Feeling a little Blue?

Maybe the Froemming Family Bluegrass Band can cheer you up!

They hail from the small town of Mannanah, Minnesota and will be appearing on the free stage at this year's Pope County Fair for Senior Citizens Day on Thursday, August 2nd.

Give 'em a listen!



You can learn more about the family here.  We are so excited for this performance!

Pope County's Got Talent 

Calling all talented people!

Are you funny? Can you dance or sing? Any other outrageous skills?

Enter the State Fair Talent Contest. Registration is free and the winner will move on to compete at the State Fair. The event will take place on the free stage on Saturday August 4th, 2012. Competitors will be divided in to three age divisions:



The Preteen Division is open to contestants age 12 and under only, 
The Teen Division is open to contestants age 13 through 18 only
The Open Division is open to any contestant, regardless of age

Email us for more information or to register.

Watch www.PopeCountyFair.org, our Facebook page and this space for more information on rules and prizes!

Coming to you over the airwaves....

Have you heard us on the radio yet?

Leave a comment letting us know what radio station you heard us on.  

We are running a contest now on our facebook page!

Yay for Rides!!

Advanced Ride Wristband tickets are on sale now at the following local businesses:

Tom's Food Pride, Glenwood and Starbuck

Glenwood State Bank, Glenwood and Villard

Eagle Bank, Glenwood and Villard

Lowry State Bank

Bohmer Agency- Brooten

$18 in advance, $20 on the grounds

These arm bands are good for carnival specials at these times:

Friday- Armbands 1-5, 6-10

Saturday- Armbands 6-10

Sunday- Armbands 1-5

Wednesday- Can Drive 6-9

Bring three canned goods, get three armbands for $30.00

All food collected is donated to the food shelf!

A New Kind of Pull- HORSE POWER!

Our fair just wouldn't be complete without the truck and tractor pull, and don't worry, we are bringing that back, but we are trying something new this year too.  A Draft Horse Pull on Thursday night!

Has anyone ever been to one of these events?  I have been addicted to you-tube videos, looks like it will be a great show!

The band Pure Country will perform in the Grandstand Thursday night as well, so you will be getting two shows in one!  Tickets are $10.00 for Adults and $5.00 for kids ages 6-12.

Who is gonna come on out to see some real horse power?

Are there Monsters at the fair grounds?

On Saturday August 6th there will be! Midwest Monster Motorsports is coming to town.  There will be a pit party at 6:00 where you can see the trucks up close, meet the drivers, get pictures and even take a ride in a real monster truck! The show starts at 7:00 and will include three rounds of monster truck freestyling, team extreme RC trucks, and local tough trucks.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for kids 6-12.   Kids under 6 are free.  We realize that is a big ticket price, but think of what you are saving in gas to drive to Fargo or the Cities to see this type of show. And the outdoor environment and local participation is an added bonus!

So who is bringing a beater to bust? And who is coming out for the show?

Meet the Board: Jocelyn

Hi!  I am Jocelyn Leavitt, and my first fair as a member of the Board was 2010, however I have been involved with it for years.  I grew up on a dairy farm north of Glenwood. I was an active participant in the Pope County 4-H program as a youth. I have two sons, Eathen who is a cloverbud in 4-H now and Reed who is a gardener in training. I hope to instill in them a love of animals, horticulture, and community.  

Being part of the board gives me a chance to be part of something special, as it brings joy to many people.  I serve on many committees, but especially enjoy the Demo Derby and Kid's Day.  

My favorite fair food is a toss up between taco in a bag and nachos....yum! Can't wait!! I love the Grandstand events, but watching those who bring in item for judging, to see how proud they are of their accomplishments, that brings an instant smile to my face.


I have so many good fair memories. I think the best one is the lasting friendships that are created. Because with these friends, talking about the good ol' times, keeps my love of the fair from fading.


 If you see me at the fair, stop and say hi!