The Carver County Fair is just around the corner. This year, you can get in to all grandstand events with a grandstand season pass. Family passes are also available to help lower the cost of taking your family to some fun events. In the grandstand this year: Continue reading
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Carver Country Fair Schedule
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The Schedule for Carver County Fair August 7 – 11, 2013
Grandstand Lineup:
Wednesday: BMX Racing (FREE)
Thursday: Motokazie
Friday: Tractor Pull
Saturday: Demolition Derby
Sunday: Demolition Derby
On the Patio:
4-H Arts in Performance
Demonstrations
Rock Paper Scissors Contest
Ventriloquist
Music of:
Cindy Eggers, Paul Christian, Charming Scoundrels, Jason Paulson, Maiden Dixie, Jolly Ramblers, Jazz Hounds
And much more…
Entertainment Center Lineup:
Wednesday: Johnny Holm Band
Thursday: Boogie Wonderland
Friday: Diamondback
Saturday: Pop Rocks
Sunday: DJ Music
Afternoon Lineup:
Canyon Cowboys
Novotny Polka Band
Blurred Vision
Mitch Gordon and the
Unleaded Band
Rusty Flanges
Bingos
Also:
Flower Arranging Contest
Pedal Pull and Diaper Derby
Rock Paper Scissors Contest:
Saturday at 4:00 p.m. on the Patio
Open to all ages!
NEW in the Entertainment Center
Featured beer from ENKI Brewing
Wines from: Parley Lake, Sovereign Estates and Schram Wineries
Plus rides and animals and food of course!
Come on down!
2012 Carver County Fair
The Carver County fair is ready to kick off on August 8th 2012!
There are plenty of things to see and do, lots of food and great entertainment this year.
There will be free shuttle buses during the fair too from parking areas and you can even hop on as they drive around the streets of Waconia.
This year’s biggest attraction just may be Welde’s Big Grizzly Bear Show! It’s on every day of the fair at 2, 4 and 6pm. Carver county is one of the only fairs around to see this show so don’t miss it!
Theres always the great fun at the petting zoo, midway and all that food. So come on by!
2012 Entertainment Schedule
Wednesday
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Mr. Fun: FunTime Funktions Spin Zone | Education Building |
12:00 pm | 4-H Activities | Patio |
2 pm to 5:00 pm | Quilters of Carver County Demonstrations | Ag Building |
2:30 am | Arts in Performance | Patio |
4:00 pm | Ragtown | Patio |
4:30 pm | 73 Paces | Entertainment Center |
5:00 pm | Kiddie Parade: FunTime Funktions Spin Zone | Education Building |
7:00 pm | ATV Pull – FREE event | Grandstand |
8:30 pm | Johnny Holm Band | Entertainment Center |
9:00 pm | Michael Elsenpeter | Patio |
Thursday
10:00 am | Blow Bubbles, Crafts for Kids | Bingo Tent |
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Mr. Fun: FunTime Funktions Spin Zone | Education Building |
11:00 am | 500 Card Tournament | Entertainment Center |
1:00 pm | Lyndon Peterson | Entertainment Center |
Farm Bureau Presents: Carver County Century Farms Program | Entertainment Center | |
Outstanding Senior Citizen Program | Entertainment Center | |
1:00 pm | Demonstrations and Promotion | Patio |
1:30 pm | 9th Annual Best Fruit Bread Contest | Ag Building |
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Quilters of Carver County Demonstrations | Ag Building |
3:30 pm | Arts in Performance | Patio |
4:30 pm | Daisy & the Dukes | Entertainment Center |
5:00 pm | Kiddie Parade: FunTime Funktions Spin Zone | Education Building |
5:00 pm | Andy Austin | Patio |
6:30 pm | Horse Game Show | West Arena |
7:00 pm | Motokazie Supercross | Grandstand |
8:30 pm | Dahmen Brothers | Patio |
8:30 pm | G.B. Leighton | Entertainment Center |
Friday
10:00 am | Blow Bubbles, Crafts for Kids | Bingo Tent |
11:00 am to 4:00 pm | School Supply Drive for Children of Military Families | Entertainment Center |
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Mr. Fun: FunTime Funktions Spin Zone | Education Building |
11:00 am | Sheephead Tournament | Entertainment Center |
11:30 am | Fashion Review Practice | Patio |
12:00 pm | Be a Dairy Ambassador – Kids ages 10 – 12 | Judges Square |
12:30 pm | Senior Arts in Performance | Patio |
1:00 pm | Charlie Johnson Old Time Music | Entertainment Center |
1:00 pm | Gymnastics Demonstration – Laketown Gymnastics | Bear Show Location |
1:15 pm | Public Fashion Review | Patio |
1:30 pm | Cookie Jar Contest. Entry time 10 am to 1 pm | Ag Building |
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Quilters of Carver County Demonstrations | Ag Building |
2:00 pm | Veterans March | Through Fairgrounds |
2:30 pm | Veterans Honor Program | Entertainment Center |
2:30 pm | Share the Fun Acts | Patio |
3:00 pm tp 6:00 pm | VetCamp – for students in grades 9-12 who are interested veterinary medicine. | Tent Outside Dairy Barn |
3:30 pm | Arts in Performance | Patio |
4:00 pm | Flower Arranging Contest | Entertainment Center |
4:30 pm | Blurred Vision | Entertainment Center |
5:00 pm | Kiddie Parade: FunTime Funktions Spin Zone | Education Building |
5:00 pm | Magician Matt Dunn | Patio |
6:30 pm | Tractor Truck Pull | Grandstand |
8:30 pm | Dance – Music of Good For Gary | Patio |
8:30 pm | Diamondback | Entertainment Center |
Saturday
9:00 am | Horse Performance and Youth Show | West Arena |
10:00 am | Blow Bubbles (supplies provided) | Bingo Tent |
10:00 am | Meat Auction/Buyer’s Brunch | Show Tent |
10:30 am | Meat Auction | Show Tent |
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Mr. Fun: FunTime Funktions Spin Zone | Education Building |
11:00 am | Dairy Fun and Games for Kids, with Dairy Princesses and Ambassadors | Shady Oak Ridge |
11:00 am | Kids Pedal Pull Ages 4-11 (Registration begins at 10:30 am) |
Entertainment Center |
12:30 pm | Arts in Performances | Patio |
1:00 pm | Diaper Derby (Registration begins at 12:30 pm) |
Entertainment Center |
1:00 pm | Rooster Crowing Contest | Show Tent |
1:00 pm | Gymnastics Demonstration – Laketown Gymnastics | Bear Show Location |
1:30 pm | 4-H Activities | Patio |
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Quilters of Carver County Demonstrations | Ag Building |
2:00 pm | Cindy Eggers | Entertainment Center |
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Come Meet Viktor! MN Vikings Mascot | Throughout the grounds |
3:00 pm | NEW! Mackenthuns presents Unique, Clever Ideas in Cake Decorating Demonstration. | Ag Building |
3:00 pm | Karate Demonstratiion – Dojo Karate | Bear Show Location |
3:30 pm | Kids Prize Give-Away (see above) | Patio |
4:00 pm | Kevin Lang and the Drifters | Patio |
4:30 pm | Bingos | Entertainment Center |
5:00 pm | Kiddie Parade: FunTime Funktions Spin Zone | Education Building |
6:30 pm | Demolition Derby | Grandstand |
6:30 pm | Horse Ranch Rodeo | West Arena |
8:30 pm | Unleaded | Patio |
8:30 pm | Boogie Wonderland | Entertainment Center |
Sunday
10:00 am | Church at the Fair – Music of Jolly Ramblers | Entertainment Center |
10:00 am | Horse O-Mok-See Show (NSCA) | West Arena |
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Mr. Fun: FunTime Funktions Spin Zone | Education Building |
1:00 pm | Amateur Talent Contest | Entertainment Center |
1:00 pm | Arts in Performance | Patio |
1:30 pm | Little Sister / Little Brother Cup Cake or Cookie Decorating Contest | Ag Building |
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Quilters of Carver County Demonstrations | Ag Building |
2:00 pm | Senior Champion, Reserver Champion Round Robin Showmanship Contest | Show Tent |
3:00 pm | Jazz Hounds | Patio |
5:00 pm | Kiddie Parade: FunTime Funktions Spin Zone | Education Building |
5:30 pm | Dale Dahmen and the Beats | Entertainment Center |
6:00 pm | Demolition Derby | Grandstand |
Fun for everyone!
There is lots more fair information at http://www.carvercountyfair.com/.
2011 Carver County Fair Information
свети атанасПравославни икониGrandstand Events
ATV Pull – Wednesday
Ticket Sales FREE EVENT!
Seating Begins 5:30 p.m.
ATV Pull Start: 7:00 p.m.
Motokazie/Supercross – Thursday
Ticket Sales 3:00 p.m.
Practice 6:00 p.m.
Racing Starts: 7:00 p.m.
Truck/Tractor Pull – Friday
Ticket Sales 3:30 p.m.
Seating Begins 5:00 p.m.
Truck/Tractor Pull Starts: 6:30 p.m.
Demolition Derby – Saturday
Ticket Sales 3:30 p.m.
Seating Begins 5:00 p.m.
Demolition Derby Starts: 6:30 p.m.
Demolition Derby – Sunday
Ticket Sales 3:00 p.m.
Seating Begins 4:30 p.m.
Demolition Derby Starts: 6:00 p.m.
Admission:
Age 7 through adult: $8.00
Children Age 6 & under: Free
Entertainment Center
Wednesday, August 10
Johnny Holm
Time: 8:30 – 12:30
** NOTICE: Must be 21 years of age and have state issued picture identification**
Thursday, August 11
Hairball with Guest Pop Rocks
Time: 8:30 – 12:30 – $10.00 Cover Charge
** NOTICE: Must be 21 years of age and have state issued picture identification**
Also on Thursday in the Entertainment Center:
11:00 am 500 Card Tournament
1:00 pm Century Farms Program followed by
Senior Citizen of the Year Award
Friday, August 12
Diamond Back
Time: 8:30 – 12:30
** NOTICE: Must be 21 years of age and have state issued picture identification**
Also on Friday in the Entertainment Center:
11:00 am Sheepshead Tournament
2:00 pm Mike Elsenpeter
2:30 pm Flower Arranging Contest
Saturday, August 13
Brat Pack Radio
Time: 8:30 – 12:30
** NOTICE: Must be 21 years of age and have state issued picture identification**
Also on Saturday in the Entertainment Center:
10:00 am Kids Pedal Pull
1:00 pm Amateur Talent Contest
4:30 pm The Bingo’s
Sunday, August 14
Traveled Ground
Time: 6:00 – 10:30
** NOTICE: Must be 21 years of age and have state issued picture identification**
Also on Sunday in the Entertainment Center:
1:00 pm Dojo Karate Demonstration
In The Patio
Wed. August 10
4-H Arts in Performance 4:00 pm
4-H Arts in Performance 4:30 pm
Livewire Disk Jockey 5:00 pm
Thurs. August 11
4-H Demonstrations and Promotion 2:30 pm
4-H Arts in Performance 4:00 pm
Swingin’ Country 5:00 pm
Livewire Disk Jockey 8:00 pm
Fri. August 12
4-H Fashion Review Practice 11:30 am
Sr. Arts in Performance 12:30 pm
4-H Public Fashion Review 1:15 pm
4-H Share the Fun Acts 2:30 pm
4-H Arts in Performance 5:00 pm
Good for Gary 8:30 pm
Sat. August 13
Diaper Derby (registration at 12:30) 1:00 pm
4-H Arts in Performance 2:00 pm
Wendingers Band 4:00 pm
Guitar Hero 8:30 pm
Sun. August 14
Jazz Hounds 1:00 pm
4-H Arts in Performance 3:00 pm
Livewire Disk Jockey 5:00 pm
Free Shows
Extreme Canines
Wednesday:
5:00 & 8:00 pm
Thursday:
2:00, 5:00, 8:00 pm
Friday:
2:00, 5:00, 8:00 pm
Saturday:
11:00 am, 2:00 pm
5:00 pm, 8:00 pm
Sunday:
Noon, 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm
4-H Promotions and Demonstrations
4-H Arts in Performance
4-H Public Fashion Review
4-H Share the Fun Acts
Kids Pedal Pull
Diaper Derby
Vogel’s Petting Zoo
ATV Pull in the Grandstand!
Carver County Historical Society
FREE Events every day
Midway Special Events
Wed. Aug.10 Reduced one coupon 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thurs. Aug.11 Pay one price (wristbands) 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., $22.00
Fri. Aug.12 Two riders for the price of one, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sat. Aug.13 Regular prices
Sun. Aug.14 Pay one price (wristbands) 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., $22.00
CENTENNIAL PARADE
Sunday, August 14, 2011 • 11:00 AM
Location: City Square Park to the Carver County Fairgrounds
Plus so much more. Get all the information here.
2010 Carver County Fair
The 2010 Carver County Fair is just around the corner.
The fairgrounds are being cleaned up, buildings being aired out and the grandstand is getting ready for the crowds of people.
The 2010 Carver County Fair is August 11th -15th!
At the grandstand this year:
Wednesday, August 11 7:00 pm ATV Pull FREE EVENT !!!
Thursday, August 12 7:00 pm Motokazie
Friday, August 13 6:30 pm Tractor – Truck Pull
Saturday, August 14 6:30 pm Demolition Derby
Sunday, August 15 6:00 pm Demolition Derby
In the entertainment center:
– Wednesday, August 11 12:00 pm 4-H Camp Fair
5:00 pm Livewire Disc Jockey
8:30 pm Johnny Holm Band
– Thursday, August 12 11:00 am 500 Card Tournament
1:00 pm Carver County Century Farms Program – Senior Citizen of the Year
2:00 pm Cindy Eggers Band
5:00 pm Livewire Disc Jockey
8:30 pm Hairball
– Friday, August 13 11:00 am Sheephead Tournament
2:00 pm Mike Elsenpeter Musician
2:30 pm Flower Arranging Contest
5:30 pm Livewire Disc Jockey
8:30 pm Smok’n Guns
– Saturday, August 14 11:00 am Kids Pedal Pull
1:00 pm Diaper Derby
2:00 pm Where’s Karl? Musical Group
6:00 pm Livewire Disc Jockey
8:30 pm Free Fallin’ – A Tribute to Tom Petty
– Sunday, August 15 10:00 am Church at the Fair
12:00 pm Kids Pedal Pull
2:00 pm Amateur Talent Contest – Livewire Disc Jockey
6:00 pm Highliners
There are plenty more free shows, animals, demonstrations and of course the rides on the midway!
Hopefully you can make it out to Waconia this year for the 2010 Carver County Fair!!
Carver County Fair 2009
The Carver County Fair is nearly here! This year it runs from August 5th to the 9th in Waconia.
At the grandstand:
- Wednesday August 5th 7pm Bull Riding
- Thursday August 6th 7pm Motokazie Supercross Racing
- Friday August 7th 6:30pm Tractor/Truck Pull
The Tractor Pull will feature only NTPA tractors and pickups. The Semis are the only non-NTPA vehicles. There will be no out-of-field trucks or tractors. - Saturday August 8th 6:30pm Demolition Derby
- Sunday August 9th 6pm Demolition Derby
Grandstand Prices: Adults $8, kids 6-9 $5 and 5 and under are free!
Entertainment at the fair:
- Wednesday August 5th
5:00 pm Livewire DJ
8:30 pm Johnny Holm Band - Thursday August 6th
11:00 am 500 Card Tournament
1:00 pm Farm Bureau Presents: Carver County Century Farms Program Senior Citizen of the Year Award
2:00 pm Michael Elsenpeter, Musician
5:00 pm Livewire DJ
8:30 pm Hairball - Friday August 7th
11:00 am Sheephead Tournament
2:00 pm Livewire DJ
6:00 pm Paul Christian
8:30 pm Shaw Brothers - Saturday August 8th
11:00 am Kids Pedal Pull (registration at 10:30 am)
1:00 pm Diaper Derby
2:00 pm Jay Brian Comedy Hypnosis Show
3:30 pm The Arnie Chuckles Show – One Man Band – “Fun Show”
6:00 pm Livewire DJ
8:30 pm Diamondback - Sunday August 9th
10:00 am Church at the Fair
12:00 pm Kids Pedal Pull (registration at 11:30 am)
2:00 pm Amateur Talent Show /Livewire DJ
6:00 pm Silverado
In the Patio
- Wed. Aug. 5
12:00 pm 4-H Camp Fair
4:00 pm 4-H Arts in Performance
5:30 pm Paul Christian
7:00 pm Silverado - Thurs. Aug. 6
3:00 pm 4-H Demonstrations
4:30 pm 4-H Arts in Performance
5:30 pm Paul Christian
9:00 pm Livewire DJ – Teen Dance - Fri. Aug. 7
11:30 am 4-H Fashion Review Practice
12:30 pm 4-H Arts in Performance
1:15 pm 4-H Fashion Show
2:30 pm 4-H Share the Fun Acts
4:30 pm 4-H Arts in Performance
5:30 pm Jay Brian Comedy Hypnosis Show
8:30 pm Guitar Hero Contest - Sat. Aug. 8
12:00 pm KKC Break-A-Thon -Karate Demonstration
1:30 pm 4-H Share the Fun Acts
2:30 pm 4-H Arts in Performance
4:00 pm Jazz on the Prairie
8:30 pm Guitar Hero Contest - Sun. Aug. 9
12:00 pm 4-H Arts in Performance
1:00 pm JazzHounds Big Band
4:00 pm Chuck Thiel Band
The Midway Rides
- Wed., Aug. 5, 2009
3:00 pm All rides reduced one coupon from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm – all ages, all rides - Thurs., Aug. 6, 2009
1:00 pm Pay one price of $22.00 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm – all ages, all rides - Fri., Aug. 7, 2009
1:00 pm Two for one ride special from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm – two people ride for the price of one. Not good with any other special. - Sat., Aug. 8, 2009
12 noon Regular prices for rides - Sun., Aug. 9, 2009
12 noon Pay one price of $22.00 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Prices:
Ride Coupons: $1.00 each (Rides require three or four)
Family pack of 50 coupons for $45.00
Plus so much more with food, animals, merchants and good times!!
Fairgrounds Location:
501 W. 3rd St.
Waconia, MN
2008 Carver County Fair
It’s that time again, time for the Carver County Fair in Waconia, Minnesota!
The dates are August 6-10 2008 and it’s always a good time.
Grandstand Ticket Sales & Seating Schedule:
Motokazie/Supercross – Wednesday 8-6-08
Ticket Sales 3:00 p.m.
Practice 6:00 p.m.
Racing Starts: 7:00 p.m.
Extreme Bull Riders – Thursday 8-7-08
Ticket Sales 4:00 p.m.
Seating Begins 5:30 p.m.
Extreme Bull Riders Start: 7:00 p.m.
Semi-Truck/Tractor Pull – Friday 8-8-08
Ticket Sales 3:30 p.m.
Seating Begins 5:00 p.m.
Semi-Truck/Tractor Pull Starts: 6:30 p.m.
Demolition Derby – Saturday 8-9-08
Ticket Sales 3:30 p.m.
Seating Begins 5:00 p.m.
Demolition Derby Starts: 6:30 p.m.
Demolition Derby – Sunday 8-10-08
Ticket Sales 3:00 p.m.
Seating Begins 4:30 p.m.
Demolition Derby Starts: 6:00 p.m.
Entertainment Center
Wednesday, August 6
5:00 p.m. – DJ Scott Severson
8:30 p.m. – Johnny Holm
Thursday, August 7
1:00 p.m. – Senior Citizen of the Year
and Carver County Century
Farms Program (Farm Bureau)
5:00 p.m. -DJ Scott Severson
8:30 p.m.- Christy Love
and You Know Who
Friday, August 8
2:00 p.m. – Coney Island Crew
5:00 p.m. – Paul Christian
7:30 p.m. – Moon & Staci from KS95
8:30 p.m. – Shaw Brothers
Saturday, August 9
11:00 a.m. -Kids Pedal Pull
1:00 p.m. -Diaper Derby
3:00 p.m. -Tina & Lena
4:00 p.m. – DJ Scott Severson
7:00 p.m. – Richie Holliday (With
Todd Andrews and Andy Woodhull)
8:30 p.m. – Keystone
Sunday, August 10
12:00 p.m. -Kids Pedal Pull
2:00 p.m. -Amateur Talent Contest
5:00 p.m. – DJ Scott Severson
6:30 p.m. – Smok’n Guns
The Patio
Wednesday, August 6
Silverado – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 7
Paul Christian – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Scott Severson – Teen Dance – 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Friday, August 8
Nick Sharpe Magic – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Guitar Hero Contest – 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 9
Tina & Lena – 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dale Dahmen and the Beats – 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 10
Waconia Area Community Band – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Highliners – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Plus the midwy and so much more!! See you at the fair.
2007 Carver County Fair
The 2007 Carver Country Fair rolls into Waconia August 8th to the 12th!
Grandstand events include:
- Aug 8th – Triple B Rodeo -7pm
- Aug 9th – Hell Drivers – 7pm
- Aug 10th – Semi Pull – 6:30pm
- Aug 11th & 12th – Demolition Derbies – 6:30 & 6pm
Entertainment includes:
- Aug 7th – Killer Hayseeds – 8:30pm
- Aug 8th – Johnny Holm Band – 8:30pm
- Aug 9th – Butch Automatic – 8:30pm
- Aug 9th & 10th – Paul Christian – 5:30 & 3pm
- Aug 10th – Smokescreen – 8:30pm
- Aug 11th – Smok’n Guns – 8:30pm
- Aug 11th – Richie Holliday, Tom Steffen, John Lewis – Comedians – 6pm
- Aug 12th – The Chaparrals – 6:30pm
Patio Entertainment
- Wednesday – Silverado
- Thursday – Catherine Scott – Musical memories of the Swing Era 30’s and 40’s big band music.
- Friday – Jym Elders – Mentalist
- Saturday – Drewdini – Comedy/Magic
- Saturday – Scott Severson DJ
- Sunday – Toby Kid – Comedy/Juggling
Plus you can’t for get the rides, bingo & card tournaments, pig races, livestock exhibits, food, beer garden, pony rides, exotic petting zoo and kids pedal pull! That’s tons of fun for everyone!
Admission is $5 for adults, kids under 8 are free and if you come in a car, it’s $5.
“Corn to be Wild” this year at the 2007 Carver Country fair in Waconia, MN!
More details can be found at the official fair site.