Steele County Free Fair 2014

Steele County Free Fair

The Entertainment Dream of 2014!

August 12-17, 2014 O wAt O n n A , M n

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Steele County Free Fair

Steele County Free Fair: It’s the ‘Entertainment Dream of 2014’ Thousands of folks from all over southern Minnesota and northern Iowa will attend Minnesota’s largest county fair, the Steele County Free Fair, Aug. 12-17, in Owatonna. Admission to the fair is free with more than 7,000 free exhibits including 2,000 animals, the FFA Children’s Barnyard, the Community Bank/R & K Electric Petting Zoo, the Izaak Walton wild game Todd Hale and fish display, free entertainment on three outdoor stages and in the beer garden, 300 indoor commercial exhibits and more than 200 outdoor vendors including 100 food stands.

The Gold Star Amusement carnival will provide over 40 thrilling rides on the midway, plus the Minnesota State Lottery and the Americinn Motel will bring a free act on the midway. Returning to the fair will be David Smith Jr., Human Cannonball, who will be fired over a midway ride at 5:30 and

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The Steele County Free Fair will return August 12-17. (People’s Press file photo)

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Old-time music has been featured at the SCFF since the first fair was held and old-time music lovers won’t have to go far to find their favorite music. Those who enjoy dancing to old time music can attend two old-time barn dances to be held on Wednesday and Saturday at 5 p.m. in the swine show arena. Wednesday’s dance is sponsored by KCHK Radio in New Prague and will feature the music of the Dan Stursa band. Saturday’s dance, sponsored by Ag Star Financial will feature Big Ben and the Brians. The sawdust will be on the floor and you’re invited to “cut a rug” at the fair.

Old-time music will be featured on the free stages at the fair. The popular “Old-Time Day” on the United Prairie Bank stage will take place on Saturday afternoon. Bands featured during the afternoon include those of Dan Stursa, sponsored by the WFLA Lodge, the Wendinger Band from New Ulm, sponsored by Jack and Darlene Noble and the Stanley Koslosky Band. The Koslosky band will also play on the KRFO stage earlier Saturday afternoon. Larry Rysavy and his concertina will bring his partner on the tuba for a “warm-up” performance

A new attraction will be featured at this year’s fair. The “Thank a Farmer” Magic Show will be presented several times daily in the 4-H building and once daily on the KRFO stage. Joyce Rice presents this unique show designed to entertain and promote agriculture and our farmers and ranchers. Everyone learns best while having fun and you’ll have fun at the Thank a Farmer Magic Show.

Sponsors of the show include TPS Insurance, Piepho Roofing Inc., Loken Excavating and Drainage Inc., Michaelson Funeral Home, R & K Electric, Steele County Corn and Soybean Growers, Thompson Overhead Door, Wencl Plumbing, Central Valley Co-Op and Metal Services of Blooming Prairie.

The “Old Iron” display, sponsored by the Gandy Company of Owatonna will feature a large display of all makes of antique tractors and small engines.

Another free exhibit is the Wells Fargo Auto Museum featuring the second year of cars from the 1950s.

Old Time music has been featured at the SCFF since the first fair was held. (People’s Press file photo)

verne Wanous at this year’s fair. Luverne has retired, but we won’t forget his 63 years of performing at the fair. A special tribute to Luverne will take place on Saturday in Fair Square Park at 11:15 a.m.

If Luverne and his band played at your special occasion, stop by and reminisce We will miss the music-mobile of Lu- about old times.

on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The other warm-up band will be The Leon Olsen Show from New Ulm starting at noon Tuesday.

Honoring Luverne

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Ride specials

- The traditional ride specials will again kbe featured on the Gold Star Midway.

-Tuesday is Power 96 Radio Night with all Hrides priced at $1. Wednesday (Kid’s Day No. 1) is Serengeti Water Park Day featuring a $20 ride pass for unlimited midway rides from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday is Culver’s Moonlight Madness. A $22 pass ($20 s with a Culver’s coupon) features unlimited midway rides from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday n(Kid’s Day No. 2) is Hy-Vee Friday Family Fun Day featuring another unlimited ride Spass from noon to 5 p.m. for $20. Saturday -is Profinium Inc.-Bike Giveaway Day. A $22 pass entitles the bearer to unlimited Krides on the midway plus a chance to win one of eight bikes. Sunday is Pepsi Family Day featuring a $22 pass for unlimited rides from noon to 10 p.m. plus a free Pepsi and hot dog.

The Mega-Ride tickets for all rides on dthe midway all week are on sale for $49 aat Hy-Vee in Owatonna. Tickets must be spurchased by Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m.

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Kid’s Days will be featured on Wednesday and Friday of fair week. There will be a free kid’s show in Fair Square Park on both 5 days at 11 a.m. On Wednesday, Dave

Beer garden

Great musical entertainment from popular bands will be featured daily on the Coors Lite Stage in the Beer Garden.

The schedule includes: Tuesday night: Lost Highway; Wednesday night: Johnny Holm; Thursday night: Westside; Friday afternoon: Jivin’ Ivan; Friday night: Good for Gary; Saturday afternoon: Led Penny; Saturday night: Smokescreen; Sunday afternoon: Dan Stursa; Sunday night: Church of Cash.

Grandstand The beer garden hosts a number of live music acts. (People’s Press file photo)

Schulte, Yo Yo Man will entertain the kids.

The show is sponsored by Dr. Beth Gilthvedt of Horizon Eyecare. Friday, Ronald McDonald will be on hand with his delightful stage show, sponsored by McDonald’s and Wal-Mart in Owatonna.

Kids will also be given a first hand look at amphibians provided by RadZoo of Owatonna.

Senior day Senior Citizens aren’t forgotten at the Steele County Free Fair. Thursday is “U.S. Bank Senior Day”.

All seniors 62 and over coming to the fair prior to noon can park free in the general parking lot on the ball diamonds. The day will feature lots of great entertainment in Fair

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The Marv Nissel Band sponsored by Amy Swain Hearing Centers will kick off the day.

Other bands featured during the afternoon include Ray Sands and the Polka Dots and the Country Pickers featuring 1957 Owatonna High School grad Hal Cassen performing songs of the old west. Harvey Ronglien and Vivian Rubedor, both of Owatonna have

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The judges/peoples choice winning band, whether from Steele County or not will earn two weekend performances in the Parlay Lounge at Treasure Island Resort and Casino in 2015 plus $500 cash.

If the winning band is from Steele County, it is automatically entered in the amateur talent contest on Sunday. Thursday: Hairball in Concert sponsored

by Godfather’s Pizza, Noble RV, CarTime of Owatonna and Treasure Island Resort and Casino.

Friday: NTPA Tractor/Truck Pull sponsored by Ag Power Enterprises, Advantage Lime and Trucking and Cole Electric.

Saturday: Enduro Race sponsored by Four Season’s Electric, Spare Time Entertainment and Owatonna Motor Co. Sunday: Demolition Derby sponsored by Misgen Auto Parts, Wholesale Tire, NAPA Auto Parts, Vision Processing Technologies and One Main Financial.

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Sunday community church service The annual Outdoor Community Worship Service will be held in Fair Square Park on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. This year the message will be given by Michael Simmerman, student ministry pastor at Bethel Church. The Bethel Worship Team, directed by Eden Palmer, will be providing music.

Fair jottings • Admission to the fair is free.

On-grounds parking is $5 daily.

Buildings and exhibits are open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Season parking is $25. Season passes available at Hy-Vee, Cash Wise Foods and Fareway Foods.

• Bicycles, Segways, skateboards, and pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds during the running of the fair.

• There will be two information stations on the fairgrounds sponsored by Steele-Waseca CoOp Electric. Fair maps, judging schedules and other fair information are available.

Spectators pack Fair Square Park for one of the many free performances. (People’s Press file photo)

• The Owatonna Bus Co. will provide a free noon hour shuttle from downtown Owatonna to the fairgrounds on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of fair week.

There will also be a shuttle from the Industrial Park on those days.

• Scooter and wheelchair rentals are available in the handicapped lot off Park Street.

• The Fair Store is located in • The Farmer’s Feed and Supthe Four Seasons building. Pick ply Equine Hall of Fame will be up fair souvenirs, posters, beer held Tuesday at noon in the livestock show barn. pitchers, sweatshirts and T-shirts, caps and history books.

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• Central Valley Co-Op Livestock Hall of Fame will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Livestock Show Barn.

• A dedication of the new Radel Livestock Pavilion will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the Livestock Show Arena.

• Look for The Godfather from Godfather’s Pizza at the fair Tuesday through Thursday at the fair.

• Try your hand at milking the Steele County American Dairy Association ‘Cow” located near the FFA Children’s Barnyard.

• KRFO Pig Racing takes place at noon, 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. The pig races are located on the east side of the fairgrounds.

• The Safety Zone equipment display plus the fair Red Cross medical station is located at the Elm Street entrance.

• Visit the Izaak Walton League building which features the Buxton World Adventure Mounted Exhibit and game and fish native to the area.

• Build the Barn raffle tickets are available for $20 each. More than $5,000 in prizes will be given away. Tickets are available at the fair office. Drawing will take place at 9 p.m. on stage in Fair Square Park.

• The Muckle Fair Museum is free to all and features a look at fairs of yesteryear.

• ATMs are located throughout the fairgrounds.

• The annual Steele County American Dairy Association Pedal Pull will be held Friday at 4 p.m. in the area near Leisure Lane on the east side of the fairgrounds.

• The District II Holstein Dairy Show will be held Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. The KDHL Ag Ambassador of the Year will also be named at the show.

Here is a listing of grandstand admission prices: • Bull Riding: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $14 adult, $11 preteen • Battle of the Bands: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Free • Hairball concert: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, $15 adult, $10 preteen • Tractor-truck pull: 7:30 p.m. Friday, $16 adult, $11 preteen • Antique tractor pull: 9 a.m. Saturday Free with coupon from Ron’s Repair in Blooming Prairie and Extinguisher Services in Owatonna.

• Enduro race: 6 p.m. Saturday, $14 adult, $11 pre-teen, back gate pit passes $20 • Demolition derby: 4 p.m. Sunday, $15 adult, $11 pre-teen, back gate pit passes $20 The Steele County Free Fair website is www.scff.org. The fair office number is 4515305. Dan Deml, president of the SCFF Board of Directors extends an invitation to all to attend Minnesota’s biggest and finest county fair. Admission is free. “It’s the Entertainment Dream of 2014.”

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A message from the fair president Dan Deml, president of the Steele County Free Fair Board of Directors issues a personal invitation to everyone to come and enjoy the 2014 Steele County Free Fair.

Again, my thanks to all of the volunteers who help to make this is finest and biggest county fair in the state. On behalf of the board and staff, I invite you to come and enjoy every aspect of this great week in Owa- Dan Deml tonna. Stay safe as you travel throughout the fairgrounds.

Be sure and visit the pride of the fairgrounds, the new Allan R. Radel Family Livestock Pavilion. You’ll truly find this year’s fair to be the “Entertainment Dream of 2014”.

The theme for the 2015 fair, to run August 18-23, will be “Fun, Food and Screams in 2015.” See you all at the fair.

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The Beer Garden Entertainment Tuesday, Aug. 12 • 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Lost Highway, sponsored by C4 – Complete Custom Cabinets and Carpentry Wednesday, Aug. 13 • 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Johnny Holm Band, sponsored by The Hubbell House Thursday, Aug. 14 • 8:30 p.m. to midnight, West Side Band, sponsored by Treasure Island Resort and Casino Friday, Aug. 15 • 2 p.m., Jivin’ Ivan • 8:30 p.m., Good for Gary, sponsored by Wings Tavern and Grill Saturday, Aug. 16 • 3 p.m., Led Penny • 8:30 p.m., Smokescreen, sponsored by Paffrath Jewelers Sunday, Aug. 17 • 1 p.m., Dan Stursa • 6:30 p.m., Church of Cash, sponsored by Ritchie Bros.

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Free entertainment and exhibits There’s lots of free entertainment and exhibits on the fairgrounds during the Steele County Free Fair. Here’s a listing of attractions you will want to see: • Gandy’s Old Iron Show: A display of machinery, and tractors from yesteryear.

• Steele County Dairy Association “Cow,” where you can test your milking skills.

• Thank a Farmer Magic Show located in the 4-H building as well as on the KRFO Stage daily.

• Dazzling Dave, Yo-Yo Man: Three shows daily on his own stage near the 4-H building.

• KRFO Pig Races: Daily at noon, 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., located on the east side • Wells Fargo Auto Museum, featuring cars of the 50s.

• Safety Zone emergency equipment display and medical station • Izaak Walton Building display of Buxton world adventure mounted exhibit, game and fish native to the area.

• Muckle Fair Museum featuring fair displays of yesteryear.

• Old-time barn dances in the swine show barn on Wednesday and Saturday nights beginning at 5 p.m.

• David Smith Jr., Human Cannonball Brought to the fair by the Minnesota State

Lottery, Smith will be fired over a midway sheriff ’s office which will assist emergency ride twice daily at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. through personnel in locating a child that has wanSaturday and Sunday at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. dered off: Remembering what a child is wearing if difficult. Before coming to the fair, write down exact clothing descriptions and hair Fair week is fast approaching. The Steele styles, hair color or glasses. Were they wearCounty Sheriff ’s Office annually handles ing tennis shoes or flip flops? Do you have a numerous incidents involving children recent up to date photo of your child? Diswandering off. This was the case last year. cuss with your child what they should do if Fortunately, all children were accounted for they become separated from you. and returned to their parents.

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Local flag veterans’ organizations’ flag corps will open the fair in a patriotic fashion. (People’s Press file photo)

at the sheriff ’s building during the fair. Stop by and pick up as many as Please report a missing child to you need. These tags will assist emerlaw enforcement personnel imme- gency personnel in case of a missing diately. During the fair, lost children child. The I.D. tags are free of charge. are brought back to the sheriff ’s fair office next to the fair office and announcements will be made over the fair public address system.

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Opening ceremony

Perennial favorite rides, and some new ones will thrill the whole family. (People’s Press file photo)

12, beginning at 4:15 p.m. as the flag corps from Steele County American Legions and VFW march from the Elm Street entrance to Fair Square Park.

The opening ceremonies are sponsored by the Owatonna VFW and Auxiliary. Prior to the march into the grounds, former OHS grad Nancy Clemons Martinz will be recognized on stage.

Nancy was recently awarded the VFW National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in recognition and sincere appreciation of her dedication and selfless service to the U.S. Forest Service.

During the opening ceremonies, veterans of Desert Storm and the Gulf War will be recognized.

The Knights of Columbus Men’s Chorus will be providing patriotic music.

Flag ceremony to open the fair The 2014 Steele County Free Fair will kick off on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 4:30 p.m. with an impressive ceremony sponsored and arranged by the VFW and VFW Auxiliary.

The event will start with a march-in from the north end of the fairgrounds on Elm Street to Fair Square Park followed by Keith Stark singing the national anthem, and then several other patriotic songs will be sung by the Knights of Columbus Chorus during the flag raising.

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the purchase of the $1 rides on Tuesday night. The midway offiThe Owatonna Exchange cially opens at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Club will be distributing flags opening night of the fair. throughout the audience. The honoree’s for the 2014 opening ceremony will be the Desert Storm/Gulf War veterans who Med City Mobility will again will be recognized during the have wheelchairs and scooters available to rent to handicapped program.

Mick Ditlevson, the Voice fairgoers during the Steele of Democracy winner will be County Free Fair.

Rate for manual wheelchairs reciting his essay. Also during is $10 for three hours then $3 for the program memorials that each additional hour. have been received during the Rate for scooter rental is $20 past year will be recognized. for two hours then $5 for each This will truly be a ceremony additional hour. to honor veterans, friends of the fair, those that have died during the past year, and those who have dedicated their lives Those attending the Steele for others.

County Free Fair are reminded Come early, enjoy the con- that no pets are allowed on the cessions that open at 11 a.m., fairgrounds during the running pre-fair entertainment will of the fair unless they are handistart at 10:30 a.m. on the capped assistance dogs. stage, and there will be lots to see and do.

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Grandstand Mega Ride tickets advance tickets To accommodate those fairgoers who wish to redeem Mega Ride tickets for wrist bands, the Gold Star Midway ticket office will be open beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. There will also be a separate ticket office open for

Fairgoers are reminded that there are no advance ticket sales for grandstand shows at the A bull rider tries to hold on. (People’s Press file photo) Steele County Free Fair. The grandstand ticket office will open approximately two hours ahead See ACTION on 13 of each performance. There are no reserved seats in the grandstand.

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FEED YOUR NEED FOR SPEED The Four Seasons Centre will be filled with businesses displaying their wares. (People’s Press file photo)

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Safety zone The Safety Zone which will be located inside and outside of the Community Building near the Elm Street Entrance of the fairgrounds.

Outside the building will be displays of vehicles from the Sheriff, Police, Gold Cross Ambulance, Minnesota State Patrol and Steele County fire departments.

Inside the Community Building will be representatives of the various law enforcement agencies, CERT, SKYWARN, CARE and the Amateur The petting zoo offers a variety of animals to experience.

(People’s Press file photo) Radio Club.

Amateur Talent Contest Those wishing to compete in the Owatonna People’s Press Amateur Talent Contest at the fair are reminded that the entry deadline is Monday, Aug. 11.

The contest will be held in Fair Square Park at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17.

There are three divisions, preteen, teen and open. First place winners in each division receive $75 cash and may compete in the State Fair Amateur Talent Contest.

Second place winners in each division receive $25 cash.

Talent show entry forms are available at the fair website, the

fair office and at the Owatonna end of the grandstand track. There People’s Press. will be over 50 species of rare animals on display. The petting zoo is free to all fairgoers and is sponsored

by R & K Electric and Community Those seeking employment at Bank, Owatonna. the Steele County Free Fair should stop at the fair office on the fairgrounds and fill out an application for employment. Recommended age for employment is 9th grade and up.

Les Abraham, Steve Stansberry and Sandy Macintosh, co-superintendents of the Wells Fargo Auto Museum are preparing the Fairgoers will be able to get second year’s display of cars of the a close-up look of exotic animals, 50s. This will be an entirely new many not native to Minnesota, at the display from last year’s.

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There will be three special events on Tuesday afternoon of fair week that fairgoers are encouraged to attend Equine Hall of Fame

Patrick McCarthy will be inducted into the Equine Hall of Fame at noon Tuesday at the horse arena. Patrick has participated in leadership roles in the Equine world with association work, showing and breeding of horses. While he was co-superintendent of the horse department at the fair he greatly increased the numbers of quarter horses and draft horses showing at the fair. He has served two terms as Owatonna Saddle Club president and was co-superintendent of the horse department from 1990 to 2001.

He initiated the Equine Hall of Fame. He served as director of the Minnesota Quarter Horse Association from 2007-2009. He exhibited horses at WSCA and DEMSCA shows for 25 years.

Pavilion dedication

An official dedication of the new Allan R. Radel Family Livestock Pavilion is scheduled to take place on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. The dedication will take place on the east end of the pavilion near the horse arena.

Livestock hall of fame

Following the pavilion dedication, the Steele County Livestock Hall of Fame induction will take place in the show arena at 2 p.m.

Two people will be inducted into this year’s Livestock Hall of Fame.

They are Dan Deml and Kay Anderson.

Dan Deml • Received the Steele County Dairy Association Lifetime Dairy Achievement Award in 2014.

• Received the Owatonna Jaycees Outstanding Young Farmer

Award in 1983.

• Served as president of the Steele County DHIA Association for 25 years, director for 38 years and served on the state DHIA board for 11 years.

• Bred and sold registered Holstein cattle in the U.S. and foreign countries.

• Served as livestock director of the fair board for 31 years, treasurer for 15 years and currently serves as President.

• Was a 4-H leader for 10 years and received the “Typical Leader Award” in 1997 • A member of Holstein USA 41 years and received the Progressive Breeder Registry Award.

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Steele County Free Fair Facts • The Minnesota State Fair was held in Owatonna in 1883 and 1884. Check out the original poster in the Muckle Museum.

• In a SCFF survey 85 percent said they come to the fair every year. The national average is 70 percent.

• Kottke Jewelers sponsored a Bulova watch drop from an airplane over the fairgrounds from 1967-1970. Ted Ringhofer, former fair board member flew the plane and Bill Kottke dropped the watch. The event was canceled after the watch fell on the beer garden roof and fairgoers were climbing drainpipes to get to it.

• The Steele County Farm Family for 2014 will be recognized at the Livestock Hall of Fame ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Congratulations to Doug and Jodi Starks, this year’s Farm Family of the Year.

• 2014 Steele County Free Fair beer pitchers will be on sale at the Fair Store in the Four Seasons Centre.

• How many secretar ymanagers has the Steele County Free Fair had in its history? Jim Gleason is the current secretarymanager.

• In 1916 a group of Ellendale businessmen made an offer to move the fair to their city. By 1918

the Steele County Fair had new buildings and opened the new fairgrounds in Owatonna.

• The SCFF carnivals have given away more than 200 bicycles since the Saturday bike giveaway was started more than two decades ago. Eight more bikes will be given away on Saturday, Aug. 16.

• Do you enjoy animals? During your day at the fair you can: ride a camel, watch pigs race, pet exotic animals, watch 4-H and open class livestock shows.

• The fair certainly gets in your blood. Sharon Stark, Superintendent of Computer Services and a member of the fair office staff, has worked more than 50 years at the SCFF. Sharon grew up at the fair as her father was former Owatonna Police Chief Julius Stark.

• Congratulations to the 2013 Livestock Hall of Fame inductees: Kay Anderson and Dan Deml.

• Luverne Wanous has performed at every SCFF since 1948.

He has played his concertina with the Chic Racek Band until he formed his own band. He has retired this year.

• A souvenir stand is at the fair in the Four Seasons Centre.

Get your fair merchandise there including: Fair postcards, stuffed animals, pens and pencils, history books, posters, T-shirts and Sweatshirts, historic State Fair Owaton-

na posters and fair buttons.

• The Human Cannonball is back on the midway at the SCFF. David Smith Jr. will be shot out of the cannon daily at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. (Tues-Sat), and 2:30 and 6:30 Sunday sponsored by the Minnesota State Lottery.

• There are seven Century Farms that will be honored at the fair this year. They will be recognized at the Steele County Livestock Hall of Fame on Tuesday afternoon.

• Help support the Steele County Free Fair by joining the Steele County Agricultural Society. Annual membership is $5 per person. Memberships may be purchased at the fair office in the Muckle Building until Sunday, August 17 at 8 p.m.

• Cars from the 1950s will be on display at the Walls Fargo Auto Museum. The display is free.

• The VFW and VFW Auxiliary have been major players in keeping the SCFF red, white and blue. The VFW has furnished the fair with over 100 American flags.

• Desert Storm/Gulf War veterans will be recognized and honored during the opening flag raising ceremony in Fair Square Park on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

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From Page 16 • The 10th annual Rotary Club SCFF Four-Mile Run will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16.

• Seven out of every 10 people attending the fair take time to watch free entertainment on three stages.

• The largest Petting Zoo in Minnesota will be at the fair again this year with over 80 exotic animals.

• The Dazzling Dave, Yo-Yo Man, will be entertaining fairgoers from a stage in front of the 4-H building. He will perform three shows daily plus stroll around the grounds.

• Well over 800 gallons of waste grease is collected each year at the fair.

• Volunteer hosts in the Muckle Museum are needed during fair week. If you can help, please call Nancy Vaillencourt and leave a message…413-0478.

• A big hit in the 40s until the mid-60s was the steam train that ran a circle where Fair Square Park is now located. It gave thousands of rides to adults and kids

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• The All American Lumberjack Show will feature two lumberjacks. The woods boss will go foot to foot in ten events consisting of log boom racing, racing hot saws, log rolling cross cut sawing, ax throwing, spring board tree topping and more.

• The 1943 fair was cancelled because of World War II. Gas shortages meant exhibits, entertainment, and the carnival couldn’t get to the fair.

• More than 80 musical acts will perform at this year’s fair.

• The very first Steeel County Free Fair was held in 1860.

• Twenty-five percent attending the SCFF come 26 miles or more. Ten percent come from over 60 miles.

• Butter-making competition was one of the biggest attractions at the fair from 1923 until the department closed in 1969. Over 30 Steele County butter makers competed in the annual contest.

Today, there is only one buttermaker in Steele County.

• The 1924 fair included airplane rides. The planes used the race track as a runway.

• Almost 5,000 people buy the unlimited Mega-Ride Ticket for the midway rides…good all six days.

• The SCFF supports agriculture. Ninty-six percent of all fairgoers eat food when they are here • In 1874, the Steele County Fair was only one day because of a grasshopper invasion.

• The 1906 fair was held downtown in Owatonna and the big thrill was the “Slide of Life” from the Courthouse to Central Park.

• Looking for new foods at the fair? Try these: Deep fried caramel apples; Tammy’s Sammys — a number of gourmet fresh sandwiches, Portabella mushrooms with green peppers; Dutch Profferties — Crepe/Pancake Creation and waffles; Jelly Belly Smoothies; Porkette Steak on a Stick; Deep Fried Chocolate Chip Cookies.

• The Muckle Museum at the fair sports a new look this year thanks to the work of Sharon Stark, Nancy Vaillancourt and Sylvan Durban of the Owatonna Arts Center.

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What’s going on: Tuesday, Aug. 12 — Patriotic Day/Viracon Day 6 a.m. — KRFO Live at Fair (Aurora Diner) 9 a.m. — Registered Quarter/Colored Horse Halter (Horse Arena) 9:30 a.m. — KDHL a.m. — MINNESOTA LIVE 10:30 a.m. — Larry J Duo (United Prairie Bank Stage) 11 a.m. — Mega Ticket Redemption Office Opens (Midway) 11 a.m. — Midway Ticket office opens Noon — Poultry, Pigeon, & Dove Judging (Poultry Barn) Noon — Leon Olsen Show (UPB Stage) 1:20 p.m. — Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (KRFO Stage) 1 p.m. — Equine Hall of Fame (Horse Barn) 1:30 p.m. — Dedication of Allan R. Radel Family Livestock Pavilion 2 p.m. — 4-H Report (KDHL) 2 p.m. — Livestock Hall of Fame Induction (Show Arena) Sponsored by Central Valley Co-Op 3 p.m. — Four Seasons Opens

3 p.m. — Logan Johnson (UPB Stage) 4 p.m. — Goat Show (Foundation Building) 4 p.m. — Bingo Tent Opens 4:30 p.m. — Flag Raising Ceremony (UPB Stage) 5 p.m. — Official Opening of Fair 5 p.m. — Midway Opens 5 p.m. — Camel Rides Start (North of Racetrack) 5 p.m. — Community Bank Owatonna/ R & K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Race Track) 5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage) 5-9 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open 5 p.m.-Close Bingo Tent Open 5-10 p.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open 5-10 p.m. — Exhibit, Muckle Museum Buildings open 5-11 p.m. — Power 96 Ride Nite On Midway (All rides $1) 5:30 p.m. — 4-H Dog Demonstration (Cattle Arena) 5:30 p.m. — Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens 5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery David Smith

The Human CannonBall David Smith Jr. will return for another engagement at the Steele County Free Fair. (People’s Press file photo)

Jr. - Human Cannonball (Midway) 5:30 p.m. — 4-H Swine Judging Cloverbuds, Pen of Three, All Gilts (Swine Barn) 5:30 p.m. — Owatonna Community Band (UPB Stage) 5:45 p.m. — What’s Next? (KRFO Stage) 6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 6 p.m. — Grandstand Opens 7 p.m. — Fabulous Love Handles (UPB Stage) 7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 7:30 p.m. — Darlene and the Boys (KRFO Stage) 7:30 p.m. — Bull Riding (Grandstand) ($14 Adults $11 Pre-Teen) 8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 8:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery David Smith Jr., Human Cannonball (Midway) 8:30 p.m. -12 a.m. — Lost Highway (Beer Garden) 9 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)

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What’s going on: Tuesday, Aug. 12 — Patriotic Day/Viracon Day

Other Events Today

Hans The Accordion Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire And Auto Gandy’s Old Iron Show “The Godfather” From Godfather’s (Outside By Village Of Yesteryear) Wells Fargo Auto Museum 5-10 p.m. Pizza Village Of Yesteryear (Far East Side Of (Cars Of The 1950’s) Grounds) Wild Animal And Fish Display Safety Zone Display Of Emergency Ve(Izaak Walton Building) 5-10 p.m. hicles Muckle Fair Museum (North On Elm Avenue) Gold Star Midway Shows Lumberjack Shows 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

FFA Children’s Barnyard (Alexander Junction) (East Of Racetrack) 5-10 p.m.

Community Bank Owatonna/R & K Mechanical Bull Fair Store Open Electric (Four Seasons Centre) from 3-10 p.m.

Exotic Petting Zoo 5-10 p.m.

Minnesota State Lottery David Smith KRFO Pig Races 6 p.m. And 8 p.m.

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Camel Rides (North Of Racetrack) Electric Scooters and Manual WheelRoaming Acts: Steely & Stella, Dazzling Dave, Yo Yo chairs Can Be Rented At The Elm Avenue Gate.

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What’s going on: Wednesday, Aug. 13 — Kids Day I 6 a.m. — KRFO Live at Fair (Aurora Diner) 7:30 a.m. — 4-H Jr. & Sr. Barrow Show, All Sportsmanship 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open 9:30 a.m. — 4-H Horse Training and Achievement Judging 9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair All Day (KOWZ Korner) 9:30 a.m. — KDHL Minnesota Live (KDHL Central) 10 a.m. — Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Racetrack) 11 a.m. — Midway Ticket Office opens (Rides open at noon) 11 a.m. — 4-H Horse Halter and Performance Judging 11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack) 11 a.m. — Free Kids Day Show Dazzling Dave, Yo-Yo Man (United Prairie Bank Stage) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m Exhibit, Commercial, Muckle Museum Bldgs. Open

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What’s going on: Wednesday, Aug. 13 — Kids Day I 1:20 p.m. — Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (KRFO Stage) 1:30 p.m. — Lumber Jack Sports Camp for Kids (Alexander Junction) 1:30 p.m. — Jill Hoggard Dancers (United Prairie Bank Stage) 2 p.m. — Sheep Show (Foundation Building) 2 p.m. — 4-H Report Live (KDHL) 2 p.m. — Matt Arthur (Village of Yesteryear Stage) 2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 2 p.m. — Dazzling Dave, Yo Yo Man (KRFO Stage) 2:30 p.m. — Bluegrass Review (United Prairie Bank Stage) 2:45 p.m. — Bucket Boys—KRFO Stage 3 p.m. — 4-H Beef Cow-Calf Judging (at Pens) 3 p.m. — Thank a Farmer Show ( 4 H building) 3:45 p.m. — Sami Dare, Hypnotist (United Prairie Bank Stage) 4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 4 p.m. — Dazzling Dave the Yo Yo Man

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What’s going on: Wednesday, Aug. 13 — Kids Day I Gandy’s Old Iron Show (Outside By Village Of Yesteryear) Wells Fargo Auto Museum 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Cars Of The 1950’s) Wild Animal And Fish Display (Izaak Walton Building) 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Muckle Fair Museum Gold Star Midway Shows Krfo Pig Races Noon-2-4-6-8 p.m.

FFA Children’s Barnyard (East Of Racetrack) 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Community Bank Owatonna/R & K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Camel Rides (North Of Racetrack) Mechanical Bull Roaming Acts: Steely & Stella, Yo Yo Man, The Bucket Boys

Hans The Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & Auto Village Of Yesteryear (Far East Side Of Grounds) Safety Zone Display (North On Elm Avenue) Lumberjack Kids Camp 1:30 Pm (Alexander Junction) Lumberjack Shows 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.

(Alexander Junction) “ The Godfather” Sponsored By Godfather’s Pizza Fair Store Open—(Four Seasons Centre) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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What’s going on: Thursday, Aug. 14 — Senior Citizen Day

6 a.m. — Noon Seniors (age 62 and over) Park for Free Sponsored by US Bank 6 a.m. — KRFO Live at Fair (Aurora Diner) 8 a.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open 8 a.m. — 4-H Horse Games Judging 8:30 a.m. — 4-H Dairy Judging (Cattle Arena) 9:30 a.m. — KDHL A.M. Minnesota — Live (KDHL) 9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair All Day (KOWZ Korner) 10 a.m. — 4-H Pet Parade (KRFO Stage) 10 a.m. — Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Racetrack) 10:15 a.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KOWZ) 11 a.m. — 4-H Cloverbud Goat Show and Market Goat Judge 11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack) 11 a.m. — Marv Nissel Band (United Prairie Bank Stage) 11 a.m.-10 p.m. — Exhibit, Commercial, Muckle Museum Bldgs.Open 11:30 a.m. — Bingo Tent Opens until 10 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — “Bill’s Bus” Shuttle Downtown to Fair and Concessionaires Bus from Industrial Park to Fair (Free) 12-5 p.m. — Senior Spotlight (Specials for Seniors) 12 p.m. — Midway Ticket Office Opens (Rides open at 1 p.m.)

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12 p.m. — Hans Hohrman & His Accordian (KRFO Stage) 12 p.m.-9 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open 12:30 p.m. — Linder Farm Network Live (KOWZ Korner) 1 p.m. — 4-H Dairy Goat Judging (Cattle Arena) 1 p.m. — Irv’s Concertina (Village Square) 1:15 p.m. — Ray Sands Polka Dots (United Prairie Bank Stage) 1:20 p.m. — Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (KRFO Stage) 1:30 p.m. — Lumber Jack Sports Camp (Alexander Junction) 2 p.m. — SeniorPlace Golden Tones (Village Square) 2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 2 p.m. — Jerry Kent/Steele County 6th Grade Spelling Bee (KRFO Stage) 2:30 p.m. — Country Pickers (UPB Stage) 3 p.m. — Shawn Larson (Village Stage) 3:45 p.m. — Ray Sands Polka Dot Band (United Prairie Bank Stage) 4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 4 p.m. — TriM W’s (Village Stage) 4 p.m. — Logan Johnson (KRFO Stage) 4:15 p.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KDHL) 4:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 4:45 p.m. — Senior Citizen Volunteer Awards (UPBS) 5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage)

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What’s going on: Thursday, Aug. 14 — Senior Citizen Day 5 p.m. — Where’s Gary/Tammi and Mike Ferch-Village Stage 5 p.m. — 4-H Lamb Lead & Breeding Sheep Judging (Cattle Arena) 5-11 p.m. — CULVER’S Moonlight Madness Ride Special ($20 with coupon from Culver’s) 5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery David Smith Jr –Human Cannonball (Midway) 5:30 p.m. — Country Pickers( United Prairie Bank Stage) 5:30 p.m. — Thank A Farmer Program (KRFO Stage) 5:45 p.m. — KDHL Jerry Groskreutz Farm Show (KDHL) 6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 6 p.m. — 4-H Market Sheep Judging (Cattle Arena) 6 p.m. — Erin and Matt (Village Stage) 6:15 p.m. — Bucket Boys (KFRO Stage) 6:30 p.m. — Old Farm Dog (United Prairie Bank Stage) 7 p.m. — Camp Pillsbury Showcase (KRFO Stage) 7:30 p.m. — Hairball in Concert ($15) GRANDSTAND 7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 7:30 p.m. — Bucket Boys (UPB Stage)

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What’s going on: Thursday, Aug. 14 — Senior Citizen Day 8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 8 p.m. — Karate Demo (North of Fine Arts Building) 8 p.m. — The Jimmy’s (UPB Stage) 8:15 p.m. — Steve and Isaac Kidder (KRFO Stage) 8:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery David Smith Jr.—Human Cannonball (Midway) 8:30-12 Westside Band (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage) Other Events Today Gandy’s Old Iron Show (Outside By Village Of Yesteryear) Wells Fargo Auto Museum 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Cars Of The 1950’s) Wild Animal And Fish Display 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Izaak Walton Building) Muckle Fair Museum Gold Star Amusement Shows Krfo Pig Races Noon-2-4-6-8 p.m.

Ffa Children’s Barnyard (East Of Racetrack) 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Community Bank Owatonna/R & K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Camel Rides (North Of Racetrack) Mechanical Bull “The Godfather” Sponsored By Godfather’s Pizza Roaming Acts: Stella And Steely, The Yo Yo Man, The Bucket Boys Hans The Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & Auto Village Of Yesteryear (Far East Side Of Grounds) Safety Zone Display (North On Elm Street) Lumberjack Kids Camp 1:30 Pm (Alexander Junction) Lumberjack Shows 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. (Alexander Junction) David Smith Jr—Human Cannonball Sponsored By Minnesota State Lottery Midway 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.

Electric Scooters And Manual Wheelchairs Can Be Rented At The Elm Avenue Gate Fair Store Open—(Four Seasons Centre) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The antique car show will return with cars from the 1950s. (People’s Press file photo)

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What’s going on: Friday, Aug. 15 — Kids Day II 6 a.m. — KRFO Live at Fair (Aurora Diner) 8 a.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open 8 a.m. — Talent Show Rehearsals (UPB Stage) 9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair All Day (KOWZ Korner) 9:30 a.m. — KDHL Minnesota Live (KDHL Central) 9:30 a.m. — Open Class Cattle Judging (Cattle Arena)Open Class (Colored Breeds except Holsteins) 10 a.m. — 4-H State Fair Livestock Trip Registration Deadline 10 a.m. — 4-H Mark Sale Registration Deadline 10:15 a.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KOWZ) 11 a.m. — Midway Ticket Office Opens (Rides open at noon) 11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack) 11 a.m. — Kid’s Day—Ronald McDonald/Rad Zoo (UPB Stage) 11 a.m. — 10 p.m. — Exhibit/Commercial, Museum Buildings Open 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. — Bingo Tent Opens 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — “Bill’s Bus” Shuttle Downtown to Fair and Concessionaires Bus Shuttle from Industrial Park to Fair (Free) 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Picture & Autograph Session with Steely & Stella (Fair Store) Noon to 9 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open Noon — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) Noon — Midway Opens Noon — Lisa Murphy Singing Cowgirl (KRFO Stage) 12-5 p.m. — Midway Ride Special (5 hour Ride-a-thon $20) 12:15 p.m. — Barbary Coast Dixieland Band (UPB Stage) 1 p.m. — Johnny Bird (Village Stage)

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What’s going on: Friday, Aug. 15 — Kids Day II

4:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 4:30 p.m. — Youth General Livestock Judging Contest (Cattle Arena) 5 p.m. — Thank A Farmer (4-H Building) 5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage) 5 p.m. — Barbary Coast Dixieland Band (United Prairie Stage) 5 p.m. — Turpentine Wine (Village Stage) 5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery David Smith Jr—Human Cannonball (Midway) 5:30 p.m. — Old Farm Dog (KRFO Stage) 5:30 p.m. — Grandstand Ticket Booth opens 5:30 p.m. — Youth Rabbit Judging Contest (Rabbit Barn) 5:30 p.m. — Youth Dairy Judging (Cattle Arena) ele Co Fair TabMurphy, Singing Cowgirl (Village Stage) 6 p.m.

— Lisa 6 p.m. — Grandstand Opens 6 p.m. — Dazzling Dave the Yo Yo Man 6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 6:30 p.m. — Just Friends (UPB Stage) 6:30 p.m. — Bucket Boys (KRFO Stage) 7 p.m. — Line Dancing (KRFO Stage) 7 p.m. — Thank A Farmer Program (4 H building) 7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 7:30 p.m. — NTPA Tractor Pull (Grandstand) ($16 adults/ $11 Pre-Teen)

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What’s going on: Friday, Aug. 15 — Kids Day II 8 p.m. — Johnny Cash Review (UPB Stage) 8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 8 p.m. — Karate Demo (North of Fine Arts Building) 8:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery—David Smith Jr. — Human Cannonball (Midway) 8:30 p.m. — Steele County Square Dancers (KRFO Stage) 8:30 p.m.-12 Good for Gary (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage) Other Events Today Gandy’s Old Iron Show (Outside By Village Of Yesteryear) Wells Fargo Auto Museum 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Cars Of The 1950’s) Wild Animal And Fish Display 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Izaak Walton Building) Muckle Fair Museum Thank A Farmer Program 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Krfo Pig Races Noon-2-4-6-8 p.m.

FFA Children’s Barnyard 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (East of Racetrack) Community Bank Owatonna/R & K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo 10 a.m. to

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Camel Rides (North Of Racetrack) Mechanical Bull Roaming Acts: Steely & Stella, Dazzling Dave The Yo Yo Man, Bucket Boys Hans The Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & Auto Village Of Yesteryear (Far East Side Of Grounds) Safety Zone Display (North On Elm Street) Lumberjack Kids Camp 1:30 p.m. (Alexander Junction) Lumberjack Shows 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. (Alexander Junction) Fair Store Open—(Four Seasons Centre) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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What’s going on: Saturday, Aug. 16 — Old Time Day

8:15 a.m. — Strive/Rotary/SCFF Kids 400M/800M Runs (OHS Track) 8:30 a.m. — 4-H Market Sale Buyers Breakfast and Orientation (Swine Arena) 9 a.m. — 4-H Market Livestock Sale (Swine Arena) 9 a.m. — Antique Tractor Pull (Grandstand) 9 a.m. — Draft Horse, Draft Mules, and Pony Show (Horse Arena) 9 a.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open 9 a.m. — Strive/Rotary/SCFF 4 Mile Run (OHS Track) 9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair (KOWZ Korner) (all day) 10 a.m. — Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Racetrack) 10:15 a.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KOWZ) 11 a.m. — Midway Ticket Office Opens (Rides open at noon) 11 a.m. — Radio Disney (KRFO Stage) 11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Exhibit, Commercial and Muckle Museum Bldgs. Open 11:15 a.m. — Tribute to Luverne Wanous (UPB Stage) 11:30 a.m.—11 p.m. — Bingo Tent Opens Noon — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) Noon — Dan Stursa Band (United Prairie Bank Stage) Noon — Dave and Rachel Schroeder (Village Stage) Noon — Midway Opens

Noon to 5 p.m. — Saturday Ride Spectacular—Bike Give Away Day (5-hour Ride-a-thon $22) (Drawing at 5:15 p.m.)

Noon to 9 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open 12:30 p.m. — Thank A Farmer Magic Show (4 H Building) 1 p.m. — 4-H Llama Judging (Cattle Arena) 1 p.m. — Peddler, Pumper, and Politician (Village Stage) 1:15 p.m. — Wendinger Band (United Prairie Bank Stage) 1:20 p.m. — Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (KRFO Stage) 1:30 p.m. — Lumberjack Sports Camp (Alexander Junction) 1:30 p.m. — Premier Showmanship Contest (Cattle Arena) 2 p.m. — 4-H Chore Team Challenge (Cattle Arena) 2 p.m. — Dazzling Dave Yo Yo Man 2 p.m. — Dunnell Lenort (Village Stage) 2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 2 p.m. — Stanley Koslosky Band (KRFO Stage) 2:30 p.m. — Dan Stursa Band (UPB Stage) 3 p.m. — Led Penny (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage) 3 p.m. — Leer Brothers (Village Stage) 3:30 p.m. — Thank A Farmer Magic Show (4 H Building) 3:45 p.m. — Wendinger Band (United Prairie Bank Stage) 4 p.m. — Bad Tangerines (Village Stage)

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What’s going on: Saturday, Aug. 16 — Old Time Day

4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races ( East of Racetrack) KRFO Pig Races Noon-2-4-6-8 p.m.

4 p.m. — Old Farm Dog (KRFO Stage) FFA Children’s Barnyard 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (East Of Racetrack) Community Bank Owatonna/R &K Electric Exotic Petting 4 p.m. — Dazzling Dave Yo Yo Man Zoo 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

4 p.m. — Grandstand Ticket Office Opens Camel Rides (North Of Racetrack) 4:15 p.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KDHL) 4:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Mechanical Bull Junction) Roaming Acts: Bucket Boys, Stella And Steely, Dazzling Dave, The Yo Yo Man 4:30 p.m. — Grandstand Doors Open Hans The Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & 5 p.m. — Stanley Koslosky Band (UPB Stage) Auto 5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage) Village Of Yesteryear (Far East Side Of Grounds) 5 p.m. — Lonesome Ron (Village Stage) Safety Zone Display (North On Elm Street) 5 p.m. — Draft Performance (Horse Arena) 5 p.m. — Old Time Barn Dance-Big Ben and The Brians Lumberjack Kids Camp 1:30 p.m. (Alexander Junction) (Swine Barn) Lumberjack Shows 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. (Alexander Junction) David Smith Jr.—Human Cannonball 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. (Spon5:15 p.m. — Drawing for 8 free bikes-(front of ticket booth sored By Minnesota State Lottery) on Midway — must be present to win and a purchaser of Saturday ride Get ready for some old favorites and Fair Store Open—(Four Seasons Centre) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. ticket) new surprises. (People’s Press file photo) Electric Scooters & Manual Wheelchairs Can Be Rented At 5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery David Smith Jr. Human The Elm Avenue Gate Cannonball (Midway) 5:30 p.m. — American Pie (50’s—80’s Music) (KRFO Stage) 5:30 p.m. — Thank A Farmer Magic Show (4H Building) 6 p.m. — Announcing of the KDHL/SCFF So. Minn. Ag. Ambassador Live on KDHL (Cattle Arena) 6 p.m — Enduro Race (Grandstand) (Adults: $14/Pre-teens: $11) 6 p.m. — Dan Stursa Band (Village Stage) 6 p.m. — Dazzling Dave Yo Yo Man Tuesday August 12, 7:30 PM: 6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) Bull Riding. Sponsors: Plaza Morena Campestre Grill; Owatonna Peoples 6:30 p.m. — 34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Band (UPB Stage) Press, Wells Federal Bank, Holiday Inn and Suites, Wolff & Sons Wednesday August 13, 7:00 PM: 6:30 p.m. — Open Class Holstein & MN District II Holstein Show (Cattle Arena) Battle of the Bands. Sponsors: Pepsi, Treasure Island Resort and Casino 7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) THURSDAY August 14, 7:30 PM: free show!

7:30 p.m. — Thank A Farmer Magic Show (4 H Building) Hairball Concert. Sponsors: Godfather’s Pizza, Noble RV, Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Car Time of Owatonna 8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) FRIDAY August 15, 7:30 PM: 8 p.m. — Funktion Junction (KRFO Stage) NTPA Tractor Pull. Sponsors: Ag Power Enterprises Inc., Advantage Lime And Trucking, Cole’s Electric 8 p.m. — Rockin’ Hollywoods (UPB Stage) SATURDAY August 16, 9:00 aM: 8 p.m. — Karate Demo (North of Fine Arts Building) Antique Tractor Pull. Sponsors: Ron’s Repair Extinguisher Services SATURDAY August 16, 6:00 pM: 8:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery—David Smith Jr.—Human Cannonball Enduro Race. Sponsors: Four Seasons Electric, Spare Time Entertainment, — Midway Owatonna Motor Company Sunday August 17, 4:00 pM: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Smokescreen (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage) Demolition Derby. Sponsors: Misgen Auto Parts, Wholesale Tire, NAPA Auto Parts of Owatonna, Vision Processing Technologies, One Main Financial Other Events Today Minnesota’s Largest Gandy’s Old Iron Show (Outside By Village Of Yesteryear) County Fair Wells Fargo Auto Museum 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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What’s going on: Sunday, Aug. 17 — Pepsi Family Day

8 a.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open 9 a.m. — Draft Horse Show (Horse Arena) g 9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair All Day (KOWZ Korner) 10 a.m. — Community Bank Owatonna/R & K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Racetrack 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Exhibit, Commercial, and Muckle Museum Bldgs. Open 11 a.m. — Community Outdoor Church Service (UPB Stage) 11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack) 11 a.m. — Midway Ticket Office Opens (Rides open at noon) 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Bingo Tent Open Noon — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) Noon — Midway Opens Noon to 6 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open Noon to 10 p.m. — Pepsi Family Day -10 Hr. Ride Special ($22 includes free Pepsi and hotdog) 12:30 p.m. — American Pie (UPB Stage) 1-5 p.m. — Dan Stursa Band (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage) t 1:30 p.m. — Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens 1 p.m. — Thank a Farmer Magic Show (4 H Building) 1 p.m. — Flemming Fold (KRFO Stage) 1 p.m. — Turpentine Wine (Village Stage) 1:30 p.m. — Lumber Jack Sports Camp (Alexander Junction) 2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Race Track) 2 p.m. — Amateur Talent Show (UPB Stage) 2 p.m. — Ross Sletten 2 p.m. — Dazzling Dave Yo Yo Man

2:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery David Smith Jr.—Human Cannonbal (Midway) 2:30 p.m. — Stix of Fury (KRFO Stage) 3 p.m. — 4-H Parade of Champions (Cattle Arena) 3 p.m. — Thank A Farmer Magic Show (KRFO Stage) 3 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction) 4 p.m. — Swine Show (Swine Arena) 4 p.m. — Dazzling Dave Yo Yo Man 4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 4 p.m. — Lonesome Ron (KRFO Stage) 4 p.m. — Southern MN Demo Derby (Grandstand) (Adults: $15/Preteen: $11 4:30 p.m. — Flemming Fold (UPB Stage) 5 p.m. — Thank A Farmer Magic Show (4 H Building) 5:30 p.m. — Pumper, Peddler, and the Politician (KRFO Stage) 6:30-10 p.m. — Church of Cash (Coors Lite Beer Garden Stage) 6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack) 6 p.m. — Dazzling Dave, Yo-Yo Man 6:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery—David Smith JR. Human Cannonbal (Midway) 6:30 p.m. — Tae Kwan Do Demonstration (UPB Stage)

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What’s going on: Sunday, Aug. 17 — Pepsi Family Day

8 p.m. — Deadline to join Steele County Ag. Society for 2014-2015 (FAIR OF- otic Petting Zoo 10 a.m. — to 8 p.m.

FICE) Camel Rides (North Of Racetrack) 8 p.m. — Exhibit Buildings Close Mechanical Bull Roaming Acts — Dazzling Dave, Yo-Yo Man, Steely & Stella, Bucket Boys And 8 p.m. — O.H.S. Football/Cheerleader Rally (UPB Stage) Stix Of Fury 9 p.m. — Raffle Drawing—(UPB Stage) Hans The Accordian Man Sponsored By Har10 p.m. — Midway Closes land’s Tire & Auto Other Events Today Gandy’s Old Iron Show (Outside By Village Of Village Of Yesteryear (Far East Side Of Grounds) Yesteryear) Safety Zone Display (North On Elm Street) Wells Fargo Auto Museum 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Lumberjack Kids Camp 1:30 p.m. — (Alexander (Cars Of The 1950’s) Junction) Wild Animal And Fish Display 10 a.m. — to Lumber Jack Shows 3 p.m. — (Alexander Junction) 8 p.m. — (Izaak Walton Building) Muckle Fair Fair Store Open — (Four Seasons Centre) 11 a.m.

Museum — to 8 p.m.

David Smith Jr.—Human Cannonball 2:30 & Gold Star Midway Shows 6:30 p.m. — (Sponsored By Minnesota State LotKRFO Pig Races Noon-2-4-6 p.m.

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