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Washington County Fair: Opening Day Schedule of Events

The Washington County Fair kicks off Wednesday in Lake Elmo with discounted carnival ride tickets, a parade, K-9 demos, the pre-teen divisions talent show and more.

The 142nd annual Washington County Fair begins Wednesday in Lake Elmo.

Admission is $7 for people 16 years and older; $4 for kids ages 6-15; and free for kids 5 years old and younger.

There is free, on-site parking, and more than 50 vendors offering up fair foods and other items. Gates open at 7 a.m. daily, with exhibit buildings open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Wednesday Schedule of Events

  • 8:30 a.m.: 4-H Horse Show
  • 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Advance Carnival Ride discount tickets for sale at Fair Office located in Building B
  • 9 a.m.: Rabbit Judging
  • 9:30 a.m.: All rabbits and poultry in place
  • 2 p.m.: Carnival opens
  • 3 p.m.: Washington County K-9 Unit
  • 4 p.m.: All livestock in place except dairy cattle and goats
  • 5 p.m.: Washington County K-9 Unit
  • 6 p.m.: Opening Day Parade
  • 7 p.m. Pick-up See-Saw Contest
  • 8 p.m.: Pre-teen Division Talent Show
Events Schedule for:

Wednesday's Musical Lineup:

  • 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.: The Fairlanes, doo-wop a cappela at the Park Pavilion
  • 2 and 3 p.m.: Little Thunderbirds on Main Stage
  • 7 p.m.: Washington County 4-H Arts in the Park at the Park Pavilion
  • 7:30 p.m.: Wax Tones on the Main Stage
The full music schedule can be found here.
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