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FOR THE 11TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR! Dakota County
Pope County Fair
August 3rd - 7th • Glenwood, MN •
MOWER COUNTY FREE FAIR! AUGUST 9-14, 2011 • AUSTIN, MN GRANDSTAND EVENTS SCHEDULE
Celebrating
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Sunday
www.PopeCountyFair.org Look for us on Facebook!
• TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th Demolition Derby ............................7:00 • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10th MotoKazie Supercross ....................7:00 • THURSDAY, AUGUST 11th Autocross ........................................7:00 • FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th Truck & Tractor Pull ........................7:00 • SATURDAY, AUGUST 13th Greater Frontier Bull Riding ............7:00 • SUNDAY, AUGUST 14th Demolition Derby ............................2:00
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• Free Entertainment Daily • Live Music Nightly in the Beer Garden • Carnival Rides by Merriam’s Midway Lots and Lots More! Telephone: 507-433-1868
p.m. E-mail: mowfair@smig.net p.m. p.m.
Complete Schedule of Events Available Late June at: www.mowercountyfair.com
“Where Farm and Family Meet”
125 Friday Years Saturday
• Senior Citizens Day, Draft Horse Pull and Live Music by Pure Country • Family Day, Truck and Tractor Pull • Armed Services Day, Monster Trucks • Demolition Derby featuring cars, trucks and combines
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Waseca County
THE LAND, SUMMER 2011
2011 Fair-Goers Guide The Land’s 2009
2011 Minnesota county fair schedule This year’s Minnesota county fairs are listed below in alphabetical order. Websites and Midway providers are listed where available. Turn to Pages 4F-5F to map your summer fun! Aitkin County Fair, Aitkin July 13-16 Crescent City Amusements www.aitkincountyfair.org
Benton County Fair, Sauk Rapids Aug. 1-7 Gopher State Expositions www.BentonFairMN.com
Carlton County Fair, Barnum Aug. 18-21 Stipe’s Shows www.carltoncountyfair.com
Chisago County Fair, Rush City July 14-17 Magel Carnival Midways www.chisagocountyfair.org
Big Stone County Fair, Clinton July 14-17 Minnesota Magic Midway www.bscfair.org
Carver County Fair, Waconia Aug. 10-14 Gold Star Amusements www.carvercountyfair.com
Clay County Fair, Barnesville July 14-17 Mighty Thomas Carnival www.mnclaycountyfair.com
Anoka County Fair, Anoka July 26-31 Gopher State Expositions www.anokacountyfair.com
Blue Earth County, Garden City July 28-31 Superior Rides www.blueearthcountyfair.org
Cass County Fair, Pillager July 6-10 www.pillagerfair.com
Clearwater County Fair, Bagley Aug. 3-7 Family of Fun Shows
Becker County Fair, Detroit Lakes July 27-30 Amusement Attractions beckercountyfair.tripod.com
Brown County Free Fair, New Ulm Aug. 10-14 All American Amusements www.browncountyfreefair.com
Cass County Fair, Pine River June 30-July 3 All American Amusements www.thecasscountyfairmn.org
Cook County Fair, Grand Marais Aug. 19-20 Game World
Beltrami County Fair, Bemidji Aug. 10-14 Gopher State Expositions beltramicountyfair.org
Cannon Valley Fair, Cannon Falls June 30-July 4 Crescent City Amusements www.cannonvalleyfair.com
Chippewa County Fair, Montevideo Aug. 4-6 Bounce Around Inflatables www.chippewacofair.com
“The Five Best Days of Summer”
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Wed., July 27 - Sun. July 31, 2011
GRANDSTAND EVENTS: Motorcycle Supercross Wed. July 27 @ 7:00 pm
Auto Cross Racing Extravaganza Fri. July 29 @ 7:00 pm
Tractor, Pickup & Semi Pull Thurs. July 28 @ 7:00 pm
Demolition Derby Sat. July 30 @ 7:00 pm
Draft Horse Shows, Stock Dog Trials, & Carnival Fun
SCOTT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, JORDAN, MN • 952-492-2436 www.scottcountyfair.com
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KRA Speedway Auto Racing - 6:30 pm Bullriding - 7:30 pm Fourforty Band - 8:00 pm
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Carnival Midways August 10 - 13 MCM They have wristband hours each day
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Fillmore County Fair, Preston July 19-23 J&K Concessions and Rides www.fillmorecountyfair.com
Houston County Fair, Caledonia Aug. 17-21 Crescent City Amusements www.houstoncountyfair.com
Kanabec County Fair, Mora July 20-24 Magel Carnival Midway www.kanabecfair.org
Dakota County Fair, Farmington Aug. 8-14 Midwest Rides www.dakotacountyfair.org
Freeborn County Fair, Albert Lea Aug. 2-7 Merriam’s Midway Shows www.freeborncountyfair.com
Hubbard County Fair, Park Rapids July 6-10 All American Amusements
Kandiyohi County Fair, Willmar Aug. 10-13 MCM Carnival Midway www.kandifair.com
Dodge County Fair, Kasson July 13-17 Midwest Rides, Inc. www.dodgecountyfreefair.com
Goodhue County Fair, Zumbrota Aug. 9-14 Amusement Attractions www.goodhuecountyfair.com
Douglas County Fair, Alexandria Aug. 18-21 Magel Carnival Midways www.mndouglascofair.com
Grant County Fair, Herman July 21-24 Cody Rides www.grantcountyfair.net
Faribault County Fair, Blue Earth July 19-23 Minnesota Magic Midway www.faribaultcountyfair.com
Hennepin County Fair, Corcoran June 16-19 Gopher State Expositions www.hennepincountyfair.com
Isanti County Fair, Cambridge July 20-24 Gopher State Expositions www.isanticountyfair.com
Kittson County Fair, Hallock July 7-10 Game World
Itasca County Fair, Grand Rapids Aug. 17-21 Gopher State Expositions www.itascacountyfair.org
Koochiching County Fair, Northome Aug. 12-14 Rentertainment
Jackson County Fair, Jackson Aug. 3-7 www.jacksoncountyfairmn.com
Lac qui Parle County Fair, Madison Sept. 8-11 McDermott Family Shows
Wed. - 7 pm - Free MN Mini-e-Rods Tractor Pull Thurs. - 7 pm - Compact Car Race Fri. - 7 pm - Demolition Derby Sat. - 7 pm - Enduro Auto Race Sun. - 1 pm - :Day of Mayhem”
August 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st Thursday, Aug. 18:
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BEER GARDEN: “Free” Entertainment Nightly Wed. - 7:30 pm - Ladies of the 80’s Band & Rock it Science Band Thurs. - 7:30 pm - Brian Gleason Band Fri. - 7:30 pm - The What Nots Band Sat. - 7:30 pm - PopRocks Band
July 13-17, 2011
“Free” Entertainment All Week Long!!!
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• Free Sweet Corn Feed - 5:00 pm • Amateur Talent Contest - 7:00 pm
www.lesueurcountyfair.org
Friday, Aug. 19:
• RADZoo Shows - Noon - 6:00 pm GRANDSTAND EVENTS: • Center Stage Dance Studio - 6:00 & 7:00 pm Friday: Demo Derby - 7:00 pm • Led Penny Band - 8:00 pm - Midnight Saturday: LeSueur Cty. Truck & Tractor Pull
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Kid’s Pedal Pull - 12:30 pm Lollipop the Clown - Afternoon Raptor Center Shows - 3:00 pm & 4:00 pm Downtown Sound - 8:30 pm - Midnight
- 3:00 pm NTPA Truck & Tractor Pull - 7:00 pm Sunday: Demo Derby - 2:00 pm FOOD, FUN, ANIMALS ~ EVERY DAY!!!
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Novotny the One Man Band - 12:30 pm Seniors Award & Century Farm Program - 1:00 pm Ranch Rodeo - 1:00 pm Lollipop the Clown - Afternoon
North American Strong Man Challenge VI: Saturday at 10:00 am Kid Davie - 3 times daily Antique Tractors on display daily Auto & Cycle Show & Shine - Sun., 12-5 pm
Carnival provided by Cody Rides
152nd FILLMORE
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“Crescent City Amusements”
July 19th-23rd, 2011 • Preston, MN
Providing larger, more exciting rides for all ages!
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For mor e infor mation visit www.wasecacountyfair.or g Check us out on Facebook! Fair Books available at local businesses, online & at fair grounds
F re e E n t e r tainment All W eekend Long!!
SAT., JULY 23rd Poker Tournament Registration Deadline Fri., July 22 See Website for further details
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WED., JULY 20: — TRIPLE B RODEO • 7:00
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THURS., JULY 21: — THE SHADOWS (BUDDY HOLLY & ROB ORBISON) • 8:00
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CONCESSIONS & RIDES
FRI., JULY 22: — LADIES OF THE 80’S • 8:00-11:30 PM • $3.00 SAT., JULY 23: — DEMOLITION DERBY • 7:00 PM • $10.00
4-H Judging
✯ FREE NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT ~ UNDER THE BIG TENT ✯ www.fillmorecountyfair.com
“Where Farm and Family Meet”
Advance Ride Tickets - 20 tickets: $25 (One Ride Per Ticket!) Available June 30th at HyVee & Waseca County Extension Office
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GRANDSTAND EVENTS:
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Crow Wing County Fair, Brainerd Aug. 2-6 Minnesota Magic Midway www.brainerd.com/fair
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2011 Iowa county fair schedule This year’s Iowa county Butler County Fair, fairs in The Land’s coverage Allison area are listed below in June 22-26 alphabetical order. Cerro Gordo-North Iowa Allamakee-Big Four Fair, Fair, Mason City Postville July 20-24 June 17-19 Cherokee-Marcus Allamakee County Fair, Community Fair, Waukon Marcus July 20-24 Aug. 11-14
Clay County Fair, Spencer Sept. 10-18
Fayette County Fair, West Union July 26-30
Osceola County Fair, Sibley July 13-16
Clayton County Fair, National Aug. 2-8
Floyd County Fair, Charles City July 20-24
Palo Alto County Fair, Emmetsburg July 21-24
Dickinson County 4-H/ FFA Fair, Spirit Lake July 25-28
Franklin County Fair, Hampton July 13-17
Plymouth County Fair, Le Mars July 28-31
Bremer County Fair, Waverly July 31-Aug. 6
Emmet County Agricultural Show, Estherville July 28-31
Hancock County Junior Fair, Britt July 26-Aug. 1
Pocahontas County 4-H & FFA Fair, Pocahontas July 14-18
Mighty Howard County Fair, Cresco June 21-26
Sioux County Youth Fair, Sioux Center July 11-14
Humboldt County Fair, Humboldt July 26-Aug. 1
Winnebago County Junior Show & Fair, Thompson July 21-24
Cherokee County Fair, Cherokee July 7-10
Buena Vista County Fair, Chickasaw-Big Four Fair, Alta Nashua July 20-24 Sept. 1-5
FREE ENTERTAINMENT on the grounds DAILY...
Free Gate!
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Demo Derby - Wednesday, Aug. 10 — 7 p.m. • $10 Moto Cross - Friday, Aug. 12 — 7 p.m. • $10 Demo Derby - Saturday, Aug. 13 — 7 p.m. • $10 Truck/Tractor Pull - Sunday, Aug. 14 — Noon • $5 Check our website for complete schedule - www.browncountyfreefair.com
Kossuth County Fair, Algona Aug. 2-7 Lyon County Fair, Rock Rapids July 25-28 Mitchell County Fair, Osage July 27-31 O’Brien County Fair, Primghar July 16-21
Winneshiek County Fair, Decorah July 12-16 Worth County Fair, Northwood June 15-19 Wright County District Junior Fair, Eagle Grove July 6-11
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2011 Minnesota county fair schedule Lake County Fair, Two Harbors Aug. 25-28 www.thelakecountyfair.com
Mahnomen County Fair, Mahnomen Aug. 25-28 Gopher State Expositions www.mahnomencountyfair.com
Mille Lacs County Fair, Princeton Aug. 11-14 Stipe’s Shows Inc. www.millelacscountyfair.com
Lake of the Woods County Fair, Baudette Aug. 25-28 Cody Rides
Marshall County Fair, Warren July 27-31 Family Fun Shows
Morrison County Fair, Motley June 24-26 Cody Rides www.motleyfair.com
Le Sueur County Fair, Le Center Aug. 18-21 Cody Rides www.lesueurcountyfair.org
Martin County Fair, Fairmont Aug. 15-21 Gold Star Amusements www.theotherbigfair.com
Lincoln County Fair, Tyler Aug. 21-24
McLeod County Fair, Hutchinson Aug. 17-21 Gold Star Amusements www.mcleodcountyfair.com
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Lyon County Fair, Marshall Aug. 3-6 Cody Rides www.lyoncountyfair.com
Meeker County Fair, Litchfield Aug. 4-7 All American Amusements
2011 BENTON COUNTY FAIR August 1st - 7th ~ Sauk Rapids, MN Military Day: Friday, August 5th
GRANDSTAND EVENTS Tues., Aug. 2nd - Motocross: 7:00 pm Wed., Aug. 3rd - Demolition Derby: 7:30 pm Thurs. Aug. 4th - Truck Pull: 6:00 pm Fri., Aug. 5th - Tractor Pull: 5:00 pm Sat. Aug. 6th - Demolition Derby: 6:30 pm Sun., Aug. 7th - Demolition Derby: 1:00 pm For More Info Call 320-253-5649 or Checkout our website: BentonfairMN.com
HAIRBALL TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
KIDS DAY SATURDAY, AUGUSt 6
GOODHUE COUNTY FAIR
“Where Farm and Family Meet”
AUGUST 9-14, 2011 • ZUMBROTA, MN GRANDSTAND EVENTS:
Tuesday, Aug. 9th - Johnny Holm Band - 8:30 pm Wednesday, Aug. 10th - Demolition Derby - 7:00 pm Thursday, Aug. 11th - Tractor Pull & Truck Pull - 6:30 pm Friday, Aug. 12th - Rockie Lynne/A Tribute to the Troops - 7:30 pm Saturday, Aug. 13th - Demolition Derby - 6:00 pm Saturday, Aug. 14th - Ranch Rodeo & Talent Show - 1:00 pm • Carnival • Contests • Exhibits • Free Entertainment • Food
www.goodhuecountyfair.com
Morrison County Fair, Little Falls Aug. 11-14 Crescent City Amusements www.morrisoncountyfairlittlefalls.com Mower County Free Fair, Austin Aug. 9-14 Merriam’s Midway Shows www.mowercountyfair.com Murray County Fair, Slayton Aug. 17-20 Mad Jax
Nicollet County Fair, St. Peter Aug. 10-14 www.nicolletcountyfair.net Nobles County Fair, Worthington Aug. 11-14 McDermott Shows www.noblescountyfair.com Norman County Fair, Ada June 22-25 Mighty Thomas Carnival www.krjbradio.com Northern Minnesota District Fair, Littlefork Sept. 2-5 Cody Rides www.northernmndistrictfair.com Olmsted County Fair, Rochester July 25-31 Gold Star Amusements www.olmstedcountyfair.com
2011 Minnesota county fair schedule Polk County Fair, Fertile June 29-July 3 Murphy Bros. Expositions www.polkcountyfairfertilemn.com
Renville County Fair, Bird Island Aug. 17-19 All American Amusements www.renvillecountyfair.com
Sherburne County Fair, Elk River July 14-17 Gopher State Expositions www.sherburnecountyfair.org
Otter Tail County Fair West, Fergus Falls July 20-23 Mighty Thomas Carnival www.wotcountyfair.com
Pope County Fair, Glenwood Aug. 3-7 www.popecountyfair.org
Rice County Fair, Faribault July 19-24 Gold Star Amusements www.ricecountyfair.net
Sibley County Fair, Arlington Aug. 3-7 JK Concessions and Rides www.sibleycountyfair.com
Rock County Fair, Luverne July 21-23 Midwest Rides
South St. Louis County Fair, Proctor July 6-10 Midwest Rides and Concessions www.proctorduluthfair.com
Ramsey County Fair, Maplewood July 13-17 Pennington County Fair, Thief River Gold Star Amusements Falls www.ramseycountyfair.com July 20-24 Todd Armstrong Shows Red Lake County Fair, Oklee www.penncofair.com June 24-26 http://ow.ly/5kevw Pine County Fair, Pine City Aug. 3-7 Redwood County Fair, Redwood MCM Shows Falls www.pinecountyfair.com July 7-10 Merriam’s Midway Shows Pipestone County Fair, Pipestone www.redwoodcountyfair.com Aug. 3-6 Midwest Rides and Expositions
Roseau County Fair, Roseau July 17-22 Crescent City Amusement / Amusement Attractions www.roseaucountyfair.com
St. Louis County Fair, Chisholm July 27-31 Todd Armstrong Shows www.stlofair.org
Scott County Fair, Jordan July 27-31 Merriams Midway www.scottcountyfair.com
Stearns County Fair, Sauk Centre July 27-31 Crescent City Amusements www.stearnscountyfair.com
WINONA COUNTY FAIR St. Charles, MN •
JULY 6-10, 2011
GRANDSTAND EVENTS:
n Free Admissio to Fairgrounds Daily Parking: $4 Season Pass: $7
Thur., July 7 Fri., July 8 Sat., July 9 Sun., July 10 -
7:00 pm - Tractor Pull 7:00 pm - Trailer Races 1:00 pm - Donkey Races 7:00 pm - Rodeo 8:30 am - Antique Tractor Pull 6:00 pm - IPM Demolition Derby
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THE LAND, SUMMER 2011
Otter Tail County Fair East, Perham July 21-24 Family Fun Shows www.eotcountyfair.org
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Midway-Gopher State Exposition Visit Our Website: www.winonacountyfair.com
Visit our website for a detailed list of events
August 3rd-7th, 2011 GRANDSTAND EVENTS Wed., August 3 - Free ATV Pull • 7:00 PM Thurs., August 4 - Night of Destruction • 7:00 PM Fri., August 5 - Redneck Drag • 7:00 PM Sat., August 6 - Auto Races • 7:00 PM Sun., August 7 - Demolition Derby • 7:00 PM For more information call 507-327-7652
“Where Farm and Family Meet”
Livestock Shows Lumberjack Shows Demolition Derbies Motocross Tractor Pull Free Entertainment Nightly Dakota City Heritage Village
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2011 Minnesota county fair schedule Steele County Free Fair, Owatonna S.W. St. Louis County Fair, Aug. 16-21 Floodwood Merriam’s Midway Shows Aug. 26-28 www.scff.org Swift County Fair, Appleton Stevens County Fair, Morris Aug. 17-21 Aug. 10-14 Family Fun Shows Family Fun Shows www.swiftcountyfair.org www.scfair.net
WATONWAN COUNTY FAIR FAIRGROUNDS - ST. JAMES, MN • JULY 21ST
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Featuring: “ALL AMERICAN AMUSEMENT” Ride Special - Mega Wristband ride for the whole fair Entertainment Grandstand Events: in the Beer Garden: Thursday: 7 am - Tractorcade • 507-375-5118 Thursday - Tammy & Friends Karaoke 6 pm - Antique Tractor Pull Friday - “Undefined Purpose” Friday-6:00 pm: Saturday - “Sweet Siren” Out of Field Tractors & Trucks Sunday - Noon - Honor Sr. Citizens 4:30 pm - Medallions in Paper Saturday-5:00 pm: Demolition Derby Thursday thru Sunday Fireworks at Dark Bingo under the Big Tent Sunday-1:00 pm: Purchase pre-fair “All American Compact Enduro Race Amusement” ride tickets from the Other Events: Extension Office, St. James Chamber of Commerce or Farmers State Bank in Friday, 6 pm - Horse Pull Madelia. For Booth rental, Thursday-Friday - Livestock Shows call 507-630-0058 Saturday, Noon - Dart Tournament Sunday, Noon - Bean Bag Tournament For More Fair Details www.co.watonwan.mn.us
Todd County Fair, Long Prairie July 28-31 Magel’s Carnival Midways www.toddcountyfair.com
Washington County Fair, Lake Elmo Aug. 3-7 Gold Star Amusements www.washingtoncountyfair.org
Traverse County Fair, Wheaton Aug. 25-28 Midwest Rides www.co.traverse.mn.us/traversecounty-fair
Watonwan County Fair, St. James July 20-24 All American Amusements www.co.watonwan.mn.us
Wabasha County Fair, Wabasha July 13-16 J&K Rides and Concessions www.wabashacountyfair.org Wadena County Fair, Wadena July 27-30 Midwest Rides www.wadenacountyfair.com Waseca County Fair, Waseca July 13-17 www.wasecacountyfair.org Crescent City Amusements
Winona County Fair, St. Charles July 6-10 Gopher State Expositions www.winonacountyfair.com Wright County Fair, Howard Lake Aug. 3-7 Amusement Attractions, Inc. www.wrightcountyfair.com Yellow Medicine County Fair, Canby July 28-31 All American Amusements www.ymcfair.com
NEW AT THE FAIR THIS YEAR!
August 18th through the 21st * * * FAIR HIGHLIGHTS * * * “Where Farm and Family Meet”
Wilkin County Fair, Breckenridge July 14-17 All American Amusements http://ow.ly/5kefg
Tri-County Fair, Mankato Aug. 17
• Free entertainment at the 4-H stage every day • 25 delicious food booths • 100 commercial vendors • Daily K-9 demonstrations • Several buildings full of interesting 4-H and open class exhibits • Many farm animals and pets on display in the 4-H barns • An exciting petting zoo and children’s barnyard • DNR barn displaying wild animals and fish • Magel’s Carnival Midway • Public safety equipment on display • Free parking for everyone • Savings bond, bicycle and bicycle lock giveaways daily • Children’s coin hunt • Turtle Races • Kids toy tractor pull • Vintage tractor displays • Vintage car parade • Available for an additional fee: Douglas County Pork Producer’s pork chop feed • Wissota Stock Car Racing • Tractor and Truck Pull, and Demolition Derbys
• All new entertainment at the 4-H stage. • Rock climbing wall located in the East Runestone Arena sponsored by the Minnesota Army National Guard. Also in the Runestone Center is a display by the Alexandria Model Railroad Club. • The new Agricultural Commodities Corner in the Bus Garage. • A 2:00 p.m. Sunday tractor and truck pull (additional ticket required). • Balloon artist & face painting on Friday & Saturday, kids days. • Several new food vendors in Calorie Lane. • New activities at the Old Country Schoolhouse includes: kids coloring contest, apron contest, quilting contest, kids construction contest, and a senior’s spelling bee. PARKING! West gate, free parking for the general public. East gate, parking is for bicycles, motorcycles and handicap permit parking only. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. each day. Kids under 12 enter for free. Adults may purchase a $6.00 daily ticket or $15.00 4/day pass. For additional information watch our website at www.MnDouglasCoFair.com