The Steele County Free Fair begins Tuesday in Owatonna and on Monday's AM Minnesota, we will do our traditional preview with fair secretary Jim Gleason and communications director Todd Hale.

The theme for 2016 is "Grow, Sew And Show It In 2016."

AM Minnesota begins at 9:30AM and, weather permitting, we will be in Fair Square Park to visit with Gleason and Hale.

Grandstand shows include "Dirt Kickin' Wicked Bull Riding" Tuesday at 7:30PM.

"Battle of the Bands" is free, however the grandstand will be emptied for Chris Brooks and The Silver City Boys to follow about 7:30PM.

Thursday enjoy Hairball at 7:30PM and Friday there is a NTPA Tractor Pull at 7:30PM.

On Saturday, an antique tractor pull is at 8:30AM and admission is free with a coupon. At 6PM Saturday enjoy an Enduro Race.

Sunday is the traditional Demolition Derby at 4PM.

On the Midway on Tuesday, Power 96 Radio is back with a special. Rides are $2 each from 5-11PM.

Mega-Ride Wrist Band Tickets for unlimited rides all six days are $49 and available at the Owatonna Hy-Vee only until 5PM Tuesday.

Gold Star Amusements is open Wednesday from noon to 5PM for Serengeti Water Park Kids Day and an unlimited ride wristband for $20.

Thursday it's Culver's Moonlight Madness from 5-11PM, with a coupon from Culvers the unlimited ride wristband is $20.

Friday noon to 5PM is Hy-Vee Family Day; the unlimited ride wristband is $20.

Saturday noon to 5PM Profinium Inc. sponsors Bike Day unlimited ride wristbands for $22 and a chance to win one of eight bikes to be given away.

Sunday noon to 9:30PM enjoy Pepsi Family Day with unlimited ride wristband and a free Pepsi and hot dog for $22.

We will talk about Beer Garden entertainment and free entertainment on Monday's KDHL AM Minnesota from Fair Square Park in Owatonna.

Steele County Free Fair
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