Children's Barnyard
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sponsored by Compeer Financial, Pietz Farms. Jackson Branch of Fulda Area Credit Union, New Fashion Pork, Jackson Sports, Extended Ag, Farmer & Merchants State Bank
Bounce Around Inflatables
Wednesday, July 26: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 27: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 28: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 29: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
$10 Daily Wristbands
Husky's Fastpitch & Girls Basketball Fundraiser - THANK YOU for helping!
Sponsored in part by Pioneer
Kid's Tractor Pedal Pull
Tuesday, July 25 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
United Barrel Racers Association
A first at the Jackson County Fair in 2014, the United Barrel Racers Association is coming back in 2017!
Ready to watch some fast-paced barrel racing in the horse arena on Tuesday, July 25, at the 2017 Jackson County Fair? The arena will open for warm-ups at 5 p.m., with exhibition runs starting at 6 p.m. and the first class of racing to begin at 7. Sponsored by the Jackson Saddle Club and the Jackson County Fair Association. Check out the Jackson Barrel Racing Series - MN Facebook page for more information. Sponsored by; Bill Phillips Memorial Fund - in honor of Gabrielle F Holthe
Kids and Canvas Painting Event
Kids ages 9 to 14 are invited to come to the Jackson County Fair on Tuesday, July 25, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and join together to create and install a beautiful painted stained-glass art display. Cost is $10. Preregister online at www.michelleweberstudio.com or arrive early. Space is limited. Call Michelle Weber at (507) 530-4037 for details.
Kid's Day at the Fair - Wednesday
Sponsored by; Robert and Helen Remick Charitable Trust, Pork Chop Open, Culligan, Subway of Jackson, Asa Auto Plaza, Bank Midwest, Extended Ag, Fulda Area Credit Union, Jackson Center for the Arts, Jackson Lions, New Fashion Pork, Prairie Country Crop Insurance, United Prairie Bank
Jazzed Up Macaroni - for Junior Chefs
Wednesday, July 26 at 5:00 .m. in the food court. Sign up at Sunshine Foods in Jackson by July 24th. All contest ingredients are furnished. 2 age groups; 6 & under & 7-12 yrs old. PRIZES awarded. More details at Sunshine & sponsored by Sunshine!
The Paul Stewart Show
Wednesday, July 26: 8 p.m.
The Garden
Featuring '50s and '60s country, rock and blues.
Kipp Davis Mural Painting
He will be painting a large mural on Thursday, July 27th starting at 10 a.m.
This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from SW Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Mitch Gordon & the Unleaded Band
Thursday, July 27th starting at 8:30 in the Beer Garden Sponsored by Kozy Heat of Lakefield. Awesome Country Band
Wine Tasting
Thursday, July 27: 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 29: 5 to 7 p.m.
The Garden
Hosted by Round Lake Vineyards and Winery.
Senior Citizens Day
Friday, July 28 • 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 featuring the Jessie James Band with opening act Justin Lessman at 1:30 p.m.
Jackson Branch Fulda Area Credit Union will be the hosts.
Carriage Rides
Friday, July 28 • 10 a.m.
Free rides for senior citizens in honor of Senior Citizens Day.
Sponsored by Bridget's Brew Ha-Ha & Grill and the Jackson Livestock Exchange.
Market Place Handmade Items
Friday & Saturday July 28-29th, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Arts & Craft Handmade Goods Up-Cycled Goods
Market Place Handmade Items
Local artisans are invited to feature handmade items at the new Jackson County Fair Market Place, which will run from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29. Click on the image at left for more information and to register.
Senior Citizen Day - Friday
Memorial Tractor Parade &
Wayne Schneekloth Classic Car Cruise In Show
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, Full Tilt, Complete Insurance Services, T-Care, Osteberg Funeral Home
History Display of the Jackson Speedway
On Saturday, make sure you check out the race car display in the Anderson Building
2nd Annual Jackson County Food 4 Kids Celebrity Hog Show
Saturday, July 29
Olson Pavilion
2 p.m.
All ages are invited to watch the second annual Jackson County Food 4 Kids Celebrity Hog Show. In this entertaining event, local businesses develop a costume idea for the pig and for themselves. The participant and the pig will then compete in a drive that will be judged. The businesses take part in this event as a fundraiser for Jackson County Food 4 Kids, which provides food packs for food insecure elementary students in Jackson County during weekends and breaks throughout the school year.
Olson Pavilion
2 p.m.
All ages are invited to watch the second annual Jackson County Food 4 Kids Celebrity Hog Show. In this entertaining event, local businesses develop a costume idea for the pig and for themselves. The participant and the pig will then compete in a drive that will be judged. The businesses take part in this event as a fundraiser for Jackson County Food 4 Kids, which provides food packs for food insecure elementary students in Jackson County during weekends and breaks throughout the school year.
Ranch Rodeo
Looking to see some exciting real working horses and riders?
Be sure to attend the Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, July 29, 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 Coop
Saddle Club Horse Show
The Jackson Saddle Club will host its Southwest Trail Riders Association-sanctioned horse show on Sunday, July 23, starting at 9 a.m. sharp.