South St. Louis County Fair 2023 Schedule Includes Live Music, Bull Riding, Racing, And More!
Believe it or not, fair season is here! The South St. Louis County Fair in Proctor is set to kick off in early July, marking the first of two county fairs in Minnesota's largest county. Why wouldn't Minnesota's largest county get two county fairs, right?
The South St. Louis County Fair, which is within easy access to people in the Duluth area is July 6-9, 2023 at the fairgrounds in Proctor. It is conveniently scheduled about a month away from the St. Louis County Fair on the Iron Range, which is August 2-6, 2023.
As for the first of St. Louis County Fairs, the lineup of events and activities in Proctor has something for everyone!
Some of the events and activities to look forward to all four days of the fair include radio-controlled car racing, free cornhole games, 4-H events, carnival rides, food & drinks, farm animals on display, and vendors.
The Balloon Lady will be on-site Thursday-Saturday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Knocker Ball and 18-foot darts will be available to play from noon to 8:00 pm Thursday-Saturday as well. The carnival and petting zoo opens each day at noon as well.
Here's a look at some of the highlights for each day at this year's South St. Louis County Fair:
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The first day of the fair kicks off with the carnival and petting zoo opening at noon. Thursday is also senior day, with cupcakes and punch being served from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Music for opening day will see Todd Eckart performing from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm and an encore from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Friday, July 7, 2023
Festivities for day two of the fair includes the carnival rides and petting zoo opening at noon, with $25 wristbands available from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. There will be a free build-a-car or sailboat session in the 4H building, presented by Home Depot.
Friday night is rodeo night, which kicks off at 7:00 pm. Music from the White Sidewalls will also be at the fairgrounds, with the group playing from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Saturday at the fair includes some fun freebies! Free gift bags for the kids and free cornhole games will be available. Horseshows and the horse gaming show get underway at 8:00 am and the carnival and petting zoo opens at noon. $25 wristbands return from noon to 4:00 pm and again 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. You'll be able to catch the Robotics show in the Turf Building at noon, kids tractor pull at 1:00 pm, and a coin toss at 3:30 pm.
There will be a cornhole tournament at 1:00 pm as well as live music featuring the Silver Streak Band from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Sunday, July 9, 2023
The conclusion of the fair on Sunday kicks off with horseshows and open horse pleasure show at 8:00 am, the carnival and petting zoo opening at noon, and an amateur talent contest from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Stock car racing at the Proctor Speedway wraps up the weekend, with action getting underway at 5:30.
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