Events at the Grandstand

  Your ALL GRANDSTAND EVENTS WRISTBAND will get you into the grandstand 1/2 hour before general admission gates are open.  There are only a limited number of wristband available, get yours today for $35.00 from Econofoods and the St. Peter Chamber of Commerce or the County Fair Office during the fair.

No person under the age of 16 will be allowed in the grandstand pit area before, during, and after any grandstand event. 

 

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

1:00 p.m.    Harness Racing

Admission $5.00 for all ages (5 and under are free)

On average, over 75 horses compete in the harness races. 

Come and pick out your favorite horse in each heat. Door prizes will be given away. 

 

Thursday, August 9, 2012

5:00 p.m.    Semi Truck, Pick-up Truck & Tractor Pull

Admission:  Adults $10,  Students (ages 6-12) $5, Free (ages 5 and under)

No one under the age of 16 allowed in the pit area

Come and cheer on your favorite truck and tractor as they pull!

For the Truck classes, there’s a 6,500 lbs. stock gas only class
and a 7,500 lbs. stock gas or diesel class.

Everyone’s attention turns to the tractor classes, 4,500 lb, 5,500 lb, 7,000 lb, 9,000 lb, 12,500 lbs out of the field, 14,500 lb out of the field, and 16,500 lbs out of the field classes.
Each class is limited to 6 entries per class, which is on a first come/first pull basis.

Close to the end of the evening, all eyes and ears turn to the final pullers which are the NTPA classes for truck and tractors.  No one will or wants to leave until they have seen the super stock 4WD and Modified 2WD trucks pull, followed by Super farm and Modified Tractors pull.

Don’t forget to bring ear plugs!

Interested in entering the Truck and Tractor Pull?

Call Rich Pehrson at 507-931-4720 for more information and rules.

Entry Deadline for entering is July 26th.

 

Friday, August 10, 2012

7:00 p.m.      Demolition Derby

Admission:  Adults $10, Students (ages 6-12) $5, Free (5 and under)

No one under the age of 16 allowed in the pit area

Come early to get your wristband for the Demolition Derby Friday night. In past years we have had a sold out grandstand attendance - so get here early!!

Drivers come from all around to crash into each other for the chance to be the top driver and car for Friday night event.  Unique about the Friday Night demo is the compact car class and the Powder puff class. The powder puff class consists of 15-16 women who enjoy the chance to put some damage into their cars, what a way to take out your frustrations!  They pack a lot of excitement into their heat.

There are 3 additional heats, followed by the consolation heat consisting of any driver/cars that have not placed in the top 5 and can get their cars running.  The Championship heat has the top 5 cars from each heat.

Registration for the demolition derby usually fills up fast, if you have any questions or wish to enter, contact Tony Liebl, at 507-232-3350.

Demo Rules 

 

Saturday, August 11, 2012

6:30 p.m.      Demolition Derby

Admission:  Adults $10, Students (ages 6-12) $5, Free (5 and under)

No one under the age of 16 allowed in the pit area

 Another night of car-crashing excitement to enjoy in the grandstand Saturday night!  Once again, we have had a sold out grandstand with limited standing room only so make sure and get that wristband early!

Saturday night demo has the truck heat which is in addition to another powder puff heat and 3 car heats, followed by the consolation and championship heats.  The majority of drivers for both nights are from Nicollet County and are in their 20’s.  But it doesn’t take years of experience, many 17 years olds as well as the 40 year old drivers enjoy the excitement of backing into their fellow drivers and make it into the Championship heat and a chance to be the Winner.

More information on entering, contact Tony Liebl at 507-232-3350. 

Entry deadline for Friday or Saturday night demo is July 25th.

Demo rules

 

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Compact Car Racing

12:00 noon. 

Admission:  $5 for all ages, Free (5 and under)

No one under the age of 16 allowed in the pit area

Catch the excitement of the driver's racing around the twists and bumps of the oval track.  Driver's race around the track, bump each other out of the way, and occasionally crash and roll on the track!  Don't miss out!