Schedule Of Events
Kickoff Parade, Huge Midway, Exhibits, Grandstand Acts, Bull Ride, Free Bandshell Entertainment, Bingo, Huge Raffle, and Fireworks!
Visit the Grandstand Events and Bandshell Events pages for a complete listing of events and more information. Schedule subject to change. See premium book for exhibit entry information. Grandstand Events sponsored by TR Glass. Concert sponsored by ACTC, Thygesons, Old Bostwicks, Mostrom Farms and Ericco MFG.
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 – Pre-Fair 4-H Entries & Judging
2:30 pm to 7:00 pm – Pre-Fair 4-H Entries & Judging
Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 – Open Class Entries
10:00 am to 5:00 pm – Open Class Entries in Huck Olson Arena (To have your exhibit picked up at your home, call 681-3859, 686-9757 or 681-3199 or any department head)
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Your Alibi at the Bandshell
5:00 pm to closing – Midway Open – A carnival ride bracelet can be purchased online at Amusement Attractions, which will provide an unlimited number of rides between 3 p.m. and closing
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Commercial Booths Open – Huck Olson Arena
7:00 pm – Kickoff Parade
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm – The WoodPicks at the Bandshell
Dusk – Fireworks
Thursday, July 13th, 2023 – Open Class Judging
9:00 am to 6:00 pm – Open Class Judging
9:00 am to 6:00 pm – Livestock Entered, 4-H entered by 3 pm
10:00 am – Open Class Judging – Huck Olson Arena
10:00 am – 4-H Horse Show Games & Performance
11:00 am to 10:00 pm – Commercial Booths Open – Huck Olson Arena
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – The Kezars at the Bandshell
3:00 pm to Closing – Midway Open
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Bingo at the Curling Club Building
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Mike Morse at the Bandshell
5:00 pm – Weigh Livestock – Barns
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm – Hillbilly Rock at the Bandshell
Grandstand Event:
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm – Paint the Town
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Slamabama
Friday, July 14th, 2023
9:00 am – Livestock Judging
9:30 am – 4-H Rabbit followed by Open Class Rabbit Judging
11:00 am to 10:00 pm – Commercial Booths Open – Huck Olson Arena
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Tami Lee & Northern Lights at the Bandshell
1:30 pm – 4-H Poultry Judging followed by Open Class
3:00 pm to Closing – Midway Open
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Bingo at the Curling Club Building
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Hillbilly Rock at the Bandshell
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm – Silverado at the Bandshell
Grandstand Event:
7:00 pm – PRB Bull Ride
Saturday, July 15th, 2023
8:30 am – Dairy Goat Judging – 4-H followed by Open Class
9:30 am – Open Class Horse Show – Performance Class
10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Norwegian Day Activities – Tri-Valley Bus Garage
10:00 am to 2:00 pm – Children & Family Library Activities
10:00 am – 4-H and Open Class Dairy Judging
11:00 am to 10:00 pm – Commercial Booths Open – Huck Olson Arena
1:00 pm to Closing – Midway Open
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Lydia Rose at the Bandshell
2:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Bingo at the Curling Club Building
3:00 pm – Livestock Demonstrations – Barns
4:00 pm – 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction – Hartz Livestock Arena
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Accoust Hicks at the Bandshell
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm – Robby Vee at the Bandshell
Grandstand Event:
7:00 pm – PBR Bull Ride
Sunday, July 16th, 2023 – “Family Day”
9:30 am – Open Class Horse Show – Games
11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Trip Through 4-H Project Learning for Youth
11:00 am to 6:00 pm – Commercial Booths Open – Huck Olson Arena
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Curtis & Loretta at the Bandshell
12:30 pm – Meet a 4-H Animal – Hartz Livestock Arena
1:00 pm – Pedal Pull in Front of Arena
1:00 pm to Closing – Midway Open
2:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Bingo at the Curling Club Building
3:00 pm – 4-H Fashion Revue, 4-H Award Program, Herdsmanship, Grand Champions, 4-H Hall of Fame, Farm Family of the Year Emerging Leadership and Century Farms, and Outstanding Senior Citizen at the Bandshell
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm – Tami Lee & Northern Lights at the Bandshell
5:00 pm – Exhibits Released
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm – Talent Show at the Bandshell
Learn more and register for the Talent Show
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Sean Wallin “Elvis” at the Bandshell
Grandstand Event:
4:30 pm – Power Wheels Demo Derby and Demo Derby – Rules
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Collin Raye is unable to perform at the Pennington County Fair. However, we are excited to announce that SLAMABAMA will be taking the stage tonight after Paint the Town.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the change in lineup. However, we are confident that SLAMABAMA will provide an amazing performance that will make the evening unforgettable.
Please note that the ticket prices for tonight’s event are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. We appreciate your understanding and hope you have a fantastic time at the Pennington County Fair.
Please see below the official statement from Collin Raye.
“To everyone in Thief River Falls, please accept my apology for not being there this evening. We always leave in plenty of time, have good reliable transportation generally, but out bus broke down in IL through the night.
In waiting for tow, diagnosis, parts brought in and finish the drive – we can’t get to you tonight. The travel is the work, and performing on stage is the fun. It’s truly beyond human control and this is a rare occurance. I apprecite your understanding. My friends in slamabama are stepping in to make sure you have some fun this evening.”
CR