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Free Entertainment

2019 Free Entertainment Schedule


Daily entertainment 

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All American Lumberjack Show
Located on the southwest side of beer garden
Join us each day for action-packed lumberjack competitions, intricate wood carvings and kid's lumberjack camps! 
  • ​Wednesday, August 7 at noon and 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, August 8 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Friday, August 9 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 10 at noon, 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Kid's lumberjack camps will follow the Wednesday noon show, and Thursday/Friday/Saturday 3 p.m shows. 
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For more information, visit lumberjackshows.net.

Granpa Cratchet's Puppet Show
Located by the children's barnyard/4-H building
Follow Granpa Cratchet and friends through a magical, whimsical puppet show adventure perfect for kids! 
  • ​Wednesday, August 7 at ​10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. – Granpa Cratchet's (mobile show roaming the grounds); 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. (stationary puppet show near 4-H building)
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  • Thursday, August 8 and Friday, August 9 at ​11 a.m. (mobile show), noon (stationary show near 4-H building), 4 p.m. (mobile show), 5 p.m. (stationary show near 4-H building), 7 p.m. (mobile show) and 8 p.m. (stationary show near 4-H building)
  • Saturday, August 10 at ​noon (mobile show), 1 p.m. (stationary show near 4-H building), 3 p.m. (mobile show), 4 p.m. (stationary show near 4-H building), 7 p.m. (mobile show) and 8 p.m. (stationary show near 4-H building)​ ​
For more information, follow Granpa Cratchet on Facebook or visit granpablog.com.
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FFA Children's Barnyard
Located west of the 4-H building
Local FFA students will be on hand to introduce kids to plenty of furry friends - chicks, rabbits, goats and more! 
  • Open Tuesday-Saturday

Knockerball ($1 per play)
Knockerball is a single chamber inflatable sphere with inner handles and adjustable shoulder straps that can be used singularly to perfect your rolls, flips, and wheels or as a dueling device between two friends! Experience rip roaring laughter, exhilarating knocks and rolls that will keep you coming back for more. More info here. 
  • Thursday, August 8 from 4 to 9 p.m. 
  • Friday, August 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All participants must fill out a waiver. It can be completed on-site and viewed here. 
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Goodhue County Historical Society
Located in the school house next to the children's barnyard

The Goodhue County Historical Society offers fun for the whole family. Each day will feature unique programming, so be sure to come back daily to participate in new activities!
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For more information, visit goodhuecountyhistory.org.

Exhibit Buildings
  • 4-H building open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Commercial buildings open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday
  • Open class exhibit buildings open from Noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday

Beer Garden
  • Open all week with FREE jukebox and bands Wednesday-Saturday 

Daily schedules

Tuesday, August 6 (Entry Day)
  • 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Open class exhibit entry
  • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - TRIAD – Goodhue County Sheriff's Department
  • 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Goodhue County Sheriff’s K9 Unit

Wednesday, August 7 (Day Care Day)
  • 9:30 a.m. – Goodhue County Junior Holstein Association Show (near dairy barn)
  • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Ms JaZee, Balloonologist (roaming the grounds)
  • 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. – Granpa Cratchet's mobile puppet show (roaming the grounds)
  • 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. – Granpa Cratchet's stationary puppet show (near 4-H building)
  • Noon, 5 p.m. – All-American Lumberjack Show (near beer garden)
  • Noon to 6 p.m. – Activities in the schoolhouse hosted by the Goodhue County Historical Society
  • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Goodhue County Sheriff's Investigations Unit 
  • 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Goodhue County SWAT Team
  • 6pm – Dave Carpenter & Friends – Beer Garden
  • 6 p.m. - Adult chocolate dessert baking contest (entertainment tent)

Thursday, August 8 (Family Day)
  • 10 a.m. – Goodhue County Commissioners Meeting (entertainment tent)
  • 11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – Granpa Cratchet's mobile puppet show (roaming the grounds)
  • Noon, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. – Granpa Cratchet's stationary puppet show (near 4-H building)
  • Noon to 6 p.m. – Activities in the schoolhouse hosted by the Goodhue County Historical Society
  • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Goodhue Co Sheriff's Civil Unit
  • 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. – All-American Lumberjack Show (near beer garden)
  • 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Knockerball; $1 per play
  • 4:30pm – Bridget’s Fruit Pie Contest (beer garden)
  • 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Goodhue County Sheriff’s Dive Team
  • 5 p.m. - Music by Troy Aron Johnson (beer garden)
  • 7:30 p.m. – Farm Bureau Century Farm Program (entertainment tent)

Friday, August 9 (Senior Citizen Day)
  • 9 a.m. to Noon – Goodhue County Sheriff’s Towards Zero Deaths “Pedal Car” demo (beer garden)
  • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Knockerball; $1 per play
  • 11 a.m.; 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – Granpa Cratchet's mobile puppet show (roaming the grounds)
  • Noon, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. – Granpa Cratchet's stationary puppet show (near 4-H building)
  • Noon to 6 p.m. – Activities in the schoolhouse hosted by the Goodhue County Historical Society
  • 1 p.m. - Euchre Tournament Hosted by the VFW Auxiliary Post 5727; $5 entry fee with all entry fees being returned as prize money (beer garden)
  • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Goodhue County Sheriff’s Bailiff Unit
  • 1:30 p.m. - Goodhue County ADA Coffee, Quick & Cheese Cake Contest (beer garden)
  • 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. – All-American Lumberjack Show
  • 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Goodhue County Sheriff’s Patrol Unit
  • 5 p.m. – Music by Ray Sands Band (beer garden)
  • 7 p.m. – Outstanding Senior Award presentation (beer garden)
  • 7:30 p.m. –  Music by Troy Aron Johnson (beer garden)

Saturday, August 10 (Kids Day)
  • Noon, 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. – All-American Lumberjack Show
  • Noon; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. – Granpa Cratchet's mobile puppet show (roaming the grounds)
  • 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. – Granpa Cratchet's stationary puppet show (near 4-H building)
  • 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Goodhue County Sheriff’s Four Seasons – Recreation Unit
  • 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. – Minnesota’s Agricultural History in Pictures; Doug Ohman, Pioneer Photography (schoolhouse)
  • 2:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. – David Olson, Balloon Artist (roaming the grounds)
  • 4 p.m. – Bridget’s Kids Cupcake Contest (beer garden)
  • 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Goodhue County Sheriff’s Drone Unit
  • 5 p.m. – Bridget’s Adult Cupcake Contest (beer garden)
  • 9 p.m. – Music by Fire at the Falls (beer garden)

All events are subject to change

Location

44279 County 6 Blvd
Zumbrota, MN 55992 ​

We hope to see you at the 2021 goodhue county fair!
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Dates TBA

ADMISSION PRICES:
DAILY: $5
SEASON GATE PASS: $12
UNDER 12 YEARS: FREE

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  • Home
  • At the Fair
    • Grandstand
    • Free Entertainment
    • Open Class Competitions
    • Beer Garden
    • Carnival
    • 4-H
  • Sponsors/Vendors
  • History
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