2016 event to run from Tuesday, August 16 through Saturday, August 20
It is Cottonwood County Fair time again, and the 2016 version of events will run from Tuesday, August 16 through Saturday, August 20, at the fairgrounds in Windom.
The Cottonwood County Fair has been an annual tradition since 1883. It is a celebration that showcases all that the county has to offer. There are plenty of things to do and see for young and old alike, such as children’s activities, entertainment, food and merchandise vendors, livestock and agriculture competitions, midway rides and much, much more.
Following is the daily schedule activities for the four days of the fair:
Tuesday, August 16
+ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – 4-H General Judging, 4-H Exhibit Building.
+ 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Entries for Open Class Arts and Crafts Exhibits.
Wednesday, August 17
+ 8 a.m. – 4-H Horse Show, Windom Arena.
+ 9 a.m. to 12 noon – Entries for Open Class Exhibits.
+ 12:30 p.m. – Open Class judging in Horticulture, Crops and Mechanical, Vossen Building.
+ 5 p.m. – Commercial Exhibits open.
+ 6:30 p.m. – House Cat and Kitten Show, Oleson Pavilion.
+ 7 p.m. – FREE performance of LaVerne & Lucy (Music and ImPROvisation), Windom Arena.
Thursday, August 18
+ 10 a.m. – Beef Show, Windom Arena.
+ 2:30 p.m. – Sheep Show, Oleson Pavilion.
+ 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Carnival Discount Day. (Carnival is McDermott Family Fun Show, with 16-18 rides, 12-15 game booths and food stands. Pre-sale Carnival tickets available at Fulda Area Credit Union, Bank Midwest, Hy-Vee and the Fair Office during Fair Days.) Sponsored by POET Biorefining, Miller/Sellner, Country Pride Cooperative Services and Duerksen Electric.
+ 5:30 p.m. – Open Class Sheep Show, Oleson Pavilion.
+ 6 p.m. – Class Car Show, East of Windom Arena.
+ 7 p.m. – FREE performance of Lizzy, The Dream Girl (Hypnotist).
Friday, August 15
+ 7:30 a.m. – Swine Show, Oleson Pavilion.
+ 10:45 a.m. – Dairy Show, Windom Arena.
+ 1 p.m. – Rabbit Show, Rabbit & Poultry Barn.
+ 1:30 p.m. – Goat Show, Oleson Pavilion.
+ 4:30 p.m. – Poultry Show, Rabbit & Poultry Barn.
+ 6 p.m. – Cat/Dog/Pet Show, Oleson Pavilion.
+ 7:30 p.m. – FREE performance of Ranch Working Rodeo, Windom Arena.
Saturday, August 16
+ 12:30 p.m. – Southwest Dog Show, Windom Arena.
+ 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Carnival Wrist Bands (includes all rides), $20. Drawing for a boys and a girls bike at 5 p.m. Must be present to win.
+ 1 p.m. – Scavenger Hunt, General Exhibit Building.
+ 1:30 p.m. – Junior Columbia Sheep Show, Rabbit & Poultry Barn.
+ 3:30 p.m. – 4-H State Fair General Orientation, Oleson Pavilion.
+ 5:30 p.m. – Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, East of Windom Arena.
+ 6 p.m. – FREE Midwest Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pullers Association, Behind Windom Arena.
+ 7:30 p.m. – FINAL Talent Show, Windom Arena. Adult entrance, $6; ages 6-16, $4 and ages 4 and under, free.
+ 9:45 p.m. – Commercial Exhibits close.
+ 11 p.m. – All Buildings close.
Other Fair Wednesday through Saturday Activities
+ Bingo – Wednesday and Thursday, 6 p.m. to close and Friday and Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to close.
+ Beer Garden – Wednesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 12 midnight. Karaoke with Donna on Friday and Saturday nights. Sponsored by Phat Pheasant Pub of Windom
+ Entertainment Tent – FREE performances Wednesday through Saturday featuring DC & Hawk (Traditional, Country and Gospel Music) on Wednesday, Betty Rydell (Country and Gospel Music, Fiddling and Yodeling) and Unsung Song Writers (on Friday). Stop by the tent for the full schedule.
