Dakota County Fair

Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025 at 8:00am

Dakota County Fair Grounds
4008 220th Street West
651-463-8818

Schedule of Events:

---SENIOR DAY 2025---

8:00 AM
Flag Raising Ceremony
Ahlberg Hall

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Senior Day Social
Ahlberg Hall
Dakota City Museum

10:00 AM
4-H Horse Performance Judging
Horse Arena

10:00 AM
4-H Rabbit Judging and Showmanship Judging
Sheep Barn

10:00 AM
Axe Throwing Show by All American Lumberjacks
Block G

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Children's Barnyard
Ag Experience Building
FFA Childrens Barnyard

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
County Commissioner's Meeting
Main Beer Garden Free Stage

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Dakota City Heritage Village
Dakota City

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Decorate Thank You Cards for Local Veterans
Government Building

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
IMCA Oldtimers Car Museum
Dakota Garage

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Learn About Benefits for Local Veterans
Government Building

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Listen to Local Veterans' Stories
Government Building

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Pick Up a Pair of Patriotic Sunglasses
Government Building

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Play in the Big Sandbox
Government Building

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Retire Your Old American Flag
Government Building

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Ride a Plasma
Ag Experience Building
FFA Childrens Barnyard

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Traveling Tees Mini Golf
Block G

10:30 AM
Kids' Power Pedal Tractor Pull Contest (sponsored by Fleet Farm)
Ahlberg Hall

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4 Dad's Quartet Village
Dakota City Church

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show
Block F

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Magic Show by Farmer Phil
Ag Experience Building

11:30 AM
SWCD Native Prairie Tours
Ahlberg Hall

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Carnival
Block I

12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pull Tabs (Lakeville Lions)
Craft Beer Garden Free Stage
Main Beer Garden Free Stage

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty Live Music (Polka)
Craft Beer Garden Free Stage

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
X-Cut Sawing Lumberjack Show
Block G

1:00 PM
4-H Livestock demo judging
Henry & Katie Fox Show Arena

1:00 PM
Tractor Parade
Dakota City

2:00 PM
4-H Horse Training Judging
Horse Arena

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show
Prepare to be amazed by big air stunts, dock diving, frisbee freestyle routines, high jumping, agility, flyball racing, and other extreme dog sports. This is a free show - no ticket required. Check event schedule for multiple daily showtimes.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Balloon Twisting by Farmer Phil
FFA Childrens Barnyard

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Ilan Blustin
Main Beer Garden Free Stage

3:00 PM
4-H Horse Trail Judging
Horse Arena

3:00 PM
Axe Throwing Show by All American Lumberjacks
Block G

3:00 PM
Goat Costume Contest
Henry & Katie Fox Show Arena

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Wayne and the Boys
Craft Beer Garden Free Stage

4:00 PM
Church Ladies String Band
Dakota City Harris House

4:30 PM
4-H Horse Costume Judging
Horse Arena

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bingo (Farmington Lions)
Lions Building

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Magic Show by Farmer Phil
Ag Experience Building

5:30 PM
Kids' Power Pedal Tractor Pull Contest (sponsored by Fleet Farm)
Ahlberg Hall

6:00 PM
4-H Fashion Revue Show
4-H Building

6:00 PM
4-H Horse Music in Motion Judging
Horse Arena

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
X-Cut Sawing Lumberjack Show
Block G

1:00 PM
4-H Livestock demo judging
Henry & Katie Fox Show Arena

1:00 PM
Tractor Parade
Dakota City

2:00 PM
4-H Horse Training Judging
Horse Arena

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show
Prepare to be amazed by big air stunts, dock diving, frisbee freestyle routines, high jumping, agility, flyball racing, and other extreme dog sports. This is a free show - no ticket required. Check event schedule for multiple daily showtimes.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Balloon Twisting by Farmer Phil
FFA Childrens Barnyard

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Ilan Blustin
Main Beer Garden Free Stage

3:00 PM
4-H Horse Trail Judging
Horse Arena

3:00 PM
Axe Throwing Show by All American Lumberjacks
Block G

3:00 PM
Goat Costume Contest
Henry & Katie Fox Show Arena

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Wayne and the Boys
Craft Beer Garden Free Stage

4:00 PM
Church Ladies String Band
Dakota City Harris House

4:30 PM
4-H Horse Costume Judging
Horse Arena

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bingo (Farmington Lions)
Lions Building

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Magic Show by Farmer Phil
Ag Experience Building

5:30 PM
Kids' Power Pedal Tractor Pull Contest (sponsored by Fleet Farm)
Ahlberg Hall

6:00 PM
4-H Fashion Revue Show
4-H Building

6:00 PM
4-H Horse Music in Motion Judging
Horse Arena

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
X-Cut Sawing Lumberjack Show
Block G

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show
Prepare to be amazed by big air stunts, dock diving, frisbee freestyle routines, high jumping, agility, flyball racing, and other extreme dog sports. This is a free show - no ticket required. Check event schedule for multiple daily showtimes.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kids Mutton Bustin' and Barrel Races
Grandstand

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Shaw Brothers
Main Beer Garden Free Stage

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Vinnie Rose
Craft Beer Garden Free Stage


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