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Washington County Fairgrounds • 12300 40th St N, Stillwater

JULY 31- AUGUST 4, 2019
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Old and new converge at

the 2019 Washington County Fair
The days may be getting shorter as summer passes its halfway point, but there’s
a way to end July — and begin August — with a bang.
The Washington County Fair begins Wednesday, July 31 in Stillwater. Between
then and Sunday, Aug. 4, fairgoers won’t have a deficit of things to do, see and
eat. From daily zoo animals and magic performances to “BINGO!” truck pulls
and derbys, there is something suited for just about everyone.
The county has been hosting the fair for nearly 150 years.
“It’s a tradition,” said Fair Manager Dorie Ostertag. “It’s cool just to keep some
things like a county fair around, and to come out and see anything, eat anything,
be anything.”
This year, fair organizers are keeping staples like pig races, the carnival and
horse shows — but they say they aren’t afraid to step out of the box a little, too.
“We all try to find things that we haven’t had before,” Special Attractions Direc-
tor Liz Dietsche said.
Ostertag agreed, nodding to the fair’s brewery addition this year, “You can only
try!”
New bands, a magician, cultural dance groups and a comedy duo are among the
list of new attractions.

Craft brewery
At least five new craft beer breweries will join the fair this year in addition to
the VFW beer garden staple. Beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, of-age
visitors can enjoy a variety of drinks. file photo
4-H participants showed llamas at last year's fair. Check out a variety of 4-H exhi-
continued on page 3 bitions that will be at the 2019 fair, running July 31 to Aug. 4.

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Fairgoers will once again be able to see the Washington County Fair's annual Pig Tails race, taking place daily during the almost week-long festival.
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Grandstand
“We were just looking for something new,” said Dorie Ostertag, fair manager.
“Craft brew houses are all over [the place] and they’re kind of a popular thing
events
now. So we thought, well, now would be a good time to maybe get in on the
action.” The Pickup SeeSaw contest on
The new beer options will be in a pavilion area joined by live music throughout Thursday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. is free to
the fair. everyone. The Riverland Truck Pull,
“We just thought we’d add a little craft beer to it, too, and have a place where on Friday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m., is free
people can sit down and enjoy it,” Ostertag said. for children 4 years old and younger,
$5 for children ages 5 to 12, and $8
for those 13 and older.
Entertainment Saturday’s Demolition Derby
A new magician, KarL AchiLLes, will perform at noon every day of the fair. is free for those 4 years old and
Husband and wife comedy duo Mixed Nuts is a new addition to the fair this younger, $6 for children ages 5 to
year. They will be performing twice on Thursday. 12, and $12 for those 13 and older.
“Balloonologist” Ms. Jaz-ee will add some balloon-twisting fun throughout the The derby is at 6 p.m. The Midwest
fair. Mopar Car Show, on Sunday at 10
“I think you’re going to see a fairgrounds that is brimming with just a welcom- a.m., is free to all.
ing feel," said Liz Dietsche, special attractions director. “Our members really took Daily Admission to the fair:
an ownership in making sure it is shiny and ready to go this year, more so than • Adults 16 and over: $7
other years.” • Ages 6 to 15: $4
Several cultural dance groups will debut performances on Saturday, Aug. 3, • Ages 5 and under: free
beginning at 3 p.m. O’Shea Irish Dancers will kick the shows off, followed by the Admission is $2 for adults 65 and
Twin Cities Swedish Dancers at 3:30 p.m. On Sunday at 3 p.m., Ballet Folklorico over on Senior Citizens Day, on
Mexico Azteca will perform. Thursday, Aug. 1, until 1 p.m. Park-
“This is a place where people can forget the troubles of the day and just come ing is free.
out and enjoy themselves,” Dietsche said. courtesy Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca
Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca
is one of the many cultural dance
continued on page 6 groups that will perform Aug. 3
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Schedule of Events
Please note that once the fair opens, 5 p.m. • 4-H STEM Day 6:30 p.m.
only daily admission tickets will be • Open class judging (except live- • Mixed Nuts • Sneaky Pete’s garden tractor pull
sold at the gate. Daily tickets are $7 stock) 10:30 a.m. • Pig Tails pig races
• Buildings closed to the public • ECFE Family Day 7 p.m.
for attendees 16 and over, $4 for ages • Poultry judging • Pick-up SeeSaw (free admission)
6 to 15 and free for those under 5. 11 a.m. • Washington County 4-H art show
Wednesday, July 31 - • Wild Things zoo attractions • Windy Ridge Equestrian Drill
Senior Day & first day of the fair
Monday, July 29 - • Craft Brew House opens
11:30 a.m.
Team and JET’s exhibition
8 p.m.
Entry Day 9 a.m. • Magnificent Bubbles • Pig Tails pig races
• Rabbit judging • Ms. Jaz-ee, Balloonologist • Teen division talent show
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Noon 8:30 p.m.
• Advance carnival ride discount tick- • All poultry in place • Carnival opens • Dance and entertainment teen
ets for sale at the Fair Office located in 11 a.m. • Carnival special, pay $25.00 per night
Building “B” • Wild Things zoo attractions person and ride all day until closing
• 10 rides for $20 11:30 a.m. (must meet height requirements)
• Gate admission (season pass) tick- • Ms. Jaz-ee, Balloonologist • Karl Achilles - Escape into Magic Friday, August 2
ets for sale at the Fair Office located in Noon Noon to 11 p.m.
Building “B” • Karl Achilles - Escape Into Magic • Bingo 8 a.m.
• 16 and over - $18 Noon - 11 p.m. 1:30 p.m. • Dairy goat judging
• 6 to 15 years - $6 • Bingo • Mixed Nuts and bike giveaway • Washington County residents
• 5 and under - Free 1 p.m. 2 p.m. horse show
4 to 9 p.m. • 4-H demonstrations • Pig Tails pig races • Open class judging: cut flowers
• Open class entries accepted (come • Senior citizen’s program/awards/ • Sheep judging 9 a.m.
to the Fair Office in Building “B” for bingo • ZackaryZ • Beef judging
entry tags or information on entering 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 10 a.m.
an exhibit) • Pig Tails pig races • Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 • 4-H rabbit agility show
3 p.m. Unit • 4-H fashion show
11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 30 - • Sherwin Linton
•Washington County K-9 Unit
3:30 p.m.
• ZackaryZ • Alfy’s World of Robotic Puppets
Entry Day 3:30 p.m. • Pig Tails pig races • Wild Things zoo attractions
• Pig Tails pig races 4 p.m. • Craft Brew House opens
8 a.m. 6 p.m. • Ms. Jaz-ee, Balloonologist 11:30 a.m.
• Horse pleasure show • Opening Day parade 4:30 p.m. • Heads & Tails contest
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • 4-H Market goat judging • Ms. Jaz-ee, Balloonologist
• Open class entries accepted (come 5 p.m. Noon
to the Fair Office in Building “B” for Thursday, August 1 - • Pig Tails pig races • Karl Achilles - Escape Into Magic
entry tags or information on entering Family Fun Day • Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 Noon to 11 p.m.
an exhibit) Unit • Bingo
1 to 7 p.m. 8 a.m. 6 p.m. 1 p.m.
• Judging of all 4-H exhibits (except • Swine judging • Pygmy & other goats judging • Carnival opens
horses, livestock, pets, dogs, cats and 9 a.m. • Washington County 4-H art show • Mega Jump Show - BMX bike
demos) • Miniature horse show • Washington County mounted jumping
10 a.m. patrol demo 1 - 5 p.m.

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Schedule of Events
• Carnival special (pay $22 for all 8 p.m. 2 p.m. • Rock, paper, scissors contest
rides, includes one ticket for X-Box • The Lid Twisters • Pig Tails pig races • Ms. Jaz-ee, Balloonologist
drawing) • Open division talent show 2:30 p.m. Noon
2 p.m. • Pig Tails pig races • Washington County 4-H art show • 4-H Premier Showmanship Contest
• Pony pull - Wisconsin Pony Pullers 3 p.m. • Karl Achilles - Escape into Magic
Association • Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 • Carnival opens
• Pig Tails pig races Saturday, August 3 Unit • Tractor pull
• The Jolly Pops • O’Shea Irish Dancers Noon to 8 p.m.
3 p.m. 8 a.m. 3:30 p.m. • Bingo
• Elvis - Brad Boice • Junior Doe/Senior Doe show • Pig Tails pig races 12:30 p.m.
• Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 • W.S.C.A. horse show • Twin Cities Swedish Dancers • English horse show
Unit 9 a.m. 4 p.m. • BMX Bikes, Mega jump show
3:30 p.m. • 4-H dairy cattle judging • Mega Jump Show - BMX bike show • Pig Tails pig races
• Pig Tails Pig Races 9:30 a.m. 5 p.m. 1 p.m.
4 p.m. • Registration for Kiddie Pedal Pull • O’Shea Irish Dancers • Autumn Serenade, barbershop
• The Jolly Pops 10 a.m. • Pig Tails pig races quartet
• Ms. Jaz-ee, Balloonologist • Kiddie Pedal Pull • Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 • Goat performance classes
• Mega Jump Show - BMX bike • Pygmy goat judging Unit 1:30 p.m.
jumping 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. • Washington County 4-H art show
5 p.m. • Fire Department display and dem- • 4-H livestock auction 1:45 p.m.
• Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 onstrations • Mega Jump Show - BMX bike show • BMX Bikes, Mega Jump Show
Unit 10:30 a.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m.
• Pig Tails pig races • 4-H dog demonstrations • Demolition derby • Pig Tails pig races
5:15 p.m. 11 a.m. • Adults (11 years and older) $12 2:30 p.m.
• Carnival drawing (must be present • Alfy’s World of Robotic Puppets • Youth (10 years and under) $6 • Washington County 4-H art show
to win) • Carnival opens • Demolition Derby Tickets sold 3 p.m.
5:30 p.m. • Craft Brew House opens Saturday at Fair Office (Building B) 10 • Washington County Sheriff’s K-9
• Mega Jump Show - BMX bike 11:30 a.m. a.m. to 3 p.m. Unit
jumping • Minute to Win It contest • Demo derby ticket booth opens • Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca
6 p.m. • Ms. Jaz-ee, Balloonologist at 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
• Washington County 4-H art show Noon 6:30 p.m. • Pig Tails pig races
6:30 p.m. • Autumn Serenade, barbershop • Pig Tails pig races 4 p.m.
• Draft horse pull quartet • Mega Jump Show - BMX bike show • BMX Bikes, Mega Jump Show
• Pig Tails pig races • Open class dairy show 7 p.m. 5 to 9 p.m.
• Karl Achilles - Escape Into Magic • English horse show • Carnival special: unlimited rides for
7 p.m. Noon to 11 p.m. • South Washington County Commu- $25 for all ages (sale ends at 8 p.m.)
• Riverland Pullers - Truck pull & • Bingo nity Band 5 p.m.
Border Line Pulling Series 12:30 p.m. • Them Pesky Kids • Washington County Sheriff’s K-9
• Two Hot Farm Classes (Pro Farm • 4-H pet judging 8 p.m. Unit
& Improved Farm) ~ Admission • Pig Tails pig races • Pig Tails pig races • Pig Tails pig races
charged 1 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
• BMX Bikes, Mega Jump Show • Mega Jump Show - BMX bike show • Rockin’ Hollywoods • 4-H recognition program
• Washington County 4-H art show 1:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
• Heartbreaker Band • Washington County 4-H art show • Livestock released (except poultry
Sunday, August 4 and rabbits)
8 p.m.
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. •All other exhibits released
• Llama exhibition
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Car show
The fair will be hosting its first-ever Midwest Mopar Car Show after receiving
positive feedback from a previous event at the fairgrounds in June. The car show,
weather permitting, will be on the last day of the fair. It is set to begin Sunday,
August 4 at 10 a.m.

Yearly classics
Returning this year is the live music that makes any fair complete, but several
new bands are being added to the mix.
“We see what’s popular, what’s good, and what we can afford,” Ostertag said.
“Then we give them a shot and see.”
This summer’s band lineup includes Johnny Cash tribute band Sherwin Linton,
father-son variety band The ZackaryZ, children’s band The Jolly Pops, Elvis tribute
Brad Boice, Heartbreaker Band, rock band The Lid Twisters, barbershop quartet
Autumn Serenade, rock band Them Pesky Kids, South Washington County Com-
munity Band, and Rockin’ Hollywoods.
“I know those groups are always really excited to be at the fair,” Dietsche said.

With five full days packed to the brim with activities, it can be easy to get caught
up in the abundance of the fair’s many layers. But Ostertag reminds fairgoers to
remember this: It’s all about having fun.
“That’s the biggest thing: just come out and enjoy,” she said.
The Washington County Fair, located at 12300 N. 40th St., Stillwater, features
thousands of exhibits including art, woodworking, goats, cows and horses. Handi-
cap parking is located along McFair Avenue and in the Grand Stand area.
Credit cards are not accepted at the fair, but an ATM is available. Those who wish
to return to the fair for another day must purchase a separate ticket. To learn more file photo
or register for an open class entry, visit www.washingtoncountyfair.org. The carnival returns to Washington County Fair, 12300 40th St. N., in Stillwater.
For information about the carnival, visit www.washingtoncountyfair.org.

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