“Project dollars for some of these programs were provided by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, through partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.”
2023 Daily Schedule of activities happening at the Fair (Update Coming Soon)
ES- Entertainment Stage FS- Free Stage 11am - Vine Stompers - ES 12pm senior lunch, 12:45pm senior recognition and century farm - ES 1pm I Polka Band- ES 2pm - Loose Gravel - FS 3pm Pfeffer Card Tournament- Entertainment Building 4pm - Wendt Sisters 7pm-9pm Teen Dance with Dj Kern Bros
Friday, July 21st, 2023
1pm Hot Wheels races and boat races by free stage area 1:30 Kids Treasure Dig by free stage area 2pm Pizza eating contest - ES 3pm Wonderful World of Woody - FS 3pm Ice Cream Eating Contest - ES 4pm Jack Sparrow - FS ( will be doing strolling on the grounds an hour before and after stage show.) 4pm The Coyotes - ES 5pm 4H share the fun and fashion revue - FS 6pm Wonderful World of Woody - FS 7:30pm Gabriel Holmes (Hypnotist) - FS 8:30pm Rook FS
Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
Local Talent on the Free stage Day 12:30pm - Ben Scruggs 1pm - Mallory Murphy 1:30pm - Chris Bertrand 2pm - BDE Boys 2pm - Mini Donut eating contest by Nelson's Mini Donuts next to the 4H food stand 3pm - David Malmberg (Ventriloquist) - FS 3pm - Pie eating contest - ES 4pm - Veterans Recognition Program - FS 4pm - DS Pedal pulls - ES area 5pm - David Malmberg - FS 5pm - Paul Stewart - ES 6pm - 4H Awards program - FS 7pm - David Malmberg - FS 8pm - GTX - ES 9:30pm - Amazing Hoopsters - FS
Sunday, July 23rd, 2023
10am - Church Service - ES 1pm - PJ's Magic Show - FS 1:30pm - RAD Zoo - FS area
Around the FairgroundsEntertainment
Great Lakes Timber (Lumberjack) Show
2:30pm, 4:30pm, & 6:30pm shows scheduled Thursday – Saturday 2:30pm & 4:00pm shows scheduled Sunday The Lumberjack show features chainsaw carving, axe throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, log rolling and loads of clean family humor. Speed climbing is also available to venues that are interested. For 25 years, The Great Lakes Lumberjack Show has appeared at State Fairs, County Fairs, Festivals, and Sport Shows across the United States. We take pride in presenting wholesome entertainment for the entire family. Every show offers a delightful blend of history and humor.
The David Malmberg Show
Saturday, July 22nd — Shows at 3:00, 5:00, and 7:00pm Comedy, voice tossing, storytelling, and music. A veritable cornucopia of entertainment that will keep your audience talking and laughing for some time to come. The wisecracking antics of the lovable Simon Spencer, America's grouchiest farmer, Leonard Cribble, and the totally clueless Lars Gunderson, provide one sizzling laugh after another.
The Wonderful World of Woody
Friday, July 21st from 2:00pm to 2:45pm and 6:00pm to 6:45pm
This interactive children’s show features the multi-talented Tom Strohmyer, known professionally as “Woody”. Tom has been performing since 1983, singing and playing guitar, keyboards, saxophone, trumpet, flute, and harmonica, in bands like "The Rockin’ Hollywoods” and as a solo performer. Every show features his many talents, highlighted by music and sing-alongs, juggling, some rock & roll, a little magic, dancing and plenty of audience participation, all rolled into one nonstop entertainment experience, sure to please all ages!
Loose Gravel
Thursday, July 20th at 2:00pm
The Loose Gravel Band is a Classic Rock & Blues band from Syracuse/Central NY covering numerous artists including The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Beatles, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, The Who, The Blues Brothers and many others.
The i Polka Band
Thursday, July 20th at 1:00pm The i Polka Band plays polkas, waltzes and country music! Members include Brian Raichle - drums, Brian Klouse - concertina, Kurt Raichle - bass guitar, and Lori Nissel Lachner - trumpet, fiddle, vocals.
PJ's Fun Magic Show and Music
Saturday, July 22nd at 4:00pm-6:00pm music, Sunday July 23rd 1:00pm-2:30pm magic Magician Paul Johnson ("PJ") has been entertaining the young and the "young at heart" for over twenty years. He is a comic magician who performs professionally throughout the Midwest, delighting audiences of all sizes and venues.
Local Artists
Chris Bertrand- Saturday, July 22nd 1:30pm
Mallory Murphy- Saturday, July 22nd 1:00pm
Ben Scruggs- Saturday, July 22nd 12:30pm
Amtgard
July 20th-July 23rd
Amtgard is a world-wide organization dedicated to medieval and fantasy combat sports and recreation. We use padded weapons, fantasy and authentic clothing, and imagination to immerse players in a world of heroic combat, quests, crafts, and more.
GTX Band
Saturday, July 22nd 8:00pm
GTX Band promises an entertaining performance while providing a variety of country and classic rock music. No two shows are exactly the same because crowd involvement is a must! Come have a blast and be part of the GTX family!
Gabriel Holmes- Hypnotist
Friday, July 21st at 7:30pm
Gabriel's performances are unique, hilarious and very enlightening. Gabriel has an outstanding reputation for bringing a fun, fresh and purely entertaining approach to hypnotism while dispelling the mysterious and degrading myths that often surround this fascinating state of mind. Gabriel's hypnotic induction features a completely observable process during which the audience becomes the witness to a remarkable transformation from the conscious to a subconscious state of mind.
Rook
Friday, July 21st 8:30pm
Rook is a rising force on the Minnesota music scene. Leader Jay Zabel has been in the music business since the 80s, as has drummer Bruce Vellenga and bassist Jerry Henning. Frontman Doc Sterling bring a unique blend of humor and entertainment to the band's shows, while guitarist, as well a longtime veteran of the music business, will amaze you with his talent and showmanship. The band is backed by sound engineer Kevin Elg, a 40 year veteran of the scene, and Chad Hopkins, a talented lighting technician. Musically, Rook will wow you with a songlist that includes many of the standards, as well as songs that will leave you saying you haven't heard that song in a long time. Your feet will lead you onto the dance floor to be a part of this exciting party.
