NEW IN 2023: ANIMALS MUST ARRIVE AT THE FAIR BY 1 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JULY 19!
Due to this change, you must come during designated check-in times or make special arrangements with the barn superintendent. Please note that static project judging also takes place on Tuesday, July 18th. So families need to make sure they plan accordingly.
Fair Camping Information
NOTE: Electrical Sites are filled with medical needs first!
FIRST COME - FIRST SERVE ON REMAINING SITES
NO GUARANTEE ON ELECTRICAL HOOKUP
PARKING PERMIT: NONE Included with Camping - May purchase TWO permits maximum per family.
CHILD WEEKLY PASSES: 4-H members showing receive ONE free weekly pass from 4H office.
GENERATORS will be allowed in the camping areas. GENERATORS MUST BE SHUT OFF BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 11 P.M. AND 7 A.M.
| Camping Fee | $100.00 |
| Parking Permit | $20.00 |
| Weekly Pass Age 7+ | $20.00 |
| Electrical | $75.00 |
| Dead Trailer Permit | $- |
Please complete form and make checks payable to:
ISANTI COUNTY AG SOCIETY
and mail to:
PO Box 313, Cambridge, MN 55008
If you would like your permits and/or passes mailed to you, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
To ensure timely delivery, mail requests will not be honored after July 9th.
2023 Animal Check-In
Tuesday, July 18 - 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
| 12-9 p.m. | Poultry check-in | |
| 4-7 p.m. | Horse Check-in *You must let the horse project leaders know in advance if you plan to arrive Tuesday so they can make sure a barn supervisor is on duty. | |
| 5-8 p.m. | Rabbit Check-in | |
| Other animal projects: CONTACT YOUR PROJECT LEADER(S) for check-in times! |
Wednesday, July 19 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
| 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Poultry check-in | |
| Rabbit Check-in | ||
| Horse check-in | ||
| 8-10 a.m. | All goats must be checked in by 10 a.m. | |
| 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Sheep Check-in | |
| Other animal projects: CONTACT YOUR PROJECT LEADER(S) for check-in times! |
2023 Animal Check-In
2023 4-H Fair Schedule
Saturday, April 29
| 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 4-H Food Revue Judging | Chisago County Community Center |
Tuesday, July 11
| 1:00-7:00 p.m. | 4-H Fashion Revue judging | Spring Lake Lutheran Church |
| 6:30 p.m. | Horse barn clean-up and interviews | Isanti County Fairgrounds |
Tuesday, July 18 - 4-H Static Entry and Animal Check-In
| 8 a.m.-9 p.m. | 4-H animal check-in (PLEASE SEE DETAILS ABOVE) | |
| 1:00-7:00 p.m. | 4-H Static Project judging | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Beef barn set up | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Dairy barn set up & interviews |
Wednesday, July 19th - Military Day
| 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 4-H animal project check-in (PLEASE SEE DETAILS ABOVE) | |
| 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. | 4-H animal project member interviews | (poultry & rabbit in barns) |
| 1:00 p.m. | 4-H Pet Show | Kennel Club Shelter |
| 3:45 p.m. | 4-H Goat Costume Class | East Show Arena |
| 4:15 p.m. | 4-H Dairy Goat Show | East Show Arena |
| 4:30 p.m. | 4-H MANDATORY horse meeting | Horse Arena |
| 4-H Drill Team performs after Mutton Bustin' | Horse Arena | |
| 8 p.m.-9 p.m. | Cattle check-in/market beef weigh-in | West Show Arena |
Thursday, July 20 - Seniors Day
| 7:30-8 a.m. | 4-H Horse Training | Horse Arena |
| 8:00 a.m. | 4-H Pleasure Horse Show | Horse Arena |
| 4-H Drill Team Performs following Pleasure Show | Horse Arena | |
| 8:00 a.m. | 4-H swine weigh-in & interviews. | Swine interviews will be held by campgrounds next to the East Show Arena after weigh-in. |
| 8:30 a.m. | 4-H Poultry Show | East Show Arena |
| 10:00 a.m. | 4-H Sheep & goat weigh-in & interviews - immediately following swine weigh-in | Sheep Barn |
| 1:00 p.m. | 4-H Performing Arts Judging | 4-H Building Stage |
| 2:00 p.m. | 4-H Beef Interviews | West Show Arena |
| 6:00 p.m. | 4-H Swine Show | East Show Arena |
Friday, July 21 - Kids Day
| 8:00 a.m. | 4-H Games Horse Show | Horse Arena |
| 4-H Drill Team performs following the Game Show | Horse Arena | |
| 8:00 a.m. | 4-H Sheep Show (Includes Lamb Lead & Wool Show) | East Show Arena |
| 11:00 a.m. | 4-H Rabbit Show | East Show Arena |
| 11:30 a.m. | Open Class Beef Show | West Show Arena |
| 1:00 p.m. | 4-H Demonstration Judging | 4-H Building Stage |
| 3:00 p.m. | 4-H Market Goat Show | East Show Arena |
| 6:00 p.m. | Open Class Swine Show | East Show Arena |
| 7:00 p.m. | 4-H Fashion Revue Show | 4-H Building Stage |
Saturday, July 22 - 4-H Day
| 9:00 a.m. | 4-H Beef Show | West Show Arena |
| 9:00 a.m. | 4-H Challenged Riders | Horse Arena |
| 10:30 a.m. | 4-H Llama & Alpaca Show | East Show Arena |
| 11:30 a.m. | 4-H Dairy Show - immediately following the Beef Show | West Show Arena |
| 12:00 Noon | 4-H State Fair and 4-H State Horse Show Trips Acceptance Deadline | 4-H Building Office |
| 12:00 p.m. | 4-H auction animals selected - scripts due in the 4-H Building Office (NO exceptions) | 4-H Building Office |
| 12:00 p.m. | 4-H Gymkhana | Horse Arena |
| 4-H Drill Team Performs after Gymkhana Show | Horse Arena | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Open Class Sheep Show | East Show Arena |
| 5:00 p.m. | 4-H Livestock Auction | East Show Arena |
Sunday, July 23 - Family Day
| 8:00 a.m. | 4-H Miniature Horse Show | Horse Arena |
| 4-H Drill Team Performs following the Mini Show | Horse Arena | |
| 10:00 a.m. | 4-H State Fair meeting | East Show Arena |
| 4-H Parade of Champions (Horses) following Drill Team | Horse Arena | |
| 2:00 p.m. | 4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest | East & West Show Arenas |
| 6:00 p.m. | 4-H Exhibits released | Please do not remove your exhibit before this time! If you remove them before this time you will not receive your premium payments. |
*Gymkhana is an equestrian event consisting of speed pattern racing and timed games for riders on horses. These events often emphasize children's participation and may be organized by a recognized Pony Club or a 4-H club.