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

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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.

Carver County Fair

Carver County Fair

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


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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

Midway LightsThe 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.

County Fair Starts Today!

The 2006 Carver County Fair starts today. We drove by last night and the rides were going up and the fair was buzzing with people getting everything ready.

To get to the fair take Highway 5 into Waconia, turn at the Hospital and then take a left on 3rd street. Then it’s just one block down on your left.

Check out Yahoo Maps for more detailed instructions.

2006 Carver County Fair

The 2006 Carver County Fair is just around the corner. It runs Wednesday to Sunday August 9th to the 13th here in Waconia.

Gates open at 8am and close at 10:30pm on most days and the fairgrounds are located at 501 West 3rd Street. The cost is $8 for adults and anyone 8 and under is free.

Grandstand Shows
Wednesday August 9th – 7pm
Triple B Rodeo

Thursday August 10th – 7pm
Truck & Tractor Pull

Friday August 11th – 7pm
Truck, Tractor & Semi Pull

Saturday August 12th – 6:30pm
Demolition Derby – Stocks and Compacts

Sunday August 13th – 6:00pm
Demolition Derby – Stocks and Trucks

Entertainment Highlights
Johnny Holm Band on August 9th
Hairball on August 10th
The Castaways on August 11th
Smokescreen on August 12th
Smokin’ Guns on August 13th
Goldstar Amusements everyday!

This is only a small preview of all the great activities at the 2006 Carver County Fair!