Fillmore County Fair meets for 160th year

Published 7:40 am Monday, July 17, 2017

County fair season has arrived!

The Fillmore County Fair will kick off this week and run from July 18-23 at the Fairgrounds in Preston, Minnesota. This year marks the 160th Fillmore County Fair, put on by the Fillmore County Agricultural Society.

“[The Fillmore County Fair is a] great example of people’s talents and hard work, both young and old,” said Kathy Tesmer, secretary of the Fillmore County Agricultural Society Board of Directors.

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The Fair begins on Tuesday, July 18, with several 4-H related activities.

The 4-H activities continue on Wednesday, July 19, along with livestock judging and go-kart racing.

Two new events will be introduced on Thursday, July 20: a tractor pull and wine tasting courtesy of 4 Daughters Vineyard and Winery.

A goat and sheep show will be held on Friday, July 21, followed by the Triple B Rodeo.

Saturday, July 22, will feature Wild Things Zoo Attractions and a Demolition Derby, and a live auction will be held on Sunday, June 23.

“It is a safe, happy place for family fun,” Tesmer said.

Schedule

Times and events subject to change. Visit www.fillmorecountyfair.com/home.html for more.

Wednesday

•Go-Kart Racing, 7 p.m. [Hot laps start at 6:30 p.m.]

Thursday

•4 Daughters Wine Tasting, 4 to 9 p.m.

•Tractor Pull, 6:30 p.m.

Friday

Full Rodeo – Triple B Rodeo, 7 p.m.

Saturday

•Wild Things Zoo Attractions, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

•Demolition Derby, 6 p.m.