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McLeod County Fair
August 18, 2022 @ 9:00 AM - 11:59 PM CDT
An event every day that begins at 9:00 AM, repeating until August 20, 2022
One event on August 21, 2022 at 9:00 AM
- The World Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales – They will be on site during the fair Thursday, Saturday and Sunday for viewing. Watching the process of getting them each suited up for the hitch is a show all in itself.
- The All American Lumberjack Show – 3 shows daily, you will want to be sure you catch one of these fantastic shows. Each show will last approximately 30 minutes, followed by approximately 30 minutes of lumberjack camp, giving you a chance to test your own skills!
- Children’s Barnyard – The Children’s Barnyard opens at 9:00 am each day, and closes around 8:00 pm (may close earlier if traffic is slow through the building). Great place to take a break and let the kid’s play and do various crafts or activities.
- A to Z Exotic Animal Petting Zoo – Come see a new exotic animal petting zoo this year, located on the North end down toward the Silos!
- Car & Bike Show ( Sunday) – Show is in the NE Parking Lot by theater.
Grandstand Events:
- Thursday, August 18th @ 7pm – Supercross: Alvin Bertram Memorial Race
- Friday, August 19th @ 7pm – Xtreme Autocross
- Saturday, August 20th @ 6pm – Bulls & Barrels in the Grandstand
- Sunday, August 21st @ 4pm – Xtreme Demolition Derby
Family Entertainment at the Family Stage:
- 10am – Teddy Bear Band
- 11am – The Great Brodini Magic Show
- 12pm – Teddy Bear Band
- 1pm – The Great Brodini Magic Show
- 2pm – Storytime with Miss Gabby
- 3pm – John “A Frame” Beck
- 10am – Comedy & Magic with Kevin Hall
- 11am – Corey & Friends Interactive Dancing
- 12pm – Comedy & Magic with Kevin Hall
- 1pm – Corey & Friends Interactive Dancing
- 2pm – Comedy & Magic with Kevin Hall
- 3pm – John “A Frame” Beck
- 4pm – Stoney Point
- 11am – Comedy & Magic with Kevin Hall
- 12pm – Dazzling Dave Yo-Yo Master
- 1pm – Comedy & Magic with Kevin Hall
- 2pm – Dazzling Dave Yo-Yo Master
- 3pm – Comedy & Magic with Kevin Hall
- 9:30am – Worship & Praise with SPIRE Youth Worship Team
- 2pm – Comedian Ben Marcotte
- 3pm – The Cogley Sisters
- 4pm – Comedian Ben Marcotte
Twin Cities Event Calendar by Twin Cities Kids Club
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