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Family Fun Day at the Washington County Fair: Thursday Events

Thursday is Family Fun Day at the Washington County Fair.

Article by Shawn Hogendorf

The 142nd annual Washington County Fair began Wednesday in Lake Elmo.

Admission is $7 for people 16 years and older; $4 for kids ages 6-15; and free for kids 5 years old and younger.

There is free, on-site parking, and more than 50 vendors offering up fair foods and other items. Gates open at 7 a.m. daily, with exhibit buildings open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Thursday is Family Fun Day at the Washington County Fair.

Thursday Schedule of Events

  • 8 a.m.: Swine Judging
  • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Family Fun Day activities
  • 10 a.m.: Miniature Horse Show
  • 10:30 a.m.: Poultry Judging
  • 10:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.: Stillwater Area ECFE Family Fun Day activities and games
  • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Animal Talks from Down Under (near the main stage)
  • 11 a.m.: Dairy Cattle and Goats in place
  • noon-5 p.m.: Fairest Gardens Kids Touch and See booth
  • 1 p.m.: Washington County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Demo
  • 2:30 p.m.: Family Fun Day bike drawing
  • 3 p.m.: Sheep Judging
  • 3 p.m.: Washington County K-9 Demo
  • 4:30 p.m.: Lumberjack Sports Camp
  • 5 p.m.: Washington County K-9 Demo
  • 6 p.m. Washington County 4-H Arts in Show
  • 6 p.m.: Washington County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Demo
  • 6:30 p.m.: Sneaky Pete’s Garden Tractor Pull
  • 7 p.m.: Western Truck Pullers
  • 7 p.m.: Washington County 4-H Arts in Show
  • 7 p.m.: Windy Ridge Equestrian Drill Team and JET’s Exhibition
  • 8 p.m.: Teen Division Talent Show

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Thursday’s Musical Lineup:

  • 10 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.: The Bazillions on the Main Stage
  • 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.: Crankshaft
  • 6 and 7 p.m.: Washington County 4-H Arts in Show
  • 8:30 p.m.: Dance and Entertainment Teen Night



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