WADENA, Minn (KWAD). — The Wadena County Fair is back and bigger than ever, inviting everyone to “Make Some Memories at the Fair” from Tuesday, June 17 through Sunday, June 22. With a full slate of activities, competitions, entertainment, and food, there’s something for everyone at this beloved community tradition.

Tuesday, June 17: Kickoff Day

The fair kicks off with 4-H general project judging and livestock interviews from 1 to 5 p.m., setting the stage for a week packed with youth competitions and agricultural excellence.

Wednesday, June 18: Horse Show & Vendor Setup

At 10 a.m., the 4-H Horse Show begins in the Horse Arena. Vendors begin setting up from 4 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 19: Daycare Day

“Daycare Day” offers non-stop action starting at 8 a.m. with the 4-H Rabbit Show. Highlights include:

• • 8 AM: 4-H Rabbit Show (Show Arena)

  • 10 AM: Beer Garden Opens

  • 10 AM: Commercial Buildings Open

  • 11 AM: John Cassidy – Magician (Com 2)

  • 11:30 AM: 4-H Swine Show (Show Arena)

  • 1 PM: 4-H Sheep Show / Lamb Lead (Show Arena)

  • 1:30 PM: 4-H Beef Show (Show Arena)

  • 2 PM: John Cassidy – Magician (Com 2)

  • 2 PM: Beer Garden Opens

  • 3 PM: Kids Coin Scramble (Outside of Home & Hobbies)

  • 5:30 PM: 4-H Goat (Meat and Dairy) Show (Show Arena)

  • 6:30 PM: John Cassidy – Magician (Com 2)

  • 6:45 PM: Color Guard / National Anthem / Posting of the Flag (Grandstand)

  • 7 PM: Monster Trucks (Grandstand)

  • 10 PM: Commercial Buildings Close

Friday, June 20: Senior Citizens Day

• 9 AM: 4-H Dairy Show (Show Arena)

• 10 AM: Commercial Buildings Open

• 10 AM: Beer Garden Opens

• 10:30 AM: Community Baby Shower (Family Fun Center)

• 11 AM: John Cassidy – Magician (Com 2)

• 12 PM: Sherwin Linton (Beer Garden)

• 2 PM: Sherwin Linton (Beer Garden)

• 3 PM: John Cassidy – Magician (Com 2)

• 3:30 PM: Kids Coin Scramble (Outside of Home & Hobbies)

• 4 PM: 4-H Fashion Revue (Beer Garden Stage)

• 6 PM: 4-H Llama/Alpaca Show (Show Arena)

• 7 PM: Kids and Adult Costume Competition (Grandstand)

• 9 PM: Band Stand (Grandstand)

• 10 PM: Commercial Buildings Close

Saturday, June 21: Family Day

• 9 AM: Blue Ribbon Auction (Show Arena)

• 10 AM: Commercial Buildings Open

• 10 AM: Beer Garden Opens

• 10 AM: Cake Decorating Contest (4-H Building Dining Room)

• 11 AM: John Cassidy – Magician (Com 2)

• 12 PM: Dairy Judging (Show Arena)

• 12 PM: Bingo (Beer Garden)

• 1 PM: Open Class Sheep Show (Show Arena)

• 2 PM: John Cassidy – Magician (Com 2)

• 3 PM: Texas Hold ’em (Beer Garden)

• 4 PM: Fashion Revue (Family Fun Center)

• 4 PM: Open Class Goat Show (Show Arena)

• 5 PM: Kids Coin Scramble (Outside of Home & Hobbies)

• 5 PM: 4-H Barnyard Olympics (Show Arena)

• 5 PM: Kids Clown Performance (Beer Garden Stage)

• 6 PM: Enduro (Grandstand)

• 6 PM: Hubbard Radio Kid’s Bike Giveaway

• 9 PM: Austin Healy (Beer Garden)

• 10 PM: Commercial Buildings Close

Sunday, June 22: Hero’s Day

• 9 AM: Open Class Rabbit Show (Show Arena)

• 10 AM: Commercial Buildings Open

• 10 AM: 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Competition (Show Arena)

• 10 AM: Open Class Dairy Show (Show Arena)

• 11 AM: 4-H Beef Show (Show Arena)

• 1 PM: Open Class Beef Show (Show Arena)

• 2 PM: Demo Derby (Grandstand)

• 3:30 PM: Kids Coin Scramble (Outside of Home & Hobbies)

• 3:30 PM: Kids Pedal Pull (Home & Hobbies – Must Be Picked Up by 7 PM)

• 5 PM: Commercial Buildings Close

Wristband Ride Specials

Wristbands are available for unlimited carnival rides during the following times:

• Thursday, June 19: 5–9 p.m.

• Friday, June 20: 2–8 p.m.

• Saturday, June 21: 12–4 p.m. or 6–10 p.m.

• Sunday, June 22: 12–4 p.m.

From livestock shows to magicians, bingo to demolition derbies, and all the funnel cakes in between, the Wadena County Fair promises a week full of memories and community celebration.

For more information, visit the fair’s official Facebook page or WadenaCountyFairMN.com