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