JACKSON COUNTY FAIR

Jason will be on the Fairgrounds, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, July 23-25th demonstrating his artistic abilities using spray paint & creating pictures.  Make sure you check this out.
This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the SW Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

July 24-28th 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 10 Inflatable units, includes 3 games (balloon store, duck pond & gold fish game) and cotton candy & lemonade shake-ups.  Pre-sale Mega Wrist Bands will be for sale for $25 until July 16th at the following businesses; Sunshine in Jackson, Extended Ag in Lakefield, Currie State Bank in Okabena, Heron Lake Security Bank.  These bands allow unlimited use for the days of the fair.  At the Fair the wristbands will be $10 a day, $15 for 2 days, & the MEGA wristbands for all 5 days $30.

Tuesday, July 24th performances will be at 4, 6 & 8 p.m. & Wednesday, July 25th 2, 4 & 6 p.m. 3 FREE Exciting Shows each day!

Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 in the Fair Village.  Trophies for 1-3rd place in the age groups of 4 thru 11.  Registration starts at 5:00 p.m.

Sponsored by; American Legion-Lakefield, Schraders Computer Services, Svoboda Excavating, CFS, Poet.

Kick off the fair & enjoy the Jeremy DeWall band in The Garden on Tuesday, July 24 at 7:30-11:30 p.m. 

Come & try out your paintball skills on the fairgrounds. Ages 8 & older. Operating Wednesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Wednesday, July 25th 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. Comedy Hypnosis Show Gardens Stage.

Loggin, Legends and Lore is a humorous, fact filled, 50 minutes of the most outrageous tales from the Paul Bunyan lore.  Meet "Hot Bisquit Slim: and "Ole the Big Swede" who were personal friends of Ol' Paul.  Kids will love seeing Paul's giant baby bottle and pacifier, along with other giant props, such as the huge mosquito from "the tale of the Mosquitobees".  Kids will learn about the logging industry and how that time in history was influential in building our communities in the upper Midwest. Thursday 5 p.m. Friday 10 & 1 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday July 26-28th  Shows daily - back by popular demand!

They will be performing on Thursday, July 26th at 8:30 in The Garden. Join the fun!

Make sure to check out the Marketplace Handmade Items in the big white building (DNR) near the entrance of the fairgrounds.  You won't want to miss this on Friday & Saturday, July 27-28th!

Friday, July 27• Senior Building
- Free rolls starting at 9 a.m., sponsored by Good Samaritan Center
- Outstanding Senior Recognition Announcement at 1:00 p.m.
- Free entertainment
Good Samaritan Center will be the host.

Friday during Senior Citizens Day, sponsored by Jackson Livestock Exchange & Bridgette's Bucksnorts & Brew Ha Ha.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Parade is at 1:00 p.m.
Classic Car Show Sponsored by;
Wayne Schneekloth Family

Looking to see some exciting real working horses and riders?
Be sure to attend the Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, July 28, starting at noon and watch teams of four riders team sort, doctor, trailer load, team pen and sort and pen at the horse arena.
For more information and registration, check out www.birchcouleearena.com.  Sponsored by Crystal Valley Co-op.

They will be one of the opening bands for the Dylan Scott Concert on Saturday, July 28th & then enjoy their music again in the beer gardens after the concert until closing time.