Brown County Fair Schedule of Events
Monday, August 11
8 a.m. Outdoor Commercial Exhibitors, Concessionaires & Expo Commercial Exhibitors Set Up – Outdoor Commercial Exhibitors & Concessionaires may open after set up
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Entry & Judging for All Open Class Home Arts – Home Arts Building
Tuesday, August 12
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Odde Commercial Exhibitors Set Up
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sanford Heart Screen Bus – West of Odde Bldg.
10 a.m. 4-H Robotics Challenge – NVC Tent
3 p.m. Dacotah Stampede Stick Horse Rodeo – Featuring SD Rodeo Queens Children’s Rodeo Clown Contest – NVC Tent
5 p.m. All Commercial Exhibitors Open to Public
5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Home Arts Building Open to Public
5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Carnival Open to Public
6 p.m. Kids Decorate a T-Shirt Contest – Home Arts Building
Wednesday, August 13
All day Primrose Senior Day – Ken’s Family Tent
9 a.m. Kessler’s Senior Charity Bingo – Free coffee and donuts begin at 8:45 a.m. – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Home Arts Building Open to Public
9:30 a.m. Dacotah Prairie Museum – History, It’s Kind of a Big Deal! – Home Arts Building
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sanford Heart Screen Bus – West of Odde Bldg.
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. All Indoor Commercial Exhibits Open to Public
10:30 a.m. “Kicking O Your Morning with Perfect Pulled Pork” – Pulled Pork Scramble – Home Arts Building
10:30 a.m. Marty Davis – Marty Robins Veteran’s Show – Ken’s Family Tent
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. All Outdoor Commercial Exhibits & Concessionaires Open
11:30 a.m. “Shop the Chop” – Cuban Pork Adoba Chops – Home Arts Building
11:30 a.m. Scott McFall – Illusionist & Hypnotist – NVC Tent
12 p.m. Better Ride – Band – Senior Day Lunch – Ken’s Family Tent
12:30 p.m. Phil Baker – Children’s Entertainer – Kessler’s Big Top
12:30 p.m. “Be Healthy with Pork Tenderloin” – Pork Tenderloin Fajitas – Home Arts Building
1 p.m. – 11 p.m. Carnival Open to Public
1 p.m. Drive On – 147th Army Band – NVC Tent
1:30 p.m. Senior Day Bingo – Ken’s Family Tent
2:00 p.m. Better Ride – Band – Kessler’s Big Top
2:30 p.m. Scott McFall – Illusionist & Hypnotist – NVC Tent
3 p.m. Bob & the Beachcombers – 60’s & 70’s Music – Senior Day Ice Cream Social – Ken’s Family Tent
3:30 p.m. Marty Davis – Western Music Performer – Kessler’s Big Top
4 p.m. Prairie Partner Master Gardeners Series: Attracting Pollinators to Your Backyard -Presented by Cindy Schnabel – Home Arts Building
4 p.m. Drive On – 147th Army Band – NVC Tent
4:30 p.m. Phil Baker – Children’s Entertainer – Ken’s Family Tent
6 p.m. Bob & the Beachcombers – 60’s & 70’s Music – Ken’s Family Tent
6 p.m. Rising Star – Talent Competition – Kessler’s Big Top
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Salsa Contest & Public Tasting – NVC Tent (inside Home Arts if inclement weather)
Thursday, August 14
All day Kid’s Day – Ken’s Family Tent
9 a.m. Kessler’s Senior Charity Bingo – Free coffee and donuts begin at 8:45 a.m. – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Home Arts Building Open to Public
10 a.m. Creative Card Challenge – Sponsored by Susan Lehr, Stampin’ Up Demonstrator – Home Arts Building
10 a.m. Build a Healthy Meal – Tips for Selecting Quality Foods for a Healthy Diet on a Budget, Presented by Marjorie Zastrow, SDSU Field Specialist, NutriƟ on – Home Arts Building
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sanford Heart Screen Bus – West of Odde Bldg.
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. All Indoor Commercial Exhibits Open to Public
10 a.m. Bring Your Pet Contest – NVC Tent
11 a.m. Kid’s Picnic featuring Phil Baker – Children’s Entertainer – Ken’s Family Tent
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. All Outdoor Commercial Exhibits & Concessionaires Open to Public
11:30 a.m. Nick Bretz – Magician & Strolling Act – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
12 p.m. Scott McFall – Illusionist & Hypnotist
1 p.m. Mogen’s Heroes – Variety Music – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
1 p.m. – 11 p.m. Carnival Open to Public
1:30 p.m. Story TIme with Alexander Mitchell Library – Home Arts Building
1:30 p.m. James Wedgwood – Comedy Ventriloquist – NVC Tent
2 p.m. Robby Vee – Son of Legendary Bobby Vee – 50’s Rock’N’Roll – Ken’s Family Tent
2:30 p.m. Marty Davis – Western Music Performer – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
2:30 p.m. Emergency Preparedness – Presented by Dr. Kara Dahl, Sanford Health – Home Arts Building
3 p.m. Scott McFall – Illusionist & Hypnotist
3:30 p.m. Phil Baker – Children’s Entertainer – Ken’s Family Tent
4 p.m. Mogen’s Heroes – Variety Music – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
4 p.m. Prairie Partner Master Gardeners Series: Pollinators – Presented by Jon Kiekhefer – Home Arts Building
4:30 p.m. James Wedgwood – Comedy Ventriloquist – NVC Tent
5 p.m. 4-H BBQ – Ken’s Family Tent – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
5:30 p.m. Marty Davis – Western Music Performer – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
6 p.m. Nick Bretz – Magician & Strolling Act – NVC Tent
6:30 p.m. Robby Vee – Son of Legendary Bobby Vee – 50’s Rock’N’Roll – Ken’s Family Tent
Friday, August 15
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Home Arts Building Open to Public
9 a.m. Kessler’s Senior Charity Bingo – Free coffee and donuts begin at 8:45 a.m. – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
10 a.m. Corn Shucking Contest & Sweet Corn Feed – NVC Tent
10 a.m. Story Time with Alexander Mitchell Library – Home Arts Building
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sanford Heart Screen Bus – West of Odde Bldg.
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. All Indoor Commercial Exhibits Open to Public
11 a.m. Marty Davis – Western Music Performer – Ken’s Family Tent
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. All Outdoor Commercial Exhibits & Concessionaires Open to Public
11:30 a.m. Sweet & Savory Tapenades & Crostini Presented by Karin Porter Bartell – Home Arts Building
12 p.m. Scott McFall – Illusionist & Hypnotist – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
12:30 p.m. Robby Vee – Son of Legendary Bobby Vee – 50’s Rock’N’Roll – Ken’s Family Tent
1 p.m. Leland’s Road – Band – NVC Tent
1:30 p.m. Six Appeal – A cappella Group – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
2 p.m. Marty Davis – Western Music Performer – Ken’s Family Tent
2:30 p.m. Avenger Joe – Rock Band – NVC Tent
3 p.m. Scott McFall – Illusionist & Hypnotist – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
3:30 p.m. Robby Vee – Son of Legendary Bobby Vee – 50’s Rock’N’Roll – Ken’s Family Tent
4 p.m. Leland’s Road – Band – NVC Band
4:30 p.m. Six Appeal – A cappella Group – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
5 p.m. H&R Block Root Beer Float Feed – Ken’s Family Tent
5:30 p.m. Avenger Joe – Rock Band – NVC Tent
6:30 p.m. 4-H Royalty & Fashion Show – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
Saturday, August 16
7:30 a.m. Military Appreciation on Breakfast – Ken’s Family Tent
9 a.m. Kessler’s Senior Charity Bingo – Free coffee and donuts begin at 8:45 a.m. – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
11:00 a.m. Auctioneer Contest – NVC Tent
11:30 a.m. Six Appeal – A cappella Group – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
12 p.m. Mother & Daughter Look-a-Like Contest – Ken’s Family Tent
12:30 p.m. Scott McFall – Illusionist & Hypnotist
1 p.m. Six Appeal – A cappella Group – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
1:30 p.m. Youth Talent Contest – Ken’s Family Tent
2 p.m. Avenger Joe – Rock Band ¬– NVC Tent
3 p.m. Watermelon Feed – Ken’s Family Tent
3:30 p.m. Scott McFall – Illusionist & Hypnotist
3:30 p.m. “Beers, Boots & Bourbon” the Kessler’s Big Top Tasting Event – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
4:30 p.m. The Shadows – Ken’s Family Tent
5 p.m. Avenger Joe – Rock Band – NVC Tent
6 p.m. The Shadows – Ken’s Family Tent
6:30 p.m. Christ an Outreach to the Heartland Non-Denominational Church Service – NVC Tent
Sunday, August 17
All Day Local Talent Day! – NVC Tent
9 a.m. Christ an Outreach to the Heartland Non-Denominational Church Service (Donuts Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans)
10 a.m. Fellowship – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
10:30 a.m. Tanner Cruise – Local Artist – NVC Tent
11 a.m. Sherwin Linton – Gospel Music Hour – Ken’s Family Tent
12 p.m. 4-H Performing Arts – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
12 p.m. Nick Brandt, Brodigan Morton, & Austin Vetter – Local Artists – NVC Tent
12:30 p.m. Sherwin Linton – Hillbilly Heaven Classic Country Show – Ken’s Family Tent
1:30 p.m. Will Brown – Local Artists – NVC Tent
2 p.m. Sherwin Linton – Tribute to Johnny Cash – Ken’s Family Tent
2 p.m. Better Ride – Kessler’s Big Top Tent
3 p.m. Soul Drive – Local Artist – NVC Tent
3:30 p.m. Lone Nines – Local Artist – Ken’s Family Tent
3:30 p.m. 4-H Performing Arts – Kessler’s Big Top Tent