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GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

The Mower County Fair Board is proud to present the Mower County Fair attractions and exhibits.

▶ GATES

The Fair will be in operation Tuesday - Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

▶ GENERAL NOTICE

The management will appreciate immediate report by patrons experiencing any mistreatment or extortion at the hands of any employee or concessionaire at the fair. Please report any irregularity to the Board immediately. No liquor of any type will be allowed on the Grounds except for that which is purchased in the beer garden or grandstand or designated by the Fair Board. There will be no exceptions. Shirts and shoes required. No animals will be allowed on the fairgrounds during the week of the fair except those involved in exhibition. ATMs are available on grounds near the Grandstand and by the security office. Because many fairgoers have cell phones, there is no public telephone on the fairgrounds. For emergencies contact the security office. No duplication of tickets or passes will be allowed.

▶ POLICING AND LIABILITY

▶ CONCESSION POSTINGS

Every precaution for safety of visitors and exhibits will be taken, but the Board assumes no liability for personal injury or for loss or damage of any property of the concessionaires, exhibitors or fair patrons due to theft, fire, tornado, flash floods, weather conditions or any

other cause. The society will provide proper policing for night and day but will not be responsible for any loss or damage to articles and animals.

▶ SOLICITING

All concessions shall post in a conspicuous place in front of the entrance to their place of business a sign giving prices to be charged for meals, drinks, lunches or other articles offered for sale.

There will be no permission given for the soliciting of subscriptions on the grounds. NO PERSON, PARTIES OR ORGANIZATIONS SHALL DISTRIBUTE ANY KIND OF LITERATURE OR SELL ANY ITEMS OTHER THAN FROM A PAID CONCESSION LOCATION. THEY SHALL REMAIN IN THIS LOCATION AT ALL TIMES.

▶ SUBLETTING SPACE

Space of any kind cannot be assigned, sublet, disposed of or transferred without the written consent of the commercial space superintendents.

▶ EXHIBIT/DISPLAY POLICY

No commercial booths or displays may be set up or operated by 4-H and FFA exhibitors, other than in commercial exhibit areas on the fairgrounds where space has been rented from the Mower County Fair, unless prior approval is obtained from the Mower County Fair Board.

▶ EXHIBITS LEFT AFTER FAIR

Any person, corporation, or club owning any property left on the grounds two weeks after the close of the fair without having approval of the fair board to leave the same shall forfeit the same to the fair board for removal with a charge. Arrangements agreeable to both parties where it so applies will be made for disposing of equipment.

▶ CONCESSIONS AND PRIVILEGES

The Fair Board will use every precaution to guard against extortion in any form practiced upon any patron of the Fair. A violation of this rule by any concessionaire will cause cancellation of his/her contract, forfeiture of all money paid and expulsion from the grounds as the

management may direct. The Fair Board authorizes the leasing of only such concession privileges as are required to supply the necessary desires of public or that may add to their comfort, convenience and pleasure. Under no circumstances will privileges of a demoralizing nature be tolerated upon the fair-grounds or in any of the buildings. No concession will be permitted to operate unless operated in a legitimate and businesslike manner. Standards of quality will be enforced. All cook houses, lunch rooms, refreshment booths and other stands must be substantial in structure and their appearance must meet the approval of the Fair Board. All such concession stands may sell only good wholesome food and pure honest merchandise at a reasonable price. Prices must be posted. All articles of food and drink must be kept under glass or screen. Any representative of the Mower County Fair Board shall have access to premises at all times. Each concessionaire must confine themselves to the space assigned. Failure to do so may subject them to cancellation of their contract without reimbursement. Booths and concessions must be manned during all hours the fair is in operation. All concessionaires must stay during the duration of the fair. The operator of a loud

speaker shall control volume so as not to interfere with other concessions or become a nuisance to fair patrons

▶ PARKING

Paid parking will be allowed in the parking lots on the grounds. The only vehicles allowed on streets will be service trucks during specific hours and emergency vehicles. THERE IS LIMITED HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE AVAILABLE at the regular charge near the Creative Arts and Horticulture Buildings. Motorcycle parking is available in the fairgrounds lots. Absolutely NO motorcycle parking will be allowed along the fairgrounds fence or boulevard. Two wheeled vehicles, bicycles, ATVs, golf carts, roller skates, skateboards, long boards, roller blades or scooters WILL NOT be allowed on the grounds from August 1-21 other than those operated by fair personnel or approved by the fair board President.

▶ OVERNIGHT LIVESTOCK PARKING INFORMATION

Purchasers will be allowed ONE overnight parking space and it must be occupied by a unit suitable for clothes changing and showering/ bathing. Electrical service is available but not guaranteed. No pass will utilize more than one electrical connection. There are no water or sewer hook ups. The parking pass must list emergency contact information and must be displayed in the window of the unit. THERE WILL BE NO ADDITIONAL VEHICLES ALLOWED TO PARK IN OVERNIGHT PARKING . The fair board reserves the right to revoke passes without refund in case of violation of policies.

▶ PROPERTIES ON FAIRGROUNDS

All properties on the fairgrounds of a permanent structure or attached to permanent buildings are the property of the County of Mower and under jurisdiction of the board of directors of the Mower County Agricultural Society. The rules and regulations of the Society have the force of common law of the State of Minnesota as defined by Minnesota Statutes.

▶ INTERPRETATION OF RULES

The management will not be responsible for typographical errors in this book, but should any occur, same will be interpreted by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors reserves the final and absolute right to interpret these rules and regulations and determine all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto or otherwise arising out of an incident at the fair.

WEATHER CLAUSE

If from stormy weather or other causes, the receipts will not pay for the premiums awarded, the premiums will be paid by an equal division of the receipts to the exhibitors, who have been awarded premiums, after paying the expenses of the fair.

2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TUESDAY, JULY 29

3-5:30 p.m. - Fine Arts entries accepted 5-8 p.m. - Clothing & Textiles and Fashion Revue Judging (4-H Building)

5-8 p.m. - Food Revue Judging (4-H Building)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

11 a.m.-5 p.m. - Carnival passport photos 5-8 p.m. - Photography entries accepted

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

8 a.m. - Horse training starts (Horse Arena)

9 a.m. - Horse show starts (Horse Arena)

9 a.m.-12 p.m. - Creative Arts and Photography entries accepted

11 a.m.-5 p.m. - Carnival passport photos 1-6 p.m. - Creative Arts and Photography entries accepted

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

11 a.m.-5 p.m. - Carnival passport photos

9 a.m.-12 p.m. - Creative arts and photography entries accepted

12-6 p.m. - Horticulture entries drop off potted plants, table settings, natural wonders and photo college - These entries must be pre-registered no later than August 2.

MONDAY, AUGUST 4

9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Horticulture exhibits accepted

12:00 pm - Animals can enter fairgrounds

12-7 p.m. - General Exhibit Judging (4-H Building)

2-7 p.m. - All rabbits and posters in place (Rabbit barn)

3-6 p.m. - Swine check in (Swine barn)

3-8 p.m. - Livestock Interviews (Crane Pavilion)

4-7 p.m. - Poultry check in (Poultry barn)

5-7 p.m. - Sheep check in (Sheep barn)

5-7 p.m. - Goat check in (Goat barn)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 -

Opening Day

Parking charges from 7:30 a�m� to 9 p�m�

8:30 a.m. - Rabbit Show (Rabbit barn)

9-11 a.m. - Beef check in and weigh in (Beef barn)

9-2:30 p.m. - Midwest Steer and Heifer Weigh-ins

12 p.m. - All Exhibits and Concessions in place

- All Exhibit buildings open - All livestock (including horse) in place

- Thorni Ridge Exotic Petting Zoo opens - FFA Children’s Farm Yard opens

12 p.m. - Carnival Passport Picture Booth Open, Carnival Pad

1-3 p.m. - FFA Agri-Science Judging

1 p.m. - Dairy check in and verification (Dairy Barn)

2 p.m. - Livestock Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony, Crane Pavilion

5 p.m. - Opening Ceremony, Fair Square - National Anthem, Sung by Brad Boice, Fair Square

- Carnival Opens

5-10 p.m. - Carnival Ride PreviewAll rides ea. $2.00

5:15 p.m. - Pride of Mower Awards presentation, Fair Square

5:30 p.m. - Lamb lead (Crane Pavilion)

5:30 p.m. - Horse awards (Horse barn)

5:30 p.m. - 4-H Lamb Lead, Crane-North Arena

6 p.m. - Horse fun show (Horse arena)

6 p.m. - Sheep show (Crane Pavilion) - Midwest Steer and Heifer Show, Crane

6:30 p.m. - Brad Boice, Fair Square “Toast to the Classics”

7 p.m. - MOTOKAZIE SUPERCROSS AT THE GRANDSTAND

7 p.m. - Street Talk, Purple Ribbon Plaza

7:30 p.m. - Brad Boice, Fair Square “Elvis”

9 p.m. - All Exhibit buildings close

Locations:

Conger

Lansing

Randalia • Rockford • Rose Creek • Rudd

Stacyville • Sumner • Toeterville

10 p.m. - Fireworks www.crystalvalley.coop

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6

Parking charges from 7:30 a�m� to 9 p�m�

9 a.m. - Poultry show (Poultry barn)

10 a.m.

- Dairy show (Crane Pavilion)

- Creative Arts Building opens

- Horticulture Building opens

- FFA Children’s Farm Yard opens

- Thorni Ridge Exotic Petting Zoo opens

- Day Care Activities-(Preregistration is required before the fair), Fair Square

10:30-12 p.m. -Spencer Theory Roaming grounds

11 a.m. - Light Horse Show, Timed Events, Horse Arena

12 p.m. - All Buildings and Exhibits open

12-3 p.m. - Just the Two of US, Fair Square

12:30 p.m. - Dairy goat show (Crane Pavilion)

1 p.m. - Open Class Poultry Show

2:30 p.m. - Beef show (Crane Pavilion)

3 p.m. - Carnival opens

3-4 p.m. - Spencer Theory, Fair Square

4 p.m. - Meat goat show (Crane Pavilion)

6-9 p.m. - 6th Avenue, Fair Square

7 p.m. - AUTOCROSS RACING-GRANDSTAND

8 p.m. - Smoke Screen, Purple Ribbon Plaza

- 4-H Bean Bag Tournament (Crane Pavilion)

9 p.m. - All Exhibit buildings close

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

- SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

Parking charges from 7:30 a�m� to 9 p�m�

6 a.m.-12 p.m. - Open Beef Cattle arrives

6 a.m.-2 p.m. - Open Sheep entries arrives

8 a.m. - Open Class Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn

8-10 a.m. - Horses released (Horse barn)

8:30 a.m. - Swine Show (Crane Pavilion)

10 a.m. - FFA Children’s Farm Yard opens - Creative Arts Building opens

10 a.m. - Horticulture Building opens

10 a.m. - Thorni Ridge Exotic Petting Zoo opens

11 a.m. - Light Horse Show Performance Events, Horse Arena

12 p.m. - All Buildings and Exhibits open

11-12 p.m. - Bingo for Seniors, Fair Square

12-2 p.m. - Llama/Alpaca Entry (Llama barn)

1 p.m. - Carnival Opens-Kids DayWristbands sold at the CARNIVAL only $20 can purchase them from 1-4 p.m. but they are valid until 10 p.m.

12-3 p.m. - I Polka Band, Fair Square

2 p.m. - Demonstration judging (4-H Building) - Llama/Alpaca check in

3 p.m. - FFA and Open Beef Show, Crane North Arena

3 p.m. - Pet Show (4-H Building)

3:30-4:30 p.m. - Jeff Reinartz Music, For Square

4-10 p.m. - Carnival Wristbands-$30

6-9 p.m. - Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50’s, Fair Square

6 p.m. - Open Class & FFA Sheep Show, Crane Arena

7 p.m. - NTPA TRACTOR PULLGRANDSTAND

8 p.m. - Whiskey Peddler Band, Purple Ribbon Plaza

9 p.m. - All Exhibit Buildings close

FAIR PARKING

Tuesday-Saturday 7:30 am until 9:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am until 5:30 pm

DAILY PARKING $6.00

MOTORCYCLE DAILY PARKING $4.00

SEASON PARKING PASS $25.00

Passes may be purchased before the fair at the Fair office or at the gates during the Fair. Vehicles must have a Season Pass to remain on the grounds overnight.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

Parking charges from 7:30 a�m� to 9 p�m�

9 a.m. - Chicken BBQ Contest (4-H Building)

10 a.m. - FFA Children’s Farm Yard opens

HANDICAPPED PARKING: Please enter through the North Gate. Regular hours and parking rates apply.

- Creative Arts Building opens

- Horticulture Building opens

- Llama/Alpaca fiber judging (Llama barn)

- Goat costume and agility contest (Goat barn)

- Thorni Ridge Exotic Petting Zoo opens

10 a.m. - Midwest Hog show entries accepted

- Chicken BBQ Contest-4-H Building

11 a.m. - Performing Arts performance (Fair Square)

12 p.m. - Ribbon Auction registration turned into 4-H office

12 p.m. - All Buildings and Exhibits open

- Fashion Revue (Fair Square)

- FFA Swine weigh-in if not weighed in at 4-H

- Deadline to claim State Fair trip (4-H office)

12-4:30 p.m. - Farm Class Horses Arrive

1-4 p.m. - The Rockin Hep Cats, Fair Square

1-3 p.m. - Midwest Market Hog Show weighin

1 p.m. - Carnival Opens-Wristbands-$30

3 p.m. - FFA Swine Show, Crane Pavilion

- Llama/Alpaca show (Crane Pavilion)

5 p.m. - Midwest Market Hog Show, Crane Pavillion, South Arena

5 p.m. - Farm Class Judging Horse Arena

6 - 9 p.m. - Joyann Parker Band, Fair Square

7 p.m. - GREAT FRONTIER BULL RIDING IN THE GRANDSTAND

8 p.m. - Red Dirt Road–Purple Ribbon Plaza

9 p.m. - All Exhibit Buildings close

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 –

Family Day at the Fair

Parking charges from 7:30 a�m� to 9 p�m�

9 a.m. - Mule & Donkey Show, Horse Arena - 4-H Ribbon Auction (Crane Pavilion)

10 a.m. - FFA Children’s Farm Yard opens - Creative Arts Building opens - Horticulture Building opens - Thorni Ridge Exotic Petting Zoo opens

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Meat Goat entries accepted

11 a.m. - Creative Arts “Go Bananas” Registration, Creative Arts Building)

11:30 a.m. - “Go Bananas” Judging, Creative Arts Building

12 p.m. - All Buildings and Exhibits open

12 p.m. - Carnival Opens-Wristband $30

12-3 p.m. - Maxx Cabello Jr., Fair Square

1 p.m. - Parade on grounds

2 p.m. - 4-H State Fair meeting - General & Livestock combined (Crane Pavilion)

2:30-4 p.m. - Spencer Thury, Roaming on grounds

3:15-4:30 p.m. - Terry Schmidt, Fair Square

4 p.m. - Meat Goat Show, Crane Pavilion

5 p.m. - Draft Horses must be on grounds

6-9 p.m. - Los Rebeldes, Fair Square

6 p.m. - Draft Horse Show-Hitch Classes, Horse Arena - Supreme Showmanship Contest (Crane Pavilion)

7 p.m. - GREAT FRONTIER BULL RIDING IN THE GRANDSTAND

8 p.m. - Maiden Dixie, Purple Ribbon Plaza

8:30 p.m. - 4-H Dance (Crane Pavilion)

9 p.m. - All Exhibit Buildings Close

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 -

Military Appreciation Day/ Sunday Funday at the Fair

Parking charges from 7:30 a�m� to 5:30 p�m�

9 a.m. - Dog show (Crane Pavilion)

9:30 a.m. - Church Service, Faith Church, Fair Square

10 a.m. - Draft Horse Show, Halter and Cart, Horse Arena

- Creative Arts Building opens

- Horticulture Building opens

LOST AND FOUND

Is located in the security office on the fair grounds.

- Thorni Ridge Exotic Petting Zoo opens

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - FFA Children’s Farm Yard

- All Buildings and Exhibits open

- Carnival Opens, Wrist bands -$30

- Musicians Against Cancer, Fair Square

- Parade on grounds

- MASTERS OF DISASTERS DEMO DERBY AT THE GRANDSTAND

- Kids Pedal Pull, street by 4-H

4 p.m. - Livestock released (Livestock barns)

6 p.m. - General projects released (4-H Building)

**All schedules subject to change

NOTE: AFTER 2 P.M. ON SUNDAY, ALL TRAFFIC ENTERS NORTH GATE ONLY.

1984 I. J. Furlong

James Aultfather

Myron Aultfather

Ralph Bradford

Warren Burton

Earl Carl

Ralph Crane

Frank Duerst

George A Hormel & Company

P.J. Holand

B.J. Huesby & Sons

Aaron & Byron

Floyd Jones

Carl E. Kehret & Sons

Peter Lausen

Arther Lausen

F. L. Liebenstein

A. Malcomson

Carroll Plager

Lew Reeve

1984 Donald Ritland

Claude H. Sayles

Joe Schneider

Oscar Studer

Elmer Studer

Earl Subra

1985

Christy & Helen Olsen

LIVESTOCK HALL OF FAME THROUGH THE YEARS

1986 Ella Marie Lausen

Donald Weseman

1987 Lyle Stephenson

1988 John Phillips

1989 Charles Golden (Hildegard)

1990 Martin Bustad

John Grass Sr.

Raymond Sayles

1991 Gene Holst

John Larick

Don Torgerson

1992 Myron Damman

1993 Dwain Vangness

1994 Dr. James Hillier

Wilfred Bissen

Harlow Sayles

1995 Dr. Milt Stensland

1996 Donald Sorenson (Charlotte)

1997 John Grass Jr.

1998 William “Willie” Smith

1999 Frederic Bhend

2000 Ron Hayes

2001 Kenneth Sprau

2002 Dick Grass

Tony Burke (Jean)

2003 Daryl Boehm

Mike Finbraaten (Sue)

2004 Harvey, Jane & Lynn

Sathre

2005 Rodger Wambeam

Frank Moon

2006 Kramer Brothers (Jerry)

Larson Farms

Dave & Jan Andree

2007 Harlan Johnsrud

2008 Ron Seath

2009 Bill & Marlis Janssen

2010 Millie & Dave Weness

2011 Glen Medgarden

2012 Dan Vermilyea

2013 Gene Anderson

Dale Rugg

2014 Randy Stephenson

2015 Wayne & Dean Sayles

2016 Roger Jax

2017 Jerry & Diane Sampson

Darlene Miller

2018 Roger & Lori Reed

2019 Randy Morris

2020 DVM John Stevenson

2021 Eugene Merten

Herb Merten

2022 DVM. Steve Olson

2023 Albert Smith

Come and support the Mower County Firefighters and the Good Time Riders Snowmobile Club as they raise funds for their organizations by serving ice cold beer and mixed drinks Tuesday through Sunday.

Tuesday, August 5

7 p.m. - STREET TALK

Hosted by Brownsdale Fire Department

Wednesday, August 6

8 p.m. - SMOKESCREEN

Hosted by Good Time Riders Snowmobile Club

Thursday, August 7

8 p.m. - WHISKEY PEDDLER BAND

Hosted by Rose Creek Fire Department

Friday, August 8

8 p.m. - RED DIRT ROAD

Hosted by Brownsdale Fire Department

Saturday, August 9

8 p.m. - MAIDEN DIXIE

Hosted by LeRoy Fire Department

STREET TALK

SMOKESCREEN

RED DIRT ROAD

WHISKEY PEDDLER BAND

MAIDEN DIXIE

2025 Grandstand Events

(Presale tickets available at the Fair Office, Online at www.mowercountyfair.com and will be at Hy-Vee and Jim’s Marketplace Foods starting July 1)

Tuesday, August 5

Motokazie Supercross / 7 pm

$12 Presale Available until August 4

$15 per ticket starting August 5

Age 5 and under are free Race info Hotline: 952 601 1169

Go to Motokazie.com for more information

Thursday, August 7 NTPA Tractor Pull / 7 pm

$12 Presale Available until August 4

$15 per ticket starting August 5

Age 5 and under are free www.upmpullers.com

Friday and Saturday, August 8th and 9th

Great Frontier Bull Riding / 7 pm

$15 Presale Available until August 4

$20 per ticket starting August 5

Age 5 and under are free www.greatfrontierbullridingcompany.com

Sunday, August 10

Demolition Derby / 2 pm

$15 Presale Available until August 4

$20 per ticket starting August 5

Wednesday, August 6

Autocross Racing / 7 pm

$12 Presale Available until August 4

$15 per ticket starting August 5

Age 5 and under are free

Age 5 and under are free Masters of Disasters TWO GREAT NIGHTS OF

2025 Dairy Princess Mower

County 2025 Dairy Royalty

L-R: Ambassador Lauren Sorgatz, Princess Abby Sorgatz, Princess Kay of the Milky Way Rachel Visser, Ambassador Kiley Koenigs, Ambassador Meryn Silbaugh. front Milkmaid Declynn Jax

Mower County Fair

700 12th Street SW Austin, MN 55912

Office-507-433-1868 Fax 507-433-9422 info@mowercountyfair�com

Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 9:00 a�m�-4:00 p�m� Saturday: Closed

If you missed this at the fair last year you will get another chance to check it out this year!

There will be 3 shows a day tentatively scheduled for Tuesday-Saturday 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. Will know exact times closer to the fair which is August 5-10, 2025! Looking forward to this fantastic show!

No other “Puppet Show” compares to what Jurassic Kingdom has to offer!!!

Not only do our audiences get to see life like dinosaurs in ACTION, they also have the opportunity to touch, and interact with them throughout the show. This show will be at the fair all week long-Make sure you come to check it out!

Thorni Ridge Exotics provides hours of family fun, education, and entertainment with a true handson animal experience. This is what sets our petting zoo above any other. Visiting fair or festival families enjoy a personal, firsthand opportunity with exotic wildlife and domestic farm animals. We encourage touching, hugging and feeding offering a TRUE PETTING ZOO EXPERIENCE.

We provide panels, animal handlers, and an assortment of all our exotic and farm babies which can include, Fainting and Pygmy goats, Potbellied pigs, llama, Alpaca, Kangaroo or Wallaby, Lemur, African Spurred Tortoise, Flemish rabbits, Zebra, Camel, Eland, Nilgai, Water Buffalo, Bison, Elk, Fallow deer, African Crested Porcupine, and sometimes a surprise baby animal.

Mower Co Fair Book 1/8 pg- 3.85 x 2.375 (free color this time)

Lizzi Gunter-MowerCoShopper

Admission to the petting zoo is FREE with our charging for cups of feed.

**Back THIS YEAR**

You can redeem your passport voucher early during this time frame

August 1-3 Photo booth will be open @ Fair Office from 11 am - 5 pm

Passport to Mower Fun Presale

Ride all week for $55�00

Tickets will be available mid-May at the fair office and online at mowercountyfair�com and mid-June at Hy-Vee and Jim’s marketplace until August 4 at 5 p�m�

Starting August 5 they will be sold for $65 and only available at the carnival office.

2025 CARNIVAL SCHEDULE

Day

Tuesday, August 5

Operating Hours Notes

Open at 5 p.m.

All rides $2�00 each

(No wristbands for this day)

(If you purchased a passport the picture booth will open at 12 p.m. to start taking pictures but you will have the opportunity to get your passport vouchers redeemed early-August 1-3 you can come to the fairgrounds to redeem your vouchers early. The photo booth will be open from 11 am - 5 pm) at the Fair Office

Wednesday, August 6

Thursday, August 7

Open at 3 p.m.

Open at 1 p.m.

Friday, August 8

Saturday, August 9

Sunday, August 10

Open at 1 p.m.

Open at 12 p.m.

Daily Wristband

$30 per person

Unlimited rides from 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Kids Day Wristbands $20 per person

Sold at the Carnival Only from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

(But will have unlimited rides from 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.)

After 4 p.m.

Daily Wristband $30 per person

Unlimited Rides from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Daily Wristband

$30 per person

Unlimited rides from 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Daily Wristband $30 per person

Unlimited rides from 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Daily Wristband $30 per person

Unlimited rides from 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Wristband sales end 1 hour prior to end of the session�

A parent/guardian is allowed to accompany a small child on the Merry-go-Round or Fun Slide ONLY for free. Photo booth for Passport voucher redemption after the fair opens will be at 12 p�m� everyday of the fair

▶ Mower County Highway Department

▶ Austin Park and Rec

▶ City of Austin Street Department

▶ Mower County

▶ City of Austin

hat is Your Favorite Part of the Mower County Fair?

Tom Yezzi CEO of Nu-Tek Biosciences

Our Nu-Tek Family Fun Day is a tented party on the rodeo pit right next to the rodeo arena, while the rodeo is going. We get the up close and personal experience. The mower county fair really goes above and beyond to make our event one that everyone looks forward to every year.

Joe Huffman Owner of Huffman Flooring

My favorite part of the fair is walking around and trying all the delicious food vendors

Ryan Petersen

B&J Bar and Grill

I love all of the smells of all the different foods, and its a great place to see old friends

Courtney Wyant-Schmitt

Austin Public Library

Don Nystel Health, Safety, & Environment Manager, International Paper

What makes the fair so special is how it brings our whole community together for food, fun and celebration!

Growing up at the Mower County Fair, the smells of barn animals, the sounds of tractor pulls, and the taste of fresh mini donuts are woven into the fabric of my childhood. As a 4-H kid, I learned about responsibility, teamwork, and the importance of community. Like Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web, I found friendship and joy in the most unexpected places. The fair was more than just an event—it was where memories were made, lessons were learned, and a community came together. Every year, as I walk through those gates, I’m reminded of the warmth of tradition, the power of connection, and the simple beauty of shared experiences

Courtney Hackensmith

Austin Builders Supply

I LOVE everything about the fair – the blend of food, fun and tradition. One thing that’s never changed is I always end each night with a bag of Tom Thumb donuts for the ride home!

Shelly Martin

Baker At The Pet Authority

My favorite part of the Fair is the Western Games (especially the younger children that have put so much work into training their horses) and the Horticulture Building! I love gardening and it always makes me smile to see such beautiful flowers!

Meet Your Junior Fairboard

L-R: Erika Hollerud, Olivia Vorpagel, Reuben Drees, Hannah Hecomovich

For 4-H’ers, county fairs are not just fun annual events. Every summer, tens of thousands of 4-H’ers take part in Minnesota county fairs. When they show their projects, they are demonstrating the knowledge and skills they’ve gained throughout the year. Getting ready and participating in fairs teaches life skills such as problem solving, decision making, project management, communications and public speaking.

County fairs not only make great memories, they help 4-H youth grow into successful adults.

4-H’ers who do well in county fair competition may win trips to the state fair, state dog show or state horse show.

What’s a 4-H club?

Most 4-H’ers join a local club at some point. Clubs are fun, regular gatherings where they:

• Make friends

• Find help with their 4-H projects

• Find leadership opportunities

• Take part in culturally-specific activities and other activities and events

Clubs offer

• Small-group learning

• Caring adult volunteer leaders who are screened, trained and guided by local University of Minnesota staff

• Grounding in research-backed curriculum and best practices for nonformal learning

• Support to help you dive deep into project learning

What happens in clubs?

Will my friends be there?

Most clubs welcome anybody in kindergarten through one year past high school and interested in any project area. Youngsters in kindergarten through second grade join as Cloverbuds. Clubs may meet after school, in the evening or on the weekend. There are community clubs and local clubs for residents of one housing complex. There are clubs in every Minnesota county and two sovereign Indian nations. You may meet people you already know or a whole new set of friends.

FAIR SCHEDULE:

TUESDAY, JULY 29

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Clothing & Textiles and Fashion Revue Judging (4-H Building)

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Food Revue Judging (4-H Building)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

8:00 am Horse training starts (Horse Arena)

9:00 am Horse show starts (Horse Arena)

MONDAY, AUGUST 4

12:00 pm Animals can enter fairgrounds

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm General Exhibit Judging (4-H Building)

2:00 pm - 7:00 pm All rabbits and posters in place (Rabbit barn)

3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Livestock Interviews (Crane Pavilion)

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Swine check in (Swine barn)

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Poultry check in (Poultry barn)

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sheep check in (Sheep barn)

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Goat check in (Goat barn)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

8:30 am Rabbit Show (Rabbit barn)

9:00 am - 11:00 am Beef check in and weigh in (Beef barn)

12:00 noon All livestock (including horse) in place

1:00 pm Dairy check in and verification (Dairy Barn)

5:30 pm Lamb lead (Crane Pavilion)

5:30 pm Horse awards (Horse barn)

6:00 pm Horse fun show (Horse arena)

6:00 pm Sheep show (Crane Pavilion)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6

9:00 am Poultry show (Poultry barn)

9:00 am Dairy show (Crane Pavilion)

12:30 pm Dairy goat show (Crane Pavilion)

2:30 pm Beef show (Crane Pavilion)

4:00 pm Meat goat show (Crane Pavilion)

8:00 pm 4-H Bean Bag Tournament (Crane Pavilion)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

8:00 am - 10:00 am Horses released (Horse barn)

8:30 am Swine Show (Crane Pavilion)

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Llama/Alpaca Entry (Llama barn)

2:00 pm Llama/Alpaca check in 2:00 pm Demonstration judging (4-H Building)

3:00 pm Pet Show (4-H Building)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

9:00 am Chicken BBQ Contest (4-H Building)

10:00 am Llama/Alpaca fiber judging (Llama barn)

10:00 am Goat costume and agility contest (Goat barn)

11:00 am Performing Arts performance (Fair Square)

12:00 noon Ribbon Auction registration turned into 4-H office

12:00 noon Deadline to claim State Fair trip (4-H office)

12:00 noon Fashion Revue (Fair Square)

3:00 pm Llama/Alpaca show (Crane Pavilion)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

9:00 am 4-H Ribbon Auction (Crane Pavilion)

2:00 pm 4-H State Fair meeting - General & Livestock combined (Crane Pavilion)

6:00 pm Supreme Showmanship Contest (Crane Pavilion)

8:30 pm 4-H Dance (Crane Pavilion)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

9:00 am Dog show (Crane Pavilion)

4:00 pm Livestock released (Livestock barns)

6:00 pm General projects released (4-H Building)

There are many fun and enjoyable attractions for Seniors at the fair. Come early and enjoy the day. The Hormel Institute is providing free golf cart shuttle service from the parking areas to the Midway for all fair goers.

The FFA Children’s Farm Yard opens at 10 a.m. with all the animals provided by the FFA members.

The Creative Arts Building and Horticulture Building also open at 10 a.m. with many interesting entries submitted for judging. At noon all other Buildings and Exhibits will be open.

Don’t miss the free entertainment at Fair Square. Bingo as taking place from 11:00am-12:00pm at Fair Square. While you are in the area you will have many opportunities to enjoy all the great fair food - mini donuts, cheese curds, ice cream treats, corn dogs, gyros, pulled pork, pizza, funnel cakes and so much more.