
Murray County Fair Schedule
August 14-20, 2023
Tentative schedule, some events TBD
Monday, August 14,2023
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4-H Exhibit Judging of all General Exhibits, 4-H Building and Heritage Hall
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show, Horse Arena
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pork Burger And Malt Stand open
12:00 p.m. Escort from Fulda to Slayton of Traveling Tribute Exhibit
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Optional Pre-Delivery of Livestock Exhibits
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Optional Set Up of Commercial Exhibit Buildings
5:30 p.m. Registration for 5K or 1M Fun Run/Walk, front of courthouse
5:30 p.m. Pork Burger and Malt Stand open
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 4-H Swine Weigh-in and Optional Arrival of all Livestock Exhibits
6:00 p.m. 5K Fun Run/Walk, front of courthouse, ends near Traveling Tribute-Sponsored by Fair Board and MCMC
7:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony for Traveling Tribute, Soccer Field
8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Classic American Rockers, by Beer Garden
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - Official Start of the Murray County Fair
9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Commercial Exhibit Building set up
10:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. 4-H And Open Class Exhibit Buildings open
9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Open Class Entries, Fair Office
9:00 a.m. 4-H Rabbit Show, Olson Arena
11:00 a.m.-10:00 pm Fair Shuttle by Slayton American Legion
12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Commercial Exhibit Buildings open
12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. DeKam Farm Display, Round Barn
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Museum Buildings and Log Cabin open
2:00 p.m. 4-H Goat Show, Olson Arena
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ECI Jail & Bail
3:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bingo sponsored by Avoca American Legion/Auxiliary
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bounce Around Inflatables
4:00 p.m. 4-H Fashion Revue, Heritage Hall
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Vote For Your Favorite 4-H Photo - winner receives the People's Choice Award
5:00 p.m. Beer Garden Opens, center of fairgrounds
5:00 p.m. MN Raptor Program, Under the Tent
6:00 p.m. Century Farm Recognition, Under the Tent
6:00 p.m. 4-H Sheep Show and Lamb Lead, Olson Arena
6:00 p.m. Great Plains Tractor Pull -Grandstands (www.gptp.org)
7:00 p.m. Bean Bag Tournament, near Beer Garden
7:00 p.m. Murray County USO Show featuring Fulda Big Band and Bob Hope Impersonator Bill Johnson
Thursday, August 17, 2023
8:00 a.m. 4-H Swine Show, Olson Arena
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibit Building open
11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Fair Shuttle by Slayton American Legion
12:00 p.m. 4-H Dairy Show, Olson Arena
12:00 p.m. Gail Byers Tribute Apple Pie Contest drop off/registration, Heritage Hall
12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Commercial Exhibit Buildings open
12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. DeKam Farm Display, Round Barn
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Museum Buildings and Log Cabin open
1:00 -7:00 p.m. Prairie Ecology Bus
1:00 p.m. Apple Pie Contest judging followed by pie and ice cream at Heritage Hall
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Mobile Sign Shop, sponsored by the Slayton Public Library, by Heritage Hall
2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Petting Zoo
2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Alfy's Robotic Puppets-fairgrounds
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Free Nitrate Testing in The Horticulture Building
2:00 p.m. Slayton Library Art Fun
3:00-9:00 p.m. Bingo sponsored by the Avoca American Legion/Auxiliary
4:00 p.m. 4-H Lama Show in Olson Arena
4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bounce Around Inflatables
5:00 p.m. Beer Garden Opens, center of fairgrounds
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Looney Lutherans: Hot Dish on the Range, Under the Tent
5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Murray County Cattlemen's Association Steak/Shrimp Supper, front of Round Barn
6:00 -10:00 p.m. Barrel Racing, Horse Arena
6:00 p.m. Wine Tasting, Featuring Painted Prairie Vineyard, Beer Garden
8:00 p.m-10:00 p.m. Church of Cash (Johnny Cash Tribute Show), Under the Tent
Friday, August 18, 2023
8:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Show, Olson Arena
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibit Building open
11:00 a.m. - 10:00p.m. Fair Shuttles by Slayton American Legion
12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Commercial Exhibit Buildings open
12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. DeKam Farm Display, Round Barn
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Museum Buildings and Log Cabin Open
12:00 p.m. 4-H Poultry Show, Olsen Arena
12:30 p.m. 4-H Fun Horse Show, Horse Arena (tentative)
1:30 p.m. Kids Bean Bag Tournament, near Heritage Hall
2:00-8:00 p.m. Petting Zoo
3:00 p.m. Climb Aquatic Invasive Species Interactive presentation
3:00-9:00 p.m. Bingo-Sponsored by the Avoca American Legion/Auxiliary
4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bounce Around Inflatables
4:00 p.m. 4-H Premier Showmanship, Olson Arena
4:30 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull Registration Begins near Heritage Hall
5:00 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull near Heritage Hall sponsored by Minnwest Bank
5:30 p.m. Pork Loin Supper, near Pork Producers Stand
6:00 p.m. Open Music Jam, near Heritage Hall
6:00-8:00 p.m. Kayla Daniels, Under the Tent
7:30 p.m. Stock Car Races, Grandstand
Dusk Fireworks Display, sponsored by City of Slayton, Slayton Fire Department and Slayton Building Materials
9:00-12:30 p.m. Problem Child
Saturday, August 19, 2023
10:00 a.m. 4-H Ribbon Auction, Olson Arena
11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Fair Shuttles by Slayton American Legion
10:00 a.m. 4-H and Open Class and Commercial Buildings open
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Museum Buildings and Log Cabin open
12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. DeKam Farm Display, Round Barn
1:00 p.m. Prairie Days Parade, downtown Slayton
1:00-5:00 p.m. Paul Bunyan -Lumberjack, Beer Garden area
2:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bounce Around Inflatables
2:00 p.m. Kids Fire Hose Games
2:00 p.m. Beer Garden opens
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. 605 Magic Art Bus
3:00 p.m. Entertainment By Star Fire, Under the Tent
3:00 -9:00 p.m. Bingo sponsored by Avoca American Legion/Auxiliary
3:30 p.m. American Veterans Traveling Tribute Closing Ceremony, Soccer Field
4:00 p.m. Flag Retirement, Soccer Field
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Photos of 4-H General Exhibit Champions, 4-H Building
5:30 p.m. Exhibits In 4-H Building released
5:30 p.m. Livestock released
6:00 p.m. Commercial Exhibits released
6:00 p.m. Open Class Exhibits released - must be picked up by 8:00 P.M.
6:00 p.m. Enduro Car Race, Grandstand
Throughout the week
American Veterans Traveling Tribute, Soccer Field, available 24/7
Antique Tractor Show, Soccer Field
Demonstrations In Heritage Hall
4-H Clubs Hay Bale Decoration People’s Choice Voting Competition - Disney Theme
Miracle of Birth - Sow/Litter Birthing Unit, FFA Barn
Special Museum Exhibits
Handicap Parking available by the Horse Barn
4-H Food Stand 8:00 am - 9:00 pm