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Open Riding

Date: Dec 16 - Dec 30, 2025

Location(s):

James Kjerstad Event Center

Category(s):

Horse & Livestock Events

Central States Fairgrounds

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November & December 2025

Tuesday Hours:

8am - 7pm

Wednesday Hours:

8am - 12pm

Please Note: The Central States Fair Event Center schedule is subject to change. Weekend events and rental activities will take precedence over the Open Riding Schedule.

Please note dates are subject to change based on rentals and weather.

*If there is bad weather, please call to check the schedule*

Price:

Cash & Card only

No Checks

$25 per session - Adult

$15 per session - Youth - 18 & under

**Please note punch cards are no longer offered or accepted**

Hours:

8am- 7pm

Riding Ends at 7pm

7pm - 8pm

Cool down only

no riding

(MUST be out of the building at 8pm)