Draft

2026 Draft Horses

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Premium books for 2026 will be available in June.

• 2025 Draft Premium Book (PDF)
• Draft Entry Form (PDF)
• Map of the Horse Barn (PDF)
• IRS Form W-9 (PDF)
• Registration FAQ (link)
• Draft Horse Show Livestreams (link)

REGISTRATION

• Opens: Monday, June 22
• Mail-in Entry Deadline: Monday, July 20
• Online Entry Deadline: Friday, July 31, at midnight

ENTRY LISTS

Links will be posted as information becomes available.

• Halter – Belgian
• Halter – Clydesdale
• Halter – Percheron
• Hitch

FEES

Entry:

• $5/individual halter class
• $15/hitch and riding classes

Other:

• $15/tie stall
• $45/box stall

JUDGES

• To be determined

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

Arrival:

• Wednesday, Aug. 26, 8 a.m. to Thursday, Aug. 27, noon
• Thursday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m. to Friday, Aug. 28, 8 a.m.
• Friday, Aug. 28, 8 p.m. to Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m.

Departure:

• Released after each evening performance to Monday, Aug. 31, vacate by midnight

SHOW SCHEDULE

Links will be posted as information becomes available.

• 2026 Draft Horse Schedule (PDF)

Thursday, Aug. 27 • Warner Coliseum

• 1 p.m. – Draft Horse Team

Friday, Aug. 28 • Warner Coliseum

• 5 p.m. – Draft Hitch

Saturday, Aug. 29 • Compeer Arena

• 8 a.m. – Draft Horse Halter

Saturday, Aug. 29 • Warner Coliseum

• 6 p.m. – Draft Hitch

Sunday, Aug. 30 • Warner Coliseum

• 8 a.m. – Decorating and Showmanship, Junior and Senior
• 10 a.m. – Draft Hitch
• 3 p.m. – Draft Horse Walk/Trot and Barrel Racing
• 7 p.m. – Draft Hitch

Monday, Aug. 31 • Warner Coliseum

• 2 p.m. – Draft Supreme 6 and Classic Cart

RESULTS

2026 results will be posted as they become available.

• 2025 Draft Horse Hitch Results (PDF)
• 2025 Draft Horse Halter Results (PDF)

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.

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