Steele County Fair 2025
Aug 12-17, 2025 Owatonna, MNAbout
Officially began in 1860, Steele County Fair is a 6-day fair, scheduled to be held from August 12, 2025 (Tuesday) to August 17, 2025 (Sunday) at the Steele County Fairgrounds in Owatonna, MN and organized by Steele County Agricultural Society. Over 300,000 people around the region are expected to visit the fair. It offers agricultural and educational events, various competitions and contests, over 400 commercial and food vendors, and fun for the whole family. People of all ages will enjoy some good clean entertainment, eat first-rate food prepared by local cooks, and view some great exhibits. This year, the fair will celebrate its 164th anniversary.
Venue & Organizer
Steele County Fairgrounds
1525 S Cedar Ave Owatonna, MNAdditional Info
Free
10 am - 9 pm
Tuesday: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pmWednesday - Thursday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pmFriday - Saturday: 12:00 pm - 11:30 pmSunday: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
On grounds parking is $5 daily. No weekly passes are available.
Event Features
4-H/FFA: Agricultural Exhibits, Arts & Crafts, Beef Show, Cattle Show, Dairy Show, Floral Exhibits, Goat Show, Horse Show, Horticultural Exhibits, Livestock Exhibits, Petting Zoo, Pigeon Show, Poultry Show, Rabbit Show, Sheep Show, Swine Show, and more.Competitions & Contests: AG Olympics, Antique Tractor Pull, Cheerleading Competition, Kids Tractor Pull, Livestock Judging Contest, Static Exhibit Judging, Various Competitions, and more.
Entertainment: Barrel Race, Bingo, Bull Riding, Carnival Rides, Children's Activities, Comedy Show, Concert(s), Dance, Demolition Derby, Live Music, Magic/Illusion Show, Museum, Mutton Busting, Rodeo, Stunt Dog Show, Tractor Pull, Wood Carver Show, Wrestling, and more.
Miscellaneous: Beer Garden/Tent, Bike Giveaway, Church Service, Classic Car Show, Commercial Vendors, Dinosaur Experience, Dog Show, Exotic Animal Show, Face Painting, Fair Food, Glass Blowing, Handicap Parking, Home & Garden Exhibits, Horse Show, Kidz Zone, and more.
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