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Celebrating Our 132nd Fair!   Find us on Facebook

Showcasing local talents and the heritage of Mille Lacs county in an educational, fun and entertaining atmosphere.

Join us for the 2023 Mille Lacs County Fair, August 9th - 13th

Entertainment On The Grounds And At The Stage

Daily Gate Admission (tax included):

  • $5.00 daily OR purchase a wristband for only $10.00 which is good for all 5 days of the fair
  • Free for ages 6 and under
  • Free fair gate admission for veterans and active military (show military ID). Sponsored by Princeton American Legion Post 216, V.F.W. Post 806 and the Mille Lacs County Fair
  • Free parking on site
  • No pets are allowed on the grounds during the fair. For the safety of your pets, please do not leave pets in vehicle while at the fair. If you have any questions, please contact the fair office.

GRANDSTAND

To enter the grandstand you must have either a single day or multi-day armband to the fair. No exceptions.

Lawn And Garden Tractor Pull And Races

Wednesday, August 9 at 6:00 p.m.

Promoted by The Mille Lacs County Dirt Devils Garden Tractor Pulling Club

  • Free Event

Tractor Parade

Thursday, August 10 at 3:00 p.m.

To enter a tractor in the Tractor Parade, please email your name, contact info and a short description of the tractor’s history for the announcer to read to the Mille Lacs County Fair at: millelacscountyfair125@gmail.com

  • Free Event

Tractor And Truck Pull

Sponsored by Neighbors Eatery and Saloon

Thursday, August 10 at 6:00 pm
Learn More

  • Adults (15 and up) $15.00
  • Seniors (60 and up) $10.00
  • Youth (7-14) $10.00
  • Children (2-6) $2.00
  • Infant under 2 - free
  • Pit Pass $25.00
  • Pullers $25.00 prior to noon August 9 (Wednesday)

$50.00 at gate post noon, August 9

Princeton Speedway Races

Friday, August 11 at 7:00 pm

IMCA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Sport Compacts, IMCA Modifieds, WISSOTA Mod Four, WISSOTA Super Stock, IMCA Stock Car

See www.princetonspeedway.com for grandstand and pit entry pricing.

Attendees to the races must have a Fair armband to enter the grounds.

Demolition Derby

Sponsored by Neighbors Eatery and Saloon

Saturday, August 12 at 7:30 pm
Learn More

  • Adults (15 and up) $15.00
  • Seniors (60 and up) $10.00
  • Youth (7-14) $10.00
  • Children (2-6) $2.00
  • Infant under 2 - free
  • Pit Pass $25.00
  • Drivers $75.00
    $25.00 if car has not been in a previous demolition derby

Redneck Races

Sunday, August 13 at Noon

  • Adults (15 and up) $10.00
  • Seniors (60 and up) $10.00
  • Youth (7-14) $10.00
  • Children (2-6) $2.00
  • Infant under 2 - free
  • Pit Pass $25.00
  • Drivers $25.00

Pit spectators do not need to purchase an armband to enter the fair. Purchase of a pit armband will allow you to enjoy the rest of the attractions on the grounds. All fairgoers must have some form of armband.

ON THE GROUNDS

Stipe Shows

www.stipeshows.com

Carnival Midway by Stipe Shows

Wednesday No Carnival
Thursday Open 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday Open 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.;
Armbands Noon - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Armbands $25 each time period
Saturday Open 11:00 am - 10:00 p.m.;
Armbands Noon - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Armbands $25 each time period
Sunday Open Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Midway

BINGO

Tent - south end of fairgrounds
Sponsored by the Princeton American Legion Post 216 Auxiliary
Thursday - Saturday Noon - 10:00 pm
Sunday - Noon - 4:00 pm

BINGO

Little Farm Hands

Exhibit by 4-H
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Daily
Closes at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Interactive hands-on exhibit for small fair goers.
Kids learn to be a farmer for the day!

Little Farm Hands

Ag Inspire Exhibits

Wednesday - Sunday
FFA Building - Tractor exhibit
Commercial Building - Race car simulator

Ag Inspire Exhibit

Historical Society Display

Heritage Building
Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pioneer Photography

Heritage Building - Friday
“The County Fair” • 1 p.m.
“Looking Back - Life in Minnesota 150 years ago” • 3 p.m.
“Schoolhouse Memories” • 5 p.m.

Pioneer Photography

Blue Horse Theatre

Connecting to Audiences and equine in a unique and playful way.
Storytelling through Horsemanship, Art and Dance

Located on the south end of the fairgrounds.

Performance times:
Thursday - 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Friday - noon, 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
Saturday - noon, 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
Sunday - Noon, 2:00 p.m.

Blue Horse Theatre is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council thanks to legislative appropriations from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Blue Horse Theatre

“Emotion in Motion” Mobile Splatter Art Experience

Located on the south end of the fairgrounds.

Wednesday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Friday Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Noon - 4:00 p.m.
https://bookeim.com/

Emotion In Motion

“Emotion in Motion” Mobile Splatter Art Experience is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council thanks to legislative appropriations from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

“Arts Garden Art for All” hands-on art projects

Located in the Commercial Building
Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
www.artsgarden.org/

Arts Garden Art for All

“Arts Garden Art for All” is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council thanks to legislative appropriations from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

"Nice Axe" Axe Throwing

near Commercial Bldg
Cost: 5 throws for $10.00 or 10 throws for $20.00 or 2 person match $25
Thursday 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday 4:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday Noon - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 4:00 p.m.
https://niceaxemn.com/

Nice Axe

Granite City Jump Inflatables

Wednesday Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Armband cost: $8.00

Granite city Jump Inflatables

Caricatures By Jennifer

Near the Commercial Building
Friday Noon - 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Caricatures By Jennifer

For over 15 years Jennifer has been sketching people’s faces! She was trained at Busch Gardens Tampa, Florida and can draw black and white caricature faces in 4 minutes or less! Jennifer has the unique ability to capture a great likeness of the people she draws.

Minnesota Mounted Shooters

Horse Arena
Sunday starting at 10:00 am

Minnesota Mounted Shooters

Mounted Shooting is a horse riding and shooting competition, with the theme of a western re-enactment. The rider shoots black powder blank cartridges from .45 caliber pistols, at balloons, and is scored on accuracy and time. Put on the Minnesota Mounted Shooters association, a group of individuals who like to ride, like to shoot, and like the old west. They are a local association that is affiliated with the national association, Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association or CMSA. For more information visit:
https://mncmsa.com/index.html

Strolling Acts:

“Dr Street Magic Show” presented by Nick Sharpe

Strolling on grounds
Friday Noon - 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. and 2:15- 3:15 p.m.

Stage Shows Friday 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. (Community Stage)
Saturday 10:00 - 10:30 a.m., Noon - 12:30 p.m., and 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. (Main Stage)
Sunday 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. (Community Stage)

Dr Street Magic Show

For over 25 years Nick’s passion has been performing magic for the masses, globetrotting around the world. His magic has been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people in over 24 different countries and even in some remote parts of North Dakota. A magical success, Nick facilitates audience participation with a twist of comedy, dazzling the multitudes with magic and variety – leaving you to wonder how he did that!

“Treasure Beyond Measure” Capt’n Curley pirate presented by Mark Hurley

Thursday, Main Stage area
Strolling: 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Performance: 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

When the greedy Capt'n Curley inherits his father's pirate ship, he seeks to locate the world's greatest treasure! Join this silly pirate as he recruits rookie pirates and embarks on an adventure filled with physical comedy, uproarious audience participation and insight into the greatest treasure of all!

Treasure Beyond Measure

Mark Hurley brings over 20 years of experience in clowning, education and theatre. His company, "A Touch of Magic", founded with his wife Lori, is a leading provider of family and corporate entertainment in the St. Paul/ Minneapolis area. They perform and teach together, as well as separately, at corporate events, schools, day cares, Churches/Synagogues, libraries, and living rooms. They have over 450 appearances each year, both locally and regionally.

ENTERTAINMENT ON THE MAIN STAGE

Wednesday, August 9

 

Happy Trucker Show

HAPPYPRODUCTIONS.LIVE presents the Happy Trucker Show LIVE!

6:00 -10:00 pm Stage
Featuring a Surprise Musical Guest performing LIVE at our annual Happy Trucker Broadcast

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Thursday, August 10

 

Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull

Sponsored by Braun's Market of Pease, MN

2:00 p.m. Stage
Children ages 4 - 11 years

Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull

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Chopper, The World's Nuttiest DJ

6:00 - 10:00 p.m. Stage

Chopper - The Nuttiest D J

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Friday, August 11

 

Memories of the Mills Brothers featuring Monroe Wright III

11:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Stage

Memories of the Mills Brothers featuring Monroe Wright III

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STIFLE: Band of Brothers

7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Stage

Stifle

STIFLE: Band of Brothers is based out of Foley, MN. Playing a wide variety of music for shows and private parties: featuring Modern Rock, Classic Rock, Modern Country, Classic Country, Oldies, and original music as well. STIFLE: Band of Brothers is a metal/rock and or alternative and sometimes a little country too. It's got a good beat and rocking vocals. It’s good stuff to listen to after work when you need to get things off your mind.

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Saturday, August 12

 

“Dr Street Magic Show” presented by Nick Sharpe

On the main stage
Saturday 10:00 a.m., Noon, and 2:00 p.m.

Talent Show

Sponsored by “Twice New” Clothing & Treasures, Princeton, MN
5:00 p.m. Stage

The Talent Show starts at 5pm on our Main Stage. Watch and listen to the local talents of the area and cheer them on as they perform for us. Come see who will represent Mille Lacs County at the Minnesota State Fair! Cash prizes for top contestants! Click here to enter

Jacuzzi Puma

7:30 - 11:00 p.m. Stage

Jacuzzi Puma

We are Jacuzzi Puma, a Twin Cities based band playing a bunch of songs you didn't know you loved.… DAVID BOWIE, LED ZEPPELIN, TALKING HEADS, PRINCE, RUSH, THE WHO, THE BAND, JOE WALSH, ROLLINGSTONES, BOB SEGER, ELTON JOHN, AND OH SO MANY MANY MORE...OUR SONG LIST IS INSANE!! We play a bunch of songs we didn't write, but hope you like. We're all over the place with a lot of these tunes, but we love to shred em'. We've been doing it a long time. We'd love to have you come hear us rip.

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Sunday, August 13

 

Stony Brook Band

10:00 a.m. - Noon Stage

Trent Bergeron Solo Show

1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Stage

Trent Bergeron Solo Show

Trent plays a wide variety of music with a positive energetic vibe. Genres include Blues, 50"s - 60's, Country, Classic Rock, Christian and more!

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