Murray County Fair
MURRAY COUNTY FAIR
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About Our Fair
The Murray County Fair is well-known as the best free fair in southern Minnesota! Located in Slayton, the Murray County Fairground is one of the jewels of the area!
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Murray County Fair Schedule
August 14-20, 2023
Tentative schedule, some events TBD
Monday, August 14,2023
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Judging of all General Exhibits, 4-H Building and Heritage Hall
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show, Horse Arena
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pork Burger And Malt Stand Open
12:00 p.m. Escort from Fulda to Slayton of Traveling Tribute Exhibit
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Optional Pre-Delivery of Livestock Exhibits3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Optional Set Up of Commercial Exhibit Buildings
5:30 p.m. Registration for 5K or 1M Fun Run/Walk, Front of Courthouse
5:30 p.m. Pork Burger and Malt Stand Open
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 4-H Swine Weigh-in and Optional Arrival of All Livestock Exhibits
6:00 p.m. 5K Fun Run/Walk Start Time Ends Near Pork/Malt Stand-Sponsored by Fair Board and MCMC
7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony for Traveling Tribute, Soccer Field
Wednesday, August 16,2023 – Official Start of the Murray County Fair
9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Commercial Exhibit Building Set Up
10:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. 4-H And Open Class Exhibit Buildings Open
9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Open Class Entries, Fair Office
9:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Show – Olson Arena
11:00 a.m.-10:00 pm Fair Shuttle Offered by Slayton American Legion
12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Museum Buildings and Log Cabin Open
2:00 p.m. 4-H Goat Show, Olson Arena
3:00 -9:00 p.m. Bingo-sponsored by Avoca American Legion/Auxiliary
TBD Bounce Around Inflatables
4:00 p.m. 4-H Fashion Revue, Heritage Hall
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Vote For Your Favorite 4-H Photo – Winner Receives the “People’s Choice” Award
5:00 p.m. Beer Garden Opens, Center of Fairgrounds
5:00 p.m. MN Raptor Program-under the tent
6:00 p.m. 4-H Sheep Show and Lamb Lead, Olson Arena
6:00 p.m. Great Plains Tractor Pull -Grandstands (www.gptp.org)
6:30 p.m. Local USO Show featuring Fulda Big Band
8:00 p.m. KJOE Summer Fun
Thursday, August 17,2023
8:00 a.m. 4-H Swine Show, Olson Arena
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibit Building Open
11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Fair Shuttle Offered by Slayton American Legion
12:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Show, Olson Arena
12:00 p.m. Gail Byers Tribute-Apple Pie Contest Drop off/Registration
12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Museum Buildings and Log Cabin Open
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Activities, Crafts, sponsored by the Slayton Public Library, near Heritage Hall
1:00 -7:00 p.m. Prairie Ecology Bus
1:00 p.m. Apple Pie Contest judging-followed by pie and ice cream at Heritage Hall
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Petting Zoo
2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Alfy’s Robotic Puppets-Fairgrounds
TBD Bounce Around Inflatables
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Free Nitrate Testing in The Horticulture Building2:00 p.m. Slayton Library sponsors???
3:00-9:00 p.m. Bingo sponsored by the Avoca American Legion/Auxiliary
4:00 p.m. 4-H Lama Show in Olson Arena
5:00 p.m. Beer Garden Opens, Center of Fairgrounds
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. “Looney Lutherans”–Hot Dish on the Range
5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Cattlemen’s Association Ribeye Sandwich Supper, Near Round Barn And 4-H Building???
6:00 p.m. Open Youth Pet Show, Olson Arena
6:00 -10:00 p.m. Barrel Racing– Horse Arena??
TBD Bean Bag Tournament-Beer Garden???
6:00 p.m. Beer Tasting Event, Featuring Schells Brewery, In the Beer Garden???
6:00 p.m. Wine Tasting, Featuring Painted Prairie Vineyard, In the Beer Garden??
7:00 p.m. Beer Stein Holding Contest–Beer Garden????
8:00 p.m-10:00 p.m. Church of Cash (Johnny Cash Tribute Show) Under The Tent
Friday, August 18, 2023
8:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Show, Olson Arena
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibit Building Open
11:00 a.m. – 10:00p.m. Fair Shuttles offered by Slayton American Legion
12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Commercial Exhibit Buildings Open
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Museum Buildings and Log Cabin Open
12:30 p.m. 4-H Fun Horse Show, Horse Arena (tentative)
1:30 p.m. Kids Bean Bag Tournament, Near Heritage Hall
12:30 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show, Olsen Arena
2:00 -5:00 p.m. Scavenger Hunt on Aquatic Invasive Species–Pickup at Environment Booth in Horticulture Bldg
2:00-8:00 p.m. Petting Zoo
TBD Bounce Around Inflatables
3:00-9:00 p.m. Bingo-Sponsored by the Avoca American Legion/Auxiliary
4:00 p.m. 4-H Premier Showmanship, Olson Arena
4:30 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull Registration Begins Near Heritage Hall
5:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull Near Heritage Hall Sponsored by Minnwest Bank
5:30 p.m. Pork Loin Supper, Near Pork Producers Stand
6:00-8:00 p.m. Kayla Daniels, Under The Tent
6:00 p.m. Open Music Jam- Near Heritage Hall??
7:30 p.m. Stock Car Races, Grandstand
Dusk Fireworks Display???
9:00-12:30 p.m. “Rewinder” Greatest Hits of Cassette Era
Saturday, August 19, 20223
10:00 a.m. 4-H Ribbon Auction, Olson Arena
11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Fair Shuttles by Slayton American Legion
10:00 a.m. 4-H and Open Class and Commercial Buildings Open
TBD Bounce Around Inflatables
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Museum Buildings and Log Cabin Open1:00 p.m. Prairie Days Parade, Downtown Slayton
1:00-5:00 p.m. Paul Bunyan -Lumberjack
2:00 p.m. Kids Fire Hose Games
2:00 p.m. Beer Garden Opens
2:30 p.m. Flag Retirement Ceremony-American Legion
2:30 p.m. Entertainment By Star Fire, Near Tent
3:00 -9:00 p.m. Bingo-sponsored by Avoca American Legion/Auxiliary
4:30 – 5:30 Photos of 4-H General Exhibit Champions, 4-H Building
5:30 p.m.
Exhibits In 4-H Building Released
Livestock Released
Commercial Exhibits Released
Open Class Exhibits Released – Must Be Picked Up By 8:00 P.M.
6:00 p.m. Enduro Car Race, Grandstand
THROUGHOUT THE WEEK
Antique Tractor Show – Soccer Field
“Old Coots” – Free Advice Tent, Near Heritage Hall
Demonstrations In Heritage Hall
4-H Clubs Hay Bale Decoration People’s Choice Voting Competition
Miracle of Birth- Sow/Litter Birthing Unit- FFA Barn
Special Museum Exhibits:
Handicap Parking available by the Horse Barn
4-H Food Stand 8:00 am – 9:00 pm