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Crow Wing County Fair Schedule & Judging

Crow Wing County Fair: Tuesday, July – Saturday, August 2, 2025

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
Youth Arts, Fine Arts & Photography PRE-REGISTRATION DUE (REQUIRED)


SUNDAY, JULY 27
11:00AM to 5:00PM Youth Arts, Fine Arts & Photography ENTERED


MONDAY, JULY 28
9:00AM Youth Arts, Fine Arts & Photography Judged
10:00AM - 6:00 PM Open Class Flowers, Vegetables & Grains Entered
1:00PM - 6:00 PM 4-H Non-Livestock Entry, Exhibit & Static Judging - 4-H Building
6:30PM Flowers/Vegetables/Grains Judged, 4-H Performing Arts & Demonstrations


TUESDAY, JULY 29 - MILITARY DAY
The Crow Wing County Fair Association dedicates the Fair's opening day to area military personnel and their families.
8:00AM - Noon 4-H & FFA Livestock Entered
8:00AM - 9:30AM 4-H Horses & Rabbits Entered
10:00AM 4-H Horse Achievement Judging followed by 4-H Horse Show (Performance) - Horse Arena
10:00AM - 8:00PM Kids Kountry Opens
10:00AM - 10:00PM Exhibit Buildings Open
10:15AM 4-H & FFA Rabbit Show - Poultry/Rabbit Tent
1:00PM - 3:30PM Mills Free Stage - AJ SPOFF
2:00PM - 8:00PM Play Bingo - Upper Level, Curling Building
3:00PM - Close Midway Opens
4:00PM 4-H & FFA Poultry Show - Poultry/Rabbit Tent
5:30PM 4-H Drill Team Performances - Horse Arena
5:00PM OPENING CEREMONIES, Parade of Colors - American Legion, VFW, Civil Air Patrol Honor Guard - Mills
6:00PM to 10:00PM Mills Free Stage - KEVIN KLIMEK & THE SIDELINERS
7:00PM 4-H Arts In Performance - 4-H Building Stage
7:00PM Grandstand - RICE BULLRIDING: Adults $17 • 6 to 12 $8 • 5 & Under FREE. Gates open at 5:30 PM


WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 - SENIOR CITIZENS & DAY CARE DAY
EMS Day at the Public Safety Building featuring Medical Services from the county
9:30AM Day Care Day Events - Meet at Curling Building. All daycares/centers meet at the Curling Building at 9:30 AM for snacks, free games & prizes.
9:30AM 4-H & FFA Beef Show - Livestock Arena
10:00AM 4-H Horse Training Evaluation followed by 4-H Horse Show (Games) - Horse Arena
10:00AM - 8:00PM Kids Kountry Opens
10:00AM - 10:00PM Exhibit Buildings Open
10:30AM Great Northern Model T Club & The Old Homestead Power Tractor Club Parade through Fairgrounds
Noon - Close Midway Open
Noon Mills Free Stage - INDIVIDUAL OUTSTANDING SENIOR CITIZEN RECOGNITION
1:00PM - 4:30PM Mills Free Stage - JERRY & JOYCE DANCE BAND
1:30PM 4-H & FFA Sheep & Swine Show (Lamb Lead will follow Swine Show) - Livestock Arena
2:00 - 8:00PM Play Bingo - Upper Level, Curling Building
4:00PM 4-H & FFA Goat Show - Livestock Arena
5:30PM 4-H Drill Team Performances Horse Arena
6:00PM - 10:00PM Mills Free Stage - ALAN GODAGE BAND (Classic Country)
7:00PM 4-H Arts In Performance - 4-H Building Stage
7:00PM Grandstand - ATV BIG AIR TOUR: Adults $12 • 6 to 12 $8 • 5 & Under FREE. Gates open at 5:30 PM
10:00PM 4-H Livestock Released


THURSDAY, JULY 31 - AG DAY
Reilley Hettver, Coordinators: 218-821-6954
Fire Department Day at Public Safety Building, featuring the County Fire Fighting Services.
Morning 4-H Livestock Change Over to Open Class
8:00AM - 10:00AM Open Class Dairy Cattle Entered
8:00AM - 12:30PM Open Class Pony, Mini, Bridle Path & Stock Horse Halter Enter Barn
8:00AM - Noon Open Class Livestock Entered, Except Dairy Cattle
8:00AM - Noon .Open Class Rabbits & Poultry Entered
9:00AM 4-H Llama & Alpaca Show - Horse Arena
10:00AM 4-H Pet Show - Poultry/Rabbit Tent
10:00AM to 8:00PM Kids Kountry Opens
10:00AM to 10:00PM Exhibit Buildings Open
11:00AM 4-H Livestock Demonstrations - Poultry/Rabbit Tent
11:00AM Agriculture Recognition - Memorial Gardens by Administration Building
11:00AM FFA & 4-H Open Class Dairy Cattle Show - Livestock Arena
Noon - Close Midway Opens
1:30PM - 3:30PM Mills Free Stage - FINDING SALEM
2:00PM 4-H Fashion & Food Revue - 4-H Building Stage
2:00PM - 8:00PM Play Bingo - Upper Level, Curling Building
3:00PM - 8:00PM Sheep Shearing Demonstrations - Livestock Arena
3:00PM Open Class Dairy Goat Show - Livestock Arena
4:00PM Mills Free Stage - KIDS PEDAL PULL
5:30PM Milk Drinking Relay - Livestock Arena
6:00PM - 10:00PM Mills Free Stage - FARMERS DAUGHTERS
6:00PM Animal Dress Up Contest - Livestock Arena
7:00PM 4-H Performing Arts Show Case followed by Karaoke - 4-H Building Stage
7:00PM Grandstand - ATV/UTV RACING: Admission $10 • 10 & under FREE • Pits $15. Gates open at 5:30 PM


FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 - TALENT SHOWS - TEEN DAY
8:00AM Open Class Horses Judged - Horse Arena
9:00AM WSCA Open Pleasure Show - Horse Arena
10:00AM - 4:00PM 4-H State Fair & NE Livestock, Registrations & Questions Answered - 4-H Building
9:30AM Open Class Rabbit Show - Poultry/Rabbit Tent
10:00AM - 8:00PM Kids Kountry Opens
10:00AM Open Class Beef Show - Livestock Arena
10:00AM - 10:00PM Exhibit Buildings Open
11:00AM Mills Free Stage - PRE-TEEN TALENT CONTEST
Noon Open Class Poultry Show - Poultry Building
Noon to Close Midway Open
1:00PM Mills Free Stage - TEEN TALENT CONTEST
2:00PM Open Class Sheep Show - Livestock Arena, Open Class Meat Goat Show (following Sheep Show), Open Class Swine Show (following Goat Show)
2:00 - 8:00PM Play Bingo - Upper Level, Curling Building
3:00PM Mills Free Stage - OPEN CLASS TALENT CONTEST
4:30PM BNB Barrel Run Office Open
5:00PM - 5:15PM BNB Barrel Run Open Riding
5:15PM - 6:00PM BNB Barrel Exhibitions
6:00PM - 6:15PM BNB Pole Exhibitions
6:00PM 4-H Livestock Awards Program following Open Class Swine Show) - Livestock Arena
7:00PM Grandstand - BAJA RALLY RACES: Adults $17 • 6-12 $8 • 5 & under FREE. Pit gates open 4:00 PM
7:00PM 4-H Arts In Performance - 4-H Building Stage
6:00PM - 9:00PM Mills Free Stage - NOTHING ELSE BAND


SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 - KID’S DAY
Kris Doucimo & George Burton, Coordinators
8:00AM WSCA Open Game Horse Show - Horse Arena
10:00AM North End Grandstands TRACTOR DRIVING CONTEST
10:00AM Exhibit Buildings Open
10:00AM Racing Derby - Curling Building
10:00AM - 11:30AM Brainerd Fire Department Ladder Truck - Curling Building
10:00AM - Noon Coloring Contest (Exhibitors Guide) Entries Accepted - at Administration Building during Kids Day activities at Curling Building
10:00AM - 8:00PM Kids Kountry Opens
10:00AM Dig for Coins - Curling Building
10:00AM - Noon Face Painting - Curling Building
10:45AM Treasure Hunt - Curling Building
11:00AM 4-H Premier Showmanship Competition - Livestock Arena
Noon Mills Free Stage - ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST, Sponsored by The American Dairy Association
Noon - 1:00PM Free Stuffed Animal Drawings throughout the Day - Given away at Administration Building
Noon - Close Midway Opens
1:00PM 4-H Livestock Interviews - Livestock Arena
2:00 - 8:00PM Play Bingo - Upper Level, Curling Building
3:00PM 4-H State Fair Livestock Meeting - Livestock Arena
3:00PM to 4:00PM Mills Free Stage - 4-H DOG EXHIBITION
6:00PM to 9:00PM Premium Checks Available - Information Booth
7:00PM to 10:00PM Mills Free Stage - THE JORGENSENS
7:00PM State Fair Paperwork Due
7:00PM Grandstand - BAJA RALLY RACES: Adults $17 • 6-12 $8 • 5 & under FREE • Pits $15. Pit gates open at 4:00 PM
9:00 PM to 10:00PM 4-H Static Exhibits Released
10:00PM Industrial Building Vendors Released

 

The Crow Wing County Fair is an annual event held in Brainerd, MN every summer. The Brainerd fair is packed with family and adult activities including a full midway, grandstand events nightly, free concerts, and a chance to win a cash prize for finding the medallion. The Crow Wing Fair lasts all week so book a stay early as lodging fills up! Camping is also a great activity to add to the fair week in Brainerd.

The Crow Wing County Fairgrounds are located at:
2000 13th St SE, Brainerd, MN 56401