2025 Highlights

Thorni Ridge Exotics is bringing Pig Races to the Fair!

  • Watch the pigs race around the track for a treat!
  • Races daily at Noon, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM; except no 8:00 PM race on Wednesday and Sunday
  • Location – East of the Goat Barn

Dazzling Dave - National Yo-Yo Master

  • Dave is a professional yo-yo performer and highly acclaimed champion.
  • Wednesday, July 30 – Friday, August 1
    Noon and 3:00 PM in the Park Pavilion
  • Dave will also be strolling the fairgrounds “dazzling” you with his yo-yo skills!

Untamed Magic - Minnesota’s Youngest Professional Magicians!

  • There’s always an element of surprise and wonder that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats!
  • Wednesday, July 30 – Friday, August 1
    1:30 PM and 4:30 PM in the Park Pavilion
  • Saturday, August 2
    Noon and 12:45 PM in the Park Pavilion
  • Sunday, August 3
    1:00 PM and 3:00 PM in the Main Stage Tent
  • Untamed Magic will also be strolling the fairgrounds performing magic tricks for your enjoyment!

Elvis (Joe Sir) Performs at Senior Citizen Day

Performs as Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash
• Wednesday, July 30
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM in the Main Stage Tent

• Performs as Elvis Presley
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM in the Main Stage Tent

Captain Cool Kid Performs at Family Day

  • The kids can jump and dance to family-friendly children’s music.
  • Thursday, July 31, 11:00 AM – Noon in the Main Stage Tent

Hailey James - Country Music Singer/Songwriter

  • Five-time award winner from the Midwest Country Music Organization, receiving titles as 2023 and 2022 Female Vocalist and Songwriter of the Year.
  • Thursday, July 31, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM in the Main Stage Tent

Jolly Huntsmen Polka Band

  • Put on your lederhosen and join us at Oktoberfest at the Fair!
  • The Jolly Huntsmen have provided high quality German-style polka music since 1961!
  • Thursday, July 31, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM on the Craft Brew Haus Stage

The U of M Raptor Center brings their Eagle Program to the Fair!

  • Enjoy the thrill of live raptors! An eagle, an owl, a hawk, and a falcon!
  • Friday, August 1, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM in the Main Stage Tent

Gary LaRue - Minnesota Master Crooner

  • Sit back and enjoy hits made famous by such legendary singers as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, Bobby Darin and many more.
  • Friday, August 1, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the Main Stage Tent

Music Trivia Contest!

  • Can you name that tune? Cash prizes for correct answers!
  • Sunday, August 3, in the Main Stage Tent
  • Contests at Noon, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM