Cottonwood County Fair kicks off today

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WINDOM — Cottonwood County Fair Days begins today with the first slew of 4-H shows and a demolition derby in the evening.

Crystal Reith, the county’s 4-H program coordinator, said this year’s event is drawing more 4-H participation than usual.

“We have outstanding numbers pre-registered, so we’re looking forward to a successful fair,” she said.

As always, the 4-H food stand will be open all five days, beginning at 10 a.m. today and at 7:30 a.m. beginning Thursday.

New this year is escape artist Mario Manzini and the first-ever Phat Pheasant Beer Garden, set for Wednesday through Saturday evenings. Other ongoing events include demonstrations by Cosmo Kid, the New Jersey-based spray paint artist who is returning to the fair for the third time; and chainsaw artist Chet Jr., who will exhibit his skills Thursday through Sunday.

Other highlights:

Today

9 a.m., 4-H horse show, arena

5:30 p.m., 4-H dog show, Oleson Pavilion

6:45 p.m., Demolition Derby, outdoor arena

Thursday

8 a.m., 4-H poultry show, Rabbit & Poultry Bar

10:45 a.m., 4-H dairy show, Arena

12:30 p.m., 4-H rabbit show, Rabbit & Poultry Barn

1 p.m., 4-H goat show, Oleson Pavilion

3:15 p.m., 4-H lamb lead, Oleson Pavilion

3:30 p.m., 4-H sheep show, Oleson Pavilion

5 to 9 p.m., McDermott Family Shows carnival

7:30 p.m., entertainment by Home Free, arena

Friday

7:30 a.m., 4-H swine show, Oleson Pavilion

8 a.m., 4-H pet Show, Rabbit & Poultry Barn

Noon, 4-H beef show, Arena

4-H cow/calf and market pen of three, Beef Barn, immediately following beef show

4:30 and 6 p.m., escape artist Mario Manzini, tent

7:30 p.m., Extreme Bull Riders, arena

8 p.m. to midnight, North and South Productions karaoke, tent

Saturday

7:30 a.m., livestock auction buyers breakfast

8:30 a.m., 4-H livestock auction, arena and Oleson Pavilion, KWOA auction to follow

1 to 5 p.m., McDermott Family Shows carnival

11:30 a.m., 4-H horse fun show, outdoor arena

11:30 a.m., premier showmanship contest, Specie Barns

2 and 3:30 p.m., escape artist Mario Manzini, tent

2:30-4:30 p.m., livestock interviews, Oleson Pavilion

5 to 9 p.m., entertainment by J&R D.J. Service, tent

7:30 p.m., talent show, arena

Sunday

1:30 p.m., pedal tractor pull, arena

5 p.m., Southwest Dog Show, arena

5:45 p.m., exhibit building closes

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