Schedule of Events:

Fair Square Entertainment

Tuesday- August 8, 2023

2:00- 3:00 p.m. - Falling Interlude - Bryer Mickelson
5:00 p.m. - National Anthem sung by Brad Boice
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremony
5:30 p.m - Pride of Mower (following Opening Ceremony)
6:30 p.m. - Toast to the Classics - Brad Boice (Approximate time-will start after the Pride of Mower ceremony
7:30 p.m. - Elvis Show - Brad Boice (Approximate time-depends if the other show runs late.)

Wednesday- August 9, 2023 - Day Care Day

9:00 a.m. - Noon- Day Care Day Activities-MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED by July 28th
12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m. - Dobbins Creek Boys - Featuring Terry Schmidt & Lee Bjorndahl
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Brett Feist
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Jimmie C. Clark and The Fiddlers Band

Thursday- August 10, 2023 - Senior Day

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 P.m. -Bingo for Seniors - Sponsored by The Cedars
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.507 Country
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - LP and the 45's

Friday- August 11, 2023

12:00 p.m. - 4-H Performing Arts
1:00 p.m. - Fashion Revue
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Matt Mueller
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.- The Rockin Hep Cats - Rockabilly Show
Rockabilly is a style of rock and roll music dating back to the early 1950's. It blends the sounds of country and rhythm and blues which was considered the "classic" rock and roll. You don't want to miss this show!

Saturday- August 12, 2023

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Robby Vee
What are people saying about Robby Vee: “This cat sure can play.” –Carl Perkins “Robby’s a true guitar slinger!” –Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones “Writings confident and inspired.” -Marshall Crenshaw “These guys could play on any stage.” -Sir Paul McCartney “This is the same stuff I used to make my records with...Straight from the hip.” –Dion “Great Band, Great show.” –Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin

Vee is currently touring to audiences worldwide playing fairs, festivals, theaters and casinos in support of his two new singles “A Forever Kind of Love and Good Morning” as well as his latest Album “Double Spin” due out this year on vinyl. Robby Vee, along with his Rock-n-Roll Caravan Show is a celebration of the Golden Era of Rock n Roll featuring a tribute to his father Bobby Vee, Buddy Holly and “The Day The Music Died” with a cast of rockers and top
collaborators who are known for keeping this special brand of music alive and rockin’!

6:00 p.m. - Brian Christensen

Sunday- August 13, 2023

9:30 a.m. - Faith Free Evangelical Church Service - All are welcome!
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Denny Charnecki and the DC Drifters
Exerpt taken from the Austin Daily Herald: "After 60 years the band, with Charnecki as its leader, is still going strong. Later this summer, it will be inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame in Arnolds Park Iowa."

On Grounds Events

Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull

They are the largest pedal tractor pull company in the world!
August 13, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
(Outside of the Horticulture building)

Carnival Schedule

Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Open at 5 p.m.

All rides $2.00 each
(No wristbands this day)
(If you purchased a passport the picture booth will open at 3 p.m. to start taking pictures)

Wednesday, August 9, 2023   
Open at 3 p.m.

Daily Wristband $30 per person
unlimited rides from 3 p.m.-10 p.m.

Thursday, August 10, 2023      
Open at 1 p.m.

Kids Day Wristbands $15 per person
**NEW THIS YEAR-Sold at the Carnival
from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. - Unlimited rides from 1 p.m.-10 p.m.
OR
Daily Wristband $30 per person
Unlimited Rides from 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

Friday, August 11, 2023            
Open at 1 p.m.

Daily Wristband $30 per person
Unlimited Rides from 1 p.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday, August 12, 2023       
Open at 12 p.m.

Daily Wristband $30 per person
Unlimited rides from 12 p.m.-10 p.m.

Sunday, August 13, 2023        
Open at 12 p.m.

Daily Wristband $30 per person
Unlimited rides from 12 p.m.-7 p.m.

Date: August 8-13, 2023

Location: Mower County Fairgrounds - 700 12th Street SW, Austin, MN 55912

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