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� ousands of folks from all over southern Minnesota and northern Iowa will attend Minnesota’s largest county fair, the Steele County Free Fair, Aug. 12-17, in Owatonna. Admis-sion to the fair is free with more than

7,000 free exhibits including 2,000 animals, the FFA Children’s Barn-yard, the Com-munity Bank/R & K Electric Petting Zoo, the Izaak Walton wild game and fish display,

free entertainment on three outdoor stages and in the beer garden, 300 in-door commercial exhibits and more than 200 outdoor vendors including 100 food stands.

� e Gold Star Amusement carnival will provide over 40 thrilling rides on the midway, plus the Minnesota State Lottery and the Americinn Motel will bring a free act on the midway. Re-turning to the fair will be David Smith Jr., Human Cannonball, who will be � red over a midway ride at 5:30 and

8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.

� e whole family will enjoy daily shows by Dazzling Dave Schulte, the Yo-Yo Man, who does unbelievable

things with his Yo-Yos. � e show is sponsored by First United Bank, TPS Insurance, Legacy Signs, and Nick Lewis of � rivent Financial. � is family show will be presented

three times daily on stage and you’ll also see and meet the Yo Yo man as he strolls around the fairgrounds.

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The Steele County Free Fair will return August 12-17. (People’s Press � le photo)


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Old-time musicOld-time music has been featured at

the SCFF since the �rst fair was held and old-time music lovers won’t have to go far to �nd their favorite music. �ose who enjoy dancing to old time music can at-tend two old-time barn dances to be held on Wednesday and Saturday at 5 p.m. in the swine show arena. Wednesday’s dance is sponsored by KCHK Radio in New Prague and will feature the music of the Dan Stursa band. Saturday’s dance, sponsored by Ag Star Financial will fea-ture Big Ben and the Brians. �e sawdust will be on the �oor and you’re invited to “cut a rug” at the fair.

Old-time music will be featured on the free stages at the fair. �e popular “Old-Time Day” on the United Prairie Bank stage will take place on Saturday afternoon. Bands featured during the a�ernoon include those of Dan Stursa, sponsored by the WFLA Lodge, the Wendinger Band from New Ulm, spon-sored by Jack and Darlene Noble and the Stanley Koslosky Band. The Koslosky band will also play on the KRFO stage earlier Saturday a�ernoon. Larry Rysavy and his concertina will bring his partner on the tuba for a “warm-up” performance

on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. �e other warm-up band will be �e Leon Olsen Show from New Ulm starting at noon Tuesday.

Honoring LuverneWe will miss the music-mobile of Lu-

verne Wanous at this year’s fair. Luverne has retired, but we won’t forget his 63 years of performing at the fair. A special tribute to Luverne will take place on Sat-urday in Fair Square Park at 11:15 a.m. If Luverne and his band played at your special occasion, stop by and reminisce about old times.

Lumberjack showAlexander Lumber will bring the

All-American Lumberjack Show to the fair. Free shows daily will feature log rolling and cross-cut sawing. In ad-dition, daily kid’s lumberjack sports camps will be held Tuesday through

Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Thank a farmerA new attraction will be fea-

tured at this year’s fair. The “Thank a Farmer” Magic Show will be pre-sented several times daily in the 4-H building and once daily on the KRFO stage. Joyce Rice presents this unique show designed to entertain and pro-mote agriculture and our farmers and ranchers. Everyone learns best while having fun and you’ll have fun at the Thank a Farmer Magic Show. Sponsors of the show include TPS Insurance, Piepho Roofing Inc., Lo-ken Excavating and Drainage Inc., Michaelson Funeral Home, R & K Electric, Steele County Corn and Soybean Growers, Thompson Over-head Door, Wencl Plumbing, Central Valley Co-Op and Metal Services of Blooming Prairie.

The “Old Iron” display, sponsored by the Gandy Company of Owatonna will feature a large display of all makes of antique tractors and small engines. Another free exhibit is the Wells Fargo Auto Museum featuring the second year of cars from the 1950s.

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Old Time music has been featured at the SCFF since the �rst fair was held. (People’s Press �le photo)


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tured at this year’s fair. The “Thank a Farmer” Magic Show will be pre-sented several times daily in the 4-H building and once daily on the KRFO stage. Joyce Rice presents this unique show designed to entertain and pro-mote agriculture and our farmers and ranchers. Everyone learns best while having fun and you’ll have fun at the Thank a Farmer Magic Show. Sponsors of the show include TPS Insurance, Piepho Roofing Inc., Lo-ken Excavating and Drainage Inc., Michaelson Funeral Home, R & K Electric, Steele County Corn and Soybean Growers, Thompson Over-head Door, Wencl Plumbing, Central Valley Co-Op and Metal Services of Blooming Prairie.

The “Old Iron” display, sponsored by the Gandy Company of Owatonna will feature a large display of all makes of antique tractors and small engines. Another free exhibit is the Wells Fargo Auto Museum featuring the second year of cars from the 1950s.

Ride specials� e traditional ride specials will again

be featured on the Gold Star Midway. Tuesday is Power 96 Radio Night with all rides priced at $1. Wednesday (Kid’s Day No. 1) is Serengeti Water Park Day featur-ing a $20 ride pass for unlimited midway rides from noon to 5 p.m. � ursday is Cul-ver’s Moonlight Madness. A $22 pass ($20 with a Culver’s coupon) features unlimited midway rides from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday (Kid’s Day No. 2) is Hy-Vee Friday Family Fun Day featuring another unlimited ride pass from noon to 5 p.m. for $20. Saturday is Pro� nium Inc.-Bike Giveaway Day. A $22 pass entitles the bearer to unlimited rides on the midway plus a chance to win one of eight bikes. Sunday is Pepsi Family Day featuring a $22 pass for unlimited rides from noon to 10 p.m. plus a free Pepsi and hot dog.

� e Mega-Ride tickets for all rides on the midway all week are on sale for $49 at Hy-Vee in Owatonna. Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m.

For the kidsKid’s Days will be featured on Wednes-

day and Friday of fair week. � ere will be a free kid’s show in Fair Square Park on both

days at 11 a.m. On Wednesday, Dave

Schulte, Yo Yo Man will entertain the kids. � e show is sponsored by Dr. Beth Gilth-vedt of Horizon Eyecare. Friday, Ronald McDonald will be on hand with his delight-ful stage show, sponsored by McDonald’s and Wal-Mart in Owatonna.

Kids will also be given a first hand look at amphibians provided by RadZoo of Owatonna.

Senior daySenior Citizens aren’t forgotten at the

Steele County Free Fair. � ursday is “U.S. Bank Senior Day”.

All seniors 62 and over coming to the fair prior to noon can park free in the general parking lot on the ball diamonds. � e day will feature lots of great entertainment in Fair

Square Park especially for senior citizens. � e Marv Nissel Band sponsored by Amy Swain Hearing Centers will kick o� the day. Other bands featured during the a� ernoon include Ray Sands and the Polka Dots and the Country Pickers featuring 1957 Owatonna High School grad Hal Cassen performing songs of the old west. Harvey Ronglien and Vivian Rubedor, both of Owatonna have

been selected as the Outstanding Male and Female Senior Citizen Volunteers. � ey will be honored at 4:45 p.m. that a� ernoon in Fair Square Park and will compete in the state fair senior citizen contest.

Beer gardenGreat musical entertainment from

popular bands will be featured daily on the Coors Lite Stage in the Beer Garden. � e schedule includes: Tuesday night: Lost Highway; Wednesday night: Johnny Holm; � ursday night: Westside; Friday a� ernoon: Jivin’ Ivan; Friday night: Good for Gary; Saturday a� ernoon: Led Penny; Saturday night: Smokescreen; Sunday afternoon: Dan Stursa; Sunday night: Church of Cash.

GrandstandA great lineup of grandstand shows

is planned for the 2014 fair. Here’s the schedule: Tuesday: Bull Riding sponsored by Owatonna People’s Press, Plaza Morena Campestre Grill, Wells Federal Bank, Holi-day Inn and Wol� & Sons.

Wednesday: Steele County Battle of the Bands sponsored by Pepsi and Trea-sure Island Resort and Casino.

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The beer garden hosts a number of live music acts. (People’s Press � le photo)


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Fair jottings• Admission to the fair is free.

On-grounds parking is $5 daily. Buildings and exhibits are open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sea-son parking is $25. Season passes available at Hy-Vee, Cash Wise Foods and Fareway Foods.

• Bicycles, Segways, skate-boards, and pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds during the running of the fair.

• Th ere will be two informa-tion stations on the fairgrounds sponsored by Steele-Waseca Co-Op Electric. Fair maps, judging schedules and other fair informa-tion are available.

• Th e Owatonna Bus Co. will provide a free noon hour shuttle from downtown Owatonna to the fairgrounds on Wednesday, � ursday and Friday of fair week.

� ere will also be a shuttle from the Industrial Park on those days.

• Scooter and wheelchair rentals are available in the handi-capped lot o� Park Street.

• Th e Fair Store is located in the Four Seasons building. Pick up fair souvenirs, posters, beer pitchers, sweatshirts and T-shirts, caps and history books.

• Th e Farmer’s Feed and Sup-ply Equine Hall of Fame will be held Tuesday at noon in the live-stock show barn.

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Spectators pack Fair Square Park for one of the many free performances. (People’s Press � le photo)

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• Central Valley Co-Op Livestock Hall of Fame will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Livestock Show Barn.

• A dedication of the new Radel Livestock Pavilion will take place on Tuesday aft ernoon at 1:30 p.m. in the Livestock Show Arena.

• Look for The Godfather from God-father’s Pizza at the fair Tuesday through Th ursday at the fair.

• Try your hand at milking the Steele County American Dairy Association ‘Cow” located near the FFA Children’s Barnyard.

• KRFO Pig Racing takes place at noon, 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Th e pig races are located on the east side of the fairgrounds.

• Th e Safety Zone equipment display plus the fair Red Cross medical station is located at the Elm Street entrance.

• Visit the Izaak Walton League building which features the Buxton World Adventure Mounted Exhibit and game and fi sh native to the area.

• Build the Barn raffl e tickets are available for $20 each. More than $5,000 in prizes will be given away. Tickets are available at the fair offi ce. Drawing will take place at 9 p.m. on stage in Fair Square Park.

• Th e Muckle Fair Museum is free to all and features a look at fairs of yesteryear.

• ATMs are located throughout the fair-grounds.

• The annual Steele County American Dairy Association Pedal Pull will be held Friday at 4 p.m. in the area near Leisure Lane on the east side of the fairgrounds.

• The District II Holstein Dairy Show will be held Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. Th e KDHL Ag Ambassador of the Year will also be named at the show.

Here is a listing of grandstand admission prices:

• Bull Riding: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, $14 adult, $11 preteen

• Battle of the Bands: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Free

• Hairball concert: 7:30 p.m. Th ursday, $15 adult, $10 preteen

• Tractor-truck pull: 7:30 p.m. Friday, $16 adult, $11 preteen

• Antique tractor pull: 9 a.m. Saturday Free with coupon from Ron’s Repair in Blooming Prairie and Extinguisher Services in Owatonna.

• Enduro race: 6 p.m. Saturday, $14 adult, $11 pre-teen, back gate pit passes $20

• Demolition derby: 4 p.m. Sunday, $15 adult, $11 pre-teen, back gate pit passes $20

The Steele County Free Fair website is www.scff .org. Th e fair offi ce number is 451-5305. Dan Deml, president of the SCFF Board of Directors extends an invitation to all to attend Minnesota’s biggest and fi nest county fair. Admission is free. “It’s the En-tertainment Dream of 2014.”

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Spectators pack Fair Square Park for one of the many free performances. (People’s Press � le photo)

See FAIR on 7The auto museum is back. This year’s display will focus on machines from the 1950s. (People’s Press � le photo)


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Dan Deml, president of the Steele County Free Fair Board of Directors is-sues a personal invitation to everyone to come and enjoy the 2014 Steele County Free Fair.

Again, my thanks to all of the vol-unteers who help to make this is finest and biggest county fair in the state. On behalf of the board and staff, I invite you to come and enjoy every aspect of this great week in Owa-tonna. Stay safe as you travel throughout the fairgrounds.

Be sure and visit the pride of the fair-grounds, the new Allan R. Radel Fam-ily Livestock Pavilion. You’ll truly find this year’s fair to be the “Entertainment Dream of 2014”.

The theme for the 2015 fair, to run August 18-23, will be “Fun, Food and Screams in 2015.” See you all at the fair.

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Free entertainment and exhibits

� ere’s lots of free entertainment and ex-hibits on the fairgrounds during the Steele County Free Fair. Here’s a listing of attractions you will want to see:

• Gandy’s Old Iron Show: A display of machinery, and tractors from yesteryear.

• Steele County Dairy Association “Cow,” where you can test your milking skills.

• Thank a Farmer Magic Show located in the 4-H building as well as on the KRFO Stage daily.

• Dazzling Dave, Yo-Yo Man: Th ree shows daily on his own stage near the 4-H building.

• KRFO Pig Races: Daily at noon, 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., located on the east side

• Wells Fargo Auto Museum, featuring cars of the 50s.

• Safety Zone emergency equipment dis-play and medical station

• Izaak Walton Building display of Buxton world adventure mounted exhibit, game and fi sh native to the area.

• Muckle Fair Museum featuring fair dis-plays of yesteryear.

• Old-time barn dances in the swine show barn on Wednesday and Saturday nights be-ginning at 5 p.m.

• David Smith Jr., Human Cannonball Brought to the fair by the Minnesota State

Lottery, Smith will be fi red over a midway ride twice daily at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. through Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.

Sheriff’s offi ce at the fairFair week is fast approaching. Th e Steele

County Sheriff ’s Office annually handles numerous incidents involving children wandering o� . � is was the case last year. Fortunately, all children were accounted for and returned to their parents.

Here are a few helpful tips from the

sheri� ’s o� ce which will assist emergency personnel in locating a child that has wan-dered o� :

Remembering what a child is wearing if diffi cult. Before coming to the fair, write down exact clothing descriptions and hair styles, hair color or glasses. Were they wear-ing tennis shoes or fl ip fl ops? Do you have a recent up to date photo of your child? Dis-cuss with your child what they should do if they become separated from you.

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Please report a missing child to law enforcement personnel imme-diately. During the fair, lost children are brought back to the sheri� ’s fair o� ce next to the fair o� ce and an-nouncements will be made over the fair public address system.

� e Steele County Sheri� ’s O� ce will have children identi� cation tags

at the sheri� ’s building during the fair. Stop by and pick up as many as you need. � ese tags will assist emer-gency personnel in case of a missing child. � e I.D. tags are free of charge.

Opening ceremony� e opening ceremonies for

the 2014 Steele County Free Fair will take place on Tuesday, Aug.

12, beginning at 4:15 p.m. as the flag corps from Steele County American Legions and VFW march from the Elm Street en-trance to Fair Square Park.

� e opening ceremonies are sponsored by the Owatonna VFW and Auxiliary. Prior to the march into the grounds, former OHS grad Nancy Clemons Mar-tinz will be recognized on stage. Nancy was recently awarded the VFW National Law Enforcement O� cer of the Year in recognition and sincere appreciation of her dedication and sel� ess service to the U.S. Forest Service.

During the opening ceremo-nies, veterans of Desert Storm and the Gulf War will be recognized. � e Knights of Columbus Men’s Chorus will be providing patriotic music.

Flag ceremony to open the fair

� e 2014 Steele County Free Fair will kick o� on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 4:30 p.m. with an impressive ceremony sponsored and arranged by the VFW and VFW Auxiliary.

The event will start with a march-in from the north end of the fairgrounds on Elm Street to Fair Square Park followed by Keith Stark singing the national anthem, and then several other patriotic songs will be sung by the Knights of Columbus Chorus during the � ag raising.

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Local � ag veterans’ organizations’ � ag corps will open the fair in a patriotic fashion. (People’s Press � le photo)

Perennial favorite rides, and some new ones will thrill the whole family. (People’s Press � le photo) See ACTION on 11


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The Owatonna Exchange Club will be distributing � ags throughout the audience. � e honoree’s for the 2014 opening ceremony will be the Desert Storm/Gulf War veterans who will be recognized during the program.

Mick Ditlevson, the Voice of Democracy winner will be reciting his essay. Also during the program memorials that have been received during the past year will be recognized. This will truly be a ceremony to honor veterans, friends of the fair, those that have died during the past year, and those who have dedicated their lives for others.

Come early, enjoy the con-cessions that open at 11 a.m., pre-fair entertainment will start at 10:30 a.m. on the stage, and there will be lots to see and do.

Mega Ride ticketsTo accommodate those

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ReminderThose attending the Steele

County Free Fair are reminded that no pets are allowed on the fairgrounds during the running of the fair unless they are handi-capped assistance dogs.

Grandstand advance tickets

Fairgoers are reminded that there are no advance ticket sales for grandstand shows at the Steele County Free Fair. The grandstand ticket o� ce will open approximately two hours ahead of each performance. � ere are no reserved seats in the grandstand.

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Safety zone�e Safety Zone which will be

located inside and outside of the Community Building near the Elm Street Entrance of the fairgrounds.

Outside the building will be displays of vehicles from the Sher-i�, Police, Gold Cross Ambulance, Minnesota State Patrol and Steele County �re departments.

Inside the Community Building will be representatives of the various law enforcement agencies, CERT, SKYWARN, CARE and the Amateur Radio Club.

Amateur Talent Contest

�ose wishing to compete in the Owatonna People’s Press Ama-teur Talent Contest at the fair are reminded that the entry deadline is Monday, Aug. 11.

�e contest will be held in Fair Square Park at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17.

�ere are three divisions, pre-teen, teen and open. First place winners in each division receive $75 cash and may compete in the State Fair Amateur Talent Contest. Second place winners in each divi-sion receive $25 cash.

Talent show entry forms are available at the fair website, the

fair office and at the Owatonna People’s Press.

Fair employment Those seeking employment at

the Steele County Free Fair should stop at the fair office on the fair-grounds and �ll out an application for employment. Recommended age for employment is 9th grade and up.

Petting zooFairgoers will be able to get

a close-up look of exotic animals, many not native to Minnesota, at the Voegel’s Exotic Petting Zoo coming to the 2014 SCFF.

�e zoo is located on the north

end of the grandstand track. �ere will be over 50 species of rare ani-mals on display. �e petting zoo is free to all fairgoers and is sponsored by R & K Electric and Community Bank, Owatonna.

Wells Fargo auto museum

Les Abraham, Steve Stansber-ry and Sandy Macintosh, co-su-perintendents of the Wells Fargo Auto Museum are preparing the second year’s display of cars of the 50s. �is will be an entirely new display from last year’s.

�e Wells Fargo Auto Museum is open free to the public during the running of the fair.

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The petting zoo o�ers a variety of animals to experience. (People’s Press �le photo)

The Four Seasons Centre will be �lled with businesses displaying their wares. (People’s Press �le photo)


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Equine Hall of FamePatrick McCarthy will be

inducted into the Equine Hall of Fame at noon Tuesday at the horse arena. Patrick has par-ticipated in leadership roles in the Equine world with as-sociation work, showing and breeding of horses. While he was co-superintendent of the horse department at the fair he greatly increased the numbers of quarter horses and draft hors-es showing at the fair. He has served two terms as Owatonna Saddle Club president and was co-superintendent of the horse department from 1990 to 2001. He initiated the Equine Hall of Fame. He served as director of the Minnesota Quarter Horse Association from 2007-2009. He exhibited horses at WSCA and DEMSCA shows for 25 years.

Pavilion dedicationAn o� cial dedication of the

new Allan R. Radel Family Live-stock Pavilion is scheduled to take place on Tuesday a� ernoon at 1:30 p.m. � e dedication will take place on the east end of the pavilion near the horse arena.

Livestock hall of fameFollowing the pavilion dedica-

tion, the Steele County Livestock Hall of Fame induction will take place in the show arena at 2 p.m. Two people will be inducted into this year’s Livestock Hall of Fame. � ey are Dan Deml and Kay An-derson.

Dan Deml• Received the Steele County

Dairy Association Lifetime Dairy Achievement Award in 2014.

• Received the Owatonna Jay-cees Outstanding Young Farmer

Award in 1983.• Served as president of the

Steele County DHIA Association for 25 years, director for 38 years and served on the state DHIA board for 11 years.

• Bred and sold registered Holstein cattle in the U.S. and foreign countries.

• Served as livestock director of the fair board for 31 years, trea-surer for 15 years and currently serves as President.

• Was a 4-H leader for 10 years and received the “Typical Leader Award” in 1997

• A member of Holstein USA 41 years and received the Progres-sive Breeder Registry Award.

Kay Anderson• Charter member of the

Steele County Pork Council Women and member of the Steele County Pork Producers.

• State and national offi cer for

the Pork Council Women• A great promoter of “The

other white meat”.• 4-H leader for 13 years• Her family showed dairy,

beef and swine at the Steele Coun-ty Free Fair, Minnesota State Fair

and Aksarben.• Active in the Minnesota

Limousin Beef Association.• First in the state to raise and

sell Limousin beef calves to 4-H members.

• Hosted farm tours for school

children and foreign exchange students.

• Was instrumental in plan-ning and building the Aurora Lu-theran Diner on the fairgrounds.

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• The Minnesota State Fair was held in Owatonna in 1883 and 1884. Check out the original poster in the Muckle Museum.

• In a SCFF survey 85 percent said they come to the fair every year. The national average is 70 percent.

• Kottke Jewelers sponsored a Bulova watch drop from an airplane over the fairgrounds from 1967-1970. Ted Ringhofer, former fair board member flew the plane and Bill Kottke dropped the watch. The event was canceled after the watch fell on the beer garden roof and fairgoers were climbing drain-pipes to get to it.

• The Steele County Farm Family for 2014 will be recog-nized at the Livestock Hall of Fame ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Congratulations to Doug and Jodi Starks, this year’s Farm Fam-ily of the Year.

• 2014 Steele County Free Fair beer pitchers will be on sale at the Fair Store in the Four Seasons Centre.

• How many secretar y-managers has the Steele County Free Fair had in its history? Jim Gleason is the current secretary-manager.

• In 1916 a group of Ellendale businessmen made an offer to move the fair to their city. By 1918

the Steele County Fair had new buildings and opened the new fairgrounds in Owatonna.

• The SCFF carnivals have giv-en away more than 200 bicycles since the Saturday bike giveaway was started more than two decades ago. Eight more bikes will be given away on Saturday, Aug. 16.

• Do you enjoy animals? Dur-ing your day at the fair you can: ride a camel, watch pigs race, pet exotic animals, watch 4-H and open class livestock shows.

• The fair certainly gets in your blood. Sharon Stark, Superinten-dent of Computer Services and a member of the fair office staff, has worked more than 50 years at the SCFF. Sharon grew up at the fair as her father was former Owa-tonna Police Chief Julius Stark.

• Congratulations to the 2013 Livestock Hall of Fame inductees: Kay Anderson and Dan Deml.

• Luverne Wanous has per-formed at every SCFF since 1948. He has played his concertina with the Chic Racek Band until he formed his own band. He has retired this year.

• A souvenir stand is at the fair in the Four Seasons Centre. Get your fair merchandise there including: Fair postcards, stuffed animals, pens and pencils, history books, posters, T-shirts and Sweat-shirts, historic State Fair Owaton-

na posters and fair buttons.• The Human Cannonball is

back on the midway at the SCFF. David Smith Jr. will be shot out of the cannon daily at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. (Tues-Sat), and 2:30 and 6:30 Sunday sponsored by the Minnesota State Lottery.

• There are seven Century Farms that will be honored at the fair this year. They will be recog-nized at the Steele County Live-stock Hall of Fame on Tuesday afternoon.

• Help support the Steele County Free Fair by joining the Steele County Agricultural So-ciety. Annual membership is $5 per person. Memberships may be purchased at the fair office in the Muckle Building until Sunday, August 17 at 8 p.m.

• Cars from the 1950s will be on display at the Walls Fargo Auto Museum. The display is free.

• The VFW and VFW Auxil-iary have been major players in keeping the SCFF red, white and blue. The VFW has furnished the fair with over 100 American flags.

• Desert Storm/Gulf War veterans will be recognized and honored during the opening flag raising ceremony in Fair Square Park on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

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• The 10th annual Rotary Club SCFF Four-Mile Run will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16.

• Seven out of every 10 peo-ple attending the fair take time to watch free entertainment on three stages.

• Th e largest Petting Zoo in Minnesota will be at the fair again this year with over 80 ex-otic animals.

• Th e Dazzling Dave, Yo-Yo Man, will be entertaining fairgo-ers from a stage in front of the 4-H building. He will perform three shows daily plus stroll around the grounds.

• Well over 800 gallons of waste grease is collected each year at the fair.

• Volunteer hosts in the Muckle Museum are needed during fair week. If you can help, please call Nancy Vaillencourt and leave a message…413-0478.

• A big hit in the 40s until the mid-60s was the steam train that ran a circle where Fair Square Park is now located. It gave thou-sands of rides to adults and kids

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berjack Show will feature two lumberjacks. The woods boss will go foot to foot in ten events consisting of log boom racing, racing hot saws, log rolling cross cut sawing, ax throwing, spring board tree topping and more.

• Th e 1943 fair was cancelled because of World War II. Gas shortages meant exhibits, en-tertainment, and the carnival couldn’t get to the fair.

• More than 80 musical acts will perform at this year’s fair.

• Th e very fi rst Steeel County Free Fair was held in 1860.

• Twenty-fi ve percent attending the SCFF come 26 miles or more. Ten percent come from over 60 miles.

• Butter-making competition was one of the biggest attractions at the fair from 1923 until the de-partment closed in 1969. Over 30 Steele County butter makers competed in the annual contest. Today, there is only one butter-maker in Steele County.

• Th e 1924 fair included air-plane rides. Th e planes used the race track as a runway.

• Almost 5,000 people buy the unlimited Mega-Ride Ticket for the midway rides…good all six days.

• Th e SCFF supports agricul-ture. Ninty-six percent of all fair-goers eat food when they are here

• In 1874, the Steele County Fair was only one day because of a grasshopper invasion.

• The 1906 fair was held downtown in Owatonna and the big thrill was the “Slide of Life” from the Courthouse to Central Park.

• Looking for new foods at the fair? Try these: Deep fried caramel apples; Tammy’s Sam-mys — a number of gourmet fresh sandwiches, Portabella mushrooms with green peppers; Dutch Proff erties — Crepe/Pan-cake Creation and waffl es; Jelly Belly Smoothies; Porkette Steak on a Stick; Deep Fried Chocolate Chip Cookies.

• Th e Muckle Museum at the fair sports a new look this year thanks to the work of Sharon Stark, Nancy Vaillancourt and Sylvan Durban of the Owatonna Arts Center.

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6 a.m. — KRFO Live at Fair (Aurora Diner)9 a.m. — Registered Quarter/Colored Horse Halter (Horse Arena)9:30 a.m. — KDHL a.m. — MINNESOTA LIVE10:30 a.m. — Larry J Duo (United Prairie Bank Stage)11 a.m. — Mega Ticket Redemption O�ce Opens (Midway)11 a.m. — Midway Ticket o�ce opensNoon — Poultry, Pigeon, & Dove Judging (Poultry Barn)Noon — Leon Olsen Show (UPB Stage)1:20 p.m. — Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (KRFO Stage)1 p.m. — Equine Hall of Fame (Horse Barn)1:30 p.m. — Dedication of Allan R. Radel Family Livestock Pavilion2 p.m. — 4-H Report (KDHL)2 p.m. — Livestock Hall of Fame Induction (Show Arena) Sponsored by Central Valley Co-Op3 p.m. — Four Seasons Opens

3 p.m. — Logan Johnson (UPB Stage)4 p.m. — Goat Show (Foundation Building)4 p.m. — Bingo Tent Opens4:30 p.m. — Flag Raising Ceremony (UPB Stage)5 p.m. — O�cial Opening of Fair5 p.m. — Midway Opens5 p.m. — Camel Rides Start (North of Racetrack)5 p.m. — Community Bank Owatonna/R & K ElectricExotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Race Track)5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage)5-9 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open5 p.m.-Close Bingo Tent Open5-10 p.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open5-10 p.m. — Exhibit, Muckle Museum Buildings open5-11 p.m. — Power 96 Ride Nite On Midway (All rides $1)5:30 p.m. — 4-H Dog Demonstration (Cattle Arena)5:30 p.m. — Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery David Smith

Jr. - Human Cannonball (Midway)5:30 p.m. — 4-H Swine Judging Cloverbuds, Pen of �ree, All Gilts (Swine Barn)5:30 p.m. — Owatonna Community Band (UPB Stage)5:45 p.m. — What’s Next? (KRFO Stage)6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)6 p.m. — Grandstand Opens7 p.m. — Fabulous Love Handles (UPB Stage)7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)7:30 p.m. — Darlene and the Boys (KRFO Stage)7:30 p.m. — Bull Riding (Grandstand) ($14 Adults $11 Pre-Teen)8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)8:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery David Smith Jr., Human Cannonball (Midway)8:30 p.m. -12 a.m. — Lost Highway (Beer Garden)9 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)

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The Human CannonBall David Smith Jr. will return for another engagement at the Steele County Free Fair. (People’s Press �le photo)


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What’s going on: Tuesday, Aug. 12 — Patriotic Day/Viracon Day6 a.m. — KRFO Live at Fair (Aurora Diner)7:30 a.m. — 4-H Jr. & Sr. Barrow Show, All Sportsmanship8 a.m. to 10 p.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open9:30 a.m. — 4-H Horse Training and Achievement Judging9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair All Day (KOWZ Korner)9:30 a.m. — KDHL Minnesota Live (KDHL Central)10 a.m. — Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Racetrack)11 a.m. — Midway Ticket O�ce opens (Rides open at noon)11 a.m. — 4-H Horse Halter and Performance Judging11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack)11 a.m. — Free Kids Day Show Dazzling Dave, Yo-Yo Man (United Prairie Bank Stage)11 a.m. to 10 p.m Exhibit, Commercial, Muckle Museum Bldgs. Open

11:15 a.m. — KDHL Market Reports Live from KDHL Central11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — “Bill’s Bus” Shuttle Downtown to Fair &Concessionaires Bus from Industrial Park to Fair (Free)11:30 a.m. — Bingo Tent Opens11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Allina Health Kirby Puckett Eye MobileNoon Bluegrass Review (United Prairie Bank Stage)Noon Midway OpensNoon KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)Noon to 9 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear OpenNoon to 5 p.m. — Kid’s Day Ride Special (5 hour Ride-a-thon $20)Noon — Junior Dairy Club Show (Cattle Show Arena)12:30 p.m. — Linder Farm Network Live (KOWZ Korner)1 p.m. — Close Bingo Tent Open

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1:20 p.m. — Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (KRFO Stage)1:30 p.m. — Lumber Jack Sports Camp for Kids (Alexander Junction)1:30 p.m. — Jill Hoggard Dancers (United Prairie Bank Stage)2 p.m. — Sheep Show (Foundation Building)2 p.m. — 4-H Report Live (KDHL)2 p.m. — Matt Arthur (Village of Yesteryear Stage)2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)2 p.m. — Dazzling Dave, Yo Yo Man (KRFO Stage)2:30 p.m. — Bluegrass Review (United Prairie Bank Stage)2:45 p.m. — Bucket Boys—KRFO Stage3 p.m. — 4-H Beef Cow-Calf Judging (at Pens)3 p.m. — � ank a Farmer Show ( 4 H building)3:45 p.m. — Sami Dare, Hypnotist (United Prairie Bank Stage)4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)4 p.m. — Dazzling Dave the Yo Yo Man

4 p.m. — Jill Hoggard Dancers (KRFO Stage)4 p.m. — Sing A Long with Ruth Emro, Carol Morsching,& Eileen Ptacek (Village Stage)4:15 p.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KDHL)4:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Al-exander Junction)5-8 p.m. — KCHK Old Time Barn Dance –Dan Stursa Band (Swine Barn)5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage)5 p.m. — � ank A Farmer (4-H Building)5 pm. Dancing with the Steele Co. Stars (United Prairie Bank Stage)5 p.m. — 4-H Beef Judging (Cattle Arena)5 p.m. — Jill Hoggard Dancers (Village Stage)5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery David Smith Jr. — Human Cannonball (Midway)6 p.m. — Bluegrass Review (KRFO Stage)6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)6 p.m. — Medford Men’s Chorus & Emma Hellevik

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Hans � e Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & AutoVillage Of Yesteryear (Far East Side Of Grounds)Safety Zone Display (North On Elm Avenue)Lumberjack Kids Camp 1:30 Pm (Alexander Junction)Lumberjack Shows 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. (Alexander Junction)“ The Godfather” Sponsored By Godfather’s PizzaFair Store Open—(Four Seasons Centre) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Electric Scooters and manual wheelchairs can be rented at the Elm Avenue gateMinnesota State Lottery David Smith Jr.—Human Cannonball 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

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What’s going on: Wednesday, Aug. 13 — Kids Day I6 a.m. — Noon Seniors (age 62 and over) Park for Free Sponsored by US Bank6 a.m. — KRFO Live at Fair (Aurora Diner)8 a.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open8 a.m. — 4-H Horse Games Judging8:30 a.m. — 4-H Dairy Judging (Cattle Arena)9:30 a.m. — KDHL A.M. Minnesota — Live (KDHL)9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair All Day (KOWZ Korner)10 a.m. — 4-H Pet Parade (KRFO Stage)10 a.m. — Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Racetrack)10:15 a.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KOWZ)11 a.m. — 4-H Cloverbud Goat Show and Market Goat Judge11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack)11 a.m. — Marv Nissel Band (United Prairie Bank Stage)11 a.m.-10 p.m. — Exhibit, Commercial, Muckle Museum Bldgs.Open11:30 a.m. — Bingo Tent Opens until 10 p.m.11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — “Bill’s Bus” Shuttle Downtown to Fair andConcessionaires Bus from Industrial Park to Fair (Free)12-5 p.m. — Senior Spotlight (Specials for Seniors)12 p.m. — Midway Ticket O� ce Opens (Rides open at 1 p.m.)12 p.m. — Midway Opens12 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)

12 p.m. — Hans Hohrman & His Accordian (KRFO Stage)12 p.m.-9 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open12:30 p.m. — Linder Farm Network Live (KOWZ Korner)1 p.m. — 4-H Dairy Goat Judging (Cattle Arena)1 p.m. — Irv’s Concertina (Village Square)1:15 p.m. — Ray Sands Polka Dots (United Prairie Bank Stage)1:20 p.m. — Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (KRFO Stage)1:30 p.m. — Lumber Jack Sports Camp (Alexander Junction)2 p.m. — SeniorPlace Golden Tones (Village Square)2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)2 p.m. — Jerry Kent/Steele County 6th Grade Spelling Bee (KRFO Stage)2:30 p.m. — Country Pickers (UPB Stage)3 p.m. — Shawn Larson (Village Stage)3:45 p.m. — Ray Sands Polka Dot Band (United Prairie Bank Stage)4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)4 p.m. — TriM W’s (Village Stage)4 p.m. — Logan Johnson (KRFO Stage)4:15 p.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KDHL)4:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)4:45 p.m. — Senior Citizen Volunteer Awards (UPBS)5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage)

What’s going on: � ursday, Aug. 14 — Senior Citizen Day

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What’s going on: � ursday, Aug. 14 — Senior Citizen Day5 p.m. — Where’s Gary/Tammi and Mike Ferch-Village Stage5 p.m. — 4-H Lamb Lead & Breeding Sheep Judging (Cattle Arena)5-11 p.m. — CULVER’S Moonlight Madness Ride Special ($20 with coupon from Culver’s)5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery David Smith Jr –Human Cannonball (Midway)5:30 p.m. — Country Pickers( United Prairie Bank Stage)5:30 p.m. — � ank A Farmer Program (KRFO Stage)5:45 p.m. — KDHL Jerry Groskreutz Farm Show (KDHL)6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)6 p.m. — 4-H Market Sheep Judging (Cattle Arena)6 p.m. — Erin and Matt (Village Stage)6:15 p.m. — Bucket Boys (KFRO Stage)6:30 p.m. — Old Farm Dog (United Prairie Bank Stage)7 p.m. — Camp Pillsbury Showcase (KRFO Stage)7:30 p.m. — Hairball in Concert ($15) GRANDSTAND7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junc-tion)7:30 p.m. — Bucket Boys (UPB Stage)

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8 p.m. — Johnny Cash Review (UPB Stage)8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)8 p.m. — Karate Demo (North of Fine Arts Building)8:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery—David Smith Jr. — Human Cannonball (Midway)8:30 p.m. — Steele County Square Dancers (KRFO Stage)8:30 p.m.-12 Good for Gary (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage)Other Events TodayGandy’s Old Iron Show (Outside By Village Of Yesteryear)Wells Fargo Auto Museum 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Cars Of �e 1950’s)Wild Animal And Fish Display 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Izaak Walton Building)Muckle Fair Museum�ank A Farmer Program 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.Krfo Pig Races Noon-2-4-6-8 p.m.FFA Children’s Barnyard 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (East of Racetrack)Community Bank Owatonna/R & K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo 10 a.m. to

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8:15 a.m. — Strive/Rotary/SCFF Kids 400M/800M Runs (OHS Track)8:30 a.m. — 4-H Market Sale Buyers Breakfast and Orientation(Swine Arena)9 a.m. — 4-H Market Livestock Sale (Swine Arena)9 a.m. — Antique Tractor Pull (Grandstand)9 a.m. — Dra� Horse, Dra� Mules, and Pony Show (Horse Arena)9 a.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open9 a.m. — Strive/Rotary/SCFF 4 Mile Run (OHS Track)9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair (KOWZ Korner) (all day)10 a.m. — Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Racetrack)10:15 a.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KOWZ)11 a.m. — Midway Ticket O�ce Opens (Rides open at noon)11 a.m. — Radio Disney (KRFO Stage)11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack)11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Exhibit, Commercial and Muckle Museum Bldgs. Open11:15 a.m. — Tribute to Luverne Wanous (UPB Stage)11:30 a.m.—11 p.m. — Bingo Tent OpensNoon — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)Noon — Dan Stursa Band (United Prairie Bank Stage)Noon — Dave and Rachel Schroeder (Village Stage)Noon — Midway Opens

Noon to 5 p.m. — Saturday Ride Spectacular—Bike Give Away Day (5-hourRide-a-thon $22) (Drawing at 5:15 p.m.)Noon to 9 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open12:30 p.m. — �ank A Farmer Magic Show (4 H Building)1 p.m. — 4-H Llama Judging (Cattle Arena)1 p.m. — Peddler, Pumper, and Politician (Village Stage)1:15 p.m. — Wendinger Band (United Prairie Bank Stage)1:20 p.m. — Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest (KRFO Stage)1:30 p.m. — Lumberjack Sports Camp (Alexander Junction)1:30 p.m. — Premier Showmanship Contest (Cattle Arena)2 p.m. — 4-H Chore Team Challenge (Cattle Arena)2 p.m. — Dazzling Dave Yo Yo Man2 p.m. — Dunnell Lenort (Village Stage)2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)2 p.m. — Stanley Koslosky Band (KRFO Stage)2:30 p.m. — Dan Stursa Band (UPB Stage)3 p.m. — Led Penny (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage)3 p.m. — Leer Brothers (Village Stage)3:30 p.m. — �ank A Farmer Magic Show (4 H Building)3:45 p.m. — Wendinger Band (United Prairie Bank Stage)4 p.m. — Bad Tangerines (Village Stage)

What’s going on: Saturday, Aug. 16 — Old Time Day10 p.m.Camel Rides (North Of Racetrack)Mechanical BullRoaming Acts: Steely & Stella, Dazzling Dave �e YoYo Man, Bucket BoysHans �e Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & AutoVillage Of Yesteryear (Far East Side Of Grounds)Safety Zone Display (North On Elm Street)Lumberjack Kids Camp 1:30 p.m. (Alexander Junction)Lumberjack Shows 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. (Alexander Junction)Fair Store Open—(Four Seasons Centre) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.David Smith Jr—Human Cannonball 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. (Sponsored By Min-nesota State Lottery)Electric Scooters & Manual Wheelchairs CanBe Rented At �e Elm Avenue Gate


Thrill rides will have the midway packed. (People’s Press �le photo)


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Minnesota’s LargestCounty Fair

Aug. 12–17th, 2014

“THE ENTERTAINMENTDREAM OF 2014”

SATURDAY August 16, 9:00 aM:

SATURDAY August 16, 6:00 pM:

Bull Riding. Sponsors: Plaza Morena Campestre Grill; Owatonna Peoples Press, Wells Federal Bank, Holiday Inn and Suites, Wolff & Sons

Hairball Concert. Sponsors: Godfather’s Pizza, Noble RV, Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Car Time of Owatonna

Battle of the Bands. Sponsors: Pepsi, Treasure Island Resort and Casino

Enduro Race. Sponsors: Four Seasons Electric, Spare Time Entertainment, Owatonna Motor Company

Demolition Derby. Sponsors: Misgen Auto Parts, Wholesale Tire, NAPA Auto Parts of Owatonna, Vision Processing Technologies, One Main Financial

Tuesday August 12, 7:30 PM:

THURSDAY August 14, 7:30 PM: free show!

Wednesday August 13, 7:00 PM:

FRIDAY August 15, 7:30 PM:

Sunday August 17, 4:00 pM:

NTPA Tractor Pull. Sponsors: Ag Power Enterprises Inc., Advantage Lime And Trucking, Cole’s Electric

Antique Tractor Pull. Sponsors: Ron’s Repair Extinguisher Services

What’s going on: Saturday, Aug. 16 — Old Time Day4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races ( East of Racetrack)4 p.m. — Old Farm Dog (KRFO Stage)4 p.m. — Dazzling Dave Yo Yo Man4 p.m. — Grandstand Ticket O�ce Opens4:15 p.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KDHL)4:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)4:30 p.m. — Grandstand Doors Open5 p.m. — Stanley Koslosky Band (UPB Stage)5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage)5 p.m. — Lonesome Ron (Village Stage)5 p.m. — Dra� Performance (Horse Arena)5 p.m. — Old Time Barn Dance-Big Ben and �e Brians (Swine Barn)5:15 p.m. — Drawing for 8 free bikes-(front of ticket booth on Midway — must be present to win and a purchaser of Saturday ride ticket)5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery David Smith Jr. Human Cannonball (Midway)5:30 p.m. — American Pie (50’s—80’s Music) (KRFO Stage)5:30 p.m. — �ank A Farmer Magic Show (4H Building)6 p.m. — Announcing of the KDHL/SCFF So. Minn. Ag.Ambassador Live on KDHL (Cattle Arena)6 p.m — Enduro Race (Grandstand) (Adults: $14/Pre-teens: $11)6 p.m. — Dan Stursa Band (Village Stage)6 p.m. — Dazzling Dave Yo Yo Man6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)6:30 p.m. — 34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Band (UPB Stage)6:30 p.m. — Open Class Holstein & MN District II Holstein Show (Cattle Arena)7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)7:30 p.m. — �ank A Farmer Magic Show (4 H Building)8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)8 p.m. — Funktion Junction (KRFO Stage)8 p.m. — Rockin’ Hollywoods (UPB Stage)8 p.m. — Karate Demo (North of Fine Arts Building)8:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery—David Smith Jr.—Human Cannonball — Midway8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Smokescreen (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage)Other Events TodayGandy’s Old Iron Show (Outside By Village Of Yesteryear)Wells Fargo Auto Museum 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Wild Animal And Fish Display 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Izaak Walton Building)Muckle Fair MuseumGold Star Midway Shows

KRFO Pig Races Noon-2-4-6-8 p.m.FFA Children’s Barnyard 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (East Of Racetrack)

Community Bank Owatonna/R &K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Camel Rides (North Of Racetrack)Mechanical BullRoaming Acts: Bucket Boys, Stella And Steely, Dazzling Dave, �e Yo Yo ManHans �e Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & AutoVillage Of Yesteryear (Far East Side Of Grounds)Safety Zone Display (North On Elm Street)Lumberjack Kids Camp 1:30 p.m. (Alexander Junction)Lumberjack Shows 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. (Alexander Junction)David Smith Jr.—Human Cannonball 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. (Spon-sored By Minnesota State Lottery)Fair Store Open—(Four Seasons Centre) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Electric Scooters & Manual Wheelchairs Can Be Rented At �e Elm Avenue Gate

Get ready for some old favorites and new surprises. (People’s Press �le photo)


8 a.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open9 a.m. — Dra� Horse Show (Horse Arena)9:30 a.m. — KOWZ Live at Fair All Day (KOWZ Korner)10 a.m. — Community Bank Owatonna/R & K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo Opens (North of Racetrack11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Exhibit, Commercial, and Muckle Museum Bldgs. Open11 a.m. — Community Outdoor Church Service (UPB Stage)11 a.m. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack)11 a.m. — Midway Ticket O� ce Opens (Rides open at noon)11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Bingo Tent OpenNoon — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)Noon — Midway OpensNoon to 6 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear OpenNoon to 10 p.m. — Pepsi Family Day -10 Hr. Ride Special ($22 includes free Pepsi and hotdog)12:30 p.m. — American Pie (UPB Stage)1-5 p.m. — Dan Stursa Band (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage)1:30 p.m. — Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens1 p.m. — � ank a Farmer Magic Show (4 H Building)1 p.m. — Flemming Fold (KRFO Stage)1 p.m. — Turpentine Wine (Village Stage)1:30 p.m. — Lumber Jack Sports Camp (Alexander Junction)2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Race Track)2 p.m. — Amateur Talent Show (UPB Stage)2 p.m. — Ross Sletten2 p.m. — Dazzling Dave Yo Yo Man

2:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery David Smith Jr.—Human Cannonball (Midway)2:30 p.m. — Stix of Fury (KRFO Stage)3 p.m. — 4-H Parade of Champions (Cattle Arena)3 p.m. — � ank A Farmer Magic Show (KRFO Stage)3 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)4 p.m. — Swine Show (Swine Arena)4 p.m. — Dazzling Dave Yo Yo Man4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)4 p.m. — Lonesome Ron (KRFO Stage)4 p.m. — Southern MN Demo Derby (Grandstand) (Adults: $15/Preteen: $11)4:30 p.m. — Flemming Fold (UPB Stage)5 p.m. — � ank A Farmer Magic Show (4 H Building)5:30 p.m. — Pumper, Peddler, and the Politician (KRFO Stage)6:30-10 p.m. — Church of Cash (Coors Lite Beer Garden Stage)6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)6 p.m. — Dazzling Dave, Yo-Yo Man6:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery—David Smith JR. Human Cannonball (Midway)6:30 p.m. — Tae Kwan Do Demonstration (UPB Stage)

What’s going on: Sunday, Aug. 17 — Pepsi Family Day

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What’s going on: Saturday, Aug. 16 — Old Time DayKRFO Pig Races Noon-2-4-6-8 p.m.FFA Children’s Barnyard 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (East Of Racetrack)

Community Bank Owatonna/R &K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Camel Rides (North Of Racetrack)Mechanical BullRoaming Acts: Bucket Boys, Stella And Steely, Dazzling Dave, � e Yo Yo ManHans � e Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & AutoVillage Of Yesteryear (Far East Side Of Grounds)Safety Zone Display (North On Elm Street)Lumberjack Kids Camp 1:30 p.m. (Alexander Junction)Lumberjack Shows 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. (Alexander Junction)David Smith Jr.—Human Cannonball 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. (Spon-sored By Minnesota State Lottery)Fair Store Open—(Four Seasons Centre) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Electric Scooters & Manual Wheelchairs Can Be Rented At � e Elm Avenue Gate


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8 p.m. — Deadline to join Steele County Ag. Society for 2014-2015 (FAIR OF-FICE)8 p.m. — Exhibit Buildings Close8 p.m. — O.H.S. Football/Cheerleader Rally (UPB Stage)9 p.m. — Ra�e Drawing—(UPB Stage)10 p.m. — Midway ClosesOther Events TodayGandy’s Old Iron Show (Outside By Village Of Yesteryear)Wells Fargo Auto Museum 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Cars Of �e 1950’s)Wild Animal And Fish Display 10 a.m. — to 8 p.m. — (Izaak Walton Building) Muckle Fair MuseumGold Star Midway ShowsKRFO Pig Races Noon-2-4-6 p.m.FFA Children’s Barnyard 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (East Of Racetrack)Community Bank Owatonna/R &K Electric Ex-

otic Petting Zoo 10 a.m. — to 8 p.m.Camel Rides (North Of Racetrack)Mechanical BullRoaming Acts — Dazzling Dave, Yo-Yo Man, Steely & Stella, Bucket Boys And Stix Of Fury

Hans �e Accordian Man Sponsored By Har-land’s Tire & AutoVillage Of Yesteryear (Far East Side Of Grounds)Safety Zone Display (North On Elm Street)Lumberjack Kids Camp 1:30 p.m. — (Alexander Junction)Lumber Jack Shows 3 p.m. — (Alexander Junction)Fair Store Open — (Four Seasons Centre) 11 a.m. — to 8 p.m.David Smith Jr.—Human Cannonball 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. — (Sponsored By Minnesota State Lot-tery)Electric Scooters & Manual Wheelchairs Can Be Rented At �e Elm Avenue Gate

The pig races will return for another round of dirty fun. (People’s Press �le photo)


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