"The Five Best Days of Summer"

Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday
Special Attractions

Wednesday
Opening Day
3pm - Gates open to the public

On the grounds

Be sure to visit "Moo - Moo" the milking cow in the Children's Barn

5:30pm & 7:00pm - Guiltee by Association - FMX stunt jumping

Midway Opens After 6:00pm
Open to Close - All the rides you would like to ride for $20
11:00pm - Gate Closes

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Thursday
"Senior Citizen's Day"
Seniors 65 and older $1 off gate admission 11am - 5pm.
11am - Gates open to the public

On the grounds

11am - 3pm - free health screening and my medicine list

5:00 & 7:00pm - Minnesota Mounted Shooters - Horse riding and shooting demonstrations, with the theme of a western reenactment. The riders shoot black powered blank cartridges from .4r caliber pistols, at balloons, and are scored on accuracy and time. (no live ammunition or bird shot is used)

In the Beer Gardens

Noon - 3:00pm - WMFG Polka Party - with Joe Cvek & the Polka Masters

2:00pm - A.E.O.A. Outstanding Sr. Volunteer Awards

8:00pm - Whiskey Johnson

On the Midway

11:00am - close - All the rides you would like to ride for $20

11:00pm - Gates close

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Friday
"Kids' Day"
11am - Gates open to public
11:00 - 5:00pm - 12 and under, free gate admission

On the grounds

11:00am - 7:00pm - Don't miss the Junior Farmer Challenge - for details click on to Special Attractions

12:00pm - 2:00pm - Employees of Lowe's in Hibbing will help your child make their own stick horse which they can ride in the Stick Horse Rodeo.

12:30 - Conclusion - Make it and take it bird houses - Chapter 119 National Association of Civilian Conservation Corps. Alumni members and Lowe's employees will be on hand to help your children make a bird house that they will take home with them.

2:00pm - Lowe's Stick Horse Rodeo - Cheer your child on as they their stick horse to victory and prizes.

2:00pm - Conclusion - Area law enforcement K-9 units demonstrate obedience, agility, and search techniques - North Arena

5:00pm - Meet the Minis - Children will get to meet the miniature pulling teams and decide which team they want to root for. This event will be held in the South Arena.

7:00pm - Miniature Horse Pull - Pound for pound, these little guys can pull more than the big draft horse.

8:00pm - "Whiskey Johnson" on the Lowe's Stage

In the Beer Gardens

8:00pm – Renown's Karaoke.

On the Midway

11:00am - close - All the rides you would like to ride for $15
Midnight - Gates close

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Saturday
"Family Day"
11am - Gates open to public

On the grounds

11:00am - 7:00pm - Don't miss the Junior Farmer Challenge - for details click on to Special Attractions

2:00pm, 5:00pm and 8:00pm - Sherwin Linton with Pam and the Cotton Kings
8:00pm show will be a tribute to Johnny Cash. - on the Lowe's Stage

What people have to say:

"At 64 he's the most storied country singer in town. He's also the coolest" --Minneapolis Star Tribune

"It is clear that his audiences are mesmerized by him."
--Sioux Falls Argus Leader

In the Beer Gardens

1:00pm - 8:00pm - Poker and Black Jack lessons courtesy of Fortune Bay Resort and Casino.

9:00pm – Renown's Karaoke.

On the Midway

11:00am - 6:00pm - All the rides you would like to ride for $15
6:00pm - Close - All the rides you would like to ride for $15
Midnight - Gates close

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Sunday
"Grand Finale"
11am - Gates Open to public

1:00pm - R & R Wrestling with a special appearance by "Rock and Roll" Buck Zumhofe.

On the grounds

5:00pm - Premium Checks Issued - At the Customer Service Kiosk by the Main Fair Gate

On the Midway

11:00am - Close - All the rides you would like to ride for $20
6:00pm - End of Fair - Gates close to all vehicle traffic
7:00pm - Gates reopen to vehicle traffic

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Do Not Miss These Special Attractions

On the grounds

Scavenger Hunt - Daily drawing for $50.00 in gas. Scavenger Hunt forms are available at the Customer Service Kiosk by the Main Gate and from participating businesses in the Commercial Exhibit Building

Helicopter Rides

Wednesday-Sunday(various times)

Conditions Permitting

Mechanical Bull - Friday and Saturday
Friday 3:00-9:00pm
Saturday 4:00-10:00pm

Radar Speed Check - Friday and Saturday
Here's your chance to find out how fast you can pitch a baseball. Times will be the same as the Mechanical Bull.

Alfy's "World of Robot Puppets"
11am, 2, 4, 6 and 7pm - Wednesday
11am, 2, 4, 6 and 7:30pm - Thursday
11am, 2, 4, 6 and 7:30pm - Friday
11am, 2, 4, 6 and 7:30pm - Saturday
11am and 2pm - Sunday

Harold the Horse


Hugh the True Blue


Farmer Olaf


Ginko the Great

Don't Miss the Junior Farmer Challenge.

Friday & Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm
Children ages 3 to 8 will receive a free Activity Booklet when they enter through the Main Gate. The book will lead them through five different animal areas where they will learn about the animals, and participate in a special Junior Farmer activity or craft. When they complete an activity they receive a special sticker for Their Activity Booklet. When they have collected all five stickers they receive a special "I'm a Jr. Farmer" ribbon. This is a FREE program for 3 to 8 year olds

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Click here for information on the Draft Horse Pull

St. Louis County Fair
P.O. Box 629 Hibbing, MN 55746
TEL 218 263 4256 | stlofair@uslink.net