Washington County Fair: Opening Day Schedule of Events

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

• Thursday, Aug. 1 - Family Fun Day
• Friday, Aug. 2 - Senior Citizen’s Day
• Saturday, Aug. 3
• Sunday, Aug. 4 - All American Day

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