Dodge County Fairgrounds

Hwy 57 North

Kasson, MN 55944

507-634-7736

Dodge County Free Fair

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                                 Carnival: Mad Jack - Midwest Rides         Click Here for additional Ticket Info

Wednesday, July 16th

1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Carnival opens at 1:00 p.m. Opening Night Special - Arm Band $20.00 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. (No age limit)

Thursday, July 17th

1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Carnival opens at 1:00 p.m. - Arm Band $20.00 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Friday, July 18th

12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Daycare and Kids Day - Kiddie Land Rides, Midway foods and games open at 11:00 a.m. All rides open at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 19th

12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Carnival opens at 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 20th

12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Carnival opens at 1:00 p.m. Buddy System day Two people ride for the price of one with tickets bought at carnival ticket booth

Saturday, July 19th

4:00 p.m.

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull

Friday, July 18th to Saturday, July 19th

Various Times

Dave Ferrel - Chainsaw Artist - (Carvings will be auctioned off Saturday at intermission during the Demo Derby in the Grandstand)

Friday, July 18th to Saturday, July 19th

Various Times

Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo

 

Back to Top                                               Free Stage Entertainment

Wednesday, July 16th

2:00 p.m.

5:00  to 8:00 p.m.

Red Hat Day - Style Show

Good Vibrations

Thursday, July 17th

Senior Citizens Day

1:30 p.m. 
 

2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

 

Program - Present Senior Kings & Queens Candidates - Crown King and Queen

Music by Kurt Hoerning

Friday, July 18th

 

Day Care Day

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.            

12:30 p.m.

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.                

5:00 to 6:00 p.m. 

6:30 p.m.             

 

Halls of Magic

Rock N Recess (Kids Music on Wheels)

Halls of Magic

Halls of Magic

Salem Creek Riders

Saturday, July 19th

Family Day

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.              

 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.              

4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

 

Spametttes

Halls of Magic

Spamettes

Music by Boomer Schley

Sunday, July 2oth

1:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3:00 to 4:00 p.m.              

 Fair Program:

   Dedicated in memory of Al Knobel

   Honor County Commissioners

        Honorary Fair Board Members

        Present Fair Board

        Veterans

        Century Farm

MC is Mary Rose Varo (wrote Unsung Hero)

Cabin Fever (Bluegrass)

 

Back to Top                          Four Seasons Free Stage

Wednesday, July 16th

5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

S & S Express (DJ)

Friday, July 18th

9:30 to 12:30 p.m.

Rock N Recess (Music on Wheels)

Saturday, July 19th

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Halls of Magic

 

12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Rock N Recess (Music on Wheels)

 

3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Whistle Stop

 

7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Whistle Stop

 

Back to Top                                        Grand Stand

Wednesday, July 16th

7:00 p.m.

Motokazie Supercross Event - Adults $10.00, Children (6-13) $3.00, Pit Pass $10.00, Back Gate $10.00 (after 6:00 p.m. $15.00)

Thursday, July 17th

7:00 p.m.

Tractor & LOCAL Pickup Pull (Open to public - Participants needed) - Adults $8.00, Children (12 & under) free, Pit Pass $10.00 (Click HERE for more information and entry form)

Friday, July 18th

7:00 p.m.

Extreme Bull Riding with Triple B Rodeo with Mutton Bust & Calf Dressing during Intermission - Adults $12.00, Children (6-13) $5.00, Pit Pass $20.00, Riders get in free

Saturday, July 19th

7:00 p.m.

Spectacular Demolition Derby - Adults $12.00, Children (6-13) $5.00, Pit Pass $20.00 Click HERE for more information

Sunday, July 20th

6:00 p.m.

Stock Car Racing - Adults $12.00, Children (9-14) $5.00 (8 & under) free, Seniors $10.00

 

Back to Top                                  4-H & FFA         Click here for the 4-H Premium Fair Book

Saturday, July 12th

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

4-H Dog Show - Ag/Hort Building

4-H Cat Show - 4-H Building

Monday, July 14th

3:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

4-H Building Exhibits Entered and judged - 4-H Building

Wednesday, July 16th

up to 12:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Entry Day for animals

4-H Horse Show - Horse Arena

4-H Beef Weigh In - Show Arena

4-H Poultry Show - Show Arena

4-H Rabbit Show - Show Arena

Thursday, July 17th

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

FFA Dairy Show - Show Arena

4-H Dairy Show - Show Arena

FFA Beef Show - Show Arena

4-H Pet Show - Canopy at end of 4-H Building

4-H Beef Show - Show Arena

Friday, July 18th

8:00  a.m.

8:30  a.m.

9:00  a.m.

10:00  a.m.

12:00  a.m.

2:30 p.m.

 

6:00 p.m.

FFA Swine Show - Show Arena

4-H Swine Show - Show Arena

4-H Horse Fun Day - Horse Arena

4-H Sheep Show - Show Arena

FFA Sheep Show - Show Arena

4-H Goat Show - Show Arena (FFA goat show to follow)

4-H Rabbit Judging Contest - Canopy at end of 4-H Building (registration from 5:00 to 5:30)

Saturday, July 19th

7:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

Buyers' Breakfast - 4-H Building

Ribbon Auction - Show  Arena

Sunday, July 20th

2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Deadline for signing up for the State Fair

4-H Fashion Revue

All Livestock Released

4-H Building Exhibits Released

 

Back to Top                                  Beer Garden                                               No Cover Charge

Wednesday, July 16th

8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

T & M Karaoke

Thursday, July 17th

8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Good Vibrations

Friday, July 18th

8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Trouble Shooter

Saturday, July 19th

8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Lisa Bailey & Ten Cent Biscuit

Sunday, July 20th

3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Music

 

Back to Top                                                  Horse Arena

Wednesday, July 16th

9:00 a.m.

4-H Horse Show

Friday, July 18th

9:00 a.m.

5:45 to 6:45 p.m.

6:30 to 6:50 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

4-H Horse Fun Day

Exhibitions

Open Arena

NBHA Show

Saturday, July 19th

9:00 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Open Youth Horse Show

Entries for Mule Show

Mule Show

 

Back to Top                                                  Commercial Exhibits                Four Seasons Arena

Wednesday, July 16th

1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Open to public

Thursday, July 17th

12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Open to public

Friday, July 18th

12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Open to public

Saturday, July 19th

11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Open to public

Sunday, July 20th

12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Open to public

 

Back to Top                                                  Open Class

Tuesday, July 15th

12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Entries accepted in Grains, Vegetables, Forages, Foods, Creative Activities (Needlework, Sewing, Adult Arts & Crafts, Youth, Special Class, Fine Arts and Photography)

Wednesday, July 16th

Until 1:00 p.m.

 

12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Open Class buildings will be closed for judging and arrangements.

All Open Class buildings open to the public

Friday, July 18th

7:30 p.m.

NBHA Barrel Show (Horse Arena)

Saturday, July 19th

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Open Youth Horse Show (Horse Arena)

Open Rabbit Show

Open Junior Dairy Cattle Show

Open Beef Show

Mule Show (Horse Arena)


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Ticket Info - Advanced sale of Carnival Ride Tickets - Advanced Carnival Ride Tickets and Mega Passes are available at the New Fair Office and numerous businesses throughout Dodge County. Mega passes are good for unlimited rides on the Midway the entire fair. Prices for advanced tickets are:

     8 rides for $16.00 (each Advance Ride Ticket is good for a full ride large or small).

     Mega Passes for $35.00 (Mega Pass wrist band is good for unlimited rides the entire fair).

     Arm Band Coupon $15.00

     During the fair, tickets can be purchased at the Carnival Ticket Booth. Wristbands are $20.00 and Mega Passes are $40.00

Office Hours:

     July  8-11th -  from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

     July  14-15th -  from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

     July  16th       - from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    

Click HERE for the daily event schedule

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