Schedule:

July 28, 2022

8:00 a.m: Poultry Show - Judging Arena
8:00 a.m: Open Class Judging starts and Master Gardener available
8:30 a.m: Senior Day Vendor Setup - Entertainment Building
9:00 a.m: Senior Day Light Snack - Entertainment Building
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Open Class Exhibits/ Commercial Building Open
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Grandma’s on the Loose Flea Markets - Located in the A Building
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Hasse Family Petting Zoo  - Fairgrounds
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Minnesota DNR TIP Trailer - Fairgrounds
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Amtgard - Fairgrounds
11:00 a.m: Vine Stompers - Entertainment Area Stage
11:00 a.m: Lamb Lead Interviews begin - 4-H Building
11:45 p.m: Welcome by BECFA President - Entertainment Area
12:00 p.m: Senior Lunch compliments of the Blue Earth Co. Farm Bureau - Ent. Center
12:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Ninja Anywhere - Fairgrounds
12:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m: Bungee Trampoline by Arcade Highway - Fairgrounds
12:45 p.m: Senior and Century Farm Recognition - Entertainment Area
1:00 p.m: Wendinger Band - Entertainment Area Stage
1:00 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
1:00 p.m: Lamb Lead followed by Sheep Show - Judging Arena
1:00 p.m: R.J. Kern - Being a National Geographic Ag Photographer” Open Class Bldg.
2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m: The Bandanas Band - Free Stage
2:00 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
2:30 p.m: Lumberjack Show - Near the Free Stage Area
3:00 p.m: R.J. Kern - History of Agricultural Photography 101” Open Class Bldg.
3:00 p.m: Pfeffer Card Tournament - Entertainment Building Area
3:30 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
3:30 p.m: Bully Pulpit Band - Entertainment Area Stage
4:00 p.m: Goat Show - Judging Arena
4:30 p.m: Lumberjack Show - Near the Free Stage Area
5:00 p.m: Over 60 Band - Free Stage
5:30 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
5:30 p.m: Ag Olympics Contest - Judging Arena Area
6:30 p.m: Lumberjack Show - Near the Free Stage Area
7:00 p.m: Atv and Motorcycle Barrel Racing Event - Grandstand
7:30 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
9:00 p.m: Fair Bldgs, 4-H Building and Livestock Barns Closed for evening

July 29, 2022

8:00 a.m: Rabbit Show - Rabbit Barn
8:30 a.m: Beef Show - Judging Arena
10:30 a.m: Dairy Show - Judging Arena
10:00 a.m: Master Gardeners available in Open Class
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Open Class Exhibits/Commercial Building Open
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Grandma’s on the Loose Flea Markets - Located in the A Building
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Hasse Family Petting Zoo  - Fairgrounds
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Minnesota DNR TIP Trailer - Fairgrounds
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Amtgard - Fairgrounds
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Ninja Anywhere - Fairgrounds
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Bungee Trampoline by Arcade Highway - Fairgrounds
11:00 a.m - 7:00 p.m: Kids Day Activities - Farm Bureau Pavilion Area
12:30 p.m: Pizza Eating Contest Sponsored by Casey’s General Store - Free Stage Area
1:00 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
1:00 p.m: Demonstrations - General and Livestock - 4H Building
1:30 p.m: Kids Treasure Hunt - by Free Stage Area
2:00 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
2:30 p.m: Lumberjack Show - Near the Free Stage Area
2:30 p.m: Ice Cream Eating Contest - Free Stage Area (Sponsored by Coldstone Creamery)
3:00 p.m: Karl Achilles - Free Stage
3:00 p.m: Swine Show - Judging Arena
3:30 p.m: Mini Donut Eating Contest - Next to Don Nelson’s Mini Donut Wagon
3:30 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
3:30 p.m: Fashion Revue Interviews Begin - 4H Building
4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: DJ (Kerns Brothers Entertainment) - Entertainment Area Stage
4:00 p.m: James Wedgwood, Comedian and Ventriloquist - Free Stage
4:30 p.m: Lumberjack Show - Near the Free Stage Area
5:00 p.m: 4-H Share-the-Fun and Performing Arts followed by Fashion Revue - Free Stage
5:30 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
6:00 p.m: Karl Achilles - Free Stage
6:30 p.m: Lumberjack Show - Near the Free Stage Area
7:00 p.m: James Wedgwood, Comedian and Ventriloquist - Free Stage
7:00 p.m: Gut-N-Go Derby - Grandstand
7:00 p.m: Pet and Cat Show - Outside of the 4H Building
7:30 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
8:00 p.m: The Fat City All Stars Band - Entertainment Area Stage
9:00 p.m: Fair Bldgs, 4-H Building and Livestock Barns Closed for evening

July 30, 2022

8:30 a.m: Horse Show followed immediately by State Horse Show Paperwork - Horse Arena
10:00 a.m: Master Gardeners available in Open Class
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Open Class Exhibits/ Commercial Building Open
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Hasse Family Petting Zoo - Fairgrounds
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Ninja Anywhere - Fairgrounds
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Bungee Trampoline by Arcade Highway - Fairgrounds
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Grandma’s on the Loose Flea Markets - Located in the A Building
10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m: Amtgard - Fairgrounds
12:30 p.m: Local Talent Show featuring Luke Smith - Free Stage (Sponsored by PEPSI)
1:00 p.m: Local Talent Show featuring Tanner Peterson - Free Stage (Sponsored by PEPSI)
1:00 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
1:30 p.m: Local Talent Show featuring Dustin Gill - Free Stage (Sponsored by PEPSI)
2:00 p.m: Local Talent Show featuring BDE Boys - Free Stage (Sponsored by PEPSI)
2:00 p.m: R.J. Kern - Being a Commemorative Artist for the MN State Fair” Open Class Bldg.
2:00 p.m: Kids Pedal Pull - Entertainment Area Stage
2:00 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
2:30 p.m: Chicken BBQ Contest - Outside the 4H Building
2:30 p.m: Pie Eating Contest - Near Free Stage Area (Sponsored by The Dam Store)
3:00 p.m: R.J. Kern - The Unchosen Ones:Life Skills Learned in 4H and Beyond” Open Class Bldg.
3:00 p.m: Lumberjack Show - Near the Free Stage Area
3:00 p.m: DonB - Comedian, Illusionist, and Juggler - Free Stage
3:30 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
3:30 p.m: Blazin’ Hot Wing Eating Contest - Ent. Stage Area (Sponsor–Buffalo Wild Wings)
4:00 p.m: R.J. Kern - The Unchosen Ones:Advise for 4H Competitors” Open Class Bldg.
4:00 p.m: Veteran’s Recognition Program - Free Stage
4:00 p.m: Tully and Allen Band - Entertainment Stage
4:30 p.m: Lumberjack Show - Near the Free Stage Area
5:00 p.m: R.J. Kern - iPhoneography Tips for Your Award-Winning Photography” Open Class Bldg.
5:00 p.m: Gabriel Holmes - Hypnotist - Free Stage
5:30 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
6:00 p.m: 4-H Awards Program/General Project Champion Awards - Free Stage
6:30 p.m: Lumberjack Show - Near the Free Stage Area
7:00 p.m: DonB - Comedian, Illusionist, and Juggler - Free Stage
7:00 p.m: Compact Car Racing - Grandstand
7:30 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
8:00 p.m: Powerhouse Band - Entertainment Area Stage
9:00 p.m: Fair Bldgs, 4-H Building and Livestock Barns Closed for evening
9:30 p.m: Amazing Hoopster Light Show - Free Stage

July 31, 2022

10:00 a.m: Master Gardeners available in Open Class
10:00 a.m: Sunday Church Service - Entertainment Area Stage
10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Open Class Exhibits/ Commercial Building Open
10:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Grandma’s on the Loose Flea Markets - Located in the A Building
11:00 a.m: 4-H Premier Showmanship, Judging Arena
11:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m: Amtgard - Fairgrounds
11:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Hasse Family Petting Zoo - Fairgrounds
11:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Ninja Anywhere - Fairgrounds
11:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Bungee Trampoline by Arcade Highway - Fairgrounds
11:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Minnesota DNR TIP Trailer - Fairgrounds
11:00 a.m: Premier Senior Showmanship and Celebrity Showmanship Contest - Livestock Arena
12:30 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
1:00 p.m: PJ’s Magic Show - Free Stage
1:30 p.m: RAD Zoo (Reptiles and Amphibian Discovery Zoo) - Near Free Stage
2:00 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
2:00 p.m: Demo Derby - Grandstand
2:30 p.m: Lumberjack Show - Near the Free Stage Area
3:30 p.m: Dairy Demonstration - Near the Exhibit Hall
4:00 p.m: Lumberjack Show - Near the Free Stage Area
4:00 p.m: Fair Bldgs, 4-H Building and Livestock Barns Closed for evening

Date: July 28 - 31, 2022

Location:

Blue Earth County Fairgrounds
340 Fair Grounds Street
Garden City, MN 56034

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