AUGUST 10TH-16TH, 2026

Days

FAMILY FUN

In addition to all of the events and activities below be sure to spend time at the carnival, which opens on Tuesday at 5:00PM and runs through Sunday.

Monday, August 10

3:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

5:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

7:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
 

Tuesday, August 11

10:00 A.M.
Bike Safety Activity And Prizes – Sponsored by Avera Nurse Practice Council
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
11:00 A.M.
Feed the Kids Lunch – Sponsored by Salvation Army
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
1:30 P.M.
Dig for Dough – Kid’s Money Hunt – Sponsored by American Bank & Trust
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
2:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
2:30 P.M.
Stick Horse Rodeo & Best Dressed Contest Registration
(Trusty Tent)
 
3:00 P.M.
Stick Horse Rodeo & Best Dressed Contest – Sponsored by Hitch’N Post Western Store; South Dakota Rodeo Queens & Hub City Radio
(Trusty’s Tent by Climate Control)
 
4:00 P.M. 
Painted Rock Contest Registration
(SDPB Competitive Exhibits Building)
 
4:00 P.M. 
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
4:30 P.M. 
Painted Rock Contest – Sponsored by Weber Landscaping Inc. – SDPB
(Competitive Exhibits Building)
 
5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Avera Night in the Kids’ Zone
 
7:00 P.M. 
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
 

Wednesday, August 12

9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Primrose Early Bird Senior Bingo – Sponsored by Primrose and Kessler’s
 
10:00 A.M. 
Bike Safety Activity & Prizes – Avera Nurse Practice Council
(Kid’s Zone)
 
11:30 A.M.
Rubber Chicken Chuckin’ Contest 
(Trusty’s Tent By Climate Control)
 
12:00 P.M. 
Primrose Senior Day Lunch – Sponsored by Primrose
(Ken’s Tent)
 
12:00 P.M. 
The Bubbler 
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
12:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
KIDSIGHT – Free Children’s Vision Screening (12 months and older) Sponsored by the Aberdeen Lions Club
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. 
Lyle Schaunaman Kiddie Train
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
12:30 P.M. 
Keith Raymond – Magician
(Trusty’s Tent by Climate Control)

1:00 P.M.
Basketball Shootout Contest with NSU Wolves
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
1:00 P.M.
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest – Check-In
(Clubhouse) 
 
1:30 P.M.
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest – Sponsored by Thatzza Pizza
(Clubhouse)
 
1:30 P.M.
Primrose Senior Day Bingo – Sponsored by Primrose
(Ken’s Tent)
 
1:30 P.M. 
Dig for Dough- Kids’ Money Hunt – Sponsored by American Bank & Trust
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
2:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
2:00 P.M.
Minds Matter: Brain Health for all Ages – Tiffany Hoeft, Minds Matter PLLC
(SDPB Competitive Exhibits Building)
 
2:00 P.M. 
Keith Raymond – Magician
(Trusty’s Tent by Climate Control)
 
3:00 P.M.
The Bubbler
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
3:00 P.M.
Ice Cream Social Featuring Venessa Carpenter – Sponsored by Primrose
(Ken’s Tent)

4:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
5:00 P.M. 
Keith Raymond – Magician
(Trusty’s Tent by Climate Control)
 
5:00 P.M. 
The Bubbler
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

6:30 P.M.
Kids Workout with Avera Human Performance Center
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
6:30 P.M. 
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

Thursday, August 13

9:00 A.M. 
Senior Charity Bingo – Free Coffee & Donuts Sponsored by Kessler’s, Mark Mehlhoff Insurance & Caribou Coffee
(NVC Tent)

10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Agtegra Cooperative’s Farm Safety Party
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

10:30 A.M.
Puppet Show – K.O. Lee Library
(SDPB Competitive Exhibits Building)

11:00 A.M. 
Kid’s Picnic featuring Phil Baker
(Ken’s Family Tent)

12:00 P.M.
The Bubbler
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
KR Balloon Factory, Balloon Animals on Steroids!

12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. 
KIDSIGHT – Free Children’s Vision Screening (12 months and older) – Sponsored by the Aberdeen Lions Club
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. 
Lyle Schaunaman Kiddie Train
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

1:00 P.M.
Basketball Shootout Contest with NSU Wolves
(Aver Kids’ Zone)
 
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Foam Party – Sponsored by the Columbia Fire Department
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

1:30 P.M.
Storybook Land Theater
(Trusty’s Tent by Climate Control)
 
1:30 P.M.
Dig for Dough – Kid’s Money Hunt – Sponsored by American Bank & Trust
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

2:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

2:30 P.M.
Veggie 500 Races – Sponsored by Jim River Yacht Club
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

3:00 P.M.
The Bubbler
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

3:15 P.M.
A-“MAZE”-ING Race Registration
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

3:30 P.M.
A-“MAZE”-ING Race 
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
3:45 P.M.
Lego Contest – Contestant Drawing
(SDPB Competitive Exhibits Building)

4:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

4:00 P.M. 
Lego Contest – Sponsored by The Oban Family 
(Competitive Exhibits)


5:00 P.M.
4-H BBQ – Sponsored by the BCF, Kippley Angus Farms, and Schley Family Farm INC.- Jerry & Jacie Schley
(Ken’s Family Tent)

5:00 P.M.
The Bubbler
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
5:00 P.M.
Storybook Land Theater
(Trusty’s Tent by Climate Control)

5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
KR Balloon Factory, Balloon Animals on Steroids!
 
6:00 P.M.
Night at the Fair with 4-H
(Ken’s Family Tent)

7:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

Friday, August 14

9:00 A.M. 
Senior Charity Bingo – Free Coffee & Donuts Sponsored by Kessler’s, Mark Mehlhoff insurance & Caribou Coffee
(NVC Tent)

10:00 A.M.
Aberdeen Area Humane Society Pets’ Meet & Greet
(Trusty’s Tent by Climate Control)

10:00 A.M. 
OL Fashion Fun & Games for Kids – Sponsored by Dacotah Prairie Museum
(Ken’s Family Tent)

10:30 A.M.
Story Time – K.O. Lee Library
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

 

11:45 A.M. 
Mascot Meet & Greet
(Clubhouse)

12:00 P.M.
The Bubbler
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

 

12:00 P.M.
Mascot Competition
(Clubhouse)

 

12:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
KIDSIGHT – Free Children’s Vision Screening (12 months and older) Sponsored by the Aberdeen Lions Club
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. 
Lyle Schaunaman Kiddie Train
(Avera Kids’ Zone)


1:30 P.M.
Dig for Dough – Kid’s Money Hunt – Sponsored by American Bank & Trust
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

2:00 P.M.
Keith Raymond – Magician
(Trusty’s Tent by Climate Control)

 

2:00 P.M.

Stilt Walker Jodie Smalley – Strolling

 

2:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

 

2:30 P.M.
Veggie 500 Races – Sponsored by Jim River Yacht Club
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

3:00 P.M.
The Bubbler
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

4:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)


4:30 P.M.
Root Beer Float Feed – Sponsored by Frederick Seed & Kippley Group
(Ken’s Family Tent) 

5:00 P.M.
Keith Raymond – Magician
(Trusty’s Tent by Climate Control)

5:00 P.M.
The Bubbler
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

 

6:00 P.M.

Stilt Walker Jodie Smalley – Strolling

7:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

 

7:00 P.M.

Keith Raymond – Balloon Animals – Strolling

Saturday, August 15

7:30 A.M.
Military Appreciation Breakfast – Sponsored by FEM Electric Association, Lake Region Electric Association, Northern Electric Cooperative & The Brown County Fair
(Ken’s Family Tent)
 
9:00 A.M. 
Senior Charity Bingo – Free coffee & Donuts Sponsored by Kessler’s, Mark Mehlhoff Insurance & Caribou Coffee
(NVC Tent)

9:00 A.M.
Baby Crawling Contest Registration Begins 
(Clubhouse)

10:00 A.M.
Baby Crawling Contest Begins – Sponsored by the Brown County Fair
(Clubhouse)

10:30 A.M.
Smelly Shoe & Battered Boot Showdown – Sponsored by Shoe Science on Main & Tractor Supply Co. 
(SDPB Competitive Exhibits Building)
 
10:45 A.M. 
Salsa Contest – Registration
(SDPB Competitive Exhibits Building)

11:00 A.M.
Smelly Shoe & Battered Boot Showdown Winner Announcement – Sponsored by Shoe Science on Main & TSC
(Ken’s Family Tent)

11:00 A.M.
Hot Dog Eating Contest– Sponsored by Corey & Jamie Mitchell, Taulelle Concessions, Hub City Radio & BCF Junior Fair Board
(Ken’s Family Tent)

12:00 P.M.
Salsa Contest – Sponsored by Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant 
(SDPB Competitive Exhibits Building)

12:00 P.M.
Reliaride Cornhole Tournament Registration Begins
(Clubhouse)

12:00 P.M.
The Bubbler
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
KIDSIGHT – Free Children’s Vision Screening (12 months and older) – Sponsored by the Aberdeen Lions Club
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

12:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Lyle Schaunaman Kiddie Train
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

12:30 P.M.
South Dakota Farmers Union Forum – Town Hall with National Farmers Union President Rob Larew
(NVC Tent)

1:00 P.M.
Antique Tractor Pull – Sponsored by Old Time Tractor Pullers Association
(West of Grandstand)
 
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Foam Party – Sponsored by Columbia Fire Department
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
1:15 P.M.
Reliaride Cornhole Tournament Begins
(Clubhouse)

1:30 P.M.
Dig for Dough- Kid’s Money Hunt – Sponsored by American Bank & Trust 
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

2:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
2:00 P.M.
Stilt Walker Jodie Smalley – Strolling

2:00 P.M.
Keith Raymond – Magician
(Trusty’s Tent by Climate Control)

2:30 P.M.
Veggie 500 Races – Sponsored by Jim River Yacht Club
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

3:00 P.M.
The Bubbler
(Avera Kids’ Zone)


3:30 P.M.
Watermelon Feed – Sponsored by Kippley Group, Malpert Insurance, and Schriver’s Mortuary
(Ken’s Family Tent)

4:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

5:00 P.M.
The Bubbler
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

5:00 P.M.
Keith Raymond – Magician
(Trusty’s Tent by Climate Control)
 
6:00 P.M.
Stilt Walker Jodie Smalley – Strolling

7:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids Zone)
 
7:00 P.M.
Kieth Raymond – Balloon Animals – Strolling

Sunday, August 16

8:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
Brown County Fair Foundation Pancake Breakfast Hosted by BCF Board Alumni- $5/Person, Children 3 & Under Free 
(Clubhouse)
 
11:30 A.M.
4-H Performing Arts
(NVC Tent)

12:00 P.M.
Dip-Tastic Registration
(SDPB Competitive Exhibits Building)


12:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Gelly Ball
(Trusty’s Tent by Climate Control)
 
12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Lyle Schaunaman Kiddie Train
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

12:30 P.M.
Dip-Tastic Contest – People’s Choice – Public Judging
(SDPB Competitive Exhibits Building)

1:30 P.M.
Dig for Dough – Kid’s Money Hunt – Sponsored by American Bank & Trust
(Avera Kids’ Zone)

2:00 P.M.
Jurassic Bark – Sponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
2:00 P.M.
Crowns & Cowboy Boots – Brought to you by Miss Brown County Fair
(Ken’s Family Tent)

2:30 P.M.
Veggie 500 Race FINALS – Sponsored by Jim River Yacht Club
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
 
2:30 P.M.
4-H Performing Arts
(NVC Tent)
 
3:30 P.M.
Crowns & Cowboy Boots – Crowning Ceremony & Autograph Signing
(Ken’s Family Tent)

4:00 P.M.
Jurassic BarkSponsored by Area Federal Credit Union
(Avera Kids’ Zone)
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