The Washington County Fair has been bringing fun to the Twin Cities region and beyond for 152 years, starting in 1871!

Fair Schedule:

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

8:00 am - 6:00 pm: 4-H Horse Pleasure & Game Show @ Main Horse Arena

10:00 am - 9:00 pm: Thorni Ridge Exotics-Petting Zoo & Camel/Pony Rides @ East of Goat Barn

11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Ms Jazee Balloonologist @ Tree by Park Pavilion

11:00 am - 3:00 pm: 4-H & Open Class Rabbit Judging @ Judging Tent

11:00 am - 11:30 pm: Craft Brew Haus Opens @ West of McFair Ave.

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm: ABL Lion’s Bingo @ Building D

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Gary LaRue-Senior Day @ Park Pavilion

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm: 4-H Demonstration Judging @ 4-H Building

3:00 pm: Carnival Opens @ Carnival Area All Rides Reduced by One Coupon

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Ms Jazee Balloonologist @ Tree by Park Pavilion

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Johnny No Cash Band @ Main Stage

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Greg the Great Magic @ Park Pavilion

6:00 pm: Opening Day Parade @ McFair, 42nd

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Washington County Mounted Patrol @ Outdoor Arena

7:00 pm: Pickup See-Saw Contest @ Grandstand

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: 4-H Arts-In Show @ Park Pavilion

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: White Bear Lake Big Band @ Main Stage

8:00 pm: Daily Cash Drawing @ Park Pavilion

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Pre-Teen Division Talent Show @ Park Pavilion

Thursday, August 3, 2023

8:00 am - 11:00 am: ECFE Family Day @ Main Stage

8:00 am - 12:00 pm: 4-H Swine Judging @ Outside Swine Barn

10:00 am - 11:00 am: Blind Horse Horsemanship @ Horse Arena

10:00 am - 10:00 pm: Thorni Ridge Exotics Petting Zoo & Camel/Pony Rides @ East of Goat Barn

10:30 am - 1:00 pm: 4-H Poultry Judging @ Judging Tent

11:00 am: Craft Brew Haus Opens @ West of McFair Ave.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Greg the Great Magic @ Park Pavilion

11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Ms. Jazee Balloonologist @ Tree by Park Pavilion

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Alfy’s World of Robotic Puppets @ Strolling

11:00 am - 7:00 pm: ABL Lions Bingo @ Building D

1:00 pm: Carnival Opens - Carnival Area Ride Special: Pay one Price of $30 per person. Ride ALL DAY till closing.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Blind Horse Horsemanship @ Horse Arena

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Rock N’ Recess Program @ Park Pavilion

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm: 4-H Sheep Judging @ Outside Swine Barn

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 Demo @ West of McFair Ave.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Blind Horse Horsemanship @ Horse Arena

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: 4-H Market Goat Judging @ Outside Swine Barn

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Open Class Pygmy Judging @ Judging Arena

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Ms. Jazee Balloonologist @ Tree by Park Pavilion

3:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Helicopter Rides; By 4-H Building Admission Charged

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Rock N’ Recess @ Park Pavilion

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Blind Horse Horsemanship @ Horse Arena

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 Demo @ West Pavilion

6:00 pm - Truck Pull/Garden Tractor Pull; Grandstand Admission Charged

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: 4-H Arts-In Show @ Park Pavilion

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Blind Horse Horsemanship @ Horse Arena

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: 4-H Arts-In Show @ Park Pavilion

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Minute To Win It Game Show @ Main Stage

8:00 pm - Daily Cash Drawing @ Park Pavilion

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Teen Division Talent Show @ Park Pavilion

Friday, August 4, 2023

8:00 am - Washington County Residents Horse Show @ Horse Arena

8:00 am - 1:00 pm: 4-H Dairy Goat Judging @ Judging Arena

9:00 am - 12:00 pm: 4-H Beef Judging @ Judging Arena

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: ABL Lion’s Bingo @ Building D

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: 4-H Rabbit Agility Show @ Judging Tent

10:00 am - 10:00 pm: Thorni Ridge Exotics Petting Zoo & Camel/Pony Rides @ East of Goat Barn

11:00 am - Carnival Opens @ Carnival Area

11:00 am - 11:30 am: Craft Brew Haus Opens @ West of McFair Ave.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Ms. Jazee Balloonologist @ Tree by Park Pavilion

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Alfy’s World of Robotic Puppets @ Strolling

11:00 am - 9:00 pm: Helicopter Rides, By 4-H Building Admission Charged

1:00 pm - Carnival Opens - Carnival Area Ride Special: Pay 1 Price – from 1 to close. All rides/all ages – $30

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: BMX Mega Jump Show @ On Road-Main Stage & 4-H

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: 4-H Family Fun Day @ 4-H Building

1:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Paul Bunyan @ Strolling

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: The Jolly Pops @ Main Stage

2:00 pm - MN/Wash Co 4-H Meats Contest

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Pony Pull @ Outdoor Arena

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 Demo @ West Pavilion

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm:  Ms. Jazee Balloonologist @ Tree by Park Pavilion

3:00 pm - 9:00 pm:  Helicopter Rides, By 4-H Building Admission Charged

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: The Jolly Pops @ Main Stage

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm: BMX Mega Jump Show @ On Road-Main Stage & 4-H

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Greg the Great Magic @ Park Pavilion

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 Demo @ West Pavilion

5:30 pm - Motokazie; Grandstand Admission Charged

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - BMX Mega Jump Show @ On Road-Main Stage & 4-H

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: 4-H Arts-In Show @ Park Pavilion

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: 4-H Auction Meeting @ Judging Arena

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm:  Draft Horse Pull @ Outdoor Arena

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: 4-H Arts-In Show @ Park Pavilion

7:30 pm - 11:30 pm: Heartbreaker Band @ Craft Brew Haus

7:30 pm - 11:30 pm: Teen Dance @ Main Stage

8:00 pm: Daily Cash Drawing @ Park Pavilion

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Open Division Talent Show @ Park Pavilion

Saturday, August 5, 2023

1:30 am - 2:30 pm: 4-H Arts-In Show @ Park Pavilion

8:00 am - Open Class Goat Judging @ Judging Arena

9:00 am - W.S.C.A. Horse Show @ Horse Arena

9:30 am - 10:00 am: Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull Registration Opens @ Main Stage

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull @ Main Stage

10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Fire Department Display @ McFair Ave.- Blocked off at 6 am

10:00 am - 2:00 pm: 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging @ Judging Arena-West End

10:00 am - 10:00 pm: ABL Lion’s Bingo – Vision @ Building D

10:00 am - 10:00 pm: Thorni Ridge Exotics Petting Zoo & Camel/Pony Rides @ East of Goat Barn

10:30 am - 11:30 am: 4-H Dog Agility Demonstration @ West Pavilion-Dog Show Arena

11:00 am - 4-H State Fair Meeting @ 4-H Building

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Greg the Great Magic @ Park Pavilion

11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Ms. Jazee Balloonologist @ Tree by Park Pavilion

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Alfy’s World of Robotic Puppets @ Strolling

11:00 am - 11:30 pm: Craft Brew Haus Opens @ West of McFair Ave.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Minute to Win It Contest @ Main Stage

12:00 pm - Open Class Dairy Judging @ Judging Arena

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Autumn Serenade @ Strolling

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: 4-H Pet Judging @ Judging Tent

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: O’Shea Irish Dancers @ Main Stage

1:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Paul Bunyan @ Strolling

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: 4-H Arts-In Show @ Park Pavilion

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm: O’Shea Irish Dancers @ Main Stage

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 Demo @ West Pavilion

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Ms. Jazee Balloonologist @ Tree by Park Pavilion

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm: BMX Mega Jump Show @ On Road-Main Stage & 4-H

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 Demo @ West Pavilion

5:00 pm - 6:15 pm: So. Washington Community Band @ Park Pavilion

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm: 4-H Market Livestock Auction @ Judging Arena

6:00 pm - Demolition Derby; Grandstand Admission Charged

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: BMX Mega Jump Show @ On Road-Main Stage & 4-H

7:30 pm - 11:30 pm: Them Pesky Kids @ Craft Brew Haus

8:00 pm - Daily Cash Drawing @ Park Pavilion

8:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Elvis @ Main Stage

Sunday, August 6, 2023

9:00 am: Miniature & Pony Show @ Horse Arena

9:00 am - 1:00 pm: 4-H Llama/Alpaca Judging @ Judging Arena

10:00 am - 8:00 pm: Thorni Ridge Exotics Petting Zoo & Camel/Pony Rides @ East of Goat Barn

11:00 am - Bags Tournament Sign Up @ Craft Brew Haus

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Pygmy & Other Goat Performance Classes Judging @ Judging Tent

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Greg the Great Magic @ Park Pavilion

11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Ms. Jazee Balloonologist @ Tree by Park Pavilion

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Alfy’s World of Robotic Puppets @ Strolling

11:00 am - 7:00 pm: Helicopter Rides; By 4-H Building Admission Charged

11:00 am - 7:00 pm: ABL Lion’s Bingo @ Building D

11:00 am - 7:00 pm: Craft Brew Haus Opens @ West of McFair Ave.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Rock, Paper, Scissors Contest @ Main Stage

12:00 pm - Bags Tournament Starts @ Craft Brew Haus

12:00 pm - Borderline Tractor Pulling Series @ Grandstand

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: 4-H Premier Showmanship Contest @ East of Swine Barn

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Paul Bunyan @ Strolling

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Carnival Opens - Carnival Area Ride Special: All Day Wristband Special - Unlimited Rides for $30 – Noon to 8 p.m. - All rides/all ages

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: BMX Mega Jump Show @ On Road-Main Stage & 4-H

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 Demo @ West Pavilion

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Autumn Serenade @ Strolling

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: 4-H Arts-In Show @ Park Pavilion

1:45 pm - 2:15 pm: BMX Mega Jump Show @ On Road-Main Stage & 4-H

2:00 pm - 4-H Share the Fun & Performing Arts Winners @ Park Pavilion

2:00 pm - 4-H State Fair Trip Livestock Special Meetings @ Respective Barns

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Firewater Gospel Choir @ Craft Brew Haus

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: 4-H Arts-In Show @ Park Pavilion

3:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca @ Main Stage

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Ms. Jazee Balloonologist @ Tree by Park Pavilion

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm: BMX Mega Jump Show @ On Road-Main Stage & 4-H

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: 4-H Recognition Program @ Main Stage

7:00 pm - Livestock Released (Except Poultry & Rabbits)

7:30 pm - Daily Cash Drawing @ Park Pavilionz

8:00 pm - All Other Exhibits Released

Fair Dates: August 2 - 6, 2023

Location: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 North 40th Street, Stillwater, MN 55082

Daily Admission:

Age 8 and over – $10
Age 7 and under – Free

NOTE: CASH/CHECK ONLY AT GATES.

ATM is at the gates for use.

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