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2013 marks the 145th Annual Jackson County Fair! 

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We hope you'll be able to join us 
Tuesday, July 23 through Saturday, July 27, 2013!!

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Tentative 2013 Schedule - Subject to Change!
Saturday, July 20, 2013
10:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  4-H Entry Day - judging of all 4-H General (non-livestock) exhibits
Monday, July 22, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Open Class entry
10:00 a.m. - 2:00   Enter and weigh 4-H Rabbits, Poultry, and Dairy
10:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  4-H Entry Day - judging of all 4-H General (non-livestock) exhibits
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Enter and weigh 4-H Swine, Sheep, Dairy Goats and Meat Goats
7:00 p.m. 4-H Winners Circle, Farm Family of the Year, Bleacher Dedication, Olson Pavilion 
8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.  Enter and weigh 4-H Beef
7:00 p.m. Bean Bag Tournament, Beer Garden, sponsored by Jackson American Legion
9:30 p.m.  All livestock in place
~ Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches Available at Noon and Evening ~
 
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Judging Open Class (building will be closed during judging)
8:30 a.m.   4-H Poultry Show, Olson Pavilion
1:00 p.m.  4-H Rabbit Show, Olson Pavilion
2:00 p.m. - Midnight  Beer Garden by Bridget's Bucksnort's Brew Ha Ha & Grill
5:30 p.m.  4-H Dairy Goat Show, Olson Pavilion
6:00 p.m  Creative Spirits - Paint, Sip, Create, Beer Garden Free Stage 
6:30 p.m. 4-H Dairy Show, Olson Pavilion
9:00 p.m.  Adult Bingo, Beer Garden, sponsored by Jackson Liions

~ Chicken Dinner available at Noon at the 4-H Food Stand ~
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Kid's Day at the Fair
7:30 a.m.   4-H Lamb Lead, Olson Pavilion
8:30 a.m.   4-H Sheep, Olson Pavilion
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Prairie Ecology Bus Center, sponsored by Jackson SWCD
9:00 a.m. -  Noon  Kid's Day at the Fair Day Camp
Noon - 9:00 p.m.  Commercial Displays Open
1:00 p.m.  FFA Sheep and Cattle Show, Olson Pavilion 
2:00 p.m.  4-H Meat Goat Show, Olson Pavilion
2:00 p.m. - Midnight  Beer Garden by Bridget's Bucksnort's Brew Ha Ha & Grill
5:30 p.m.  Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
6:00 p.m. - until gone  FREE Sweet Corn Feed sponsored by the Corn Cob Open
7:00 p.m. Rock and Roll Wrestling, Olson Pavilion 
8:00 p.m.  Sean Benz and Band, Beer Garden Free Stage 
~ FREE Sweet Corn at Olson Pavilion~

Thursday, July 25, 2013 -
7:00 a.m.  FFA Swine Show followed by 4-H Swine Show, Olson Pavilion
9:00 a.m.  4-H Horse Show, Horse Arena
Noon - 9:00 p.m.  Commercial Displays Open
Noon  4-H Cat and Pet Show Judging, Beef Barn Office
2:00 p.m. - Midnight  Beer Garden by Bridget's Bucksnort's Brew Ha Ha & Grill
4:00 p.m. - until gone  FREE Watermelon Feed sponsored by Pilot/Standard
5:00  Pet Parade, Olson Pavilion
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Jackson Chamber of Commerce Business After 5, Beer Garden
TBA - SPAM  Contest, Open Class Building
6:30 p.m.  Jim Wuerffel (acoustic), Beer Garden Free Stage 
7:00 p.m. Optional Release of 4-H Hogs
7:00 p.m.   Grandstand  -  IMCA Divisions and 305 Sprint Cars
8:00 p.m.  Nectorines with JJRu opening, Beer Garden Free Stage  
~ FREE Watermelon ~  
~ FREE Pulled Pork Sandwiches available at Olson Pavilion~

Friday, July 26, 2013 -
Senior Citizens Day
6:30 a.m.  Enter and weigh Prospect Calves
8:00 a.m.  4-H Beef Show,  Olson Pavilion
9:00 a.m.  Senior Citizens Day - free entertainment during the day
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Commercial Displays Open
10:00 a.m. Carriage/Buggy Rides for Senior Citizens, sponsored by Jackson Livestock Exchange and BuckSnorts 
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Free Rolls - Jackson County Senior Citizens Center
2:00 p.m. Jimmy Jack Whitaker, Beer Garden Free Stage 
2:00 p.m. - Midnight  Beer Garden by Bridget's Bucksnort's Brew Ha Ha & Grill
3:00 p.m.  4-H Livestock and General Exhibit Encampment State Fair Meeting, Olson Pavilion
5:00 p.m. Jimmy Jack Whitaker, Beer Garden Free Stage  
5:00 - 7:00 - Ribeye Steak Dinner served at the 4-H Food Stand by Jackson & Cottonwood Beef Producers
6:30 p.m.   Grandstand - Maiden Dixie
9:00 p.m.   Grandstand - Lost Highway
~ Ribeye Steak Dinner available at the 4-H Food Stand ~

Saturday, July 27, 2013
7:00 a.m. - Noon Omelet Fundraiser, 4-H Foodstand 
8:30 a.m.  4-H Livestock Premium Auction & KWOA/JBS Auction, Olson Pavilion
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Perry Allen ~ Bill Edlin Tractor Display Show
10:00 a.m.  - 9:00 p.m.     Commercial Displays Open
12:00 p.m. Noon 4-H Premier Showmanship Contest, Olson Pavilion
12:30 p.m.  Go Kart Races, Hot Laps/Registration, Racing to Follow
1:30 p.m.  Perry Allen Memorial Tractor Parade
2:00 p.m.  4-H Cloverbud Horse Show, Horse Arena
2:00 p.m. - Midnight  Beer Garden by Bridget's Bucksnort's Brew Ha Ha & Grill
2:30 p.m.  Jackson Speedway Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Anderson Building
3:00 p.m.  Talent Show, Olson Pavilion, sponsored by Jackson County Fair Association
5:30 p.m.  Jackson County Open Class Sheep Show, Olson Pavilion
6:30 p.m.   Grandstand - All Star Show - 410 and 360 Sprint Car Hot Laps
8:00 p.m.   Grandstand - All Star Show - 410 and 360 Sprint Car Races

Sunday, July 28, 2013
9:00 a.m.  Saddle Club Horse Show, Horse Arena
9:00 a.m.  Release of all exhibits - 4-H, Open Class and Vendors


Free rides from the Parking Lots,
on request at the Front Gate!

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MN Magic Midway is coming back to the 2013 Jackson County Fair - Tuesday through Saturday!   Watch for more details and advance ticket sales!

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The DNR Laser Shoot will be at the
2013 Fair Wednesday and Thursday!
The MN DNR Hall of Shame will be at the Fair
Wednesday afternoon through Saturday!

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Vogel Exotic Animal Petting Zoo will be at the
2013 Fair Tuesday through Saturday!
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Farmer Bob will be at the 2013 Fair
Wednesday through Saturday, join in for some history and humor!
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Check out the Attractions and Free Stage page for  a complete listing of the performers and events happing at the NEW Beer Garden Free Stage!

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Soles4Souls
Sponsored by the Lions Club
Bring your unwanted shoes to the Fair all week!

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Many of your favorite Food Vendors will be back in 2013!
Check back for a full listing!

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We'll see you at the fair!!