Jackson County Fair
The Klassens
The Klassens will be coming to the Jackson County Fair again in 2026! The Klassens are a family group from southwest Minnesota who started singing Southern Gospel music together in early 2016. This family quartet was featured last year as well and received excellent reviews from those who came. We are excited to have them back. This year they will be singing at the Free Stage by the BARnYard at 6pm on Wednesday, July 29.

6:00 PM
BARnYard
July 29, 2026
Open Class Entries
2:00- 6:00 pm Open Class Building
7:00 am - Noon
Open Class Entries
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
4-H'ers, please pick up your:
-REA T-Shirts
-Runnings Buckets
Olson Pavilion
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
-General Project Judging
Blue Building
TBD
-Club Exhibit Judging Schedule (Coming Soon)
4-H Food Stand
5:00 pm
Wood Chips placed in Olson Pavilion
-HELP NEEDED
Olson Pavilion
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Livestock Early Entry (only those who signed up)
-Early entry animals need to be stalled by 9:00 p.m.
Livestock Barns
6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Livestock Entry Day
- All livestock MUST be in place by 8:00 pm
-Refer to the following livestock check-in times for ID verification and vet checks per species:
REQUIRED - Livestock check-in times
Livestock Barns
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Horse warm-ups/practice
Horse Arena
9:00 am
4-H Kid's Medallion Hunt
-Clues will be released daily at 9:00 a.m. until the Medallion is found.
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
4-H Blue Building - CLOSED to public
(this is so 4-H volunteers can place ribbons and arrange the displays before the Reveal)
Blue Building
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Winged Wonders Butterfly House
10:00 am
Exhibitions - Sundown Showdown Barrel Racing
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artisan Fair - Homemade
Grey Building
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Children's Barnyard
Noon - 9:00 pm
Open Class Building Open
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Crafts - Senior Citizen Bldg by Good Samaritan
Noon - 8:00 pm
Inflatables & Games
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Livestock Interviews
Olson Pavilion
1:00 pm
Barrel Racing - Open Early Session - 5D Barrel Racing
1:00 pm - 12:30 am
BARnyard Open
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Imagination Station with the Jackson County Library - Daily Fun
Grey Building
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Balloons by Kevin Lindh
Fair Village
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
General Store Open
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Train Depot | Toy Train Display
Fair Village
3:30 pm
Livestock Demonstration Judging
Olson Pavilion
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Lion's Bingo Stand Open
4:30 pm
JBRS 3D Pole Bending - Sundown Showdown
5:15 pm
Whole County Picture
-All Jackson County 4-H'ers wear your REA shirt or a 4-H themed shirt
Olson Pavilion
5:30 pm
4-H Winner's Circle, 4-H Performing Arts Presentations, & Farm Family Presentation
-REA T-Shirts must be warn for non-auction participants to receive $10
Olson Pavilion
5:30 pm
PeeWee 2D Barrel Racing - Sundown Showdown Barrel Racing
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Ladies Lion's Bingo in the BARnyard
6:00 pm
18U Youth 4D Barrel Racing - Sundown Showdown Barrel Racing
7:00 pm
Kid's Tractor Pull - registration 6:30 p.m. Ages 4-11 yrs
7:00 pm
4-H Project and Placings revealed
Blue Building
7:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Intro & National Anthem at 7 & H&D Uncerground Slot Race - Sundown Showdown Barrel Racing
7:30 pm
Talent Contest in the BARnyard
8:30 pm
Barrel Racing - Open 5D Late Session
Kid's Day 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
8:00 am
Poultry Show
Olson Pavilion
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
4-H Food Stand Opens
4-H Food Stand
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
General Store Open
9:00 am
4-H Kid's Medallion Hunt
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Balloons by Kevin Lindh
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artisan Fair - Homemade
Grey Building
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Open Class Building Open
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Winged Wonders Butterfly House
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Children's Barnyard
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Kid's Day at the Fair
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Senior Citizen Building Open
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prairie Ecology Bus
10:00 am
Some Things you may not know about Jackson- Senior Citizens Bldg - Mark Titus
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Log Cabin, Schoolhouse & Church Open
Kid's Station at the Schoolhouse
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Train Depot Toy Train Display
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bingo - Senior Citizen Bldg by Good Samaritan
Noon - 7:00 pm
Minnesota Jack Sparrow
Noon to 8:00 pm
Inflatables & Games
Noon
4-H Rabbit Show
-This show follows the Poultry show, time is approximate and could start early or late!
Olson Pavilion
Noon - 9:00 pm
Commercial Building Open
Noon - 8:00 pm
Inflatables
1:00 pm - 12:30 am
BARnyard Open
1:00 pm
Some Things you may not know about Jackson- Senior Citizens Bldg - Mark Titus
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Imagination Station with the Jackson County Library - Daily Fun
Grey Building
2:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Annandale Paint Ball Tent
3:00 pm
4-H Sheep Show
Olson Pavilion
3:00 pm
Swine Check-In
-All swine participants need to be present at the time of check-in.
Swine Barn
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm
Train Depot Toy Train Display
3:30 pm
Lion's Bingo Stand Open
4:00 pm
9 Square Tournament PATH/JOC - Tent - Grades 6-12th
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
4H Food Stand Open
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches
4-H Food Stand
7:00 pm
4-H Goat Show
Olson Pavilion
7:30 pm
Rice Bull Riding - Horse Arena
8:30 am - 11:30 pm
KJ Sound DJ in the BARnyard
7:00 am
Weigh and Enter 4-H Prospect Calves
Beef Barn
8:00 am
4-H Beef Show
Olson Pavilion
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
4-H Food Stand Open
4-H Food Stand
9:00 am
4-H Kid's Medallion Hunt
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Open Class Building Open
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Winged Wonders Butterfly House
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artisan Fair - Homemade
Grey Building
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
General Store Open
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Senior Citizen Building Open
10:00 am
Some Things you may not know about Jackson- Senior Citizens Bldg - Mark Titus
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artists In Residence Jackson Center for the Arts
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Log Cabin, Schoolhouse, & Church Open
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Childrens Barnyard
Grey Building
10:00 am
Imagination Station with the Jackson County Library - Story Time
Grey Building
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Train Depot Toy Train Display
11:00-1:00 pm
Cards - Senior Citizen Bldg by Good Samaritan
11:00-11:45 am
History Lesson: "Lews Thomas Black Pioneer" in the church
11:00 am - 8:45 pm
Annandale Paint Ball Tent
Noon - 4:00 pm
Imagination Station with the Jackson County Library - Crafternoon
Grey Building
Noon - 8:00 pm
Inflatables
Noon - 9:00 pm
Commercial Building Open
12:30 pm
Lion's Bingo Stand Open
1:00 pm
4-H Horse Show
Horse Arena
1:00 pm - 12:30 am
BARnyard Open
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Imagination Station with the Jackson County Library - Daily Fun
Grey Building
1:00 p.m.
Some Things you may not know about Jackson- Senior Citizens Bldg - Mark Titus
1:00, 3:00 & 5:00 pm
The Strong Man Performance
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Train Depot Toy Train Display
4:00 pm
Cornhole Tournament - PATH/JOC Big Tent Grades 6-12th
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
4-H Food Stand Open
4-H Food Stand
5:00 pm
4-H Dairy Show
Olson Pavilion
5:30 pm
Sweet Corn Feed | Sponsored by Prairie Country Crop Insurance
FREE
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Pork Chop Supper Special
4-H Food Stand
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Stevie Untiedt singing in the BARnyard
7:30 pm
Set Up for Swine Show
Olson Pavilion
8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
IV Play Band in the BARnyard
SENIOR CITIZEN'S DAY
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
4-H Food Stand Open
4-H Food Stand
8:30 am
4-H Swine Show
Olson Pavilion
9:00 am
4-H Kid's Medallion Hunt
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Open Class Building Open
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Winged Wonders Butterfly House
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
National Guard Armory Rock Wall & Touch a Truck - Armory Parking Lot
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artisan Fair - Homemade
Grey Building
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
General Store Open
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Children's Barnyard
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Senior Citizen Building Open
10:00 am
Some Things you may not know about Jackson- Senior Citizens Bldg - Mark Titus
10:00 am - 11:00 am & 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Imagination Station with the Jackson County Library - Robot Playtime
Grey Building
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Log Cabin, Schoolhouse, & Church Open
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Train Depot Toy Train Display
11:00 am - 11:45 am
History Lession: "Hemp History in Jackson County" in the Church
11:00 am - 8:45 pm
Annandale Paintball Tent
Noon - 4:00 pm
Imagination Station with the Jackson County Library - Afternoon Crafts
Grey Building
Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Inflatables
Noon - 12:30 am
BARnyard Open
12:30 pm
Lion Bingo Stand Opens
1:00 pm
Some Things you may not know about Jackson- Senior Citizens Bldg - Mark Titus
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Imagination Station with the Jackson County Library - Daily Fun
Grey Building
1:00 pm
Pet Judging
Beef Barn Office
1:00, 3:00 & 5:00 pm
The Strong Man Performance
1:30 pm
Senior Citizen Presentation
Grey Building
2:00 pm
21 Quilt Salute presented by Riverbend Quilters to Recognize Veterans
Grey Building
3:00 p.m.
Pet Parade
Olson Pavilion
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Richie Lee & The Fabulous 50's Band
Grey Bldg
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Train Depot Toy Train Display
4:00 pm
PATH/JOC Archery Tag - Big Tent Grades 6-12th
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
4-H Food Stand Open
4-H Food Stand
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Steak Supper Special
4-H Food Stand
5:00 pm
Deadline for 4-H members to sign up for state fair,
4-H Office
6:30 pm
Set up for Auction
Olson Pavilion
10:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Rook Richards Band in the BARnyard
7:00 am - Noon
Knight of Columbus Omelet Fundraiser,
4-H Food Stand
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
4-H Food Stand Open
4-H Food Stand
8:00 am - Noon
4-H Omelet Breakfast 4-H Food Stand
Olson Pavilion
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Open Class Building Open
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Winged Wonders Butterfly House
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Memorial Tractor Display Show, Fair Village
10:00 am
Classic Car Cruise In - Schneekloth Memorial
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artisan Fair - Homemade
Grey Building
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Children's Barnyard
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
General Store Open
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Senior Citizen Building Open
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Log Cabin, Schoolhouse, & Church Open
10:00 am
TriForHealth Obstacle Challenge
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Train Depot Toy Train Display
11:00 am
Corn Hole Tournament, registration starts at 11:00 a.m. Bags fly at noon.
11:00 am - 8:45 pm
Annandale Paint Ball Tent
Noon - 8:00 pm
Inflatables
Noon - 4:00 pm
Lynn Mullins Music - BARnyard
Noon
4-H Premier Showmanship Contest
Olson Pavilion
Noon - 8:00 pm
BARnyard Open
Noon
Calcutta Speed Dash for Horses
Horse Arena
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Lion Bingo Stand Open
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
JOC - Archery Tag
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Imagination Station with the Jackson County Library - Daily Fun
Grey Building
1:00, 3:00 & 5:00 pm
The Strong Man Performance
1:30 pm
Memorial Car & Tractor Parade
2:30 pm
Let's Get Hooked-No BS Performance Truck & Tractor Pull - Motorplex
2:30 pm
4-H State Fair MANDATORY meeting
Olson Pavilion
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Train Depot Toy Train Display
4:00 pm
Jackson Firemen Extraction Demo
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
4-H Food Stand Open
4-H Food Stand
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Blue Dirt Road Band - BARnyard
8:00 pm - Midnight
Ragtown Band - BARnyard
7:00 am - Noon
Release of all 4-H Livestock and General Project exhibits
Blue Building
7:00 am - Noon
Release of Open Class exhibits
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Food sale
4-H Food Stand
4-H Office
will NOT be open on Sunday

The Jackson County Fair is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everyone is welcome to participate, attend, and enjoy the fair.
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