The Cass County Fair opens Thursday, June 26, at the fairgrounds in Pine River, and runs through Sunday, June 29. Following is a schedule of events:
Thursday, June 26: Agricultural Day
7-9 a.m.: Livestock final check-in and last time to register Open Class livestock.
8 a.m.-noon: Open Class exhibit judging.
8 a.m.-noon: Setup for commercial booths/exhibits.
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Noon: Exhibit and commercial buildings open.
Noon: 4-H Goat Show (barns).
Daily: Grandma's Place, free kids' projects.
2-3 p.m.: 4-H public demonstrations.
4 p.m.: Carnival rides open.
4 p.m.: 4-H Rabbit Show (barns).
4 p.m.-midnight: Beer gardens open.
5 p.m.: Iron Chef Cook-off, Don Smith Building.
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6 p.m.: Bike giveaway drawing.
6-10 p.m.: Midway armband hours ($20 in advance, $25 at fair).
7 p.m.: Pig races, family grandstand event.
9 p.m.: Exhibit and commercial buildings close.
Friday June 27: Senior Day
Daily: Grandma's Place, free kids' projects.
10 a.m.: General Livestock show (swine, sheep, beef and dairy).
11 a.m.: Exhibit and commercial buildings open.
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11 a.m.: Carnival rides open.
11 a.m.-7 p.m.: Tiny Hands Farm Tours (50 cents at the barn).
Noon-6 p.m.: Tractor display.
1 p.m.: Cass County Senior Citizen Recognition & Awards.
1 p.m.: Pre-registration deadline for Talent Show.
1-3 p.m.: Senior Band Frank & Fran, Don Smith Arena.
1-5 p.m.: Midway armband hours ($20 in advance, $25 at fair).
3:30 p.m.: Animal Hippology Contest.
4 p.m.-midnight: Beer gardens open.
5 p.m.: 4-H Pet Show (Cloverbuds, pet, cats).
5:30 p.m.: Talent Contest, open to all amateurs.
6 p.m.: Truck & Tractor Pull registration begins.
6 p.m.: Bike giveaway drawing.
7 p.m.: Truck & Tractor Pull family grandstand event.
8 p.m.-midnight: Karaoke by Sideways Entertainment.
10 p.m.: Exhibit and commercial buildings close.
Saturday June 28: Kids Day
Daily: Grandma's Place, free kids' projects.
9-11 a.m.: Community Breakfast (farmer prices)
9 a.m.: 4-H poultry judging.
10 a.m.: Open Class horse show, arena.
10 a.m.: Exhibit and commercial buildings open.
11 a.m.: Carnival rides open.
11 a.m.-7 p.m.: Tiny Hands Farm Tours (50 cents at the barn).
1-5 p.m.: Midway armband hours ($20 in advance, $25 at fair).
2 p.m.: Pine River Summerfest Parade, downtown.
3:45 p.m.: Kid's Tractor Pedal Pull registration.
3:45 p.m.: Grandma's Place, Craft Creation Contest.
4 p.m.-midnight: Beer gardens open.
4:30 p.m.: Kid's Tractor Pedal Pull Contest and games.
4:30 p.m.: Baja pits open.
5 p.m.: Youth Livestock Auction Buyers Dinner.
6 p.m.: Cass County Century Farm recognition.
6 p.m.: Youth Livestock Auction, arena, businesses and individuals invited to attend and buy.
6 p.m.: Bike giveaway drawing.
6:30 p.m.: Baja drivers meeting.
7 p.m.: Baja Rally grandstand races.
8 p.m.-midnight: Band, Midnight Bandits (no cover charge).
10 p.m.: Exhibit and commercial buildings close.
Sunday June 29: Family Day
Daily: Grandma's Place, free kids' projects.
Noon: Exhibit and commercial buildings open.
Noon:-2 p.m.: Tiny Hands Farm Tours (50 cents at the barn).
Noon: Carnival rides open.
Noon:-4 p.m.: Midway armband hours ($20 in advance, $25 at fair).
12:30 p.m.: Family Ag Olympics (open to all).
1 p.m.: Leech Lake Drum & Dance Performance.
2:30 p.m.: 4-H Animal Science Awards.
3 p.m.: Leech Lake Drum & Dance Performance.
3:30 p.m.: 4-H potluck.
4 p.m.: 4-H Non-Animal Project Awards Ceremony.
6 p.m.: Bike giveaway drawing.
6 p.m.: 4-H and Open Class exhibits and vendors
