2026 Wilkin County Fair Schedule
Free Gate Admission provided by the Richland-Wilkin Joint Powers Authority and Riverview Dairy
Free Wi-Fi Provided throughout the Fair by Red River Communications
SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 2026:
11:00am-6:00pm: Receiving entries for open class in the yellow Home Environment building. Contact Sarah Kautz with questions 701-899-1734
4:00pm: 4-H General Project Judging starts in 4-H Large Exhibit Building
4:00pm: 4-H Cat Show in 4-H Small Exhibit Building
6:00pm: 4-H Food Revue in 4-H Small Exhibit Building
7:00pm: Open Class Judging
THURSDAY AUGUST 13, 2026 FREE ADMISSION SPONSORED BY RWJPA
7:00am: Livestock Check-in/ID
10:00am-8:00pm: 4-H Exhibit Building open
10:30am: Flag Raising Ceremony
11:00am-8:00pm: 4-H Livestock Barns open
11:00am-9:00pm: 4-H Canteen open
11:00am: St. Mary’s Canteen open
11:00am-9:00pm: Cowgirl Basketball Booster Club Mini Donut Stand open
2:00pm-9:00pm: Home Environment Building open
2:00pm-9:00pm: Commercial Building open
4:00pm: 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Show in Show Ring
4:00pm-9:00pm: Bingo in Bingo Shelter hosted by Cowgirl Volleyball
4:00pm-7:00pm: 4th Annual OK Tire Store and Service Car Show-Round Up Show and Shine Sponsored by Dakota Coffee Co.
4:30pm: Lasting Impressions Music Show at Grandstand
5:00pm-7:00pm: Gallery on the Go painting class with Tami Sirek. Open to the first 20 participants.
5:00pm-9:00pm: Greater Midwest Shows Midway open. $25 Wristbands
5:00pm-Midnight: Breckenridge Fire Department Beer Garden open
6:00pm-10:00pm: Karaoke Kick-Off with Big Sexy’s Entertainment at the Earthen Stage
6:30pm: Lasting Impressions Music Show at Grandstand
7:00pm: Trivia in the Beer Garden for ages 21+
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026: KIDS DAY! FREE ADMISSION SPONSORED BY RIVERVIEW DAIRY
Events Sponsored in part by Fairmount Fire Department
8:45am: Flag Raising Ceremony
9:00am-1:00pm: 4-H Livestock Show
10:00am-9:00pm: Home Environment Building open
10:0am-9:00pm: Commercial Building open
10:00am-7:00pm: 4-H Building open
10:00am-8:00pm: 4-H Livestock Barns open
10:00am-6:00pm: Emotion in Motion Kid’s Art Experience
10:00am: STEM Education presented by the University of Minnesota-Crookston Sponsored by Cargill, Ag Country Farm Credit Services, and ComDel
10:00am: Wilkin County Public Health Infant Changing and Feeding Station open in Brown Chalet
10:30am: Kid’s Yoga with RISE Studio. Sponsored by HVAC Advisor, Burchill Construction, and Hammer Realty
10:30am-2:30pm: Free Children’s Vision Screenings provided by Breckenridge Lion’s Club in Commercial Building.
11:00am-9:00pm: 4-H Canteen open
11:00am: St. Mary’s Canteen open
11:00am-9:00pm: Cowgirl Basketball Booster Club Mini Donut Stand open
11:00am-5:30pm: Registration for Bicycle Drawing held at 5:45pm at the Information Booth. *For Children under 11 years of age. Must be present to win. Sponsored by Interstate Engineering
11:00am-5:30pm: Registration for Cash and Prize drawing held at 5:50pm at the Information Booth. *For 11-18 year-olds. Must be present to win. Sponsored by Berger Body and Glass and Burchill Construction
11:00am: Spelling Bee at Earthen Stage. Sponsored by Amanda Frederick State Farm Agency and Old National Bank
11:00am: Touch a Truck
11:45am: Dad Magician on a Mission Magic Show
Noon-1:30pm: “Coin Find” Sponsored and presented by First Community Credit Union of Wahpeton
Noon-2:00pm: Free Kids Book Bingo at the Bingo Shelter presented by Cowgirl Volleyball
1:00pm-4:00pm: Little Farm Hands exhibit in the Commercial Building
1:30pm: Story Time presented by Lake Agassiz Regional Library in the Old Schoolhouse
2:00pm-4:00pm: Face Painting by Wood Lily Face Painting in Commercial Building
2:00pm-4:00pm: Tie Dye a T-shirt presented by Breck Cheer T-shirts donated by Comfy Vibes Co.
2:00pm-4:00pm: Free Ice Cream Bars in Old School House
2:00pm: Lasting Impressions Music Show
2:00pm-9:00pm: Bingo at the Bingo Shelter presented by Cowgirl Volleyball
2:00pm: Dunk Tank
3:00pm-5:00: Greater Midwest Shows Midway open. Kid’s Day Special $20 Wristband
3:00pm: Chahinkapa Zoo Animal Exhibit and Education
4:00pm: Inaugural Milan Drewlow Memorial Pedal Tractor Pull near Earthen Stage. Registration begins at 3:30pm. Sponsored by the Laurie and Milan Drewlow Family
4:00pm: Roaming Performances by Lasting Impressions Musical Show
4:00pm-8:00pm: Farmer’s Market
5:00pm-12:00am: Breckenridge Fire Department Beer Garden open
5:00pm-9:00pm-Greater Midwest Shows Midway open-$25 Wristbands
5:45pm: Bicycle Drawing for Children under 11 at Information Booth. Must be present to win
5:50pm: Cash and Prize Drawing for 11-18 year-olds at Information Booth. Must be present to win
7:00pm: 33rd Annual Junior Princess (ages 5-8) Pageant at the Earthen Stage. Music by Rick Fiedler
8:00pm-Midnight: Beer Garden Street Dance with music by 32 Below. $10 cover, ages 21+ show.
SATURDAY AUGUST 15, 2026 FREE ADMISSION SPONSORED BY RWJPA
9:45am: Flag Raising Ceremony
10:00am-9:00pm: Home Environment Building open
10:0am-9:00pm: Commercial Building open
10:00am-8:00pm: 4-H Building open
10:00am-8:00pm: 4-H Livestock Barns open
10:00am: Wilkin County Public Health Infant Changing and Feeding Station open in Brown Chalet
10:30am: 4-H Farm Family Award, 4-H Fashion Revue and Performance Arts Program at Earthen Stage
11:00am-9:00pm: 4-H Canteen open
11:00am: St. Mary’s Canteen open
11:00am-9:00pm: Cowgirl Basketball Booster Club Mini Donut Stand open
11:00am-5:30pm: Registration for Bicycle Drawing held at 5:45pm at the Information Booth. *For Children under 11 years of age. Must be present to win. Sponsored by Interstate Engineering
11:00am-5:30pm: Registration for Cash and Prize drawing held at 5:50pm at the Information Booth. *For 11-18 year-olds. Must be present to win. Sponsored by Berger Body and Glass and Burchill Construction
Noon-4pm: Greater Midwest Shows Midway open $25 Wristbands
Noon-Midnight: Breckenridge Fire Department Beer Garden open
Noon-4:00pm: Farmer’s Market
2:00pm-4:00pm: 4-H Activity: Learn by Doing “DNA Bracelets” 4-H Exhibit Building
2:00pm: Demo Derby presented by Chaos Motorsports. $15 General Admission, $35 Pit Pass. Classes include: Bonestock, Limited Weld Trucks, Limited Weld Compacts, and Women’s “Powder Puff” Chain Compacts. For more information, please contact Dylan Sanvig at 320-587-3050. Derby Pit Improvements Sponsored by Wallner Excavating and Concrete Blocks Donated by GCC Ready Mix
2:00pm: Scavenger Hunt-Cash Prizes! Please report to Information Booth for details
5:00pm-9:00pm-Greater Midwest Shows Midway open $25 Wristbands
5:00pm-9:00pm: Bingo at Bingo Shelter presented by Cowgirl Volleyball
5:45pm: Bicycle Drawing for Children under 11 at Information Booth. Must be present to win
5:50pm: Cash and Prize Drawing for 11-18 year-olds at Information Booth. Must be present to win
7:00pm: 8th Annual Pre-Teen Princess Pageant (ages 9-12) at the Earthen Stage. Music by Lasting Impressions
8:30pm-11:30pm: Beer Garden Street Dance with music by Silverado. No cover charge, all ages show
SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2026
11:00am: All Open Class Exhibits released. Premium Checks will not be given out prior to official release
Schedule Subject to Change
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