Our mission is to provide educational programs, exhibits, and events focusing on various industries, including agriculture, horticulture, mechanics, and more; while promoting rural youth activities, including 4-H.

Schedule of Events:

August 13, 2025

9:00 AM    - 4-H - Rabbit Show, Open Class following - Rabbit/Poultry Barn
9:00 AM    - 4-H Booth, Banner, and Community Pride Judging - 4-H Building
10:30 AM - 4-H Poultry Show, Open Class following - Rabbit/Poultry Barn
3:00 PM    4-H  - Dairy & Market Goat Show, Open Class following - Pavillion
4:00 PM    4-H - Pleasure Horse Show - Horse Arena
5 PM - 7 PM - Ag Playground and Yard Games - Open Midway
6:00 PM    - Little King and Miss Check In (Pre-Registration is Required by August 1st via website)  Entertainment Shelter
6:30 PM    - Talent Contest -Little King & Miss Coronation & Queen Coronation at Intermission - Entertainment Shelter

August 14, 2025

8:00 AM    - 4-H Swine Show - Pavillion
10:00 AM - Clara the Cow Premium List Search Drawing - Office Building
10:00 Am - Contest- Best Muffin  - Office Building
10:30am-1pm - Senior Citizens Day Program- Live Music with Joe Cody - Entertainment Shelter
11:00 AM - Senior Citizens Day Lunch - Pre Registration encouraged via Semcac prior - Entertainment Shelter
Noon - Awards Ceremony- Friends of the Fair, Century Farm, Outstanding Senior Citizen& Farm Family of the Year - Entertainment Shelter
Noon - Bingo Tent Opens - Bingo Hall
12 PM - 7 PM - Ag Playground and Yard Games Open - Midway
12:00 PM - All Livestock in Place    
1:00 PM - Senior Citizens Day Euchre - Entertainment Shelter
2:00 PM    4-H - Beef Show, Open Class following - Krech Arena
2:00 PM    - ADA Dairy Bake Off-Kids - Udder Place
2:00 PM    - Herbal Teas: Connecting with Nature through our senses-- Houston County Master Gardeners - Arts Area
3:00 PM    - 4-H Horse Show- Trail    - Horse Arena
3:00 PM    - ADA Dairy Bake Off-Adults - Udder Place
5:00 PM    - 4-H Horse Show Drill & Games - Horse Arena
5:00 PM    - Magic Show - Arts Area
7:00 PM    - Tri-State Modified Truck & Tractor Pull - Grandstand

August 15, 2025

8:45 AM    - 4-H Dairy Show - Krech Arena
10:00 AM - Contest- Best Banana Bread  Office Building
10 AM - Noon - Youth Flower Arrangements with the Houston County Master Gardener's - Arts Area
10 AM - 5 PM - Reptile Experience    
11 AM - 3PM - Free Balloon Animals with Balloons by Kevin - Near Food Court
11:30 AM - Diaper Derby - Office Building
11:30 AM - Kids Ag Olympics - Pavilion
Noon - Bingo Tent Opens - Bingo Hall
12 PM - 7 PM - Ag Playground and Yard Games Open - Midway
1:00 PM    - Magic Show - Arts Area
2:00 PM    - 4-H Sheep Show and Lamb Lead - Krech Arena
2:00 PM     -  Kids Coloring Contest Picture Judging  - Office Building
2 PM - 4 PM - Brutus the Pig - Arts Area
4:30 PM    - Magic Show - Arts Area
7:00 PM    - Rogue Rodeo - Grandstand
8 PM - MIDNIGHT    Teen Dance with Radio1 DJ - Arts Area
9:00 PM    - Live Music: UnHinged - Entertainment Shelter

August 16, 2025

9:00 AM    - Market Livestock Auction - Pavillion
9:00 AM    - Open Class Dairy Show    - Krech Arena
10:00 AM - Open Class Horse Show - Horse Arena
10:00 AM - Contest- Best Sourdough Loaf - Office Building
10 AM - 5PM - Reptile Experience    
10 AM - Noon - Kid's Entrepreneur Lane - Midway
10 AM - 2 PM - Free Balloon Animals with Balloons by Kevin - Near Food Court
10:30 AM - Magic Show - Arts Area
11:30 AM - Lego Contest - Entertainment Shelter
11:30 AM - 1 PM    Brutus the Pig - Arts Area
Noon - Bingo Tent Opens    - Bingo Hall
12 PM - 7 PM - Ag Playground and Yard Games Open - Midway
1:00 PM    - Taste & Learn about Edamame & Basil for Houston Co Master Gardners - Arts Area
2:00 PM    - Magic Show - Arts Area
3:00 PM    - Minnesota Meats: Houston County 4-H Grilling Contest - Across from Barns
3 PM - 6 PM - Free Face Painting
6:00 PM    - Demo Derby - Grandstand
8 PM - MIDNIGHT    Teen Dance with Radio1 DJ - Arts Area
8:30 PM    - Live Music: The El Caminos - Entertainment Shelter

August 17, 2025

9:00 AM    - State Fair Exhibitor Meeting - Pavillion
10:00 AM - Best Up Cycled Item Contest - Arts Area
10 AM - 4PM - Reptile Experience
11:00 AM - Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull - Entertainment Shelter
11:00 AM - Livestock Exhibitor Meeting - Pavillion
11:00 AM - Euchre Tournament
Noon - Classic Car Show    - Midway
1:00 PM    - Tough Trucks - Grandstand
1:00 PM    - 4H Supreme Showmanship - Krech Arena
1:30 PM    - Magic Show - Arts Area
4:00 PM    - All Exhibits Released    

Date: August 13 - 17, 2025

Location: Houston County Fairgrounds, 203 South History Lane Caledonia, MN 55921

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