Gates open daily at 7:00 a.m.
Admission is $25 for all three days or $15 per day (MN sales tax included in price). Wristbands must be worn at all times. Children age 12 and under are free with adults.
Non-reservable camping fees are $10/per unit per night. Reservable camping fees are $100/per week. See the camping page for more information. These are primitive camp sites and there are no dump stations on the grounds.
There are four ATM’s located across the grounds. The closest gas station and groceries are at Rod’s Country Corner (2.9 miles west). No glass containers are allowed on grounds.
Dogs are welcome. They must be on leash at all times. You are responsible for cleaning up any deposits that they make—be sure to carry a couple of plastic bags with you when out with your dog! There are water bowls at various water faucets in the main area.
All events are subject to weather!
7:00 am – Gates are open. Get your wristband and get going for the day.
The Flea Market with almost 150 vendors is open (Friday and Saturday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sunday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm). It features everything – antiques, tractor parts, original art – lots of great deals.
Check out this year’s raffle tractor by the main entrance and take a chance on being its new owner by purchasing a ticket.
7:00 am to 10:30 am – Breakfast is served by the Almelund Volunteer Fire Department at the Main Food Shack.
8:00 am – Beer garden operated by the Almelund Lions Club opens for the day in the Entertainment Building except on Sunday when it is closed until after the church service.
8:00 am to 5:00 pm – Registration for the Tractor Parade and Tractor Pulls is open at the Information/
Registration Building. Most of the other buildings are open during these hours. Carlsted’s Kids Corner and the adjacent 1870’s Log House are open 8 am to 4 pm.
Looking for some cool swag? Don’t miss out on this year’s show shirt! Want a new logo T-shirt or Sweatshirt? Children and youth sizes available. Up to size 4XXXX in adult. Check out all the great stuff in the shack under the windmill.
9:00 am (Fri & Sat) – Youth Tractor Safety Class for ages 12 thru 16 will be held in the Tractor Pull area. Youth must attend this class to get their operating license for the weekend – this includes for the parade.
10:30 am to 7:00 pm – Main Food Shack and the Malt Shop, operated by the Almelund Volunteer Fire Department, are open for lunch and dinner.
11:00 am and periodically during the day – Threshing demonstrations using old-tyme equipment will be happening in the area east of the Threshing Shed near the Tractor Pull Area.
11:30 am – Tractor Talks happen. Gather around this year’s featured tractors – Case – near the windmill to learn more.
1:00 pm – The Tractor Parade starts. Grandstand seating is available next to the Information Building or find a shady spot along the route. Parade lasts a bit over an hour. All tractors participating in the parade must register ahead of time and have their parade number visible on the front of their tractor as they enter the route.
11:00 pm to 7:00 am – Quiet hours! No generators running.
Midnight – All gates are closed. Beer garden closes.
Special Events and Entertainment
Friday
9:00 am to Noon – Live Entertainment in the Entertainment Building.
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm – Live Entertainment in the Entertainment Building.
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Live Entertainment in the Entertainment Building.
5:00 pm till it’s done – Tractor Pulls featuring farm stock tractors thru 15000 lbs, Neighborhood Feud, Powder Puff, and Open classes in the Tractor Pull Area. There is a food shack and beer garden in that area (behind the bleachers) that are open during the pulls.
AND 8:00 pm until Midnight – Live Entertainment in the Entertainment Building.
Saturday
9:00 am to 11:30 am – Live Entertainment in the Entertainment Building.
9:00 am – Youth Pedal Tractor Pull for ages 5 thru 10 years old. Tractors provided. In Tractor Pull Area.
11:00 am to noon – River City Cloggers on the Strand Family Stage.
Noon to 1:00 pm – Live Entertainment in the Entertainment Building.
Noon – Horse pulling
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm – Live Entertainment in the Entertainment Building.
3:00 pm – Tractor Pulls featuring antique tractors thru 1960 in the Tractor Pull Area. Food shack and beer garden in that area (behind the bleachers) are open during the pulls.
4 pm to 7 pm – Live Entertainment in the Entertainment Building.
AND 8 pm until Midnight – Live Entertainment in the Entertainment Building.
Sunday
Come early for pancakes served by the Almelund Volunteer Fire Department.
9:00 am in the Entertainment Building for an old fashion non-denominational Polka worship service. Please – No motorized equipment near the building during the service!
Noon – Sawdust Pit Coin Toss for children ages 3 to 10 years old near the playground area.
Noon to 1:00 pm – Live Entertainment in the Entertainment Building.
10:30 am to 3:30 pm – Mystery Mountain Boys at the Food Shack.
Noon till its done – Tractor Pulls featuring vintage tractors up to 1975 and Steel Wheels in the Tractor Pull Area. Food shack and beer garden in that area (behind the bleachers) are open during the pulls.
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – River City Cloggers on the Strand Family Stage.
4:00 pm – Raffle Drawing at the Information Building. Last chance to get your tickets for a Massey Ferguson tractor and help fund our restoration program. The tractor is in peak running condition thanks a dedicated group of volunteers. Proceeds from the raffle help to fund the purchase of future tractors and the restoration program.
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Live Entertainment in the Entertainment