Check Out The Fillmore County Fair This Week in Preston

The Fillmore County Fair is on in Preston with tons of fun including some fantastic grandstand events, the 4-H Auction, live music, bounce houses for the kids, and so much more!

The Fillmore County Fair has been a family tradition since 1858 and the Fillmore County Agriculture Society has been hosting it since 1865. From the Fillmore County Fair Website:

This multi-generational event is a reflection of the values, culture, history, heritage, and dreams of all that call Fillmore County their home.

 

We are very excited to celebrate yet another Fillmore County Fair with our fellow neighbors and are appreciative of the men and women that came before us and used their efforts to contribute in the development, pride and success of the Fillmore County Fair that we are now privileged to.

Check out the full schedule of the 163rd Fillmore County Fair below:

Tuesday, July 19th, 2022

• 8–11 am 4-H Goat, Rabbit, Sheep, Beef and Swine verification
• 10-11 am 4-H Poultry verification
• 10 am – 12 pm 4-H Horse Verification
• 11 am – 7 pm Open Class Entry
• 11am Beer Barn Opens
• 12 pm 4-H Dairy verification
• 1 pm 4-H Poultry Show
• 3 pm 4-H Horse Training Showmanship / Pleasure / Challenged Rider
• 4 pm O’Hara Schoolhouse Open
• 6 pm 4-H Auction sign-up deadline – Big Barn
• 7 pm Church Night – Big Barn – Century Farm Recognition
• 7:30 pm 4-H Fashion Revue & Awards Recognition West-end Exhibits & Education building

Wednesday, July 20th, 2022

• 8 am 4-H Swine Show
• 8 am 4-H Horse Trail / Cloverbuds / Games Various Vendors
  • Fillmore County History Center
    • Come learn what our County History Center has to offer!
  • Southern MN Legal Services
    • Provides free civil legal aid to low-income families and individuals.
    • DFL – Sharing information about their candidates
• 11 am – 7 pm Showcase Your City – Lanesboro / Whalan -West end of Exhibits & Education building
• 11 am – 9 pm AG Inspire – Exhibits & Education Building
  • Free and interactive displays
    – Combine Cab Simulator
    – Ethanol Racer video game
    – Crop Barn
• 11 am – 9 pm SWCD Stream Table
  • 2 p.m. Activity – Edible Soil - Exhibits & Education Building
• 11 am – 9 pm O’Hara Schoolhouse Open
• 11am Beer Barn Opens
• 12-9 pm Free Bounce Houses
• 12 pm 4-H Dairy Goat and Market Goat Show Costume Contest
• 1-5 pm Research on a Stick – University of Minnesota -Big Tent
  • Join the University of Minnesota research teams in finding
    solutions to some of today’s most complex challenges.
    The Driven to Discover Research team is bringing research
    opportunities to the Fillmore County Fair. Participation is
    quick and easy and everyone who chooses to participate
    gets a small thank you gift. Stop by the Big Tent and
    talk to your UMN researchers.
    This is your opportunity to make your voice heard!
• 1-5 pm Little Farm Hands – Chatfield FFA - Goat Barn
• 2-4pm FREE Bingo – Supersweet Building
• 2-8 pm Pony Rides
• 4-8 pm MegaWatt Game Trailer
• 6 pm 4-H General Livestock & Dairy Judging Contest
• 7 pm GRANDSTAND – LUMBERJACK SHOW
  • Followed by Lumberjack Camp
    – Come prepared to participate
    $10 per person – Children 6 and under Free
• 8:30 pm DJ Dewy – Beer Barn

Thursday, July 21st, 2022

• 8:30 am 4-H Dairy Show - Various Vendors
  • Fillmore County History Center - Come learn what our County History Center has to offer!
    Minnesota Energy Resources - They will be giving away free water conservation kits.
    DFL – Sharing information about their candidates
    Kickass Beef Jerky - Known for its high-quality Beef Jerky and Premium Snack Sticks! Kickass Snacks also specializes in a full line of pickled vegetables & eggs as well as an Award Winning Bloody Mary Mix!
• 11 am – 7 pm Showcase Your City – Mabel
  -West end of Exhibits & Education Building
• 11 am – 9 pm AG Inspire – Exhibits & Education Building - Free and interactive displays
  – Combine Cab Simulator
  – Ethanol Racer video game
  – Crop Barn
• 11 am – 9 pm SWCD Stream Table
  • 2 p.m. Activity – DIY Seed Ball
    Exhibits & Education Building
• 11 am – 9 pm O’Hara Schoolhouse Open
• 11am Beer Barn Opens
• 12-7 pm Skywarn / Amateur Radio
• 12-9 pm Free Bounce Houses
• 12:30 pm 4-H Lamb Lead and Sheep Show
• 1-4 pm Magic Show with Joe Barnett – FREE
  Followed by interactive magic with the kids
  Big Tent
• 1-5 pm Little Farm Hands – Chatfield FFA - Goat Barn
• 2-6 pm MegaWatt Game Trailer
• 2-8 pm Pony Rides
• 3 pm 4-H Horse Rhythm & Hooves
  Costume Contest / Drill Team
• 5:30-7:30 pm Bingo in Supersweet Building.
• 6 pm Deadline for 4-H team sign up for MN Meats
• 7 pm GRANDSTAND – TRACTOR PULL
  • $10 per person – Children 6 and under Free
• 8:30 pm – 12 am The Shane Martin Band – Beer Barn

Friday, July 22nd, 2022

• 7 am 4-H Dairy Goat Show
• 9:30 am 4-H Rabbit Show
  • Various Vendors
    • Fillmore County History Center
      • Come learn what our County History Center has to offer!
    • Abraham Yoder Construction - Hand made items for sale.
    • DFL – Sharing information about their candidates
    • Kickass Beef Jerky
      • Known for its high-quality Beef Jerky and Premium Snack Sticks! Kickass Snacks also specializes in a full line of pickled vegetables & eggs as well as an Award Winning Bloody Mary Mix!
• 10 am – 6 pm Megawatt Game Trailer
• 11 am 4-H Beef Show
• 11 am – 5 pm AG Inspire – Exhibits & Education Building
  • Free and interactive displays
  •  Combine Cab Simulator
  • Ethanol Racer video game
  • Crop Barn

• 11 am – 7 pm Showcase Your City – Preston - West end of Exhibits & Education building
• 11 am – 9 pm SWCD Stream Table
  • 2 p.m. Activity – Pine Cone Bird Houses - Exhibits & Education Building
• 11 am – 9 pm O’Hara Schoolhouse Open
• 11am Beer Barn Opens
• 12-7 pm Skywarn / Amateur Radio
• 12-9 pm Free Bounce Houses
• 1-5 pm Little Farm Hands – Chatfield FFA - Goat Barn
• 1-5 pm Mandana – Balloon Artistry - followed by interactive making of balloon creations with kids until 5:30 - Big Tent
• 2-8 pm Pony Rides
• 3 pm Kids Pedal Pull
• 5:30-7:30 pm Bingo – Supersweet Building
• 6 pm 4-H Market Livestock Premium Auction & Farm Family of the year
• 6 pm – Midnight Mechanical Bull – Beer Barn
• 7 pm GRANDSTAND – T&C RODEO Mutton Busting, Dress the Calf & Pony Races - (Sign up in the Fair Office) $15 per person – Children 6 and under Free
• 8:30 pm – Midnight The Red Letter Band – Beer Barn

Saturday, July 23rd, 2022

• 7-9 am Swine weigh-in Dairy Check-in
• 8 am – 4 pm BBQ Contest
• 9 am Open Class Dairy Show
• 9 am Open Class Swine Show
• 10am Fillmore County Youth Invitational Fun Horse Show
  • Various Vendors
    Southern MN Legal Services - Provides free civil legal aid to low-income families and individuals.
  • Abraham Yoder Construction - Hand made items for sale.
  • DFL – Sharing information about their candidates
    Kickass Beef Jerky - Known for its high-quality Beef Jerky and Premium Snack Sticks! Kickass Snacks also specializes in a full line of pickled vegetables & eggs as well as an Award Winning Bloody Mary Mix!
• 10 am – 6 pm MegaWatt Game Trailer
• 10 am – 8 pm Pony Rides
• 11am Beer Barn Opens
• 11 am Novice Class – Open Dairy Show
• 12 pm Open Class Beef Show
• 12-7 pm Skywarn / Amateur Radio
• 12-9 pm Free Bounce Houses
• 1-5 pm Little Farm Hands – Chatfield FFA - Goat Barn
• 1-5 pm R. J. Kern Photography – 4 shows - Big Tent
  1) On Being a National Geographic Agricultural Photographer
  2) On Being a Commemorative Artist for the Minnesota State Fair
  3) The Unchosen Ones: Life Skills Learned in 4-H and Beyond
  4) Photography Tips for Your Award-Winning Photography
• 1-9 pm O’Hara Schoolhouse Open
• 3:30 pm 4-H Meats Set Up
• 4 pm 4-H MN Meats Contest
• 4:30 pm Open Class Meat Goat Weigh-in
• 4:30 pm Open Class Sheep Weigh-in
• 5:30-7:30 pm Bingo – Supersweet Bldg.
• 6 pm Open Class Goat Show
• 6 pm – Midnight Mechanical Bull – Beer Barn
• 7 pm GRANDSTAND – DEMOLITION DERBY
  • $15 per person – Children 6 and under Free
• 7:30 pm Open Class Sheep Show
• 8:30 pm – Midnight Rustic Moon – Beer Barn

Sunday, July 24th, 2022

• 8 am 4-H All Exhibits Released
• 8-11 a.m. Open Class Non-Livestock - Exhibit Pickup
• 8 am – 12 pm “Pay It Forward” breakfast
  • Sponsored by the B & B Olympic Bowl
    Held in the 4-H Food Stand.