Schedule of Events:

August 8, 2023

Grandstand Event

7:00 PM: Kids Lawn Mower Derby (Ages 9 to 15)
With special
Power Wheels Contest for kids (Ages 4 to 8)

Free Entertainment

Entry Day Which means all the Animals come to the Fair. They Finish out the day with the poultry Show. And a Lawn Mower & Power Wheels Demo Derby. And the day wraps up with a Free concert in the Beer Garden, Johnny Holm Band – 40th Anniversary!

Beer Garden

Johnny Holm Band
40th Anniversary 8 pm

4-H

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Livestock Exhibitor Check-In at Show Arena
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Weigh-In & Check-in – All goats, sheep & swine at Sheep Barn & Swine Barn
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Weigh-In and Check-In – All beef Next to Show Arena
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Livestock Interviews (except for poultry) at White Tent
2:00 p.m. – until done Verify Dairy ID information at Dairy Barn
3:00 p.m. Poultry must be in place. at Poultry Barn
5:00 p.m. Verify Rabbitidentification at Rabbit Barn
4:00 p.m. Poultry Show at Show Arena
5:00 p.m. Livestock must be in place. at Livestock Barns

August 9, 2023

Grandstand Event

7:00 PM: 1st Ever Wednesday Night AutoCross!

Autocross
Adults: $15
Under 12: $10

Pit Passes: $30
Available at Pit gates only.

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Free Entertainment

Day Care Day at the Goodhue County Fair which means that groups of children will experience the Goodhue County Fair with their daycare groups. To engage these groups of children, the Goodhue County Historical Society will offer fun games and activities at the school house. Throughout the day we will offer activities and coloring sheets

Beer Garden

Dave Carpenter & Friends 3:30 pm
Hayden Ashworth 7 pm

Carnival

Wednesday Evening

Ride specials:
$20 unlimited Armbands available on:
Wednesday 5pm-9pm

4-H

8:00 a.m. Sheep Show at Show Arena
1:00 p.m. Beef Show at Show Arena
2:00 p.m. – until done Poultry Interviews at Poultry Barn
6:30 p.m. Fashion Revue Rehearsal at 4-H Building
7:00 p.m. Fashion Revue at White Tent
6:00 & 6:30 p.m. Arts In Show at White Tent

August 10, 2023

Grandstand Event

6:30 PM: Thursday Night Truck Pull & Tractor Pull!

Tractor Pull
Adults: $12
Under 12: $7
Pit pass: $30

Pit Passes: $30
Available at Pit gates only.

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Free Entertainment

Goodhue County Ag Day which means that Ag Marketing & Goodhue Co Commissioners have meetings on the grounds. Antique Tractor Display.

Beer Garden

Troy Johnson 5 pm

Carnival

Thursday-Saturday 1pm-10pm

Ride specials:
$20 unlimited Armbands available on:
Thursday 6pm-10pm

4-H

8:00 a.m. Swine Show (Market & Breeding) at Show Arena
10:00 a.m. County Board Meeting at White Tent
5:00 p.m. Goat Show (Meat) at Show Arena
5:30 & 6:00 p.m. Arts In Show at White Tent
7:00 p.m. Deadline for Livestock Auction registration at 4-H Office in 4-H Building

August 11, 2023

Grandstand Event

7:00 PM: Friday Night AutoCross!

Autocross
Adults: $17
Under 12: $12

Pit Passes: $30
Available at Pit gates only.

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Free Entertainment

Senior Citizen Day 65+ Get Free Gate Admission Open
ALL DAY!

-The Outstanding Senior Award is given.

Beer Garden

George’s Concertina Band 2:30 pm
Bryan Anderson 7 pm

Carnival

Thursday-Saturday 1pm-10pm

Ride specials:
$20 unlimited Armbands available on:
Friday 5pm-9pm

4-H

8:00 a.m. Rabbit and Cavy Show & Weigh-In at White Tent
9:00 a.m. Dairy Show at Outside Dairy Barn
1:00 p.m. Goat Show (Dairy) at Show Arena
4:00 p.m. Lamb Lead at Show Arena
5:00 p.m. Goat Costume Show at Show Arena
6:00 & 6:30 p.m. Arts In Show at White Tent
7:00 p.m. Deadline to accept State Fair trips at 4-H Office in 4-H Building
7:30 p.m. State Fair Registration Papers Due at 4-H Office in 4-H Building

August 12, 2023

Grandstand Event

5:00 PM: The Big Saturday Night Demolition Derby

Demolition derby:
Adults: $17
Under 12: $12

Pit Passes: $30
Available at Pit gates only.

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Free Entertainment

Final Fun Day. Day of Fun. 4-H Livestock auction, Final shows, and the action-packed Demo to finish off the final night of the fair with the Dads playing in the evening.

Beer Garden

The Dads after the demo derby

Carnival

Thursday-Saturday 1pm-10pm

Ride specials:
$20 unlimited Armbands available on:
Saturday 1pm-5pm
Saturday 6pm-10pm

4-H

8:00 a.m. Livestock Auction Buyer Breakfast at 4-H Building
9:00 a.m. Livestock Auction at Show Arena
1:00 p.m. Arts In Show at White Tent
1:00 p.m. Overall Livestock Interviews at 4-H Building
1:30 p.m. State Fair Information Meeting (All Participants) at Show Arena
2:00 p.m. State Fair Button and Meal Ticket Pickup at Show Arena
2:15 p.m. State Fair Specie Meetings at Respective Barns
3:00 p.m. Supreme Showmanship Contest (Small Animal) at Show Arena
3:30 p.m. Supreme Showmanship Contest (Large Animal) at Show Arena
3:30 p.m. Arts In Show at White Tent

Date: August 8-12, 2023

Location: Goodhue County Fair - 44279 County 6 Blvd, Zumbrota, MN 55992

Admission:

Daily - $7
Season Gate Pass - $20
Under 12 Years - Free

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