Summer Scene

EAST OTTER TAIL LAKES AREA | July 2018

Summer Scene 108th annual East Otter Tail County Fair Lots of old and new events planned

Perham Pie and Ice Cream Social ‘The idea of community’

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Fishing for some family fun?

Lots of old and new events planned for the 108th annual East Otter Tail County Fair

‘The idea of community’

Pie and Ice Cream Social has been bringing people together in Perham for 52 years

The largest arts and crafts event of the summer

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Publisher Jason Miller jmiller@perhamfocus.com

Phelps Mill Festival features food, fun and 100s of artisan vendors, all in a historic and scenic locale

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Magazine Editor Marie Johnson mtjohnson@perhamfocus.com

Dent Daze ‘Rock of Ages’ theme celebrates the spirit of rock-n-roll

12 Events calendar 13 Summer Celebration a shared effort in

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Contributors Paula Quam Page Design Carol Hennen chennen@dlnewspapers.com

The East Otter Tail Lakes Area Summer Scene is a magazine that is published monthly from May through September. The magazine is for the reading enjoyment of visitors as well as seasonal and year-round residents. Two additional versions of the magazine are published in Detroit Lakes and Park Rapids.

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Fishing for some family fun?

Lots of old and new events

BY PAULA QUAM pquam@perhamfocus.com

planned for the 108th annual East Otter Tail County Fair Few things evoke sweet, old-fashioned summertime memories like the county fair. It’s an event that has, for more than a century, captured the crowds at the East Otter Tail County Fairgrounds in Perham.

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This year the fair runs Thursday, July 19 to Sunday, July 22.

Although tradition runs deep for the family-friendly event, the fairboard works throughout the year planning and making sure that the old favorites are met with new, fresh aspects. Fairgoers this year will be treated to a few “firsts,” including Polka in the Park Sunday after-

noon.

“This will have live music just like you heard in the old days,” says Diane Sazama, fair manager and secretary treasurer of the East Otter Tail County Fair and Agricultural Society. Ironically, as Sazama was booking the act for the fair, she realized Erick’s Dance Band is the same band that played at her own wed-

ding dance 30 years ago.

“So that kind of made me feel old,” she laughs, “but I think everybody is just going to love this. If people want to dance, they can dance; if they want to just grab a beer from the beer garden and sit back and relax, they can do that, too.”

The band plays a variety of oldies, including country, polka, waltzes and more.

The fair will also feature a blacksmith for the first time. Joe Skjaret will be showcasing his art with demonstrations that’ll give people the feeling they’ve momentarily stepped back in time.

“And then another thing we’ll try this year is... pig races, which we won’t charge for, but we’ll do a freewill offering,” says Sazama, who says they’ll also have a free will offering at the pancake breakfast on Sunday with funds being used to help with fair costs. There will be a fee for grandstand events, as well, with prices there staying the same as last year.

“It’s really affordable for the way our economy is — a really reasonable way for a family to spend the day,” says Sazama.

Also new to this fair is its scheduled comedy act, Tricia & The Toonies, who will be at the park shelter Saturday. This family-friendly performance will have kids and adults interacting in the show, as the comedy act features puppets and a whole lot of laughter.

“And then the K9 demonstration is new this year, too,” says Sazama, who says the Perham Police Department’s Mike & Ike duo will be on hand to show fairgoers some of their crime fighting tricks. That’ll take place at high noon on Saturday on the baseball field.

In the spirit of public service and first responders, the fair always features some of the area’s finest when it comes to keeping residents safe. This year the Vergas Fire Department will have some if its firefighters and equipment on the scene to showcase what they do.

“That’s on Saturday morning, so kids will be able to go into the fire trucks to see what’s in there and talk to a fireman,” says Sazama, who points out that it is the East Otter Tail County Fair, and board members try to do some outreach beyond Perham to include outlying communities.

Party animals For anybody who has been to a county fair, it’s no secret that the animals run the show. Like every year, the local 4-H and FFA groups will be ascending upon the fairground barns, show animals in tow.

“The barns will be full this year!” says Sazama, who says for the past couple of years, this aspect of the fair has become so popular, it’s actually become a challenge to get all of the animals properly housed in the barns.

“But we’ll do our best to make sure everything is safe out there,” she adds, “and as far as the exhibits go, they’ll have a pretty full house there, too.”

Sazama explains that while the 4-H and FFA groups have their own impressive entries, there is also something called “open classes.” This is where anybody can bring in their projects and talents for showcasing to be judged.

“One of the areas that’s growing here is the homemade wine and beers,” she says,

“and so we just encourage people to bring out their jams and jellies, baked goods, sewing items, jewelry items, quilts, photography, art…”

There is no pre-registration for the open category, but entry is Tuesday and Wednesday.

“You don’t even need to be from our county,” adds Sazama, who says she loves to see the leadership being built among the youth that participate in the county fair.

“Because they’re our future, and it’s cool to see the talent that each of these kids have, and I think it’s an awesome opportunity for some hands-on stuff,” she says, adding that a lot of people don’t often get the opportunity to to be exposed to the agriculture venue or see animals up close like they do at the fair.

“At the Children’s Barn they can pet the animals and hold the baby chicks, and I think that experience is really cool for a lot of people,” says Sazama, who worked the barn for several years with her husband. “Some of those kids would come and stay for hours — I’ve had kids fall asleep there,” she laughs.

Of course fair attendance varies from year to year, depending on the weather, but Sazama says it always keeps people coming out.

“It’s a safe place for people to go,” she says, “but it’s just a nice community event — the time of year when you get to see people out and just visit.”

Sazama says they’re always looking for more volunteers to work at the fair; to do that, call her at 218-346-2054.

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FAIR SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JULY 19

Veteran and Daycare Day 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Scarecrow Entry (Main exhibit building) 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Rooster Crowing Contest 8 a.m.: Swine Show 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Goats & Sheep Weigh In 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Daycare activities (by park shelter) 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Barnyard Olympics (by park shelter) 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Children’s Barn is open (Perham & NYM FFA) 11 a.m.: Flag raising and National Anthem (by flag pole) - area VFW 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Main exhibit building opens with booth vendors 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Farm Bureau Farm Animal Scavenger Hunt (fairgrounds) 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Imagination Station (Main Exhibit Building by Kid’s Coop) 11 a.m.: 4-H Poultry Show 11:30 a.m. Open Poultry Show 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Rad Zoo Attractions (by park shelter) with Reptile Mobile Zoo Noon to 8 p.m.: Woodturning demonstrations by Dan Modrow 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Beef weigh-ins 2:30 p.m.: Goat show 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.: Dream Weaver Comedy Hypnosis Show by Randy Buker (park shelter) 5 p.m.: Carnival opens 5 p.m.: FFA & 4-H Sheep Show 6 p.m.: Century Farms awards (park shelter) 6:30 p.m. Emerging Leadership Program Recognition 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Wristband Ride Night 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Bingo (Lion’s shelter) 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Crop Dusters Band

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(park shelter) Open daily: Beer Garden - Beer pong and bean bag games available

FRIDAY, JULY 20

Senior Citizen Day 8 a.m.: 4-H & FFA Dairy Show 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Rad Zoo Attractions Reptile Mobile Zoo (park shelter) 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Children’s Barn is open (Perham & NYM FFA) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Main exhibit building opens with booth vendors 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Farm Bureau Farm Animal Scavenger Hunt (fairgrounds) 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Imagination Station (Main Exhibit Building by Kid’s Coop) Noon to 8 p.m.: Woodturning demonstrations by Dan Modrow 1 p.m.: 4-H Rabbit Show 1 p.m.: Carnival opens Noon to 2 p.m.: Senior citizens events - Music with Jerry & Edith Fiegel (park shelter and park) 2 p.m.: Speaker - Senior Citizen Outreach (Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons) 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Entertainment - Gospel Train 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Bingo (Lion’s shelter) 5 p.m.: Beef Show 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Bingo (Lion’s shelter) 7 p.m.: Modified Tractor Pull (grandstand) 8 p.m. to midnight: Los Diamontes Latino Band Open Daily: Beer Garden - Beer pong and bean bag games available

SATURDAY, JULY 21

Kids Day 8 a.m.: Pleasure Horse Show (horse arena) 9 a.m.: Dairy recognition 9:30 a.m.: 4-H awards photos 10 a.m.: 4-H Livestock Auction 10 a.m. to noon: Meet a Fireman - Vergas Fire Dept.

10 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Children’s Barn is open - Perham & NYM FFA 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Kid’s Day Event Lego Building Contest (Bingo shelter) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Main exhibit building opens - booth venders 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Imagination Station (main exhibit building by Kid’s Coop) 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.: Lego Judging Contest Noon: K-9 Demonstrations (Mike &

Ike) at the baseball fields Noon: Carnival opens 1 p.m.: L.A. Pig Races (South end of the fairgrounds by the New Barn) 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Robotic Team demonstrations in the park (Perham & Frazee) 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Barnyard Olympics in the Park 4 p.m.: Comedy - Tricia & The Toonies (park shelter) 5 p.m.: Kid’s Tractor Pull (by the park) - NYM FFA 7 p.m.: Comedy - Tricia & The Toonies (park shelter) 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Bingo (Lion’s shelter) 9 p.m. to noon: Blue English Band Open Daily: Beer Garden - ping pong and bean bags available

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Family Day 8 a.m.: Horse training with horse games (horse arena) 8 a.m. to noon: Pancake Breakfast (free will offering) at the Beer Garden/park area 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Northwoods Harvest Cowboy Church (park shelter) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Joe Skjaret - Blacksmith artist (by the park area) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Farm Bureau Farm Animal Scavenger Hunt (fairgrounds) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Imagination Station (Main Exhibit Building by Kid’s Coop) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Children’s Barn is open - Perham & NYM FFA 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Main exhibit building opens - booth venders Noon to 3 p.m.: Polka in the Park - Erick’s Dance Band (park shelter) 1 p.m.: Little Britches Dairy Show 1 p.m.: 4-H Small Animal Round Robin 1 p.m.: Antique Tractor Pull (Grandstand) 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Bingo (Lion’s shelter) 2:30 p.m.: 4-H Awards Program 4 p.m.: Livestock exhibits will be released 6 p.m.: All non-livestock exhibits will be released Open daily: Beer garden - Beer pong and bean bag games

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‘THE IDEA OF

community’

Pie and Ice Cream Social has

BY MARIE JOHNSON For Summer Scene

been bringing people together in Perham for 52 years The annual Pie and Ice Cream Social at Calvary Lutheran Church in Perham is all about community — it’s about the Calvary church community coming together to hold the event, the community of the greater Perham area coming together to take part in it, and, in the end, the local community being rewarded by it.

A longstanding summer event, the Pie and Ice Cream Social is now in its 52nd year. Barbeque, pie and ice cream are served for a minimal cost, with all proceeds going back into the community through local nonprofit organizations like Someplace Safe, Celebrate Recovery 8 | SUMMER SCENE JULY 2018

and others.

“The money does not stay at Calvary,” says Karen Mathiason, a key organizer of the social. “It goes to very worthwhile organizations that need help, and that help other people.”

Every aspect of the social is put together by the men and women of Calvary, with women from the church baking more than 75 pies for the event every year. Mathiason says they usually serve about 400 slices of fresh pumpkin and various berry pies at the social, “and they are scrumptious.”

Barbeque plates with chips, a pickle and lemonade are also served. Those plates cost $4.50 each, or it’s $6 for a plate with an extra barbeque. Pie and ice cream is $4, and ice cream only (with fun toppings to pick from) is $1.

The social is held on opening night of the East Otter Tail County Fair — Thursday, July 19, from 4-7 p.m. — so Mathi-

ason says some families like to head over to Calvary for dinner after a fun day of rides and animals at the fair.

“This past year, quite a few families came,” she says. “We served almost a record number. It was good to see families with children there… It brings a lot of people in from different communities — New York Mills, Ottertail, etcetera.”

A Songfest takes place in the church sanctuary during the social, with Calvary choirs and individual singers performing throughout the evening. Mathiason said the whole thing just has a very neighborly, easygoing feel.

“I think it’s just the idea of community,” she says. “You may be able to see your friends or neighbors there, or you can bring a friend or neighbor along. It is just a very, very friendly group. We’re a community, and we share that with others.”

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THE LARGEST ARTS AND CRAFTS EVENT

of the summer PERHAM FOCUS STAFF REPORT

Phelps Mill Festival features

food, fun and 100s of artisan vendors, all in a historic and scenic locale Held at the historic and picturesque Phelps Mill County Park, near Underwood, the Phelps Mill Festival is the area’s largest arts and crafts event of the summer.

Featuring food, fun and tons of artisan vendors, the annual festival always takes place on the second weekend in July. This year, it’ll be held Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

New and unique this year in honor of Otter Tail County’s 150th anniversary, the county’s Historical Society will be giving guided tours of the park’s historic mill, on Saturday only. There will also be a “Paint in the Park” event both days, offering visitors of all ages the chance to paint their very own original works of art to 10 | SUMMER SCENE JULY 2018

keep and take home with them.

The weekend of the festival will be chock-full of opportunities to shop and play, with more than 100 vendor booths and kids’ activities supervised by Bethlehem Lutheran Church. A wide variety of food will be served throughout the festival grounds, including breakfast, pork chops, bratwurst, popcorn, pie and ice cream and much more. Food is served by nonprofits from around the county, like area Lions clubs, Boy Scout troops, church parishes and other groups.

Entertainment will vary each day of the festival, with comic magician Jerry Frasier kicking things off on Saturday with two humorous magic shows. An experienced entertainer of more than 20 years, Frasier has a distinctive voice and energy that encourages audience partici-

pation. He will perform at noon and 2:45 p.m.

At 1:15 and 4 p.m., Billy D and the Crystals will perform their special blend of rock music, from oldies to modern hits.

This band of three brothers (along with their father) have been entertaining audiences for decades.

On Sunday, there will be a community church service with music at 10:30 a.m., followed by a performance by The Q5 Band at 11:45 a.m. This five-member group has played their eclectic variety of rock, pop and country for crowds since 2007.

Free parking and shuttle service will be available throughout the festival. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under. No pets are allowed in the festival area.

Phelps Mill County Park is located at 29035 County Highway 45, in Underwood, on the Otter Tail River. For more information, visit phelpsmillfestival.com or find the festival’s page on Facebook.

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A ROCKIN’ FESTIVAL

Dent Daze

‘Rock of Ages’ theme celebrates the spirit of rock-n-roll This festival’s a’ rockin’... so come a’ knockin’!

Enjoy good vibes in Dent this Saturday, July 14, with the community’s fun and familyfriendly annual summer celebration, Dent Daze.

The theme of this year’s festival is “Rock of Ages,” and a new Karaoke Jam puts that spirit in the spotlight. Local singers will have the opportunity to rock out at the mic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. downtown.

Prior to that, the Dent Fire Department will be kicking off Dent Daze with a pancake feed from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Breakfast fans can get their fill, tour the fire hall, and meet the volunteer firefighters of the department.

They can also cheer on the runners in the annual 5K Road Race, which will start at 9 a.m. at the Dent Community Center.

A 1K Youth Run will follow at 10 a.m. The popular downtown poker run will start at 10 a.m. and go until noon. Runners are encouraged to dress up in 12 | SUMMER SCENE JULY 2018

the spirit of the “Rock of Ages” theme.

Also at 10 a.m., local pickle ballers will be hosting a pickle ball tournament, at the courts behind the community center.

Kids’ games will be ongoing from noon to 2 p.m.

At 2 p.m., one of the main events of the day will begin — the grand parade. This year’s parade will feature multiple floats, the Birak Shriners, and more.

After the parade, at 3 p.m, the kids’ tractor and Big Wheel races will take place. The annual fan-favorite bed races will follow, at 4 p.m.

Also at 4 p.m., the Dent Lions will begin their annual finger-lickin’ Chicken Feed at Memorial Park. At the American Legion building, the Dent United Methodist Church will be hosting a perfect dessert event, a pie social.

Dent Daze is organized by the Dent Community Club.

For more information, visit the club’s page on Facebook.

UPCOMING EVENTS

in the Perham area

JULY

Every Wednesday: International Turtle Races; 10 a.m. registration, races begin at 10:30 a.m. For more info, call the Perham Area Chamber at 218-346-7710 4: Fourth of July Fireworks, Krueger Field/Fairgrounds, 10 p.m.

6: Lund Mania Summer Celebration and Fishing Tournament, New York Mills 13: Relay for Life of East Otter Tail County, Perham High School Track 14: Dent Daze, Dent 14-15: Phelps Mill Arts Festival 19: Calvary Pie & Ice Cream Social, Calvary Lutheran Church of Perham 19-22: East Otter Tail County Fair 27: Tuffy Nelson Golf Classic

AUGUST

Every Wednesday: International Turtle Races; 10 a.m. registration, races begin at 10:30 a.m. For more info, call the Perham Area Chamber at 218-346-7710 3-4: Perham Crazy Days 9-12: Vergas Looney Daze & Parade 10-11: Otter Fest in Ottertail, Friday night Demo Derby, Saturday Parade 17: Corn Feed and Puppet Pageant Festival, New York Mills 18-19: Pioneer Days 17-19: Black Powder Rendezvous 25-26: Finn Creek Summer Folk Festival, New York Mills Aug 31-Sept 3: Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sales

SEPTEMBER

Aug 31-Sept 3: Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sales 8: Dreams for Kids Ride 9: Charity Golf Tournament: Proceeds go to Someplace Safe 14-16: Perham Area All School Reunion 29: Lakes Area Home Tour 28-29: Disgruntled Daze 29: Harvest Fest TBD: Polka Daze, Ottertail TBD: EOT Place Base Productions

OCTOBER

27: Kids Halloween Party, New York Mills 31: Trunk or Treat TBD: Pumpkin Festival, Ottertail TBD: Uncle Ray’s Pumpkin Patch, New York Mills * Events may be added. Dates may change.

Summer Celebration

a shared effort in New York Mills

New York Mills’ annual Summer Celebration is more like three celebrations in one, and each one takes planning and coordination by different community stakeholders.

Lund Boats, for example, is heavily involved in the Lund Mania Fishing Tournament, and the Cultural Center is in charge of the annual Fish House Festival, while the New York Mills Civic & Commerce Association oversees other aspects of the celebration, such as food, music, kids’ activities and the big parade.

In the end, it’s a collaboration well worth

the effort — the Summer Celebration is always a fun and family-friendly event that offers a little something for everyone.

Taking place this year on Friday, July 6, activities will be ongoing throughout the day and evening at various locations in downtown New York Mills. For more information, visit www.explorenewyorkmills.com.

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zas! Great Happy Hour specials! Open Daily 4:00pm (Call for spring/winter hours) 311 S.Main Street, Park Rapids. 218-237-4625.

Reservations Accepted. We are proud to be No.#1 on TripAdvisor! Check us out!

311 S.Main Street, Park Rapids.

218-237-4625. $$ [w] F THE GOOD LIFE CAFE Fresh, creative food and craft beer in a comfortable atmosphere! Lunch and dinner menus offer a combination of traditional and adventurous dishes, including comfort foods, vegetarian and gluten-free. We prepare unique specials for each meal aligned with the seasons. We also have 10 MN craft beers on tap, cocktails, wine, wi-fi, outdoor seating and a kid’s menu. It’s time you got back to The Good Life!

Memorial - Labor Day Weekends: Open 7-days a week for lunch and dinner, Seasonal hours and menus online. 220 Main Ave. S., Park Rapids. 218-237-4212 www. thegoodlifecafepr.com. Breakfast & Lunch $ Dinner $$ (W) F LAPASTA Full menu items for all to enjoy. Breakfast starts at 8:30 AM with our famous Dorset Pockets & Potato pancakes plus lots of omelets and other goodies. Lunch offers a wide selection of fresh Angus burgers as well as Italian entrees including pizza. Dinner is amazing starting at 5:00 PM with a full Italian menu with our traditional Italian plus more exotic fusion dishes. Thru Memorial Day Open Thurs. - Sun. at 8:30 am Breakfast & Lunch, 5 pm Dinner, After Memorial Day Open Tues. Sun 8:30 am Breakfast & Lunch and 7 DAYS A WEEK 5pm for Dinner.

Downtown Dorset. 218-732-0275.

Breakfast & lunch $. Dinner $$ [W] F THE ROYAL The local favorite where you will enjoy possibly the BEST burger in northern Minnesota. Plus many appetizers and your favorite beverage.

Open 7 days a week. Mon.-Sat. at 11 am, Sun. at noon.

120 S. Main, downtown Park Rapids.

218-732-9443. $ [w] Y STEAK HOUSE Celebrating 72 years of fine dining in the Park Rapids area on Hwy. 71. Prime rib nightly, walleye, jumbo shrimp, BBQ ribs, seafood, choice steaks, chicken, combination meals, children’s menu, nightly specials and your favorite beverage from the new Fish Hook Bar. Open 7 days a week. Sun.-Thurs 4 pm - 9 pm, Fri. & Sat. 4 pm - 10 pm.

Reservations appreciated 1 mi. North on Hwy. 71, Park Rapids.

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2018 East Otter Tail County Fair Schedule

JULY 19-22, 2018

TUESDAY JULY 17, 2018

3:00PM-8:00PM 1:00PM-6:00PM

OPEN CLASS ENTRY (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING) 4-H NON-LIVESTOCK JUDGING

3:00PM-8:00PM 5:00PM-7:30PM 12:00PM-9:00PM 12:00PM-9:00PM

OPEN CLASS ENTRY (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING) SCARECROW ENTRY (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING) 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK CHECK-IN (ID AND VET CHECK) SWINE WEIGH INS

WEDNESDAY JULY 18, 2018

THURSDAY JULY 19, 2018 (VETERAN AND DAYCARE DAY AT THE FAIR)

8:00AM-11:00AM 8:00AM-11:00AM 8:00AM 9:00AM -2:00PM 10:00AM-11:30AM 10:00AM–11:30AM 10:00AM-10:00PM 11:00AM 11:00AM -10:00PM 11:00AM-8:00PM 11:00AM-8:00PM ALL DAY 11:00AM 11:30AM 1:00PM –7:00PM Noon-8:00PM

2:00PM-4:00PM 2:30 PM 3:00PM & 5:00PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00PM 6:30PM 6:00PM-10:00PM 7:00PM-11:00PM 8:0PM-11:00PM OPEN DAILY 3:00PM-8:00PM 1:00PM-6:00PM 3:00PM-8:00PM 5:00PM-7:30PM 12:00PM-9:00PM 12:00PM-9:00PM 8:00AM

SCARECROW ENTRY (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING) ROOSTER CROWING CONTEST- CHECK OUT THE PREMIUM BOOK SWINE SHOW GOATS & SHEEP WEIGH IN DAYCARE DAY ACTIVITIES (By Park Shelter) BARNYARD OLYMPICS– (By Park Shelter) CHILDREN’S BARN IS OPEN ~ Perham & New York Mills FFA’s FLAG RAISING AND NATIONAL ANTHEM (By Flag Pole) ~ AREA VFW MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING OPENS– BOOTH VENDERS FARM BUREAU FARM ANIMAL SCAVENGER HUNT(FAIRGROUNDS) PICK UP SCAVENGER HUNT SHEET FROM FAIR OFFICE ALL DAY AND TURN IN COMPLETED FORMS FOR A DRAWING IMAGINATION STATION (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING BY KID’S COOP) IPAD LEARNING STATION 4-H POULTRY SHOW OPEN POULTRY SHOW (FOLLOWING THE 4-H POULTRY SHOW) RAD ZOO ATTRACTIONS (By Park Shelter) REPTILE MOBILE ZOO-featuring an Alligator, snakes, lizards & etc.

DEMONSTRATIONS– Through out the Day WOOD TURNING DEMONSTRATIONS– DAN MODROW Demonstration throughout the day.

BEEF WEIGH IN GOAT SHOW DREAM WEAVER-COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW– Randy Buker (Park Shelter) Shows at 3pm & 5pm CARNIVAL OPENS ~ FAMILY FUN SHOWS FFA & 4-H SHEEP SHOW CENTURY FARM AWARDS (Park Shelter) EMERGING LEADERERSHIP PROGRAM RECOGNITION - EOT COUPLE WRISTBAND RIDE NIGHT (This is the only Wristband Session) BINGO (Lion’s Shelter) CROP DUSTERS BAND (Park Shelter) BEER GARDEN– BEER PONG AND BEAN BAG GAMES AVAILABLE OPEN CLASS ENTRY (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING) 4-H NON-LIVESTOCK JUDGING OPEN CLASS ENTRY (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING) SCARECROW ENTRY (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING) 4-H & FFA LIVESTOCK CHECK-IN (ID AND VET CHECK) SWINE WEIGH INS

FRIDAY JULY 20, 2018 (SENIOR CITIZEN DAY AT THE FAIR)

11:00AM –5:00PM 10:00AM-10:00PM 11:00AM -10:00PM 11:00AM-8:00PM 11:00AM-8:00PM ALL DAY Noon to 8:00PM 1:00PM 1:00PM 12:00PM-2:00PM 2:00PM 3:00PM-5:00PM

4-H & FFA DAIRY SHOW (4-H WILL FOLLOW FFA DAIRY SHOW) ROOSTER CROWING CONTEST- CHECK OUT THE PREMIUM BOOK RAD ZOO ATTRACTIONS (By Park Shelter) REPTILE MOBILE ZOO-featuring an alligator, snakes, lizards & etc.

DEMONSTRATIONS– Through out the Day CHILDREN’S BARN IS OPEN ~ Perham & New York Mills FFA’s MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING OPENS– BOOTH VENDERS FARM BUREAU FARM ANIMAL SCAVENGER HUNT(FAIRGROUNDS) PICK UP SCAVENGER HUNT SHEET FROM FAIR OFFICE ALL DAY AND TURN IN COMPLETED FORMS FOR A DRAWING IMAGINATION STATION (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING BY KID’S COOP) IPAD LEARNING STATION WOOD TURNING DEMONSTRATIONS– DAN MODROW (By the Park) 4-H RABBIT SHOW CARNIVAL OPENS- FAMILY FUN SHOWS SENIOR CITIZEN EVENTS (Park Shelter & Park) MUSIC WITH JERRY & EDITH FIEGEL SPEAKER– SENIOR CITIZEN OUT REACH Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons ENTERTAINMENT– GOSPEL TRAIN You will hear guitars, banjo’s, upright base, mandolin, harmonica’s and a few corny jokes!

2:00PM-4:00PM 5:00PM 7:00PM-11:00PM 7:00PM

8:00PM-12:00AM OPEN DAILY 8:00AM

BINGO (Lion’s Shelter) BEEF SHOW BINGO (Lion’s Shelter) MODIFIED TRACTOR PULL-NTPA (GRANDSTAND) $10.00-13 & Older, $5.00- Ages 6-12, FREE - 5 & Under Diamontes de Mexico– LATINO BAND BEER GARDEN– BEER PONG AND BEAN BAG GAMES AVAILABLE

SATURDAY JULY 21, 2018 (KID’S DAY AT THE FAIR)

9:00AM 9:30AM 10:00AM 10:00AM-12:00PM 10:00AM-10:00PM 10:00AM-11:00AM 11:00AM -10:00PM 11:00AM-8:00PM 11:00AM-8:00PM ALL DAY 11:00AM-11:30AM NOON- K-9 12:00PM (NOON) 1:00PM 1:00PM-2:00PM 1:00PM-2:00PM 4:00PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 7:00PM 6:00PM 7:00PM-11:00PM 9:00PM-12:00AM OPEN DAILY

PLEASURE HORSE SHOW (Horse Arena) ROOSTER CROWING CONTEST- CHECK OUT THE PREMIUM BOOK DAIRY RECOGNITION 4-H AWARDS PHOTOS 4-H LIVESTOCK AUCTION MEET A FIREMAN– VERGAS FIRE DEPARTMENT CHILDREN’S BARN IS OPEN ~ Perham & New York Mills FFA’s KID’S DAY EVENT-LEGO BUILDING CONTEST (Bingo Shelter) MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING OPENS– BOOTH VENDERS FARM BUREAU FARM ANIMAL SCAVENGER HUNT(FAIRGROUNDS) PICK UP SCAVENGER HUNT SHEET FROM FAIR OFFICE ALL DAY AND TURN IN COMPLETED FORMS FOR A DRAWING IMAGINATION STATION (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING BY KID’S COOP) IPAD LEARNING STATION LEGO JUDGING CONTEST DEMONSTRATION (MIKE & IKE) DEMONSTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE BASEBALL FIELD CARNIVAL OPENS-FAMILY FUN SHOWS L.A. PIG RACES (South end of the Fairgrounds by the New Barn) ~~~Free Will Offering ROBOTIC TEAM DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE PARK (PERHAM & FRAZEE) BARNYARD OLYMPICS IN THE PARK COMEDY– TRICIA & THE TOONIES (Park Shelter) DREAM WEAVER-COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW– Randy Buker (Park Shelter) KID’S TRACTOR PEDAL PULL- (State Sanctioned) – (By the Park) NEW YORK MILL’S FFA CHAPTER COMEDY– TRICIA & THE TOONIES (Park Shelter) DEMO DERBY(GRANDSTAND) $10.00- 13 & Older, $5.00- Ages 6-12, FREE- 5 & Under BINGO (Lion’s Shelter) BLUE ENGLISH BAND BEER GARDEN– BEER PONG AND BEAN BAG GAMES AVAILABLE

SUNDAY JULY 22, 2018 – (FAMILY DAY AT THE FAIR)

8:00AM 8:00AM-12:00PM

10:00AM-11:00AM 9:00AM- 4:00PM 11:00AM-4:00PM 11:00AM-4:00PM ALL DAY 10:00AM-6:00PM 11:00AM-6:00PM NOON-3:00PM 1:00PM 1:00PM 1:00PM 1:00pm 2:00PM-5:00PM 2:30PM 4:00PM 6:00PM OPEN DAILY 6:00PM

HORSE TRAINING WITH HORSE GAMES (Horse Arena) PANCAKE BREAKFAST (Free Will Offering) (Beer Garden/Park Area) Proceeds help pay for EOT Fair expenses NORTHWOODS HARVEST COWBOY CHURCH (Park Shelter) BRIAN ERICKSON JOE SKJARET– BLACK SMITH ARTIST (By the Park Area)- Demonstrations throughout the day.

FARM BUREAU FARM ANIMAL SCAVENGER HUNT(FAIRGROUNDS) PICK UP SCAVENGER HUNT SHEET FROM FAIR OFFICE ALL DAY AND TURN IN COMPLETED FORMS FOR A DRAWING IMAGINATION STATION (MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING BY KID’S COOP) IPAD LEARNING STATION CHILDREN’S BARN IS OPEN ~ Perham & New York Mills FFA’s MAIN EXHIBIT BUILDING OPENS– BOOTH VENDERS POLKA IN THE PARK– ERIC’S DANCE BAND (Park Shelter) LITTLE BRITCHES DAIRY SHOW 4-H SMALL ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN CARNIVAL OPENS- FAMILY FUN SHOWS ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL (GRANDSTAND) $5.00- 13 & Older, $3.00- Ages 6-12, FREE- 5 & Under BINGO (Lion’s Shelter) 4-H AWARDS PROGRAM (Location-TBA) LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASED ALL NON-LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS WILL BE RELEASE BEER GARDEN– BEER PONG AND BEAN BAG GAMES AVAILABLE EAST OTTER TAIL FAIR CLOSES FOR 2018

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