Stutsman County Fair opens with rides, music and 4-H activities
The Stutsman County Fair opened with 22 rides, free stage music and 4-H events as Jamestown’s fairgrounds filled for four days of summer attractions.
The 128th Stutsman County Fair opened Wednesday at the fairgrounds in Jamestown and ran through Saturday, bringing 22 rides, free stage entertainment and 4-H activities to 3325 83rd Ave SE.
Gates opened at 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, then at 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The fair’s Mega Ride pass cost $73 for four days of unlimited rides during wristband hours, and buyers had to purchase it online by noon on opening day. Amusement Midway Providers supplied the rides, while 4th Avenue Northwest remained open to help traffic move around the fairgrounds during the busiest nights.
The free stage started at 5 p.m. each day, giving the fair a no-ticket music option for families and anyone looking to spend the evening at the grounds. Wednesday’s lineup featured Morgan Wade Harr from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by Jared Rogerson from 9 p.m. to midnight. Thursday brought The Wedge from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Boozn’ Tuna from 9 p.m. to midnight. Friday’s schedule included Jamestown musicians Calvin Deters and Alexis Deters, along with Drift North, and Saturday’s entertainment wrapped with Citrisity and Rogue Royal.
Saturday was packed with the fair’s most family-focused events. Senior Day, sponsored by Unison Bank’s Good Neighbors Club, joined the 4-H Parade of Champions, weenie dog races and the James River Rodeo on the final day. The entertainment schedule also set aside a Saturday Senior Day Gazebo Stage block from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., adding another option for fairgoers who wanted live music away from the midway.
The fair remains one of Stutsman County’s most visible annual gatherings, tied closely to agriculture, youth exhibits and livestock shows. The fairgrounds also host other summer events, including the Stutsman County Showdown livestock show and the James River Rodeo’s 25th anniversary celebration, reinforcing the site’s role as a regional venue for Jamestown and the rest of the county. A June 23 preview segment with Sheriff Chad Kaiser and Rod Wilhelm also underscored the fair’s place in the county’s public-safety and community calendar.
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