Four Days of Fun
Grandstand Events
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Bus & Stock Car Races
Thursday, July 11
ADMISSION:
Ages 0-7: Free
Ages 8-17: $10
18+/Adults: $15 -
Baja Races
Friday, July 12
ADMISSION:
Ages 0-7: Free
Ages 8-17: $10
18+/Adults: $15
Midway Rides
Crescent City Amusements will be open daily at 1pm during the fair with over 20 amusement rides and attractions including thrill rides, family rides, and kiddy rides.
Single All-Day Bands: $25 (Advance) $30 (Onsite) Excludes Rock-it.
Mega Ride Every Day Bands: $65 (Advance) $75 (Onsite) Excludes Rock-it.
Extreme Mega Bands: $70 (Advance) $80 (Onsite)
Includes Rock-It, must be taller than 52” to ride the Rock-It.
Wristbands valid daily 1-10PM. Save on advance wristbands at the following local businesses:
•Aitkin County Auditor’s Office
•Paulbeck’s County Market
•Members Co-op, Aitkin & McGregor
•Security State Bank
•Bremer Bank
•Big Dollar
Windy River Stage
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Bluegrass
Wednesday July 9
4pm-10pm
Brotherhood of BirdsSteam Machine
Roe Family Singers
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Aitkin Friends of the Arts
Thursday, July 10
4pm-9pm
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Duluth Transit Authority
Friday July 11
7pm – 10pm
The Midwest's largest Chicago tribute band plays the best of Chicago classics and deep cuts!
Activities
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Live Special Contest : Tree Decorating Special Contest
Wednesday, July 9 from Noon-9pm
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Live Open Class Quilt Judging
Wednesday, July 9 at Noon
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Live Open Class BBQ Sauce & Salsa Judging
Wednesday, July 9 at 6pm
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Artist in Residence: Karen Newton; Flowers, Landscapes and Animals
Thursday, July 11 from 10am – 1pm
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Live Open Class Judging of Yeast and Quick Breads
Thursday, July 10 at Noon
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Artist in Residence: Janice Hasselius
Thursday, July 11 from 1pm – 4pm
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Pickle Judging
Thursday, July 10 at 6pm
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Live Demonstration: Flower Arranging
Friday, July 12 at 1pm
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Artist in Residence: Mackenzie Krawchuck, Wildlife Artist
Friday, July 12 from 1pm – 4pm
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Learn to Play the Guitar! Workshop with Ben Ranson
Friday, July 12 from 2pm – 4pm
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Watercolor Class with Janice Hasselius
Friday, July 12 at 6pm
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Artist in Residence: Rita Fortunato
Saturday, July 13 from Noon – 2pm
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Fashion Show
Saturday, July 12 at 2pm
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Team Hitch Competition: Draft Horses
Thursday, July 10, 11am–3pm
Horse Arena, next to Horse Barn
Team obstacle course pulling a wagon, Team Barrel Race pulling a sled, Team Obstacle Course pulling a Fore Cart, Team Rescue Race pulling a Sled -
Rabbit Agility Show
Thursday, July 11
Outside the poultry barn after rabbit judging -
Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull
Located near the 4-H building
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4-H Blue Ribbon Auction
Friday, July 11 at 6pm
Reception to follow for sponsors/bidders. -
Open Class Horse Show
Friday, July 11 at 8am
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CMCA Youth Beef Show
Saturday, July 12 at 10am
Show Arena between the cattle and poultry barn
Sponsored by Aitkin County Fair and Central Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association
Registration Info -
Touch A Truck
Saturday, July 12, 11am – 1pm
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Classic Tractor Parade
Saturday, July 12
Parade starts at 1pm.
Pre-1978 classics and antiques, restored, unrestored, old logging equipment, old construction equipment, lawn tractors, hit & miss engines – We want to see them all! Contact Bob Nicko at 218-839-3145 with questions.