Murray County Fair

MURRAY COUNTY FAIR

Date: Aug 16 – Aug 19, 2023

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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!

     

  • 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 Exhibits

    3:00 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 Building

    2:00 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 Open

    1:00 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

Date

Aug 16 - 19 2023
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