review (KRFO Stage) 6:45 p.m. — Linder Milking Contest (FFA Children’s Barnyard) 7 p.m. — Martin Zellar Concert ($12.00 at the door) preceeded by Justyn Dow (starting at 7 p.m.) 7 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.) 7:30 p.m. — Just Friends (United Prairie Stage) 7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 8p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway) 8p.m. — Karate Demo (North of Fine Arts Building) 8p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 8:15 p.m. — Garrick Sissons—Tribute to Garth Brooks (KRFO Stage) )8:30 p.m. — Wes Coyour Gospel Show (UPB Stage) 8:30 p.m. to Midnight — Lost Highway (Coors Light Stage — Beer Garden) 9 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)
Community Bank Owatonna/R & K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Camel Rides, North of Racetrack Adventure Alley Roaming Acts: Musicmobile, Steely & Stella, Wade Henry Hans The Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & Auto Village of Yesteryear, Far East Side of Grounds Safety Zone Display, North On Elm Avenue Lumberjack Kids Camp — 1:30 p.m., Alexander Junction Lumberjack Shows — 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Alexander Junction “The Godfather” Sponsored By Godfather’s Pizza Milking Contest — FFA Storybook Farm Fair Store Open, Four Seasons Centre — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Electric Scooters and Manual Wheelchairs Can Be Rented At The Elm Avenue Gate Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker On The Midway — 5:30 and 8 p.m.
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What’s going on: Thursday, Aug. 16 Senior Citizen Day 6 a.m. to Noon — Seniors (age 62 and over) Park for Free — Sponsored by US Bank 6 a.m. — KRFO Live at Fair (Aurora Diner) 8 a.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open 8:30 a.m. — 4-H Dairy Judging (Cattle Arena) 9:30 a.m. — KDHL A.M. Minnesota — Live (KDHL) 9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair All Day (KOWZ Korner) 9:30 a.m. — 4-H Horse Training/Achievement Judging (Horse Arena) 10 a.m. — 4-H Pet Parade (KRFO Stage) 10 a.m. — Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Racetrack) 10:15 a.m. — Country Pickers (UPB Stage) 10:15 a.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KOWZ) 11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Exhibit, Commercial, Muckle Museum Bldgs.Open 11 a.m. — 4-H Horse Halter/Performance Judging (Horse Arena) 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. “Bill’s Bus” Shuttle Downtown to Fair and Concessionaires Bus from Industrial Park to Fair (Free) Noon to 5 p.m. — Senior Spotlight (Specials for Seniors) Noon — Midway Ticket Office Opens (Rides open at 1:00) Noon — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) Noon — Banjo Boys (UPB Stage) Noon — The Schmoejoes (KRFO Stage) Noon to 9 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open 12:30 p.m. — Linder Farm Network Live (KOWZ Korner) 12:50 p.m. Jerry Groskreutz Farm Show (KDHL) 1 p.m. — Midway Opens 1 p.m. — Close Bingo Tent Open 1 p.m. — 4-H Dairy Goat Judging (Cattle Arena) 1:20 p.m. — Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (KRFO Stage) 1:30 p.m. — Lumber Jack Sports Camp (Alexander Junction) 1:30 p.m. — Over 60 Band (UPB Stage) 2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 2 p.m. — 4-H Cloverbud Goat Show and Market Goat Judging 2 p.m. — Senior Citizen Spelling Bee (KRFO Stage) 2:45 p.m. — Banjo Boys (UPB Stage) 3 p.m. — SeniorPlace Golden Tones (Village Stage) 3 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.) 3:45 p.m. — Jerry Kent /Steele County 6th Grade Spelling Bee (KRFO Stage) Sponsored by
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2012 Owatonna People’s Press Amateur Talent Contest Name of Act _______________________________________________________ Division ( ) Preteen (12 and under) ( ) Teen (13-18) ( ) Open (19 and over) If Group: Name of Contact Person ______________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ Home Phone ( ) _________________ Work Phone ( ) _________________ Describe Talent: ____________________________________________________ Name of Song _____________________________________________________ Accessories Needed: (CD player, piano, etc.) _____________________________ Signature of Applicant _______________________________ Date __________ Any Other Information We Should Know ________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ The Steele County Free Fair Owatonna People’s Press Amateur Talent Contest will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 19, 2012 on the United Prairie Bank Stage in Fair Square Park. A period for rehearsal will be available from 8:00-10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 17. Entries will be accepted only by those who have legal residence in Steele County. Acts will be categorized into three different classes. Pre teen (12 and under) Teen (13-19) Open ( 19 and over) Each first place winner will compete in the MN State Fair Talent Contest in their age category. Accompanists, when not a part of the act, may be of any age. Time limit will be 4 minutes. Points will be deducted for contestants going over the limit. Musical groups and vocalists are allowed to perform a medley of tunes, but must remain within the four minute time limit. Steele County Free Fair reserves the right to disqualify an act that has suggestive lyrics or is not acceptable to a general audience. Contestants may use taped or CD accompaniment, provided there is musical accompaniment ONLY. Absolutely NO recorded back up vocals are allowed on tape. An electric piano will be available for use. If act is judged the top winner in their category, they must perform the same act or musical selection at the State Fair. Contestants may only participate in one act in one age category. There is limited room on stage for dancers. Rock Bands: No rock bands will be entered directly into the talent show. First place bands plus “People’s Choice” Band in “Battle of the Bands” will automatically be entered into the talent show. Each division first place winner will receive $75.00; second place $25.00 First place winners may perform as a featured paid act at the 2013 Steele County Free Fair and are not eligible to enter the talent contest that year. For further information contact the Talent Show Coordinator Todd Hale at (507) 451-5305. E-mail: thalescff@ll.net. Entry forms are due by August 14 to: Talent Contest, Steele County Free Fair, Box 650, Owatonna, MN 55060 or bring to Fair Office on Fairgrounds or Fax 451-4154. Entry forms are available on the fair website (www.scff.org) or from the fair secretary’s office or the Owatonna People’s Press office.
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What’s going on: Thursday, Aug. 16 Owatonna School District Foundation 4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 4 p.m. — TriM W’s (Village Stage) 4 p.m. — Over 60 Band (UPB Stage) 4:15 p.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KDHL) 4:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage) 5 p.m. — 4-H Lamb Lead and Breeding Sheep Judging (Cattle Arena) 5 p.m. — Garth Mania (Beer Garden) 5 to 11 p.m. — CULVER’S Moonlight Madness Ride Special ($20 with coupon from Culver’s) 5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway) 5:30 p.m. — Tuition Daddys (KRFO Stage) 5:45 p.m. — Senior Volunteer of the Year Recognition (UPB Stage) 5:45 p.m. — KDHL Jerry Groskreutz Farm Show (KDHL) 6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 6 p.m. — 4-H Market Sheep Judging (Cattle Arena) 6 p.m. — Gary Ebnet and Floral Sofa (Village Stage) 6 p.m. — Ticket office opens for Hairball 6:15 p.m. — Mischief and Mayhem (UPB Stage) 7 p.m. — Pepsi Battle of the Rock Bands ((KRFO Stage) 7 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.) 7 p.m. — Hairball in Concert ($15.00) 7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 8 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway)
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8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 8 p.m. — Karate Demo (North of Fine Arts Building) 8 p.m. — White Sidewalls (UPB Stage) 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Rhino (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage) 9 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)
Other events today
Gandy’s Old Iron Show, Outside By Village of Yesteryear Wells Fargo Auto Museum — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Cars Of The 1940’s Wild Animal And Fish Display — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Izaak Walton Building Muckle Fair Museum Gold Star Amusement Shows KRFO Pig Races — Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. FFA Children’s Barnyard, East of Racetrack — 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Community Bank Owatonna/R & K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Camel Rides, North Of Racetrack Adventure Alley Roaming Acts: Musicmobile, Steely & Stella, Wade Henry Hans The Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & Auto Village Of Yesteryear, Far East Side Of Grounds Safety Zone Display, North On Elm Street Lumberjack Kids Camp — 1:30 p.m., Alexander Junction Lumberjack Shows — 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Alexander Junction
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What’s going on: Friday, Aug. 17
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Noon to 5 p.m. — Midway Ride Special (5 hour Ride-a-thon $20) 12:15 p.m. — Barbary Coast Dixieland Band (UPB Stage) 12:50 p.m. — Jerry Groskreutz Farm Show (KDHL) 6 a.m. — KRFO Live at Fair (Aurora Diner) 1 p.m. — — Close Bingo Tent Open 8 a.m. — 4-H Horse Games Judging (Horse Arena) 1 to 3 p.m. — Farm Bureau Treasure Hunt (FFA Barnyard Bldg.) 8 a.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open 1:20 p.m. — Watermelon Seed Spitting (KRFO Stage) 8 a.m. — Talent Show Rehearsals (UPB Stage) 1:30 p.m. — David Malmberg Show (UPB Stage) 1:30 p.m. Lumberjack Sports Camp (Al9 a.m. — Jersey Jamboree Cattle Show (Cattle Arena) exander Junction) 9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair All Day (KOWZ Korner) 2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 9:30 a.m. — KDHL Minnesota Live (KDHL Central) 2 p.m. — Rocks and Minerals Demo (Fine Arts Bldg.) 10 a.m. — Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Racetrack) 10 a.m. — Open Class Cattle Judging (Cattle Arena) (Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, 2 p.m. — Wide Load (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage) 2 p.m. — Steele County Pork Show (KRFO Stage) Jersey, Milking Shorthorns) 2:15 p.m. — Barbary Coast Dixieland Band (UPB Stage) 10:15 a.m. Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KOWZ) 2:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway) 11 a.m. — Midway Ticket Office Opens (Rides open at noon) 2:30 p.m. — Steele County Dairy Show (KRFO Stage) 11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack) 3 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.) 11 a.m. — Kid’s Day — David Malmberg (UPB Stage) 3 p.m. — Joe’s Concertina (Village Stage) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Exhibit/Commercial, Museum Buildings Open 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — “Bill’s Bus” Shuttle Downtown to Fair and Concessionaires Bus Shuttle from Industrial Park to Fair (Free) 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Picture and Autograph Session with Steely and Stella (Fair Store) Noon to 9 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open Noon — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) Noon — Midway Opens Noon — The Flemmingfold (KRFO Stage)
3:15 p.m. — David Malmberg Show (KRFO Stage) 3:30 p.m. — Old Farm Dog (UPB Stage) 4 p.m. — Wade Henry (KRFO Stage) 4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)
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What’s going on: Friday, Aug. 17 4:30 to 8 p.m. — 4-H BBQ/Corn Feed— 4-H Grill 4:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 5 p.m. — Youth General Livestock Judging Contest (Cattle Arena) 5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage) 5 p.m. — GE and the Drifters (Village Stage) 5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway) 5:30 p.m. — Mischief and Mayhem, Dueling Piano (KRFO Stage) 5:30 p.m. — Youth Rabbit Judging Contest (Rabbit Barn) 5:30 p.m. — Youth Dairy (Cattle Arena) 5:45 p.m. — The Flemminghold (UPB Stage) 6 p.m. — KC Men’s Chorus (Village Stage) 6 p.m. — Karaoke (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage) 6 p.m. — Rocks and Minerals Demo (Fine Arts Bldg.) 6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 7 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.) 7 p.m. — KOWZ Wedding (UPB Stage) sponsored by KOWZ 7:15 p.m. — Line Dancing (KRFO Stage) 7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 7:30 p.m. — NTPA Tractor Pull (Grandstand) ($16.00 adults/ $11.00 Pre Teen) 8 p.m. — DC Drifters (UPB Stage) 8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 8 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway) 8 p.m. — Karate Demo (North of Fine Arts Building) 8:15 p.m. — Steele County Square Dancers (KRFO Stage) Sponsored by Hometown Credit Union 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Pop Rocks (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage)
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Gandy’s Old Iron Show, Outside By Village of Yesteryear Wells Fargo Auto Museum, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Cars of The 1940’s Wild Animal And Fish Display, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Izaak Walton Building Muckle Fair Museum KRFO Pig Races — Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. FFA Children’s Barnyard — 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., East of Racetrack Community Bank Owatonna/R & K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Camel Rides, North of Racetrack Adventure Alley Roaming Acts: Musicmobile, Steely & Stella, Wade Henry Hans The Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & Auto Village of Yesteryear, Far East Side of Grounds
Safety Zone Display, North On Elm Street Lumberjack Kids Camp — 1:30 p.m., Alexander Junction Lumberjack Shows — 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Alexander Junction Fair Store Open, Four Seasons Centre — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wheel Walker On The Midway — 2:30, 5:30 and 8 p.m., Sponsored By Minnesota State Lottery Milking Contest — FFA Storybook Farm Electric Scooters & Manual Wheelchairs Can Be Rented At The Elm Avenue Gate
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What’s going on: Saturday, Aug. 18
12:30 p.m. — Polka Dots and Sweet Dreams (UPB Stage) 1-3p.m. — HyVee Barb-B-Que Competition (Hy-Vee lot across from fairgrounds) 1 p.m. — 4-H Llama Judging (Cattle Arena) 8 a.m. — 4-H Market Sale Buyers Breakfast (Community Center 4-H Diner) 1 p.m. — Peddler, Pumper, and Politician (Village Stage) 8:15 a.m. — Strive/Rotary/SCFF Kids 400M/800M Runs (OHS Track) 1:20 p.m. — Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (KRFO Stage) 8:30 a.m. — 4-H Market Sale Buyers Orientation—(Swine Arena) 1:30 p.m. — Lumberjack Sports Camp (Alexander Junction) 9 a.m. — 4-H Market Livestock Sale (Swine Arena) 1:30 p.m. — Premier Showmanship Contest (Cattle Arena) 9 a.m. — Antique Tractor Pull (Grandstand) 2 p.m. — 4-H Chore Team Challenge (Cattle Arena) 9 a.m. — Draft Horse, Draft Mules, and Pony Show (Horse Arena) 2 p.m. — Dunnell Lenort (Village Stage) 9 a.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open 2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 9 a.m. — Strive/Rotary/SCFF 4 Mile Run (OHS Track) 2 p.m. — Satisfaction (KRFO Stage) 9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair (KOWZ Korner) (all day) 2:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway) 10 a.m. — Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Racetrack) 3 p.m. — Dan Stursa Band (UPB Stage) 10:15 a.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KOWZ) 3 p.m. — Rocks and Minerals Demo (Fine Arts Building) 11 a.m. — Midway Ticket Office Opens (Rides open at noon) 3 p.m. — Led Penny (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage) 11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack) 3 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.) 11 a.m. — Marv Nissel Band (UPB Stage) 3 p.m. — Johnny Bird (Village Stage) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Exhibit, Commercial and Muckle Museum Bldgs. Open 4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races ( East of Racetrack) Noon — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 4 p.m. — Draft Performance (Horse Arena) Noon — Stanley Koslosky Band (KRFO Stage) 4 p.m. — Old Farm Dog (KRFO Stage) Noon — Midway Opens 4:15 p.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KDHL) Noon to close — Bingo Tent Open 4:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) Noon to 5 p.m. — Saturday Ride Family Video Spectacular—Bike Give Away Day (5-hour 4:30 p.m. — Stanley Koslosky Band (UPB Stage) Ride-a-thon $22) (Drawing at 5:15 p.m.) 5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage) Noon to 6 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open
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What’s going on: Saturday, Aug. 18 5 p.m. — Bad Tangerines (Village Stage) 5 p.m. — Draft Horse Halter (Horse Arena) 5 p.m. — Old Time Barn Dance-Luverne’s Concertina Band (Swine Barn) 5:15 p.m. — Drawing for 8 free bikes-(front of ticket booth on Midway — must be present to win and a purchaser of Saturday ride ticket) 5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway) 5:30 p.m. — American Pie (50’s—80’s Music) (KRFO Stage) 6 p.m. — Announcing of the KDHL/SCFF So. Minn. Ag. Ambassador Live on KDHL (Cattle Arena) 6 p.m. — Enduro Race (Grandstand) (Adults: $14/Preteens: $11) 6 p.m. — Tuition Daddys (Village Stage) 6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 6 p.m. — Dan Stursa (UPB Stage) 6:30 p.m. — Open Class Holstein and MN District II Holstein Show (Cattle Arena) 7 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.) 7:15 p.m. — Logan Johnson (UPB Stage) 7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 8 p.m. — Arrows at Dawn (KRFO Stage) 8 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway) 8 p.m. — Bill Dewey as Johnny Cash (UPB Stage) 8 p.m. — Karate Demo (North of Fine Arts Building) 8:30 p.m. — 12:30 a.m. Smokescreen (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage) 9 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.) 9 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)
Other events today Gandy’s Old Iron Show, Outside By Village of Yesteryear Wells Fargo Auto Museum — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wild Animal And Fish Display — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Izaak Walton Building Muckle Fair Museum Gold Star Midway Shows KRFO Pig Races — Noon, 2 p.m. 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. FFA Children’s Barnyard — 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., East of Racetrack Community Bank Owatonna/R &K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Camel Rides, North of Racetrack Adventure Alley Roaming Acts: Musicmobile, Steely & Stella, Wade Henry Hans The Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & Auto Village of Yesteryear, Far East Side of Grounds Safety Zone Display, North On Elm Street Milking Contest — FFA Storybook Farm Lumberjack Kids Camp — 1:30 p.m., Alexander Junction Lumberjack Shows — 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Alexander Junction Wheel Walker On The Midway — 2:30, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Sponsored by Minnesota State Lottery Fair Store Open, Four Seasons Centre — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Electric Scooters and Manual Wheelchairs Can Be Rented At The Elm Avenue Gate
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What’s going on: Sunday, Aug. 19
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1-5p.m. — Dan Stursa Band (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage) 1 p.m. — Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens 1 p.m. — Allegra Geller (KRFO Stage) 8 a.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open 1 p.m. — The Good Old Boys from Medford (Village Stage) 9 a.m. — Draft Horse Show (Horse Arena) 1:30 p.m. — Lumber Jack Sports Camp (Alexander 9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair All Day (KOWZ Korner) Junction) 10 a.m. — Community Bank Owatonna/R and K Electric 2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Race Track) Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Racetrack) 2 p.m. — Flat Baroque (Village Stage) 11 a.m. — Community Outdoor Church Service (UPB 2 p.m. — Amateur Talent Show (UPB Stage) Stage) 2:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker 11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack) (Midway) 11 a.m. — Midway Ticket Office Opens (Rides open at 2:45 p.m. — Wade Henry (KRFO Stage) noon) 3 p.m. — 4-H Parade of Champions (Cattle Arena) Noon — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 3 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.) Noon — Emma Hellevik (Village Stage) 3 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Noon — –Close Bingo Tent Open Junction) Noon — Midway Opens 3 p.m. — Patty Kark and Friends (Village Stage) Noon to 8p.m. — Exhibit, Commercial, and Muckle 3:30 p.m. — Stix of Fury (KRFO Stage) Museum Bldgs. Open 4 p.m. — Swine Show (Swine Arena) Noon to 6 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open 4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) Noon to 11 p.m. — Pepsi Family Day -11 Hr. Ride Special ($22 includes free Pepsi compact 4 p.m. — Misgen Auto Parks, Inc. /Napa Auto Parts of Owatonna/ Owatonna Fordand hotdog) Chrysler/Wholesale Tire Southern MN Demo Derby (Grandstand) (Adults: $15/ 12:30 p.m. — American Pie (UPB Stage)
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Steele County Free Fair: Sunday, Aug. 19
Preteen: $11) 4:15 p.m. — Luverne’s Concertina Band (KRFO Stage) 4:30 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.) 5 p.m. — Stix of Fury (UPB Stage) 5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway) 5:45 p.m. — Sara Sorensen (UPB Stage) 6-10 p.m. — Tom Cat (Coors Lite Beer Garden Stage) 6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 6:30 p.m. — Steele Co. Pork Producers Barrow and Carcass Show (Swine Arena) r7 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.) 7 p.m. — Tae Kwan Do Demonstration (UPB Stage) 7 p.m. — Dog Mouth (KRFO Stage) 7:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway) 8 p.m. — Deadline to join Steele County Ag. Society for 2012-2013 (FAIR OFFICE) 8 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway) 8 p.m. — Exhibit Buildings Close 8 p.m. — O.H.S. Football/Cheerleader Rally (UPB Stage) 9 p.m. — “Build the Barn” Raffle Drawing (Beer Garden) 11 p.m. — Midway Closes
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Other events today
Gandy’s Old Iron Show, Outside By Village of Yesteryear Wells Fargo Auto Museum — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Cars of The 1940’s Wild Animal And Fish Display — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Izaak Walton Building Muckle Fair Museum Gold Star Midway Shows KRFO Pig Races — Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. FFA Children’s Barnyard — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., East of Racetrack Community Bank Owatonna/R &K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Camel Rides, North of Racetrack Adventure Alley Roaming Acts — Musicmobile, Steely & Stella, Wade Henry And Stix of Fury Hans The Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & Auto Village of Yesteryear, Far East Side of Grounds Safety Zone Display, North On Elm Street Lumberjack Kids Camp — 1:30 p.m., Alexander Junction Lumber Jack Shows — 3 p.m., Alexander Junction Fair Store Open, Four Seasons Centre — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Electric Scooters & Manual Wheelchairs Can Be Rented At The Elm Avenue Gate
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