The Murray County Fair is well-known as the best free fair in southern Minnesota

Schedule of Events:

10:00 a.m. - 4-H Ribbon Auction, Olson Arena
11:00 a.m.  - 7:00 p.m. - Fair Shuttles by Slayton American Legion
10:00 a.m. - 4-H and Open Class and Commercial Buildings open
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Museum Buildings and Log Cabin open
1:00 p.m. - Prairie Days Parade, downtown Slayton
1:00 p.m. - Swine Load out
1:00 – 8:45 p.m. - Paintball by Annandale Paintball
1:00-close - Draugr Forge - Blacksmithing demo                                   
2:00 - close - Bounce Around Inflatables 
2:00-6:00 p.m. - 14/27 Ultimate Basketball Challenge-FREE
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. - Teddy Bear Mobile-Heritage Hall
2:00 - Cow Pie Bingo-sponsored by American Family Insurance-Alex Knutson
2:00 p.m. - Beer Garden opens
2:00 p.m. - Starfire, Under the Tent
3:00 p.m. - Lawn Mower Racing-Nobles Coop Electric “Mow Down Showdown”
2:00-close - Bingo sponsored by Avoca American Legion/Auxiliary
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Photos of 4-H General Exhibit Champions, 4-H Building
5:30 p.m. - Exhibits In 4-H Building released
5:30 p.m. - Livestock exhibits released per schedule
6:00 p.m. - Commercial Exhibits /Open Class Exhibits released- must be picked up by 8:00