MCS 2023 Fair Book

August 8-13, 2023

Table of Content

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2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. - Fine Arts entries accepted

5 p.m. – 8 p.m. - 4H Clothing & Textile Judging

6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - 4H Fashion Revue & Food Revue Judging

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

- 4-H Horse Show, Horse Arena

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Creative Arts and Photography entries accepted

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

12 p.m. – 6 p.m. - Creative arts and photography entries accepted

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

- Horticulture entries drop off potted plants, table settings, natural wonders and large entries

MONDAY, AUGUST 7

- Horticulture exhibits accepted 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

- Entries and judging of exhibits in 4-H Hall 2

- 4-H Rabbits and Posters in place

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 –

Opening Day

Parking charges from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

8:30 a.m. - 4-H Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn

9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - 4-H Beef Exhibitor weigh-ins

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

- Midwest Steer and Heifer

Weigh-ins

12 p.m.

- All Exhibits and Concessions in place

- All Exhibit buildings open

- 4-H Livestock in place including horses

- FFA Children’s Farm Yard

opens

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

2 p.m.

- FFA Agri-Science Judging

- Livestock Hall of Fame

Reception & Induction

Ceremony, Crane Pavilion

- Falling Interlude, Fair Square

3 p.m.

- 4H Dairy Verification, Dairy Barn

- 4H Horse Awards, Horse Barn

- Carnival Passport Picture Booth Open, Carnival Pad

4 p.m.

5 p.m.

- 4-H Horse Fun Show, Horse arena

- Opening Ceremony, Fair Square

- National Anthem, Sung by Brad Boice, Fair Square

- Pride of Mower Awards presentation, Fair Square

- 4-H Lamb Lead, Crane-North Arena

5-10 p.m.

- Carnival Ride Preview-All rides

ea. $2.00

6 p.m. - 4-H Sheep Show, Crane-North Arena

- Midwest Steer and Heifer Show, Crane

6:30 p.m.

- Brad Boice, Fair Square “Toast to the Classics”

7 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8 p.m.

10 p.m.

- MOTOKAZIE SUPERCROSS AT THE GRANDSTAND

- Brad Boice, Fair Square “Elvis”

- Big Mike and the Funktion, Purple Ribbon Plaza

- Fireworks

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

Parking charges from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

9 a.m.

- 4-H Dairy Show, Crane Pavilion, North Arena

- 4-H Poultry Show, Poultry Barn

10 a.m.

- Creative Arts Building opens

- Horticulture Building opens

- FFA Children’s Farm Yard opens

- Day Care Activities(Preregistration is required by July 26), Fair Square

11 a.m.

- Light Horse Show, Timed Events, Horse Arena

12 p.m.

12 p.m.

- All Buildings and Exhibits open

- Dobbins Creek Boys Featuring Terry Schmidt & Lee Bjorndahl, Fair Square

12:30 p.m. - 4-H Dairy Goat Show, Crane Pavilion

1 p.m. - Open Class Poultry Show, Poultry Barn

2:30 p.m.

3 p.m.

- 4-H Beef Show, Crane Pavilion, North Arena

- Brett Feist, Fair Square

- Carnival – Wristbands Rides

$30

- APAC Games (Austin Positive Action Coalition), Fair Square

4 p.m. - 4-H Meat Goat Show, Crane Pavilion

4:30 p.m. - Parade on grounds

6:00 - 9 p.m. - The Fiddler’s Band, Fair Square

7:00 p.m.

8 p.m.

9 p.m.

- AUTOCROSS RACINGGRANDSTAND

- Shades of Blue, Purple Ribbon Plaza

- All Exhibit buildings close

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 -

SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

Parking charges from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

8 a.m. - Open Class Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn

8:30 a.m. - 4-H Swine Show, Crane Pavilion

10 a.m.

- FFA Children’s Farm Yard opens

- Creative Arts Building opens

- Horticulture Building opens

11 a.m. - Light Horse Show Performance Events, Horse Arena 12 p.m.

- All Buildings and Exhibits open 12-1 p.m. - Bingo for Seniors, Fair Square

p.m. - 4-H Llama & Alpaca Entry

1 p.m.

- Carnival Opens-Kids DayWristbands sold at the CARNIVAL only $15 from 1-4 p.m.

FAIR PARKING

Tuesday-Saturday 7:30 am until 9:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am until 5:30 pm

DAILY PARKING $6.00

MOTORCYCLE DAILY PARKING $4.00

SEASON PARKING PASS $25.00

Passes may be purchased before the fair at the Fair office or at the gates during the Fair. Vehicles must have a Season Pass to remain on the grounds overnight.

HANDICAPPED PARKING: Please enter through the North Gate. Regular hours and parking rates apply.

1-4 p.m.

2 p.m.

- 507 Country, Fair Square

- Demonstration Day, 4-H Stage

- 4H Llama/Alpaca Fiber Verification

Thurs., Hairball with special guest Strange Daze

7:00 PM

Craig Morgan with special guest Ashley Barron

7:30 PM

Bulls N Barrels with local Mutton Bustin

2:00 PM

Demolition Derby

www.tickets.scff.org

3 p.m.

4 p.m.

4-10 p.m.

4:30 pm

5 p.m.

5 p.m.-9 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

8 p.m.

9 p.m.

- FFA Beef Show, Crane North Arena

- Open Sheep entries begin

- Carnival Wristbands-$30

- Parade on grounds

- Open Class Beef Show, Crane Arena

- LP and the 45’s, Fair Square

- Open Class & FFA Sheep Show, Crane Arena

- NTPA TRACTOR PULLGRANDSTAND

- Trouble Shooter, Purple Ribbon Plaza

- All Exhibit Buildings close

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

Parking charges from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

9 a.m.

- Open Class & FFA Dairy Show, Crane Pavilion, North Arena

10 a.m.

- FFA Children’s Farm Yard opens

- Creative Arts Building opens

- Horticulture Building opens

- 4-H Cat & Pet Show, 4-H Garden

- 4H Goat Costume and Agility Contest, Goat Barn

10 a.m. - Midwest Hog show entries accepted

11:30 a.m. - 4H Auction Cards turned into 4-H Office 12 p.m. - All Buildings and Exhibits open

- FFA Swine weigh-in

- 4-H Performing Arts, Fair Square

- 4-H Deadline to sign up for all State Fair, 4-H Building 1-3 p.m. - Midwest Market Hog Show weigh-in

1 p.m. - Carnival OpensWristbands-$30

2 p.m. - 4-H Fashion Review, Fair Square

3 p.m. - FFA Swine Show, Crane Pavilion

- 4-H Llama & Alpaca Show, Crane Pavilion

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6 p.m. - Draft Horse Show-Hitch Classes, Horse Arena

- 4-H Supreme Champion Showmanship Contest, Crane Pavilion

7 p.m. - GREAT FRONTIER BULL RIDING IN THE GRANDSTAND

8 p.m. - Steele Prairie, Purple Ribbon Plaza

8:30 p.m. - 4-H Dance, Crane Pavilion

9 p.m. - All Exhibit Buildings Close

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13-

Military Appreciation Day/ Sunday

Funday at the Fair

Parking charges from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - 4-H Dog Show, Crane Pavilion

9:30 a.m. - Church Service, Faith Church, Fair Square

10 a.m.

12 p.m.

- Draft Horse Show, Halter and Cart, Horse Arena

- All Buildings and Exhibits open

- Carnival Opens, Wrist bands

12-7 p.m.-$30

2-4:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

2 p.m.

- Denny Charnecki and the DC Drifters, Fair Square

- Parade on grounds

- MASTERS OF DISASTERS DEMO DERBY AT THE GRANDSTAND

- Kids Pedal Pull, street by 4-H

4

- Livestock Released

6

- All Exhibits Released

**All schedules subject to change

NOTE: AFTER 2 P.M. ON SUNDAY, ALL TRAFFIC ENTERS NORTH GATE ONLY.

SUPPORTING MOWER COUNTY

Come and support the Mower County Firefighters and the Good Time Riders Snowmobile Club as they raise funds for their organizations by serving ice cold beer and mixed drinks Tuesday through Sunday.

Tuesday, August 8

8 p.m. - BIG MIKE AND THE FUNKTION

Hosted by Brownsdale Fire Department

Wednesday, August 9 8 p.m. - SHADES OF BLUE

Hosted by Good Time Riders Snowmobile Club

Thursday, August 10 8 p.m. - TROUBLE SHOOTER

Hosted by Rose Creek Fire Department

Friday, August 11 8 p.m. - COUNTY LINE DRIVE

Hosted by Brownsdale Fire Department

Saturday, August 12 8 p.m. - STEELE PRAIRIE

Hosted by LeRoy Fire Department

2023 Grandstand Events

(Presale tickets available at the Fair Office, Online at www.mowercountyfair.com and will be at Hy-Vee in Mid-June)

Tuesday, August 8

Motokazie Supercross / 7 pm

$10 Presale Available until August 7

$12 per ticket starting August 8

Age 5 and under are free

Race info Hotline: 952 601 1169 Go to Motokazie.com for more information

Wednesday, August 9

Autocross Racing / 7 pm

$10 Presale Available until August 7

$12 per ticket starting August 8

Age 5 and under are free

Thursday, August 10

NTPA Tractor Pull / 7 pm

$10 Presale Available until August 7

$12 per ticket starting August 8

Age 5 and under are free www.upmpullers.com

TWO GREAT NIGHTS OF BULLRIDING!

Friday, August 11

Great Frontier Bull Riding / 7 pm

$15 Presale Available until August 7

$20 per ticket starting August 8

Age 5 and under are free

www.greatfrontierbullridingcompany.com

Sunday, August 13

Demolition Derby / 2 pm

$15 Presale Available until August 7

$20 per ticket starting August 8

Age 5 and under are free Masters of Disasters, Albert Lea

Saturday, August 12

Great Frontier Bull Riding / 7 pm

$15 Presale Available until August 7

$20 per ticket starting August 8

Age 5 and under are free

www.greatfrontierbullridingcompany.com

Front L-R Milkmaids Liviana Vogt, Hayden Felten, Emma Jax and Harper Felten Back L-R Ambassador Emma Koenigs, Princess Chloe Canterbury and Princess Lydia Reinartz Missing Ambassadors Haylea Swenson and Meryn Silbaugh and Princess Megan Silbaugh

GIVING BACK

Mower County Fair Board presented a check to PTTP from our Smashing Cancer Demolition Derby we had in February. The Mower County Fairboard raised $15,000 for PTTP! Thank you so much for everyone’s support of our Smashing Cancer Demolition Derby! We couldn’t do it without you. This was our 10th year of the Smashing Cancer Demo Derby and over the 10 years we have been able to donate $76,427 to the cause!

lonia Productions are bringing you, the ALL NEW 2023 Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show!

NO other “Puppet Show” compares to what Jurassic Kingdom has to offer!!! Not only do our audiences get to see life like dinosaurs in ACTION, they also have the opportunity to touch, and interact with them throughout the show� This show will be at the fair all week long-Make sure you come to check it out!

August 13, 2023 2:00 p.m.

kidpowerpedalpulls.com

Thorni Ridge Exotics provides hours of family fun, education, and entertainment with a true hands-on animal experience� This is what sets our petting zoo above any other Visiting fair or festival families enjoy a personal, firsthand opportunity with exotic wildlife and domestic farm animals We encourage touching,

hugging and feeding offering a TRUE PETTING ZOO EXPERIENCE�

We provide panels, animal handlers, and an assortment of all our exotic and farm babies which can include, Fainting and Pygmy goats, Potbellied pigs, llama, Alpaca, Kangaroo or Wallaby, Lemur, African Spurred Tortoise, Flemish rabbits, Zebra, Camel, Eland, Nilgai, Water Buffalo, Bison, Elk, Fallow deer, African Crested Porcupine, and sometimes a surprise baby animal�

Admission to the petting zoo is FREE with our charging for cups of feed

To Redeem passport vouchers go to the Passport booth at the carnival. Hours are:

Tuesday and Wednesday: 3 p.m.-9 p.m.

Thursday and Friday: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 12 p.m.-9 p.m.

Passport to Mower Fun Presale

Ride all week for $49.00

Tickets will be available mid-june at the fair office and at Hy-Vee until August 7 at 5 p.m.

Starting August 8 they will be sold for $55 and only available at the carnival office.

2023 CARNIVAL SCHEDULE

Day Operating Hours Notes

Tuesday, August 8 Open at 5 p.m. All rides $2.00 each

(No wristbands for this day)

(If you purchased a passport the picture booth will open at 3 p.m. to start taking pictures)

Wednesday, August 9 Open at 3 p.m. Daily Wristband $30 per person

Unlimited rides from 3 p.m.-10 p.m.

Thursday, August 10 Open at 1 p.m. Kids Day Wristbands $15 per person

**NEW THIS YEAR-Sold at the Carnival from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Unlimited rides from 1 p.m.-10 p.m. or Daily Wristband $30 per person

Unlimited Rides from 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

Friday, August 11 Open at 1 p.m. Daily Wristband $30 per person

Unlimited rides from 1 p.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 12 Open at 12 p.m. Daily Wristband $30 per person

Unlimited rides from 12 p.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday, August 13 Open at 12 p.m. Daily Wristband $30 per person

Unlimited rides from 12 p.m.-7 p.m.

Wristband sales end 1 hour prior to end of the session. A parent/guardian is allowed to accompany a small child on the Merry-go-Round or Fun Slide ONLY for free.

My favorite part is looking at all the antique tractors!

I really appreciate all the work they put in to them

My favorite part of the fair: being able to reconnect with the community and 4-H members I only get to see once a year during fair week.

My boys and I love everything about the fair. From the historical buildings to the rides and everything in between. We go every day it’s here!

I love seeing all of the people of the community having fun

My favorite part of the fair is all of the good food!

Jacob Mueller Willow Pet Hospital

Braiden Nelson Owner - Algorithm Tattoo

Dave Forland Owner - Old Mill

Ian Caruso Duffy’s BP

Kayla Sellers Teacher at Southgate Elementary and Austin Packer Dance Team Head Coach

My favorite part of the fair is all of the food! Especially cheese curds and corn dogs. I also love checking out the animals and walking through all of the historical buildings. Fair time is the best!

Taking the office to the concessions for lunch

My favorite part of the fair is volunteering and eating at the St.

What I like most about the Mower County Fair is the bull riding show. They put on such a great show and it’s such great entertainment for our community. Also love all of the delicious food!

I love the food and getting the chance to support many local businesses and charities in one spot.

Maya Wuertz Owner - Muse: A Boutique Salon

Stephanie Grotz Stylist - Great Clips Hair Salon

Marcus Thompson Mower County Solid Waste Officer

Hannah Rosholt Owner - Hannah Rosholt Photography

Olaf Fair Diner

Daniel T. Donnelly Lead AttorneyDonnelly Law Office

For 4-H’ers, county fairs are not just fun annual events. Every summer, tens of thousands of 4-H’ers take part in Minnesota county fairs. When they show their projects, they are demonstrating the knowledge and skills they’ve gained throughout the year. Getting ready and participating in fairs teaches life skills such as problem solving, decision making, project management, communications and public speaking.

County fairs not only make great memories, they help 4-H youth grow into successful adults.

4-H’ers who do well in county fair competition may win trips to the state fair, state dog show or state horse show.

What’s a 4-H club?

Most 4-H’ers join a local club at some point. Clubs are fun, regular gatherings where they:

• Make friends

• Find help with their 4-H projects

• Find leadership opportunities

• Take part in culturally-specific activities and other activities and events

Clubs offer

• Small-group learning

• Caring adult volunteer leaders who are screened, trained and guided by local University of Minnesota staff

• Grounding in research-backed curriculum and best practices for nonformal learning

• Support to help you dive deep into project learning

What happens in clubs?

Will my friends be there?

Most clubs welcome anybody in kindergarten through one year past high school and interested in any project area. Youngsters in kindergarten through second grade join as Cloverbuds. Clubs may meet after school, in the evening or on the weekend. There are community clubs and local clubs for residents of one housing complex. There are clubs in every Minnesota county and two sovereign Indian nations. You may meet people you already know or a whole new set of friends.

FAIR SCHEDULE:

4-H

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5

8:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

MONDAY,

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8

8:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Beef weigh in Beef barn

12:00 noon All livestock (including horse) in place Livestock barns

3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

awards

fun show

Pavilion 6:00 p.m.

show

Pavilion

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

9:00 a.m.

Show

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

Entry

2:00 p.m.

Judging

check in & fiber verification Llama Barn 2:00 p.m.

Feel like a kid again

Thursday, August 10 is Senior Citizens Day at the Mower County Fair!

There are many fun and enjoyable attractions for Seniors at the fair. Come early and enjoy the day. The Hormel Institute is providing free golf cart shuttle service from the parking areas to the Midway for all fair goers.

The FFA Children’s Farm Yard opens at 10 a.m. with all the animals provided by the FFA members.

The Creative Arts Building and Horticulture Building also open at 10 a.m. with many interesting entries submitted for judging. At noon all other Buildings and Exhibits will be open.

Be sure to stop by the Mower County Senior Center Cooling Station and enjoy a cool drink of water and a place to visit with friends and neighbors while you give your feet a rest. They are located next door to the St. Olaf Dining Room right across from the Crane Pavilion.

Don’t miss the free entertainment at Fair Square. Senior Bingo will take place from 1:00-2:00pm at Fair Square. While you are in the area you will have many opportunities to enjoy all the great fair food - mini donuts, cheese curds, ice cream treats, corn dogs, gyros, pulled pork, pizza, funnel cakes and so much more.

The fun continues through the afternoon and evening with non-stop entertainment.

Surrounding County Fairs

Olmsted County Fair

July 24-30

Faribault County Fair

July 26-29

Freeborn County Fair

August 1-6

Dakota County Fair

August 7-13

Goodhue County Fair

August 8-12

Martin County Fair

August 14-20

Steele County Fair

August 15-20

Dodge County Fair

August 16-20

Houston County Fair

August 16-20

THURSDAY, AUG. 24, 2023 · 7:00 PM

The Black Keys: Dropout Boogie Tour with special guest The Velveteers

FRIDAY, AUG. 25, 2023 · 7:00 PM

THE CHICKS: World Tour 2023 with special guest Wild Rivers

SATURDAY, AUG. 26, 2023 · 7:00 PM Keith Urban with special guest Lindsay Ell

SUNDAY, AUG. 27, 2023 · 7:00 PM Boyz II Men and Chaka Khan

MONDAY, AUG. 28, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Happy Together Tour 2023 featuring The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, The Classics IV and The Cowsills

TUESDAY, AUG. 29, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Brandi Carlile with special guest Wynonna Judd

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Yung Gravy with special guest bbno$

THURSDAY, AUG. 31, 2023 · 7:00 PM

DURAN DURAN: FUTURE PAST with special guests Bastille and Nile Rodgers & CHIC

FRIDAY, SEPT. 1, 2023 · 7:00 PM

Jonas Brothers: FIVE ALBUMS. ONE NIGHT.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 2, 2023 · 7:00 PM

The Current’s Music On-A-Stick featuring The Hold Steady with special guests Bob Mould Band and Dillinger Four

SUNDAY, SEPT. 3, 2023 · 7:30 PM

MSF 50th Annual Amateur Talent Contest Finals

MONDAY, SEPT. 4, 2023 · 3:00 PM

Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour

MOWER COUNTY BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

President: Kevin Finley

Vice President: Randy Feuring

Secretary: Julie Hendrikson

Treasurer: Doug Jax

Directors: Jerry Risius

Zach Jax

Jason Duffy

Russ Slowinski

Not Pictured: Lasha Bungum-4-H

Representative

2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS