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AUGUST 14-19 , 2012OWATONNA, MN

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STEELE COUNTY FAIR Saturday, August 11, 2012

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“�e Biggest Reunion in the State of the Union” is the theme for the 2012 Steele County Free Fair to be held in Owatonna, Aug. 14-19. Admission to

the fair is free and there are lots of free attractions for fair-goers to enjoy.

There are 7,000 free exhibits includ-ing 2,000 animals, the FFA Children’s Barnyard, the Com-munity Bank/R&K

Electric Petting Zoo, the Izaak Walton wild game and fish display, 300 in-door commercial booths and over 200 outdoor vendors including 100 food stands.

Fairgoers will enjoy a brand new and bigger carnival at this year’s fair. Goldstar Amusements will feature 40 thrilling rides on the expanded midway. Several of the rides are only featured at state fairs. Among the free attractions at the fair will be the Wheel Walker which will feature a member of the Garcia family, known for the Garcia family circus, walking on top of the 80

foot high Ferris Wheel while it is turn-ing. Shows will be given twice daily at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. and three times daily Friday, Saturday and Sunday with an added 2:30 p.m. show. �e show is sponsored by the Minnesota State Lot-tery, AmericInn Motel, Garcia Amuse-

ments and the SCFF.The whole family will enjoy the

Chris Short Marionettes, here for the third year with a brand new show. �e show is sponsored by First United Bank, TPS Insurance, Legacy Signs, Owatonna Heating and Cooling and

�rivant Financial. In the 2012 edition of puppet personalities you will meet Gertrude the singing Ostrich, a Bubble Blowing Clown, some Dancing Happy Feet and many other puppet and mari-onette surprises.

Old-time music at the fair

Old-time music has been featured at the SCFF since the beginning and old time music lovers won ‘t have to go far to �nd your favorite music at this year’s fair. �ose who love dancing to old time music have the opportunity to do so. Two old time barn dances will be held on Wednesday and Saturday nights from 5 to 8 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 feature Big Ben and the Brians. �e sawdust will be on the �oor and you’re invited to “cut a

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rug” at the fair.More old time music will be

featured on the free stages at the fair. The traditional “Old Time Day” will take place on the United Prairie Bank stage in Fair Square

Park on Saturday afternoon. �e day begins with the Marv Nissel Band from New Ulm at 11 a.m. Ray Sands will be bring-ing his entire Polka Dots Band this year along with the Sweet Dreams trio. Other bands to be featured during the a�ernoon will be those of Dan Stursa, and Medford’s own Stanley Ko-slosky. Old Time Day sponsors include D and M Construction and Landscaping, Kwik Trip, and the WFLA Lodge which will be giving away two bicycles.

Stanley Koslosky and his band will also play on the KRFO Stage on Saturday at noon. Luverne’s Concertina Band will take the KRFO stage at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday and the traditional Luverne and Little Jake Musicmobile will be en-tertaining folks all around the fairgrounds all week.

Alexander Lumber Co. will bring the All American Lum-berjack Show to the fair. Free shows will feature log rolling and cross-cut sawing. In ad-dition, five kid’s lumberjack sports camps will be held Tues-day through Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

The “Old Iron” display,

sponsored by the Gandy Com-pany of Owatonna, will feature a large free display of all makes of antique tractors and small engines. Another free exhibit is the Wells Fargo Auto Museum. �is year cars of the 1940’s will be displayed.

On Tuesday, Aug. 14, there will be two programs honoring past fair livestock contributors. �e ��h annual Equine Hall of Fame induction, sponsored by Farmer’s Feed and Supply will take place in the show barn at 12:30 p.m. At 2:30 p.m., the Cen-tral Valley Co-Op Livestock Hall of Fame induction will take place.

New carnival and ride specials

This year fairgoers will be thrilled at a brand new and big-ger carnival. �e midway will be expanded and Goldstar Amuse-ments will be featuring 40 rides. Many of these are state fair qual-ity rides. The traditional ride specials will be featured on the Goldstar Midway. Tuesday is Power 96 Radio Night… all rides 96 cents. Wednesday is Serengeti Water Park Kid’s Day I featuring a $20 pass that qualifies for all rides from noon to 5 . �ursday is Culver’s Moonlight Madness. A $22 pass entitles you to all of the midway rides from 5 p.m. to midnight. With a Culver’s coupon (available at Culver’s in Owaton-

na), the pass costs $20. Friday is Kid’s Day II. A ride pass for $20 entitles one to all midway rides from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday is Family Video Ride special-bike giveaway day. A $22 pass en-titles the holder to all rides on the midway from noon to 5 p.m. and a chance to win one of eight bicycles to be given away. Sun-day is Pepsi Family Day. A $22 pass entitles the holder to unlim-ited midway rides from noon to 11 p.m. plus a free Pepsi and hot dog from a midway vendor.

The popular Mega Ride ticket, which entitles the holder to unlimited midway rides all during fair week, is sold only at Hy-Vee in Owatonna until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Mega Ride tickets cost $45.

For the kidsKid’s Days will be featured

on Wednesday and Friday of fair week. �ere will be a free Kid’s Day show in Fair Square Park both days at 11 a.m. On Wednes-day, Wade Henry, our strolling entertainer, will put on a special Kid’s Day show, sponsored by Dr. Beth of Horizon Eyecare. On Friday, Wal-Mart will sponsor a show by David Malmberg, ven-triloquist. Rad Zoo of Owatonna will also present a reptile show �ere will be special Kid’s Day prices on the Goldstar Midway.

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For the seniorsSenior Citizens aren’t forgot-

ten at the Steele County Free Fair. Thursday is “U.S. Bank Senior Day”. The day will feature spe-cials at food vendors and special entertainment in Fair Square Park all a�ernoon including the Coun-try Pickers. Two OHS grads are in this group including Hal Cas-sen and Larry Hallblade. Hal is a vocalist with the group and Larry plays the Dobro. You’ll hear songs of the old west from this group which performs at 10:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Other featured stage enter-tainers on Senior Day include a new group called the Banjo Boys and the Minnesota Over 60 Band.

Fair weddingKOWZ Radio will again

sponsor a fully paid wedding for a lucky couple on Friday night of the fair. This year’s couple is Aaron Armstrong and Amanda Sevareid of Owatonna. �e wed-ding will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday night in Fair Square Park.

Beer Garden entertainment

There’s great musical enter-tainment every day of the fair in the fair beer garden on the Coors Light Stage. The 2012 beer garden lineup includes: Tuesday: Arch Allies, sponsored by Wings, (8:30 p.m.), Wednes-day: Lost Highway (8:30 p.m.), �ursday: Garth Mania (5 p.m.), Rhino, 8:30 p.m., Friday: Wide Load (2 p.m.), Karaoke (6 p.m.), Pop Rocks, 8:30 p.m., Saturday:

Led Penny (3 p.m.), Smokescreen (8:30 p.m.), Sunday: Dan Stursa (1 p.m.), Tom Cat (6 p.m.) Also assisting in beer garden stage sponsorship is Treasure Island Resort and Casino.

Grandstand shows�e grandstand entertainment

lineup for this year and spon-sors include: Tuesday: Bull Rid-ing (8 p.m.) sponsored by Plaza Morena Restaurant and Camp-estre Grill, Owatonna People’s Press, Wells Federal Bank and Holiday Inn and Suites; Wednes-day: (7 p.m.) Martin Zellar with warm-up band Justyn Dow, spon-sored by Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Olympic Fire Pro-

tection and Cole Electric; �urs-day: (8 p.m.) Hairball in Concert sponsored by Godfather’s Pizza, Noble RV and Treasure Island Re-sort and Casino; Friday: NTPA Tractor/Truck Pull sponsored by Ag Power Enterprises Inc., Advantage Lime and Trucking, Hursh Motors, and Curt’s Truck and Diesel; Saturday: Antique Tractor Pull (9 a.m.) sponsored by Extinguisher Services/Mike’s Repair, and Ron Janning Liquid Fertilizer; Enduro Race (6 p.m.) sponsored by Four Season’s Elec-tric and Brosko� Structures; Sun-day: Demolition Derby (4 p.m.) sponsored by Misgen Auto Parts, Inc., Wholesale Tire, NAPA Auto Parts, Owatonna, Owatonna Ford-Chrysler.

Talent contest�e Owatonna People’s Press

Amateur Talent Contest will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. Entry forms are available at the OPP o�ces, the fair o�ce or on the fair website. Entrants must reside in Steele County. �ere are three divisions of competition in-cluding pre-teen, teen and open classes. Winners in Steele County will compete at the Minnesota State Fair.

Rock band competition

�e popular “Pepsi Battle of the Steele County Rock Bands”

will take place on the KRFO Stage on �ursday beginning at 7 . Win-ning bands will automatically be entered in the Amateur Talent Contest on Sunday. Entry forms available from the fair o�ce or on the fair website.

Sunday church service

�e annual outdoor Commu-nity Worship Service will be held in Fair Square Park on Sunday at 11 a.m. Pastor Brian Wright from Cornerstone Church in Owaton-na will be delivering the message. The worship musical team will be from Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Chainsaw jugglerThe strolling act this year is

Wade Henry, international per-forming artist. Henry will be on the grounds daily putting on shows amongst fairgoers and on the free entertainment stages. Known widely for thrilling au-diences with his CHAINSAW JUGGLING, Wade has a unique approach to delivering entertain-ment. He also performs atop the highest unicycle on the fair cir-cuit. His head stretches to 13 feet above the crowd. Henry comes to the fair thanks to a Legacy Grant from the State of Minnesota.

General information• Admission is free and on-

ground parking is $5. Buildings and exhibits are open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• For the convenience of our guests, pets, bicycles, skate boards and Segways are not allowed on the fairgrounds.

• There will be two Informa-tion Stations on the fairgrounds, sponsored by Steele-Waseca Co-Op Electric. Fair maps, judging schedules and fair information is available.

• Wheel chair and electric scooter rentals will be available at the Elm Street gate of the fair-grounds.

• Owatonna Bus Company 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.

• The Linder Farm Network presents “Linder the Milking

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Cow” enabling you to test your milking skills.• The Owatonna FFA Children’s Barnyard

will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.• The fair store featuring T-shirts, sweat-

shirts, caps, history books, souvenir beer pitchers, stuff animals etc. will be located in the southeast corner of the Four Seasons Center.

• Look for the popular Arcade which will be located under the grandstand.

• Luverne and Little Jake will be greeting fairgoers from their musicmobile which will be roaming around the fairgrounds daily.

• The Exotic Petting Zoo, sponsored by Community Bank, Owatonna and R&K Elec-tric, will be open daily.

• The Farmer’s Feed and Supply Equine Hall of Fame will induct new members at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14, in the fair show barn. The Livestock Hall of Fame in-duction, sponsored by Central Valley Co-Op will be held at 2:30 p.m. the same day in the show barn.

• Look for the Godfather from Godfa-ther’s Pizza strolling around the fairgrounds on Tuesday night and Wednesday, Famous Dave’s mascot, Wilbur the Pig, will stroll in the barns on Wednesday and Friday.

• The KRFO Pig Races will be presented

daily at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. They are located on the east side of the fairgrounds.

• The Safety Zone emergency equipment display will be held near the community building at the Elm Street entrance. Repre-sentatives of fire, police, sheriff ’s departments and highway patrol will be on hand.

• The Steele County Red Cross will pro-vide a medical station in the community cen-ter near the Safety Zone display.

• Fair history displays are located in the Muckle Museum next to the fair manager’s office.

• Five ATM machines will be located on the grounds for the convenience of fairgoers.

• The Steele County American Dairy As-sociation Pedal Pull is scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m. by Leisure Lane.

• The Rocks and Minerals Department of the fair will have demonstrations on Friday at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m.

• Additional funding from the Legacy Grants are being used for improvements in Fine Arts and other competitive departments relating to fine arts and history.

The Steele County Free Fair website is www.scff.org. Corky Ebeling, president of the SCFF Board of Directors, extends an invita-tion to all to attend Minnesota’s biggest and finest county fair. Admission is free. It’s the “Biggest Reunion in the State of the Union.”

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Patrons of the Beer Garden at the Steele County Free Fair are reminded that there is a policy designed to manage the age limit and admission into the Beer Garden during the fair. A person must be 21 years of age to enter the Beer Garden after 7 p.m. to close. At 7:45 p.m., Sheri�’s deputies will make a sweep through the Beer Garden and anyone that appears to be under the age of 30 could be asked to show an ID. Special deputies will be stationed at each entrance to check ID’s.

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A message from the fair board president

�e arrival of fair week in Owatonna represents a full 12 months of planning and work by fair board members, staff and other volunteers. �e culmination of all this work will result in a full week of entertainment and enjoyment by those at-tending the fair.

In the interest of continuing to experi-ence growth in the fair, we are proud to present an expanded midway for the enjoy-ment of fairgoers. We are con�dent that all of you attending the fair will be impressed with the Goldstar midway. There will now be 40 rides of-fered to fairgoers. Many of these rides have never appeared in Minnesota before and are state fair quality rides. �e Gold Star midway is a clean well run midway and I am con�dent parents and kids alike will be impressed as was the fair board in earlier visits with Mike Featherston and his midway sta�. �ey are excited and proud to bring their midway to our fair.

Note that there are two great music shows in the grandstand this year. Wednes-day night, it’s Martin Zellar and his trib-ute to Neil Diamond with opening band, Justyn Dow of Owatonna. �ursday night will feature Hairball in concert with open-ing band “�em Pesky Kids”.

To all of those who work so hard and long to make the Steele County Free Fair a one-of-a-kind county fair, I issue a big thank-you. I am con�dent that everyone attending Minnesota’s biggest county fair will have an enjoyable experience. It truly is “�e Biggest Reunion in the State of the Union.”

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2012 Season parking pass is $20.00Daily parking for the gate on 18th street is $5.00 and can

be purchased at the gate.Handicapped parking is located off of the Park Street entrance.Handicapped parking requires a

Minnesota handicapped sticker along with a season or daily pass and is on a first come-first serve basis.

Get into the actionWade Henry

Fairgoers will delight in the antics of Wade Henry, known as the “Chainsaw Juggler”, strolling the fairgrounds all during fair week at the 2012 Steele County Free Fair. His appearance is made possible by a legacy grant to the fair from the State of Minnesota. Besides his daily strolling, he will be the featured entertainer for the Wednesday Kid’s Day Show in Fair Square Park and on several per-formances during the week on the free stages.

Talent Show�ose wishing to compete in the Owatonna

People’s Press Amateur Talent Contest at the fair are reminded that the deadline to enter the contest is Monday, Aug. 13. �e contest will be held in Fair Square Park at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19. �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 and will be booked as a paid entertainer at the 2013 SCFF. Second place winners in each division receive $25 cash.

Talent show entry forms are available on the fair website, at the fair o�ce and at the Owatonna People’s Press.

Fair WeddingKOWZ Radio in Owatonna will be sponsor-

ing the third annual “Wedding at the Fair” in Fair Square Park on Friday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. �e bride and groom are Amanda Sevareid and Aaron Armstrong of Owatonna. �e wedding costs are covered by the station. Justice of the Peace Matt Ketelson will o�ciate the ceremony. All fairgoers are invited to the wedding and to enjoy a piece of the three foot by four foot wedding cake supplied by Hy-Vee.

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year at the Steele County Free Fair. �e pitchers

sell for $10.00 and will be available in the beer garden and at the fair store. �e design features this year’s fair slogan, “�e Biggest Reunion in the State of the Union”. Steely and Stella, the fair mascots, are also featured.

Med City MobilityMed City Mobility will again be o�ering rental

of scooters and manual wheelchairs for the bene�t of our handicapped fairgoers. Scooters will be rented at $25 minimum for four hours with ad-ditional hours at $6 per hour. Manual wheelchairs are o�ered at $10 minimum for four hours with additional hours at $2 per hour. �e Med City Mobility fair booth will be located outside the Community Center near the Elm Street gate.

Handicapped parking is available on a �rst come-�rst serve basis. �e parking entrance is on Park Street and you must have a handicapped sticker on your vehicle.

Petting ZooFairgoers will be able to get a close-up look

of exotic animals, many not native to Min-nesota, at the Voegel’s Exotic Petting Zoo, located on the north end of the grandstand track. For the first time, the zoo will feature a baby giraffe that is approximately four and a half months old and already stands eight foot tall. There will be over 30 species of rare animals on display. The Petting Zoo is free to all fairgoers.

Princess Kay Bus�e Steele County American Dairy Associa-

tion has chartered a bus to go to the Princess Kay coronation at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Kelsey Mussman of Claremont is a �nalist for the Princess Kay title. �e bus will load at 5 p.m. at the Community Center on the fairgrounds. Cost is $10 per person payable as you board the bus. To reserve a spot, contact Julie Mussman at 456-7861 or e-mail

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4-H Star AwardA new dairy award will be given at the District

Holstein Show on Saturday night of the Steele County Free Fair. �e �rst ever “Dairy Star Awards” to 4-H dairy project members will be given. �e purpose of the award is to recognize and reward involvement and project development in the 4-H dairy project. �e award will recognize e�orts in mentorship, leadership, 4-H involve-ment, activities and accomplishments. �ere will be two divisions, juniors (grades 3-8) and seniors (grades 9-13). Awards for �rst through third place in junior division are $75, $50 and $25. Awards for seniors are $100 through $500 for �ve placings.

Princess Kay Mary Zurhones will be attending the show to assist in the awards and will be assist-ing in the dairy show

Kids Tractor Pull�e Steele County American Dairy Association

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Church ServiceFairgoers are invited to attend the annual Outdoor Community

Church Service in Fair Square Park at the Steele County Free Fair on Sunday, Aug. 19. �e service, which begins at 11 a.m. will feature music by the worship team from Our Saviors Lutheran Church. �e message will be delivered by Pastor Brian Wright, head pastor at Cornerstone Church.

Sixth-Grade Spelling Bee�e annual Jerry Kent sixth grade spelling bee will be held at

the Steele County Free Fair on �ursday, Aug. 16, at 3:45 p.m. on the KRFO Radio Stage. Spellers this year include: (Willow Creek School): Andraya Linton, Noah Budach, William Behne, Dylan Hoover, Bryce Knutson, Hayden Sletten, Madison Piepho, Landon �urnau, Ethan Gregg, Adam Larson, Reese Hesprich and Isaiah Hedberg. (Medford): Kyra Rahn, Grace Wobbrock, Jenna Mc-Carthy, (Blooming Prairie): Alec Ille, (New Richland, Ellendale, Geneva): Benjamin Lewer, Lillian Bell, Kollin Reese, (St. Mary’s):

Cullen Shaver, Brett Ruiter. �e spelling bee is sponsored by the Independent School District Foundation. Steve Stansberry is the coordinator.

Prior to the sixth grade contest, the annual Senior Citizen spell-ing bee between Owatonna and Mankato will be held beginning at 2 p.m.

Chris Short Puppets�e Chris Short Puppets, a favorite of kids and adults, will be

back at the Steele County Free Fair this year. �e 2012 edition will feature a brand new show which will be presented twice during each a�ernoon and a black light show a�er dark. �e show is lo-cated just east of the 4-H building, sponsored by Nick Lewis, agent for �rivant Financial, First United Bank, TPS Insurance, Legacy Signs and Owatonna Heating and Cooling.

Mega Ride TicketsTo accommodate those fairgoers who wish to redeem Mega Ride

tickets for wrist bands, the Goldstar Midway ticket o�ce will be open at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14. �ere will also be a separate ticket o�ce open for the purchase of the 96 cent rides for Tuesday night. �e midway o�cially opens at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, opening day of the fair.

Safety ZoneSteele County Free fairgoers are invited to visit the Safety

Zone which will be located inside and outside of the Community Building near the Elm Street entrance. Outside the building will be displays of vehicles from the Sheri�, Police, Gold Cross Ambulance, Minnesota State Patrol and �re departments from all around Steele County. Inside the Community Building will be representatives of the various law enforcement and �re departments, CERT, SKY-WARN, CARE and the Amateur Radio Club.

Vendor Stands�ose wishing to work in vendor stands at the 2012 Steele

County Free Fair should come to the fair o�ce in the Muckle Build-ing and add your name to a list of available workers. Vendors who need employees during the fair contact the fair o�ce and the list of available people is given to them. �e fair o�ce is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Linder the CowSteele County Free Fair fairgoers are invited to try their hand at

milking “Linder the Cow”. �e �berglass cow with working udder allows everyone to milk her. �e cow is sponsored by the Linder Farm Network and will be located near the FFA Storybook Farm.

Barn Dances�ere will be two old time barn dances at the 2012 Steele County

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Free Fair. �e dances take place beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday in the swine show barn. �e Wednesday dance will feature the music of the Dan Stursa Band is sponsored by KCHK Radio in New Prague. �e Saturday dance will feature Big Ben and the Brians sponsored by Ag Star Financial Services. Bring your partner and enjoy old time dancing at the Steele County Free Fair. Dances are free to everyone.

Scavenger HuntSteele County Free Fair goers are invited

to participate in the “Agriculture Scavenger Hunt” sponsored by the Steele County Farm Bureau. �e event provides children ages 6-12 an opportunity to learn about agricul-ture as they enjoy the sights and sounds of the livestock exhibits. On Friday, Aug. 17, from 1 -3 p.m., children can pick up work-sheets at the FFA barnyard. �e worksheets contain agricultural questions. As children tour the fair exhibits, they will �nd special placed posters containing helpful informa-tion to complete the worksheet. Once com-pleted, the worksheet should be returned

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Darryl HillDarryl solely founded the OHS Museum.

Since his retirement as assistant principal of Owatonna High School he has continued to work with a coordinator in maintaining the museum exhibits. The museum boasts over 100 feet of showcases and contains over 1000

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Darryl was an integral part of bringing a water park to Owatonna. Darryl was a neces-sary piece to the eventual success of the aquat-ic center. Time commitment: varied over six years.

Darryl founded the Christmas Bird Count in Steele County over 40 years ago. He solicits volunteers and trains them and coordinates the count each December.

Other volunteer activities that Darryl is in-volved in: Americanism Chair for Owatonna American Legion Post 77, Table Tennis Teacher at Senior Place, bird talks to local clubs and organizations, Health Seniors of Steele County, Grandparents for Education, Assistant Supt. for the Photography Department at the Steele County Free Fair, Associated Church, deliver-ing Meals on Wheels, Owatonna West Hills Advisory Commission. Georgia Vincent and Darryl Hill are this year’s Steele County Free Fair Senior Citizen

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Owatonna School District Foundation4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)4 p.m. — TriM W’s (Village Stage)4 p.m. — Over 60 Band (UPB Stage)4:15 p.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KDHL)4:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage)5 p.m. — 4-H Lamb Lead and Breeding Sheep Judging (Cattle Arena)5 p.m. — Garth Mania (Beer Garden)5 to 11 p.m. — CULVER’S Moonlight Madness Ride Special ($20 with coupon from Culver’s)5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway)5:30 p.m. — Tuition Daddys (KRFO Stage)5:45 p.m. — Senior Volunteer of the Year Recognition (UPB 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. — Gary Ebnet and Floral Sofa (Village Stage)6 p.m. — Ticket o�ce opens for Hairball6:15 p.m. — Mischief and Mayhem (UPB Stage)7 p.m. — Pepsi Battle of the Rock Bands ((KRFO Stage)7 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)7 p.m. — Hairball in Concert ($15.00)7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)8 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway)

8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)8 p.m. — Karate Demo (North of Fine Arts Building)8 p.m. — White Sidewalls (UPB Stage)8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Rhino (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage)9 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)

Other events todayGandy’s Old Iron Show, Outside By Village of YesteryearWells Fargo Auto Museum — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Cars Of �e 1940’sWild Animal And Fish Display — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Izaak Walton BuildingMuckle Fair MuseumGold Star Amusement ShowsKRFO Pig Races — Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m.FFA Children’s Barnyard, East of Racetrack — 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Community Bank Owatonna/R & K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Camel Rides, North Of RacetrackAdventure AlleyRoaming Acts: Musicmobile, Steely & Stella,Wade HenryHans �e Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & AutoVillage Of Yesteryear, Far East Side Of GroundsSafety Zone Display, North On Elm StreetLumberjack Kids Camp — 1:30 p.m., Alexander JunctionLumberjack Shows — 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Alexander Junction

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Th ursday, August 16 • 2-4 p.m.Take a break on your way to or from the Fair and stop by Cedarview Care

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What’s going on: Friday, Aug. 17Kids Day II 6 a.m. — KRFO Live at Fair (Aurora Diner)8 a.m. — 4-H Horse Games Judging (Horse Arena)8 a.m. — FFA Children’s Barnyard Open8 a.m. — Talent Show Rehearsals (UPB Stage)9 a.m. — Jersey Jamboree Cattle Show (Cattle Arena)9:30 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)10 a.m. — Open Class Cattle Judging (Cattle Arena) (Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Jersey, Milking Shorthorns)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. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack)11 a.m. — Kid’s Day — David Malmberg (UPB Stage)11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Exhibit/Commercial, Museum Buildings Open11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — “Bill’s Bus” Shuttle Downtown to Fair and Concessionaires Bus Shuttle from Industrial Park to Fair (Free)11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Picture and Autograph Session with Steely and Stella (Fair Store)Noon to 9 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear OpenNoon — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)Noon — Midway OpensNoon — �e Flemmingfold (KRFO Stage)

Noon to 5 p.m. — Midway Ride Special (5 hour Ride-a-thon $20)12:15 p.m. — Barbary Coast Dixieland Band (UPB Stage)12:50 p.m. — Jerry Groskreutz Farm Show (KDHL)1 p.m. — — Close Bingo Tent Open1 to 3 p.m. — Farm Bureau Treasure Hunt (FFA Barnyard Bldg.)1:20 p.m. — Watermelon Seed Spitting (KRFO Stage)1:30 p.m. — David Malmberg Show (UPB Stage) 1:30 p.m. Lumberjack Sports Camp (Al-exander Junction)2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)2 p.m. — Rocks and Minerals Demo (Fine Arts Bldg.)2 p.m. — Wide Load (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage)2 p.m. — Steele County Pork Show (KRFO Stage)2:15 p.m. — Barbary Coast Dixieland Band (UPB Stage)2:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway)2:30 p.m. — Steele County Dairy Show (KRFO Stage)3 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)3 p.m. — Joe’s Concertina (Village Stage)3:15 p.m. — David Malmberg Show (KRFO Stage)3:30 p.m. — Old Farm Dog (UPB Stage)4 p.m. — Wade Henry (KRFO Stage)4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)4 p.m. — ADA Kids Pedal Pull (Leisure Lane)4:15 p.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KDHL)4:30 p.m. — Barbary Coast Dixieland Band (UPB Stage)


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4:30 to 8 p.m. — 4-H BBQ/Corn Feed— 4-H Grill4:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)5 p.m. — Youth General Livestock Judging Contest (Cattle Arena)5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage)5 p.m. — GE and the Dri�ers (Village Stage)5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway)5:30 p.m. — Mischief and Mayhem, Dueling Piano (KRFO Stage)5:30 p.m. — Youth Rabbit Judging Contest (Rabbit Barn)5:30 p.m. — Youth Dairy (Cattle Arena)5:45 p.m. — �e Flemminghold (UPB Stage)6 p.m. — KC Men’s Chorus (Village Stage)6 p.m. — Karaoke (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage)6 p.m. — Rocks and Minerals Demo (Fine Arts Bldg.)6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)7 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)7 p.m. — KOWZ Wedding (UPB Stage) sponsored by KOWZ7:15 p.m. — Line Dancing (KRFO Stage)7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)7:30 p.m. — NTPA Tractor Pull (Grandstand) ($16.00 adults/ $11.00 Pre Teen)8 p.m. — DC Dri�ers (UPB Stage)8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)8 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway)8 p.m. — Karate Demo (North of Fine Arts Building)8:15 p.m. — Steele County Square Dancers (KRFO Stage) Sponsored by Hometown Credit Union8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — Pop Rocks (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage)

9 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)

Other events todayGandy’s Old Iron Show, Outside By Village of YesteryearWells Fargo Auto Museum, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Cars of �e 1940’sWild Animal And Fish Display, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Izaak Walton BuildingMuckle Fair MuseumKRFO Pig Races — Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m.FFA Children’s Barnyard — 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., East of RacetrackCommunity Bank Owatonna/R & K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Camel Rides, North of RacetrackAdventure AlleyRoaming Acts: Musicmobile, Steely & Stella, Wade HenryHans �e Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & AutoVillage of Yesteryear, Far East Side of GroundsSafety Zone Display, North On Elm StreetLumberjack Kids Camp — 1:30 p.m., Alexander JunctionLumberjack Shows — 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Alexander JunctionFair Store Open, Four Seasons Centre — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Wheel Walker On �e Midway — 2:30, 5:30 and 8 p.m., Sponsored By Minnesota State LotteryMilking Contest — FFA Storybook FarmElectric Scooters & Manual Wheelchairs Can Be Rented At �e Elm Avenue Gate


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What’s going on: Saturday, Aug. 18Old Time Day 8 a.m. — 4-H Market Sale Buyers Breakfast (Community Center 4-H Diner)8:15 a.m. — Strive/Rotary/SCFF Kids 400M/800M Runs (OHS Track)8:30 a.m. — 4-H Market Sale Buyers 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. — Camel Rides Open (North of Racetrack)11 a.m. — Marv Nissel Band (UPB Stage)11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Exhibit, Commercial and Muckle Museum Bldgs. OpenNoon — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)Noon — Stanley Koslosky Band (KRFO Stage)Noon — Midway OpensNoon to close — Bingo Tent OpenNoon to 5 p.m. — Saturday Ride Family Video Spectacular—Bike Give Away Day (5-hour Ride-a-thon $22) (Drawing at 5:15 p.m.)Noon to 6 p.m. — Village of Yesteryear Open

12:30 p.m. — Polka Dots and Sweet Dreams (UPB Stage)1-3p.m. — HyVee Barb-B-Que Competition (Hy-Vee lot across from fairgrounds)1 p.m. — 4-H Llama Judging (Cattle Arena)1 p.m. — Peddler, Pumper, and Politician (Village 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. — Dunnell Lenort (Village Stage)2 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)2 p.m. — Satisfaction (KRFO Stage)2:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway)3 p.m. — Dan Stursa Band (UPB Stage)3 p.m. — Rocks and Minerals Demo (Fine Arts Building)3 p.m. — Led Penny (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage)3 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)3 p.m. — Johnny Bird (Village Stage)4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races ( East of Racetrack)4 p.m. — Dra� Performance (Horse Arena)4 p.m. — Old Farm Dog (KRFO Stage)4:15 p.m. — Fair Talk with Todd Hale (KDHL)4:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)4:30 p.m. — Stanley Koslosky Band (UPB Stage)5 p.m. — Ladies Nail Driving Contest (KRFO Stage)


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Bull Riding. Sponsors: Plaza Morena Restaurant and Compestre Grill; Owatonna Peoples Press, Wells Federal Bank, Holiday Inn and Suites

Hairball in Concert. Sponsors: Godfather’s Pizza, Noble RV, Treasure Island Resort and Casino

Martin Zellar concert with warmup by Justyn Dow. Sponsors: Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Olympic Fire Protection, Cole Electric

NTPA Tractor/Truck Pull. Sponsors: Ag Power Enterprises Inc., Hursh Motors, Curt’s Truck and Diesel, Advantage Lime and Trucking

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What’s going on: Saturday, Aug. 185 p.m. — Bad Tangerines (Village Stage)5 p.m. — Dra� Horse Halter (Horse Arena)5 p.m. — Old Time Barn Dance-Luverne’s Concertina Band (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 Wheel Walker (Midway)5:30 p.m. — American Pie (50’s—80’s Music) (KRFO Stage)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/Preteens: $11)6 p.m. — Tuition Daddys (Village Stage)6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)6 p.m. — Dan Stursa (UPB Stage)6:30 p.m. — Open Class Holstein and MN District II Holstein Show (Cattle Arena)7 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)7:15 p.m. — Logan Johnson (UPB Stage)7:30 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)8 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)8 p.m. — Arrows at Dawn (KRFO Stage)8 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway)8 p.m. — Bill Dewey as Johnny Cash (UPB Stage)8 p.m. — Karate Demo (North of Fine Arts Building)8:30 p.m. — 12:30 a.m. Smokescreen (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage)9 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)9 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)

Other events todayGandy’s Old Iron Show, Outside By Village of YesteryearWells Fargo Auto Museum — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Wild Animal And Fish Display — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Izaak Walton BuildingMuckle Fair MuseumGold Star Midway ShowsKRFO Pig Races — Noon, 2 p.m. 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.FFA Children’s Barnyard — 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., East of RacetrackCommunity Bank Owatonna/R &K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Camel Rides, North of RacetrackAdventure AlleyRoaming Acts: Musicmobile, Steely & Stella, Wade HenryHans �e Accordian Man Sponsored By Harland’s Tire & AutoVillage of Yesteryear, Far East Side of GroundsSafety Zone Display, North On Elm StreetMilking Contest — FFA Storybook FarmLumberjack Kids Camp — 1:30 p.m., Alexander JunctionLumberjack Shows — 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., Alexander JunctionWheel Walker On �e Midway — 2:30, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Sponsored by Minnesota State LotteryFair Store Open, Four Seasons Centre — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Electric Scooters and Manual Wheelchairs Can Be Rented At �e Elm Avenue Gate


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1-5p.m. — Dan Stursa Band (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage)1 p.m. — Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens1 p.m. — Allegra Geller (KRFO Stage)1 p.m. — �e Good Old Boys from Medford (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. — Flat Baroque (Village Stage)2 p.m. — Amateur Talent Show (UPB Stage)2:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway)2:45 p.m. — Wade Henry (KRFO Stage)3 p.m. — 4-H Parade of Champions (Cattle Arena)3 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)3 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)3 p.m. — Patty Kark and Friends (Village Stage)3:30 p.m. — Stix of Fury (KRFO Stage)4 p.m. — Swine Show (Swine Arena)4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)

4 p.m. — Misgen Auto Parks, Inc. /Napa Auto Parts of Owatonna/ Owatonna Ford-Chrysler/Wholesale Tire Southern MN Demo Derby (Grandstand) (Adults: $15/

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1-5p.m. — Dan Stursa Band (Coors Light Beer Garden Stage)1 p.m. — Grandstand Ticket Booth Opens1 p.m. — Allegra Geller (KRFO Stage)1 p.m. — �e Good Old Boys from Medford (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. — Flat Baroque (Village Stage)2 p.m. — Amateur Talent Show (UPB Stage)2:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway)2:45 p.m. — Wade Henry (KRFO Stage)3 p.m. — 4-H Parade of Champions (Cattle Arena)3 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)3 p.m. — All American Lumber Jack Show (Alexander Junction)3 p.m. — Patty Kark and Friends (Village Stage)3:30 p.m. — Stix of Fury (KRFO Stage)4 p.m. — Swine Show (Swine Arena)4 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)

4 p.m. — Misgen Auto Parks, Inc. /Napa Auto Parts of Owatonna/ Owatonna Ford-Chrysler/Wholesale Tire Southern MN Demo Derby (Grandstand) (Adults: $15/

What’s going on: Sunday, Aug. 19 Steele County Free Fair: Sunday, Aug. 19Preteen: $11)4:15 p.m. — Luverne’s Concertina Band (KRFO Stage)4:30 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)5 p.m. — Stix of Fury (UPB Stage)5:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway)5:45 p.m. — Sara Sorensen (UPB Stage)6-10 p.m. — Tom Cat (Coors Lite Beer Garden Stage)6 p.m. — KRFO Pig Races (East of Racetrack)6:30 p.m. — Steele Co. Pork Producers Barrow and Carcass Show (Swine Arena)7 p.m. — Chris Short Puppet Show (by 4-H Bldg.)7 p.m. — Tae Kwan Do Demonstration (UPB Stage)7 p.m. — Dog Mouth (KRFO Stage)7:30 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway)8 p.m. — Deadline to join Steele County Ag. Society for 2012-2013 (FAIR OFFICE)8 p.m. — Minnesota State Lottery Wheel Walker (Midway)8 p.m. — Exhibit Buildings Close8 p.m. — O.H.S. Football/Cheerleader Rally (UPB Stage)9 p.m. — “Build the Barn” Ra�e Drawing (Beer Garden)11 p.m. — Midway Closes

Other events todayGandy’s Old Iron Show, Outside By Village of YesteryearWells Fargo Auto Museum — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Cars of �e 1940’sWild Animal And Fish Display — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Izaak Walton BuildingMuckle Fair MuseumGold Star Midway ShowsKRFO Pig Races — Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m.FFA Children’s Barnyard — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., East of RacetrackCommunity Bank Owatonna/R &K Electric Exotic Petting Zoo — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Camel Rides, North of RacetrackAdventure AlleyRoaming Acts — Musicmobile, Steely & Stella, Wade Henry And Stix of FuryHans �e Accordian ManSponsored By Harland’s Tire & AutoVillage of Yesteryear, Far East Side of GroundsSafety Zone Display, North On Elm StreetLumberjack Kids Camp — 1:30 p.m., Alexander JunctionLumber Jack Shows — 3 p.m., Alexander JunctionFair Store Open, Four Seasons Centre — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Electric Scooters & Manual Wheelchairs Can Be Rented At �e Elm Avenue Gate

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