OCF

Miniature and Pony Show
2023-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
It’s back!
True North Miniature Horse Club presents the Olmsted County Fair Miniature and Pony Show Sunday, July 30th at 9am Rain or Shine.

CONSERVATION BUILDING: Native Grasses and Flowers
2023-07-29 14:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Conservation Building, 1403 3rd ave se, Rochester, 55904, United States
Olmsted SWCD will be available to discuss how homeowners can incorporate native grasses and flowers into landscaping. Stop by and get a FREE Native Pollinator Seed
Packet.

Beef Show
2023-07-29 12:00 - 17:00
Happening in the Arena.

Olmsted County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers: Gardening in Small Spaces and Kid's Corner
2023-07-29 11:00 - 19:00 | Master Gardeners Booth
· Gardening in Small Spaces: Don’t have room for a flower or veg garden? OCEMGVs share ideas/info on how to create successful gardens in small, tight spaces. The booth will be decorated with real examples.
· Kids’ Corner: Seed starting (same as above), matching game.

Creative Arts Volunteer Daily Topic: Spinners Spin Yarn
2023-07-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Building 40
Watch as Spinners spin yarn to create projects to knit or crochet..

CONSERVATION BUILDING: Turtles and Snakes
2023-07-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Conservation Building, 1403 3rd ave se, Rochester, 55904, United States
Olmsted County Park staff will bring native MN turtles and snakes for you to get up and personal with.

Olmsted County Sheriff's Office K9 demonstration
2023-07-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Aune Hall/4H Building, 1508 Aune Dr SE, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
The Sheriff’s Office is planning the k9 demos from 5pm to approximately 6pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings in front of Aune Hall / 4H Building.
They will also be planning to have a squad on display with deputies Tuesday-Saturday from 6-8pm

Blacksmith Shop Demonstration
2023-07-28 16:00 - 20:00
The blacksmith shot is having demonstrations on Friday from 4-8pm and Saturday 2-6pm. The building is located behind the free stage next to the conservation building.

CONSERVATION BUILDING: Soil Health
2023-07-28 13:00 - 20:00 | Conservation Building, 1403 3rd ave se, Rochester, 55904, United States
Come learn about soil health with the Olmsted SWCD, walk through the soil health tunnel and check out ongoing soil health demonstrations.

Sheriff's Office Tent Day
2023-07-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Aune Hall/4H Building, 1508 Aune Dr SE, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
Visit the Sheriff’s Office tent by the Aune Hall / 4-H Building.

Olmsted County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers: Pollinators! and Kid's Corner
2023-07-28 11:00 - 19:00 | Master Gardeners Booth
· Pollinators! The booth will be decked out to celebrate pollinators. Volunteers will have handouts about pollinator gardens: what they are, why they’re important and how to create them. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions etc.
· Kids’ Corner: Bird feeders: Birds are pollinators too! Kids use toilet paper rolls, bird seeds and peanut butter to make a bird feeder they can take home. Matching game.

4-H Blue Ribbon Auction
2023-07-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Arena #1 presented by Mayo Clinic, 1403 3rd ave se, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
Happening in Arena #3

CONSERVATION BUILDING: Garbage and Recycling Questions
2023-07-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-07-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Conservation Building, 1403 3rd ave se, Rochester, 55904, United States
Olmsted County Environmental Resources will be there to answer all your Garbage and Recycling questions.

Alumni Association Pie & Ice Cream Social
2023-07-27 16:00 - 18:00
All proceeds go towards the 4-H Scholarship Fund. Located in the Graham Atrium.

CONSERVATION BUILDING: Free Nitrate Testing
2023-07-27 15:00 - 19:00 | Conservation Building, 1403 3rd ave se, Rochester, 55904, United States
To participate, collect a cup of water from your well in a clean plastic bag or glass. Your sample will be analyzed while you wait. Results will be provided to you within 15 minutes.

CONSERVATION BUILDING: Snakes of the Blufflands
2023-07-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Conservation Building, 1403 3rd ave se, Rochester, 55904, United States
Whitewater State Park Naturalist Sara Holger will present Snakes of the Blufflands.

Family Night at the Fair (NOT CANCELED)
2023-07-27 12:00 - 22:30 | Grandstand, 1403 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
The Olmsted County Fair is open to all and the Grandstand is closed for today.
The fair staff was planning on having a free event for families with bounce houses, kids activities and more at the temporary Grandstand location. Due to the heat, this event was canceled because the bounce houses would melt the plastic on the roof and cause skin irritation to those touching the hot plastic, which then led to confusion that the fair overall was being canceled. The fair with food and commercial vendors are in full swing to serve attendees today and the rest of the weekend. Please be advised to drink plenty of water to keep hydrated in this hot summer day. See you at the fair!

Contrary to some news reports the County Fair is open today, Thursday, July 27th.

Come to the fair, enjoy visiting Miracle of Birth, the Livestock animals, food, and commercial vendors.

The Grahams and Aune Hall air conditioned.

In Grahams 1 & 3 to see the beef, chickens, rabbits, goats, and swine:

Graham 2 to see the 4-H and FFA project and the old tractors that are displayed.

In Graham 4 watching the curling team.

The air conditioned Aune Hall you can see the Hobbies, photography, and wine exhibits.

Creative Arts Volunteer Daily Topic: Knitting and Crocheting
2023-07-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Building 40
all knitters are invited to join fellow knitters spent the afternoon knitting or crocheting in building 40.

Olmsted County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers: Got Garden Pests? and Kid's Corner
2023-07-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Master Gardeners Booth
· Got Garden Pests? OCEMGV’s will be on hand at the booth to help people find answers to common garden pest problems. The booth will be full of examples and handouts to help gardeners sleuth out what the problems are and how to tackle them.
· Kids’ Corner: Rock painting: Kids paint rocks to take home. The rocks will be sure to add beauty and personality to your garden, yard or home! Play a matching game to teach kids about growing plants.

Olmsted County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers: Let's Talk Tomatoes! and Kid's Corner
2023-07-26 11:00 - 19:00 | Master Gardeners Booth
· Let’s talk tomatoes! The Olmsted County Master Gardener Volunteers’ booth will be bursting with a wide variety of tomatoes in all stages of growth. Volunteers will share growing tips, answer questions about tomatoes in a home garden, offer info about common problems/diseases/pests and share healthy ways you can use ripe summer tomatoes in recipes.
· Kid’s Corner: Egg Carton Seed starting. Volunteers help kids plant seeds in egg cartons. Handouts on how to care for seeds/seedlings will be in hand for kids to take home. Play a matching game to teach kids about growing plants.

Creative Arts Volunteer Daily Topic: Rochester Quilters Swe-iety
2023-07-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Building 40
The Rochester Quilters Sew-iety will be demonstrating in building 40.

Jana Kramer with Six Mile Grove
2023-07-25 18:00 - 22:30 | Grandstand, 1403 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Jana Kramer! On Tuesday Jul 25 2023, the talented country singer will be performing live at Graham Park (Olmsted County Fairgrounds). This is your chance to see Jana Kramer in person as she sings some of her biggest hits and interacts with the crowd.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience Jana Kramer’s incredible voice and stage presence. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for a fun night out, this event is sure to be a memorable one.
So mark your calendars for Tue Jul 25 2023 at 6:00 PM and get ready to sing along to all your favorite Jana Kramer songs. We can’t wait to see you there!
With special guest Six Mile Grove

Opener: Six Mile Grove honors its roots; you’ll catch the influences of MN music’s best – from Bob Dylan to the Jayhawks – but has also forged its own sound and space on a stage. Their longtime friendship and touring with legendary Johnny Cash guitarist Bob Wootton affirmed their uncompromising commitment to their Americana artistry and musicianship.
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FREE KIDS ACTIVITIES: Friendship Inn
2023-07-24 09:00 - 2023-07-26 20:30
Join us at the Friendship Inn (next to the Horticulture building) for the following:
Mon – Wed
Activities for kids from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm
Puppet show at 7:00 PM

Hosted by Victory Baptist Church and Academy.
