2023 Nicollet County Fair Schedule
The 2023 Nicollet County Fair Tri-fold Brochure.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
1:00-7:00 p.m. 4H General Project judging – Johnson Hall
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
11:00 a.m-6:00 p.m. Open Class Registration in Johnson Hall – Cost is $5.00
1:00 p.m. – Harness Racing in the Grandstand
3:00 p.m. Commercial building opens
4:00-10:00 p.m. – Knights of Columbus Bingo
5:30-7:30 p.m. Beer Tasting – Tow Distributing and Mankato Brewery
5:00 p.m. Midway opens
6:30 p.m. Pfeffer Tourney – Thompson Hall
6:30 p.m. Open Class Judging – Johnson Hall is closed for the night
7:00 p.m. Karaoke with Sohmer in the Beer Garden
Thursday, August 10, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4H Sheep and Meat Goat Show – Judging Arena
9:00 a.m. – Daycare Day – Sponsored by: McDonalds (pre-registration required)
10:00 a.m. – Hasse Petting Zoo – Ag Educ. Bldg.
12:00 p.m. – Commercial building opens
12:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m. – Annandale Paintball Arena
1:00 p.m. – 4H Beef Show – Judging Arena
4:00-8:00 p.m. Master Gardeners – Johnson Hall
4:00 p.m. – Mechanical Bull & Extreme Gyro Ride
5:00 p.m. Midway opens
5:00 p.m. Steve Tamayo – Native American Presentation
6:30 p.m. – Truck & Tractor Pull in the Grandstand
7:00-11:00 p.m. – GTX – Music on the Big Stage by Johnson Hall
Friday, August 11, 2023 – Senior Day
(Free parking on the grounds for 55+ Seniors)
8:00 a.m. – 4H Horse Show – Horse Arena
8:30 a.m. – 4H Dairy Show – Judging Arena
9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Hasse Petting Zoo and Kid’s Farm Activities – Ag Educ. Bldg.
11:00 a.m. – 4H Pet Show – Big Tent
12:00 p.m. – Commercial building opens
12:00 p.m. – Midway opens
12:00 p.m. – Annandale Paintball Arena open
12:00 p.m.-10 p.m. – Mechanical Bull and Extreme Gyro Ride
1:00 p.m. – Senior Citizens and Farm Program Sponsored by KNUJ Radio New Ulm
1:00 p.m. – Chainsaw Carving Artist – Curtis Ingvoldstad (his creations will be auctioned)
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. – Wendinger Band – Music Tent – Enjoy the great polka music!
2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. – Knights of Columbus Bingo
3:00 p.m. – Chainsaw Carving Artist – Curtis Ingvoldstad
3:00 p.m. – 4H Poultry Show – Annexstad Building
5:00 p.m. – Chainsaw Carving Artist – Curtis Ingvoldstad
5:00 p.m. – Steven Tamayo – Native American Presentation
7:00 p.m. – Hillbilly Inc. – Big Stage by Johnson Hall
7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby – Kid’s Power Wheels at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 12, 2023 – Kids Day
8:30 a.m. – 4H Swine Show – Judging Arena
9:00 a.m. – Nicollet County Sheriff’s “Bearcat” on display at Sheriff’s Trailer
9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Hasse Petting Zoo – Ag Educ.
10:00 a.m. – Commercial building opens
11:00 a.m. – 4H General Demonstrations – Johnson Hall
11:00 a.m. -Kid’s Pedal Pull – Sponsor: Radio Mankato and Nicollet County Fair Board
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. – Reptile and Amphibian Zoo (RAD Zoo) – Big Tent
12:00 p.m. – Midway opens
12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. – Fire Department Kid’s Activities
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. – Robotics Demonstration – Thompson Building
12:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m. – Annandale Paintball Arena
12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. – Mechanical Bull and Extreme Gyro ride
1:00 p.m. – Chainsaw Carving Artist – Curtis Ingvoldstad
1:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. – Bingo with KCs
1:00 p.m. – 4H Talent Showcase – Big Tent
2:00 p.m. – Jared Graff – Beer Garden
3:00 p.m. – Chainsaw Carving Artist – Curtis Ingvoldstad
3:00 p.m. – Talent Show – Johnson Hall
5:00 p.m. – Chainsaw Carving Artist – Curtis Ingvoldstad
5:30 p.m. – Demolition Derby in the Grandstand – Kid’s Power Wheels Demo at 5 p.m.
6:45 p.m. – Bike drawing at Fair Office
7:00 p.m. – Uncle Chunk – Big Stage by Johnson Hall
Sunday, August 13, 2023
9:00 a.m. Hasse Petting Zoo – Ag Educ. Bldg.
9:30 a.m. – Church Service with Scandia Grove Lutheran Church in Johnson Hall with rolls and coffee
10:00 a.m. – 4H Premier Showmanship – Judging Arena – Followed by 4H Alumni Showmanship Contest
11:00 a.m. Commercial building opens
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Hasse Petting Zoo
12:00 p.m. – Midway opens
12:00 p.m. – Pfeffer Tournament – Beer Garden
12:00 p.m. – Auto Races in the Grandstand – Kid’s Power Wheels Lap First
3:00 p.m. All exhibits released and must be picked up immediately!