Douglas County Fair Essentials - 2019

DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR

ENTERTAINMENT  EATS  EDUCATION Wednesday, August 14 – Saturday, August 17

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2019

Welcome to the Douglas County Fair Welcome to the 2019 Douglas County Fair. Our motto is, “Making memories to last a lifetime.” According to fair history, the residents of Douglas County decided in the late 1800s to hold a fair sometime after the harvest season. More than likely this event was held to exhibit the Don Kleine successes of President, community DC Agricultural Association residents for all to see. The 2019 fair continues that legacy with the hard work and support of many who desire to pass on the benefits of that early legacy to Douglas County and now many central and west-central Minnesota residents.

A quote from the 1924 premium list: “The fair belongs to the people of Douglas County.” Indeed, this is your fair. Your fair is not owned or managed

by any government entity. Your county fair is put on by the Douglas County Agricultural Association. Any Douglas County resident can join. Dues cost only $5 per year and at the annual meeting all members can vote for the Fair Board members. It is the dedication of your current Fair Board and the support of many businesses and individuals that make your 2019 fair possible.

One major change for 2019 is that the fair will run Wednesday through Saturday instead of Thursday through Sunday. After consulting key participants, and much discussion, the board voted to end the fair Saturday night. This change will allow a full day of activities each day throughout the fair.

With this change, we will officially open the fair on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

The gates will open at 8 a.m., buildings will open at 10 a.m. and admission will start being charged at 1 p.m. The fair will run until 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. We will evaluate this change and remain open to evaluating what are the best days to hold the fair.

The 2019 Douglas County Fair will feature four days of great entertain-

SEE YOU THERE AT THE FAIR!

Fair information.................................................................... 4 Calling all Open Class contestants.................................. 5 Vendor information.............................................................. 5 Big changes for the Old Schoolhouse............................. 6 Douglas County Princess Pageant................................... 8 New foods, vendors at the fair for 2019..........................10 Lawn mower demo derby.................................................. 11 PUBLISHER Jody Hanson

ment; a fantastic 4-H presence in exhibitors, events and the 4-H food stand; wonderful open class displays; vendors; Calorie Lane and many, many more events. Check out our website at www.dcmnfair.com for schedules. Follow, like and share our Facebook page and keep looking at our Instagram page for fun things about the Douglas County Fair.

We want to thank the many businesses that support your fair. Their passion is evident in their support and we appreciate all of them. Please take time to thank them for their support and support them also. We want to recognize Douglas County, the City of Alexandria and all those partners that also support your fair financially and through the use and maintenance of the fairgrounds and facilities. Your support helps make this event continue to be a vital part of our great community. Continue the legacy! THANK YOU ALL! This is your fair! You won’t want to miss it! The 2019 Douglas County Fair: Making memories to last a lifetime. See you there!

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EDITOR Lori Mork

SPECIAL SECTIONS CONTENT Karen Tolkkinen Publication of the Echo Press 225 7th Ave. East Alexandria, MN 56308 320.763.3133 www.echopress.com

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Fair Information

AUGUST 14-AUGUST 17, 2019 • GATES OPEN 8 A.M. DAILY Douglas County Fair, 300 Fairgrounds Road.Alexandria, MN 866-656-FAIR

ACCESSIBILITY

GATE ADMISSION

Daily: Adults $7 Children (0-10) FREE Season Pass: $21 Golden Ticket: $40. Includes season pass and season premium parking.

The following are available for fairgoers: •Wheelchairs are available in the fair office.

•Free handicapped parking is available just inside the east gate.

•Regular shuttle service provided each day from the Integrity Title west parking lot.

PARKING

Automobiles and Trucks - FREE* *Parking is free in the Integrity Title west parking lot. Premium (paid) parking spots are available on the east side of the fairgrounds.

All prices include sales tax

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Calling all Open Class contestants!

Open Class contests are open to anyone of any age who lives in Douglas County or neighboring counties.

Categories include canning, painting, vegetable growing, homemade beer and many more. This year, the Fair Board has streamlined the number of entry Classes and Lots. For example, in previous years, the Jelly Class had 10 separate lots for varieties of jelly. In 2019 there are 5 lots, including apple, choke-

cherry, grape and “anyother” and best jellies (4 jars of any type).

To speed up the process, everyone entering in open class is encouraged to pre-register their entries online at www.dcmnfair.com/ openclass DATES TO REMEMBER Tuesday, August 13 Open Class Entry Day, 1-8 p.m.

Sunday, August 18 Open Class Released, 7 a.m.-noon

Vendor information SET UP: Monday, Aug. 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

TEAR DOWN: Sunday, Aug. 18, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

INSURANCE: All food and ride vendors must provide proof of current event liability insurance coverage.

Go to dcmnfair.com for more information on becoming a vendor at the 2019 Douglas County Fair.

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Big changes for the Old Schoolhouse

The school district is taking over programming at the schoolhouse this year

By Karen Tolkkinen

Big changes are afoot for the Old Schoolhouse this year.

Long a beacon for kid’s activities during the fair, the historic building will be used to showcase the Alexandria School District.

“We are planning to pack the day full of activities for all of the days,” said Lynn Jenc, director of the district’s Community Education. “All four days will feature something completely different than what it’s been in the past.”

Wednesday will be geared for adults, with an all-school reunion and an afternoon coffee connection allowing the public to meet school administrators.

On Thursday, Compass child care program staff will organize the tallest Lego sculpture contest and crafts. They will also bring the modern equivalent of toys popular in 1952, the year the schoolhouse moved to the fairgrounds, such as hula hoops, Playdoh and slinkies. Grandparents might have played with those same toys when they were kids, and they can share their experiences with their grandchildren, Jenc said.

Later that day, the district’s Food and Nutrition

Services will provide samples of food, while the evening will find community education instructors conducting short courses on homemade lefse, fitness, pet first-aid and design.

Friday will showcase middle school and high school clubs, activities and programs throughout the day, including technology and robotics, physical and mental challenges, the arts and Healthy Voices Healthy Choices discouraging substance abuse.

The Cardinal mascot will make an appearance.

Saturday will focus on pre-kindergarten programs, all six elementary schools and transportation.

Musikgarten teacher Karen Tolifson will sing and play the guitar and kids can dance.

“It’s a great opportunity for kids to get the wiggles out,” Jenc said.

Visitors will get a chance to see how the school teaches music, science and art. Later, a school bus will arrive, and staff will demonstrate the technology used onboard, such as GPS and tracking students, Jenc said. There is a chance that a vintage school bus will show up as well, to demonstrate how buses have changed over the generations.

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The Old Schoolhouse once belonged to School District No. 59/475, Three Oaks School, in Leaf Valley Township between Garfield and Miltona. The district was established in 1875. The schoolhouse moved to the Douglas County Fairgrounds in 1952.

Until the mid-1990s, District 206 took care of fair programming, and used it to showcase school projects and school history. A traditional one-room schoolhouse, it has traditional desks and a working bell. It has been well preserved. Since the 1990s, it has been primarily used for smaller group activities during the fair. Occasionally, over the years, retired teachers would come in to tell stories about teaching in a one-room schoolhouse.

Jenc said the programming is designed with the whole family in mind, from kids to parents and grandparents. Many activities will take place outside the schoolhouse, where

there is more room to run around, she said.

“We’re very excited to showcase a lot of the district’s hallmarks of prides,” she said.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY

Princess Pageant Calling all Girls ages 5-9 to become the Douglas County Fair 2019 Fair Princess!

The girls will be judged on the best dress, best private interview and the best onstage interview. They will practice for several hours starting two weeks before the pageant learning how to walk on stage, wave to the audience and dance as a group.

The girls make new friends, practice together and get a pizza and pool party before the fair, and receive recognition at the fair.

The pageant will take place on Saturday, August 17, at 1 p.m. The first 10 girls from central Minnesota to sign up with a sponsorship will compete.

Sponsorships cost $70. There will be two alternate spots.

When signing up, girls answer questions about their favorite food, favorite TV show or music, what they want to be when they grow up, and other topics.

For more information, email Kabrezina@dcmnfair.com.

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New foods, vendors at the fair for 2019

Deep fried chocolate chip cookies? Beer-battered deep fried fish? They’re coming, along with four new non-food vendors

A couple of new foods will be on hand during this year’s fair, one filling a void, the other adding to the general fair food decadence.

Beer-battered deep fried fish will make an appearance, which is welcome, because there have been no fish offerings at the fair, said board member Darla Engstrom.

Maker Mark Lee, of the Twin Cities-based Firehouse Foods, said he uses local beers when possible to batter the fish.

Then, to sink into a well of sweet calories: Deep fried chocolate chip cookies with whipped cream. The cookies are made fresh daily, then deep fried, Engstrom said.

They are made by Twin Cities-based Funkies Foods.

New non-food vendors so far in 2019: •Selective TV, a non-profit, viewer-supported organization developed over 30 years ago to bring unscrambled television programming to Douglas County and the surrounding area.

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•Sunshine Boutique from Lino Lakes, which sells a variety of women’s clothes.

•Garrett & Garrett from Carlos, which sells novelties, toys and knives.

•Who Has Buttons from Fargo, which sells custom buttons, coasters, clocks, and refrigerator magnets.

Halls of Magic Kevin and Janet Hall will perform their comedy and magic act that sent them to Las Vegas during the 2011 America’s Got Talent competition.

The pair perform in Minnesota and Nevada. Kevin Hall dances, sings, twirls fire, saws women in half, turns

flat dolls into women, and a range of magic tricks. They have performed at casinos, resorts and the Mall of America.

At the Douglas County Fair, they will perform on the 4-H Stage at noon on Wednesday and Thursday.

Local Livestock Eats Corn & Soybeans Grown by Farmers Locally

Livestock is the No. 1 customer of soybean meal, consuming 98% fo the soybean meal produced in the U.S.

Livestock is the No. 1 customer of corn, consuming just over 40% of the corn crop produced in the U.S.

The livestock sector contributes more than $16.4 billion to Minnesota’s economy.

Lawn mower demo derby

The clash of riding lawn mowers has proved so popular that the event is returning to the Douglas County Fair for the third straight year.

This free event is planned for 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 at the Grandstand. To enter, visit www.dcmnfair.com. Under the information tab, click

on “Competitions and Contests,” and scroll down.

Derby contenders must be at least age 14. Those under age 18 must have parent/ guardian signed and notarized permission to participate. There is no entry fee, and prizes of $50-$300 go to the top six finishers.

This year’s beef at the 4-H food stand will be provided by the Douglas County Corn & Soybean Growers and their checkoffs.

“To promote and create opportunities for the profitability and sustainability of Douglas County Corn and Soybean Growers while promoting agriculture and enhancing our rural quality of life.”

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HERITAGE Wednesday, August 14

Thursday, August 15

• Ethnic Food demonstrations in Log Cabin • Historical Society Demonstrations on old ways of doing things such as freezing ice cream

• Ethnic Food demonstrations in Log Cabin • Senior clubs • Information from service providers for programs for seniors

STAGE

1:30pm:

Tim and Kathy Ray Sellin, Wallace, Rousu

3pm:

SENIOR CITIZEN DAY

2pm:

Reception for Outstanding Seniors and Century Farm Family H Free cake and coffee in their honor.

STAGE

12pm: 3:30pm: 5pm:

Katy’s Swing Band Good Company Band Schjei Country

Friday, August 16 • Ethnic Food demonstrations in Log Cabin

STAGE 12pm:

Gary Gylsen and Pure Country

2pm:

North Door Jam Session

3:30pm:

The Three Guys

DIY OPEN CLASS Entry Day H Enter Your Project at the Fair for a Chance to Win! TUESDAY, AUGUST 13TH • 1PM - 8PM Enter projects like painting, flowers, poetry, ceramics, baking, vegetable, or anything you’d like for a chance to win a CASH PRIZE! Super Fun Contest & Special Categories Available for Youth.

Details & Pre-Registration found at www.dcmnfair.com/openclass

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Located in the Old Schoolhouse

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14: Alexandria Education Foundation Day 10am-5pm

All-School Reunion: Show your Cardinal Pride and wear favorite Cardinal attire

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15: Compass, Community Education, Food & Nutrition Services Day 10am-3:30pm 3:30-5pm 5pm-7pm

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16: Discovery Middle School & Alexandria Area High School Day 10-11am 11:30-12:30pm 1-2pm 2:30-3:30pm 4-5pm

Compass, School Age Childcare Program Food & Nutrition Services Community Education

Technology/Robotics Academic Fun Art Showcase Healthy Voices/Healthy Choices Activities Spotlight

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17: PreK–Elementary & Transportation Day 10-11:30am 11:30-1pm 1-2:30pm 2:30-4pm 4-5:30pm 5:30-7pm

Early Education Center Woodland Elementary School Voyager Elementary School Music Showcase Garfield-Miltona-Carlos Elementary Schools Lincoln Elementary School Transportation

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Music every night ust 15 at 7 p.m.

I Witness plays Thursday night, Aug This year, the Douglas County Fair will offer free live music every night, rain or shine on the Alomere Health Main Stage.

“If it rains, we’ll move into the Runestone Community Center,” said Darla Engstrom, a Fair Board member.

These regional bands have proven drawing power, such as St. Cloud’s Fabulous Armadillos, Minnesota country act Shane Martin

and local band I Witness. As it did last year, Tripwire will perform Saturday night.

Look for them all at the Alomere Health Main Stage.

Here’s the rundown: WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14: Fabulous Armadillos recreates songs from many musical genres, including country, Motown, heavy metal and 70’s soft rock. Their name came from a nickname for keyboardist Greg

This year, every night of the fair will feature music, from the Fabulous Armadillos to TripWire “Gary D.” Armstrong, once a member of the Bobby Vee Band, and they call their fans “Dilloheads.” They will play at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUG. 15: I Witness, a local classic rock band, performs music from artists ranging from Led Zeppelin to Adele. I Witness got its name because it rents a building that was once a Jehovah’s Witness church; it

is not, as some might think, a Christian band. Their show starts at 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16: Shane Martin was a Top 5 finalist in the 2012 Texaco Country Showdown where he competed for “Best New Act in Country Music” at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium, hosted by LeAnn Rimes. Martin performs 175

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regional shows per year, and his band consists of veteran musicians that have performed at some of the top country music festivals in the country, including Moondance Country Jam, Rockwoods Jamfest and Winstock. Martin will play at 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUG. 17: Tripwire, a Fargo cover band, incorporates trampolines, choreographed moves and more than 10 instruments into its act. Their playlist veers wildly across genres, and includes the Rolling Stones and Bob Marley as well as Meghan Trainor and Taylor Swift. The group formed in 2004 and picked up two consecutive awards during the short-lived North Dakota Music Awards, “Best Rock Cover Band” in 2015 and “Favorite Rock Band” in 2016. Members Mark Arneson, Tim Melin, Lars Hegland, and Brandon Cummings all grew up in Minnesota, with Arneson the nearest, hailing from Fergus Falls. Tripwire performs at 7 p.m.

ALSO ON SATURDAY Hailing from Long Prairie, Red Letter Band will bring its original country music to the Main Stage from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

The six-member band began as a youth movement in a little country church, according to its Facebook page. Four of its singles have reached the top of the Inspirational Country Music charts, which tracks musicians who carry a message of faith, family and country.

“Our goal is to be relational and personal through music,” Red Letter Band’s page says. “We are followers of Jesus Christ, which greatly influences our music.”

Event times are subject to change – for the complete daily schedule, visit www.dcmnfair.com.

Tripwire will take the stage on Saturday, August 17 at 7 p.m.

Shane Martin plays Friday night, August 16 at 7:30 p.m.

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2019 Douglas County Fair Schedule Event Times Subject to Change. For Complete Daily Schedule, Please Visit www.dcmnfair.com

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14

Free parking lot sponsor - Integrity Title; Daily sponsor – Paradis Broadcasting (KXRA, KX92, Z99) 8 a.m. Gates Open 8 a.m. Open Class Judging, Johnson Building 9-noon Animal weighing and verification 10 a.m. Buildings open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. West End Flea Market 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Paintball, Fairgrounds East 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Laser Tag, Runestone Community Center 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Pioneer Power Club Antique Tractor Display, Heritage Square 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Potpourri Demonstration, Heritage Log Cabin Canopy 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All-School Reunion, Old Schoolhouse 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fish Education and Outdoor Education, DNR Building 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Heritage Food Demonstrations, Heritage Square 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Farm to Market Children’s Education, FFA Building 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Master Gardeners Available, Johnson Building 11 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony in honor of Veterans, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 11 a.m. Beer Garden Opens Noon. Poultry show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion Noon. Friends of the Library, Johnson Building Noon-3 p.m. Pop-up contests, 4-H Stage Noon-7 p.m. Halls of Magic, 4-H Stage 1 p.m. Admission charges start 1:30 p.m. Music with Tim and Kathy Ray, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 1-5 p.m. Magel Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristband Session, Midway 2 p.m. Minnow Races, 4-H Stage 3 p.m. Rabbit Show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 3-4 p.m. Music by Sellin, Wallace & Rousu, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 4 p.m. Yard Games, 4-H stage 5 p.m. Kid’s Bike Giveaway! Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 5 p.m. Apples for the Home Garden, Johnson Building Stage 6 p.m. K-9 Demonstration, Commercial Building 6-10 p.m. Magel Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristband Session 7 p.m. Caring for Trees and Shrubs, Johnson Building Stage 7-10:30 p.m. The Fabulous Armadillos, Alomere Health Main Stage 8 p.m. Cash Giveaway, Alomere Health Main Stage

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15

Senior Day - Seniors age 65 and up receive reduced admission of $5.

Windmill Project morning, 10 a.m.-noon. Families with special needs kids receive free rides.

Free parking lot sponsor - Integrity Title; Daily sponsor – Knute Nelson 8 a.m. Gates Open 8 a.m. Goat Show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Paintball, Fairgrounds East 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Laser Tag, Runestone Community Center 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Pioneer Power Club Antique Tractor Display, Heritage Square 9 a.m. KXRA Open Line, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 10 a.m.-10 p.m. West End Flea Market 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Assistance for Those with Disabilities, Log Cabin Canopy 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fish Education, Outdoor Education, DNR Building 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Heritage Food Demonstration, Heritage Square 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Farm to Market Children’s Education, FFA Building 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Master Gardeners Available, Johnson Building 11 a.m. Beer Garden opens 11 a.m. Hardy Lilies, Johnson Building 11 a.m. Tallest Lego Sculpture Contest, Old Schoolhouse 16 Fair Essentials  2019  dcmnfair.com

Noon. Katy’s Swing Band, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage Noon-1 p.m. Make and Take Craft, Old Schoolhouse Noon-3 p.m. Popup Contests, 4-H Stage Noon-7 p.m. Halls of Magic, 4-H Stage 12:30 p.m. Dairy Show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 12:30-3 p.m. Seniors Present Big Band, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 12:30-6 p.m. Chuck Wencl and Musical Friends, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 1 p.m. Horse Fun Show 1 p.m. Dividing Perennials, Johnson Building Stage 1-1:30 p.m. 1952 Popular Play 1-5 p.m. Magel Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristband Session 2-3 p.m. Outstanding Senior Citizen and Century Farm Recognition, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 3 p.m. Yard Games, 4-H Stage 3 p.m. DIY Adult Painted Aprons, Johnson Building 3:30 p.m. Good Company Band, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 3:30-5 p.m. Food & Nutrition Services, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 4 p.m. Lamb Lead and Sheep Show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 5 p.m. Kids Bike Giveaway, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 5 p.m. Monarchs, Johnson Building Stage 5-5:30 p.m. Homemade Lefse, Old Schoolhouse 5-6 p.m. Schjei Country, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 5:30-6 p.m. E-fit, Old Schoolhouse 6-6:30 p.m., Pet First Aid, Old Schoolhouse 6 p.m. K-9 Demonstration, Commercial Building 6:30-7 p.m. The Design Station, Old Schoolhouse 7 p.m. Planting New Trees, Johnson Building Stage 7-9 p.m. Lawn Mower Demo Derby, Glenwood State Bank Grandstand, Free 7-10:30 p.m. I Witness, Alomere Health Main Stage 9 p.m. $250 Giveaway, 4-H Stage.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16

Military/Law enforcement/Firefighters Day at the Fair. All active and retired military, law enforcement or fire fighters will receive FREE admission by showing a valid ID. Free parking lot sponsor - Integrity Title; Daily sponsor – Bremer Bank 8 a.m. Gates Open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Paintball, Fairgrounds East 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Laser Tag, Runestone Community Center 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Pioneer Power Club Antique Tractor Display, Heritage Square 8:30 a.m. Swine Show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-H Day Camp 10-11 a.m. Technology/Robotics, Old Schoolhouse 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Model Railroad Display, Heritage Square 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fish Education, Outdoor Education, DNR Building 10 a.m.-10 p.m. West End Flea Market 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Farm to Market Children’s Education, FFA Building 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Heritage Food Demonstration, Heritage Square 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Master Gardeners Available, Johnson Building 11 a.m. Beer Garden Opens 11 a.m. Vegetable Gardening, Johnson Building Stage 11:30-12:30 p.m. Academic Fun, Old Schoolhouse Noon. Gary Gylsen and Pure Country, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage Noon-3 p.m. Popup Contests, 4-H Stage Noon-5 p.m. Wood Carving Demonstration, Heritage Square 1 p.m. Beef Show, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 1 p.m. Honey Bees, Johnson Building Stage 1-2 p.m. Art Showcase, Old Schoolhouse 1-3 p.m. Seed Art for Kids of All Ages, Johnson Building 1-5 p.m. Magel Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristband Session

2-3 p.m. North Door Jam Session, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 2:30-3:30 p.m. Healthy Voices/Healthy Choices, Old Schoolhouse 3 p.m. Yard Games, 4-H Stage 3 p.m. DIY Children Painted Shirts, Johnson Building 3:30-4:30 p.m. The Three Guys, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 4-5 p.m. School Activities Spotlight with Cardinal Mascot, Old Schoolhouse 5 p.m. Kid’s Bike Giveaway! Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 5 p.m. Strawberries, Johnson Building Stage 5-7 p.m. Douglas County’s Got Talent State Fair Contest, 4-H Stage 6-6:30 p.m. K-9 Demonstration, Commercial Building 6:45-9 p.m. Viking Speedway Automobile Demolition Derby, Glenwood State Bank Grandstand 7 p.m. Blueberries, Johnson Building Stage 7:30-11 p.m. Shane Martin Band, Free, Alomere Health Main Stage 9 p.m. $250 Giveaway, Alomere Health Main Stage

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

Saturday sponsor: Winning Edge Graphics Free parking lot sponsor - Integrity Title 8 a.m. Gates open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Paintball, Fairgrounds East 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Laser Tag, Runestone Community Center 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Pioneer Power Club Antique Tractor Display, Heritage Square 9 a.m. Market Livestock Auction, TA Dad Erickson Pavilion 10-11:30 a.m. Children’s Music and Dance, Old Schoolhouse 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Model Railroad Display, Heritage Square 10 a.m.-10 p.m. West End Flea Market 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Heritage Food Demonstration, Heritage Square 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Master Gardeners Available, Johnson Building 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Farm to Market Children’s Education, FFA Building 11 a.m. Beer Garden Opens

11 a.m. Floral Arranging Contest, Johnson Building 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Vintage Car Club Display, Heritage Square 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pork Producers Pork Chops, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. 4-H Silent Auction for Muscular Dystrophy Association 11:30-1 p.m. Origami with Woodland Elementary, Old Schoolhouse Noon-3 p.m. Popup contests, 4-H Stage Noon. Fish Education/Outdoor Education, DNR Building 12:30-3:30 p.m. Red Letter Band, Alomere Health Main Stage 1 p.m. Tomatoes, Johnson Building Stage 1-2 p.m. Kids Pedal Pull, Commercial Building 1-2:30 p.m. Music Showcase with Voyager Elementary, Old Schoolhouse 1-3 p.m. Douglas County Fair Princess Pageant, 4-H Stage 1-5 p.m. Magel Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristband Session 2-3 p.m. Kids Turtle Racing, Commercial Building 2:30-4 p.m. Garfield-Miltona-Carlos Elementaries, Old Schoolhouse 3 p.m. DIY Inspirational Rock, Johnson Building 3 p.m. Chahinkapa Zoo On Stage, 4-H Stage 3-4 p.m. Butter Carving Contest, Old Schoolhouse 3-5 p.m. Yard Games, 4-H Stage 3-5 p.m. Seed Art for Kids of All Ages, Johnson Building 4-5:30 p.m. Lincoln Elementary School, Old Schoolhouse 5 p.m. Kid’s Bike Giveaway! Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 5 p.m. Round Robin Showmanship 5 p.m. Backyard Composting, Johnson Building 5:30-7 p.m. School Bus Showcase, Old Schoolhouse 6-6:30 p.m. K-9 Demo, Commercial Building 6-10 p.m. Magel Carnival Unlimited Ride Wristband Session 7 p.m. Garlic, Johnson Building Stage 7-11 p.m. Tripwire, Alomere Health Main Stage, Free 9 p.m. $250 Giveaway at the Alomere Health Main Stage 9 p.m. Flag Retirement, Knute Nelson Heritage Stage 10 p.m. Exhibit Buildings Close

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Talent contest registration The fair’s annual contest is set for Friday, August 16, at 5 p.m. It’s open to musical performances, storytelling, or any other unique talent a competitor might bring.

There will be competition for three classes: •1st class will consist of anyone up to the age of 12 •2nd class will be for ages 13 to 18 and

•3rd class will be open class for anyone who wants to show off their talent.

The winner will be able to move on to the Minnesota State Fair for their talent competition.

So sign up now for a chance in the talent competition.

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To register, visit www. dcmnfair.com and click on the Competitions & Contests tab

Old Favorites Return 4-H Foodstand Lions Bingo Stand Pony Rides Pork Chop Feed on Friday Night K-9 Demonstrations Kid’s Pedal Pull Lots of Food!

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Johnson Building will have a new look inside and out Master gardeners with the U of M Extension Service will take over arrangements

The Johnson Building, used for horticultural exhibits, will look a little different during this year’s fair, with changes to the exterior as well as inside.

Master gardeners with the University of Minnesota Extension Service are taking over the building’s arrangements this year.

Local nonprofits such as the Audubon Society and the Douglas County Lakes Association will get a chance to showcase their work in the Johnson Building, said master gardener Diane Henry, the are. This year, visitors to the Johnson Building will also find horticulture and floriculture entries, a stage for educational activities and an expanded scarecrow exhibit.

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Several demonstrations are on tap at Heritage Square at the fair this year, including making ice cream, churning butter, spinning woold, carving wood and weaving in traditional ways.

New for seniors at the fair this year Heritage Square is known for demonstrating the skills of past generations, and this year is no exception.

On Wednesday, the Douglas County Historical Society will offer a demonstration potluck, including a range of “old time ways” such as making ice cream, churning butter, spinning wool, carving wood, or weaving, said organizer Kathryn LeBrasseur.

“We call it a potluck as we do not have a definite schedule,” she said. “It will be a potluck of the old ways of doing things and you will take your chance on what to see at the time you stop by.”

The historical society will also bring pictorial displays of the fair’s origin, she said.

Thursday is Senior Citizen Day, and the eight senior clubs of Douglas County will host programming at Heritage Square.

On Thursday this area will be hosted by the County Committee on Aging, the county’s eight senior clubs.

Local service and care providers will run booths from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., ready to share information about a range of services for seniors, such as fuel assistance, housing, in-home care and transportation.

Under the overhang will be the State Telephone Program with displays of the free telephones for the visually and hearing impaired and the State Legal Services for the Blind with visual aid equipment and information about how the visually impaired can remain independent in their own homes.

At 2 p.m., a program on the stage will honor the county’s Outstanding Seniors and Century Farm family, followed by free coffee, cake and cold drinks.

For each day of the fair, the Log Cabin at Heritage Square will feature ethnic

food demonstrations by Alexandria Senior Center volunteers from noon to 7 p.m..

Old favorites of lefse and rommegrot will return, LeBrasseur said, and there will also be German meatballs, rosettes, doughnuts and breads at various times.

And this year, people can listen to music at Heritage Square without fear of rain or hot sun, thanks to a new overhang installed by the Fair Board.

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