Nobles County Fair to begin Wednesday, go through Aug. 10

Wednesday is opening day for the Nobles County Fair, which continues through Sunday in Worthington.

While today is highlighted by the Southwest Minnesota Dog Show, Wednesday is the first full day of activities at the Nobles County Fairgrounds. The commercial building opens at 9 a.m. that day and the 4-H Poultry and Dairy shows will be at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively. The beer garden opens at 4 p.m., and there will be a community burger feed at 6 p.m. There will also be a bean bag tournament beginning at 6 p.m., which is also when the carnival midway opens. The 16^th annual MK5k starts at 6:30 p.m.; there's also a 4-H Sheep Show at 6:30 p.m. and sprint car races beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Plenty of other events are on the schedule for the remainder of fair week. On Thursday, there's a concert by Back 40 Boys at 5 p.m. and a Nebraska Bush Pullers Tractor Pull at 7 p.m. There's also a tractor pull and barrel racing set for 6 p.m. Friday, and Mason-Dixon Line will perform in a concert getting underway at 8 p.m. Friday.

Saturday's schedule includes a horse mounted shooting at 6:30 p.m., Worthington Speedway racing starting at 7 p.m. and a Jeremy DeWall Band concert at 9 p.m. Among Sunday's events is a 10 a.m. Inspirational Service in the Olson Arena.

For more information, events and sponsors, visit noblesmnfair.my.canva.site or the fair's Facebook page.