The Cass County Fair in Pine River will run Thursday-Sunday, June 24-27, with some additions. A new fair board has been working to maintain all the local favorites while adding a little bit of new flare.
Favorites like the Baja Rally will again wow audiences, and this year's fair offers two concerts by bands Money Matters and Naked Cowboys. The beer garden has graduated to full strength beer and some fruity drinks, though no liquor will be served.
Following is a schedule of events:
Thursday, June 24:
- 8-9:30 a.m.: 4-H open class livestock check in.
- 8-9:30 a.m.: Open class exhibit check in.
- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. : Open class judging.
- 3 p.m.: All projects must be in place.
- 4-7 p.m.: Tiny Hands farm tours.
- 4 p.m.: Exhibits and commercial buildings open.
- 5 p.m.: Carnival rides open.
- 6-10 p.m.: Midway armband hours.
- 6:30 p.m.: Horse fun show.
- 8:30 p.m.: Exhibits and commercial buildings close.
Friday, June 25:
- 11 a.m.: Exhibits and commercial buildings open.
- Noon : Carnival rides open.
- 11 a.m.-7 p.m.: Tiny Hands farm tours.
- 1 p.m.: Cass County Senior Recognition and Outstanding Senior Citizens Awards.
- 1-5 p.m.: Midway armband hours.
- 7-9 p.m.: Cornhole tournament.
- 8-11 p.m.: Exhibits and commercial buildings close.
Saturday, June 26:
- 10 a.m.: Junior Livestock Jackpot show.
- 11 a.m.: Exhibits and commercial buildings open.
- 11 a.m.: Carnival rides open.
- Noon to 8 p.m.: Tiny Hands farm tours.
- 1-3 p.m.: Senior band and dance with Frank and Fran and the Country Swingers in the Don Smith Building.
- 2-4 p.m.: Cornhole tournament.
- 3:30 p.m.: Frying pan toss.
- 5:30 p.m.: Farm bureau dinner.
- 5:30 p.m.: Youth livestock auction at the open air arena. Businesses and individuals are invited to attend and buy.
- 5:30 p.m.: Announcement of the Farm Family of the Year and the Century Farm Award.
- 6-10 p.m.: Midway armband hours.
- 6:30 p.m.: Baja drivers meeting.
- 7 p.m.: Baja Rally at the grandstand (Adults $10, ages 6-12 $5 and 5 and younger free).
- 8-11 p.m.: Naked Cowboys concert.
- 8:30 p.m.: Exhibits and commercial buildings close.
Sunday, June 27:
- Noon: Exhibits and commercial buildings open.
- Noon-2 p.m.: Tiny Hands farm tours.
- 3 p.m.: Non-livestock awards issued.
- 3 p.m.: Commercial and food vendors released.
- 4-6 p.m.: 4-H and Open Class exhibits released.
For more information, visit https://thecasscountyfairmn.org/.
