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Crow Wing County Fair Schedule & Judging

Crow Wing County Fair: August 1-5, 2023

The Crow Wing County Fair is an annual event held in Brainerd, MN every summer. The Brainerd fair is packed with family and adult activities including a full midway, grandstand events nightly, free concerts, and a chance to win a cash prize for finding the medallion. The Crow Wing Fair lasts all week so book a stay early as lodging fills up! Camping is also a great activity to add to the fair week in Brainerd.

The Crow Wing County Fairgrounds are located at:
2000 13th St SE, Brainerd, MN 56401

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Youth Arts and Fine Arts & Photography
Pre-Registration Due (Required)

SUNDAY, JULY 30

11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M - Fine Arts, Youth Arts & Photography Entered

MONDAY, JULY 31

9:00 A.M. - Fine Arts, Youth Arts & Photography Judged
10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. - Open Class Flowers, Vegetables and Grains Entered
1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P. M. - 4-H Non-Livestock Entry and Exhibit and Static Judging - 4-H Building
5:00 P.M. - All 4-H Booths and Banners Completed 4-H Building
6:30 P.M. - Flowers/Vegetables/Grains Judged 4-H Performing Arts & Demonstrations

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 - MILITARY DAY

8:00 A.M. to Noon - 4-H & FFA Livestock Entered
8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. - 4-H Horses Entered
8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. - 4-H Rabbits Entered
10:00 A.M. - 4-H Horse Achievement Judging followed by 4-H Horse Show (Performance) - Horse Arena
10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. - Kids Kountry Open
10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. - Exhibit Buildings Open
10:00 A.M. - 4-H & FFA Rabbit Show - Poultry/Rabbit Tent
1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. - Mills Free Stage, Oak Street Chapel Band
3:00 P.M. to Close - Midway Opens - Midway
Noon to 9:00 P.M. - Play Bingo - Upper Level, Curling Building
4:00 P.M. - 4-H & FFA Poultry Show - Poultry/Rabbit Tent
5:30 P.M - 4-H Drill Team Performances, Horse Arena
5:00 P.M. - OPENING CEREMONIES, Parade of Colors - American Legion, VFW - Civil Air Patrol Honor Guard - Mills
6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. - Mills Free Stage, Hillbilly Rock Show
7:00 P.M. - 4-H Arts In Performance - 4-H Building Stage
7:00 P.M. - Grandstand, Wojo’s Rodeo, Adults $17.00, 12 & Under $8.00. Gates open at 5:30 P.M

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2 - SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

EMS Day at the Public Safety Building featuring Medical Services from the county.

9:30 A.M. - Day Care Day Events - Meet at Curling Bldg.
All daycares/centers meet at the curling building at 9:30 A.M.
for snacks, free games and prizes. Buildings open at 10:00 A.M.
Please call Kathy Stevens with the number of children attending.
218-839-6042.
9:30 A.M. - 4-H & FFA Beef Show - Livestock Arena
10:00 A.M. - 4-H Horse Training Evaluation followed by 4-H Horse Show (Games) - Horse Arena
10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. - Kids Kountry Open
10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. - Exhibit Buildings Open
10:30 A.M. - Great Northern Model T Club & the Old Homestead Power Tractor Club Parade thru Fairgrounds
Noon to Close - Midway Open - Midway
Noon - Mills Free Stage, Individual Outstanding Senior Citizen Recognition
1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. - Mills Free Stage, Vern Bishiop Moose River Band
Noon to 9:00 P.M. - Play Bingo, Upper Level, Curling Building
1:30 P.M. - 4-H & FFA Sheep and Swine Show (Lamb Lead will follow Swine Show) - Livestock
4:00 P.M. - 4-H & FFA Goat Show - Livestock Arena
5:30 P.M. - 4-H Drill Team Performances, Horse Arena
6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. - Mills Free Stage, Alan Godage Band (Classic Country)
7:00 P.M. - 4-H Arts In Performance, 4-H Building Stage
6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Grandstand, Tracy Byrd along with Dariann Leigh
10:00 P.M. - 4-H Livestock & Horses Released

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 - AG DAY

Gary Doucette/Reilley Hettver, Coordinators: 218-838-9671
Fire Department Day at Public Safety Building featuring the County Fire Fighting Services.
Morning 4-H Livestock Change Over to Open Class

8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. - Open Class Dairy Cattle Entered
8:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. - Open Class Pony, Mini, Bridle Path and Stock Horse Halter Enter Barn
8:00 A.M. to Noon - Open Class Livestock Entered, Except Dairy Cattle
8:00 A.M. to Noon - Open Class Rabbits / and Poultry Entered
9:00 A.M. - 4-H Llama Show - Horse Arena
10:00 A.M. - 4-H Pet Show - Poultry/Rabbit Tent
10:00 A.M. - Open Class Llama/Alpaca Show - Horse Arena
10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. - Kids Kountry Open
10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. - Exhibit Buildings Open
11:00 A.M. - 4-H Livestock Demonstrations, Poultry/Rabbit Tent
11:00 A.M. - Century Farms & Agriculture Recognition, Birney Wilkins Garden
11:00 A.M. - FFA & 4-H Open Class Dairy Cattle Show, Livestock Arena
Noon to Close - Midway Open - Midway
Noon to 9:00 P.M. - Play Bingo, Upper Level, Curling Building
1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. - Mills Free Stage, Papa Bear Norton
2:00 P.M. - 4-H Performing Arts & Demonstrations, 4-H Building Stage
2:00 P.M. - Tiny Tot Horse Show (Entries at 1:00 P.M.) Horse Arena
3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. - Sheep Shearing Demonstrations, Livestock Arena
3:00 P.M. - Open Class Dairy Goat Show - Livestock Arena
4:40 P.M. to 5:40 P.M. - Barrel Run Exhibitions - Horse Arena
4:00 P.M. - Mills Free Stage, Kids Pedal Pull
4:40 P.M. to 5:40 P.M. - Barrel Run Exhibitions - Horse Arena
4:40 P.M to 5:40 P.M. - Barrel Exhibition - Horse Arena
5:30 P.M. - Milk Drinking Relay - Livestock Arena
5:45 P.M to 6:20 P.M. - Pole Exhibition - Horse Arena
6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. - Mills Free Stage, Wayne Renn Band
6:00 P.M. - Animal Dress Up Contest - Livestock Arena
6:30 P.M. - Barrel Run, Horse Arena
7:00 P.M. - 4-H Performing Arts Show Case followed by Karaoke - 4-H Building Stage
6:30 P.M. - Grandstand, Alex Miller along with Ragtown

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 - TALENT SHOWS - TEEN DAY

8:00 A.M. - Open Class Horse Judged - Horse Arena
8:30 A.M. - Open Class Poultry Show - Poultry Building
9:00 A.M. - WSCA Open Pleasure Show - Horse Arena
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. - 4-H State Fair Packets Available, Registrations Accepted & Questions Answered - 4-H Building
9:30 A.M. - Open Class Rabbit Show - Poultry/Rabbit Tent
10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. - Kids Kountry Open
10:00 A.M. - Open Class Beef Show - Livestock Arena
10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. - Exhibit Buildings Open
11:00 A.M. - Mills Free Stage, “Pre-Teen” Talent Contest
Noon to Close - Midway Open - Midway
1:00 P.M. - Mills Free Stage, “Teen” Talent Contest
Noon to 9:00 P.M. - Play Bingo, Upper Level, Curling Building
2:00 P.M. - Open Class Sheep Show - Livestock Arena, Open Class Meat Goat Show (Following Sheep Show), Open Class Swine Show (Following Goat Show)
3:00 P.M. - Mills Free Stage “Open Class” Talent Contest
5:00 P.M. - BNB Obstacle Entries - Horse Arena
6:00 P.M. - BNB Obstacle Exhibitions - Horse Arena
7:00 P.M. - BNB Obstacle Competition - Horse Arena
6:00 P.M. - 4-H Livestock Awards Program (Following Open Class Swine Show) - Livestock Arena
7:00 P.M. - Grandstand, Baja Rally Races, Adults $14.00, 12 & Under $8.00, Pit gates open 4:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. - 4-H Arts In Performance - 4-H Building Stage
7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. - Mills Free Stage, District 181 Band

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 - KID’S DAY

Kris Doucimo & George Burton, Coordinators
Special activities from 10:00 A.M. on to include Stuffed Animal give-a-way, Dig for Coins, Bike Give-a-way, Antique Tractor Parade hosted by the Old Homestead Power Tractor Club, and more to do all day.

8:00 A.M. - WSCA Open Game Horse Show - Horse Arena
10:00 A.M. - North End Grandstands, Tractor Driving Contest
10:00 A.M. - Exhibit Buildings Open
10:00 A.M. - Racing Derby - Curling Building
10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. - Brainerd Fire Department, Ladder Truck - Curling Building
10:00 A.M. to Noon. - Final Coloring Contest (Exhibitors Guide) Entries Accepted - Admin. Building
10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. - Kids Kountry Open
10:00 A.M. - Dig for Coins - Curling Building
10:00 A.M. to Noon - Facepainting - Curling Building
10:45 A.M. - Treasure Hunt - Curling Building
11:00 A.M. - 4-H Premier Showmanship Competition, Livestock Arena
Noon to 1:00 P.M. - Free Stuffed Animal Drawings Throughout the Day - Information Building
Noon to Close - Midway Open - Midway
1:00 P.M. - 4-H Livestock Interviews - 4-H Building
Noon to 9:00 P..M. - Play Bingo, Upper Level, Curling Building
2:00 P.M. - Miss Brainerd Lakes, Princess
3:00 P.M. - 4-H State Fair Livestock Meeting - Livestock Arena
3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. - Mills Free Stage, 4-H Dog Exhibition
6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. - Premium Checks Available, Information Booth
7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. - Mills Free Stage, Duluth Transit Authority Band
7:00 P.M. - State Fair Paperwork Due
7:00 P.M. - Grandstand, Baja Rally Races, Adults $14.00, 12 & Under $8.00. Pit gates open 4:00 P.M.
8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. - 4-H Static Exhibits Released
10:00 P.M. - Industrial Building Vendors Released