Minnesota Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
21 upcoming Minnesota events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 117 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
November 2026
- Olmsted County 4-H Officer Training
Training for 2026-2027 Olmsted County 4-H club officers, 6-8 p.m., with a volunteer training held the same evening. Held each year; the most recent date was November 12, 2026.
Rochester, MN Official event details - Olmsted County Pesticide Safety Recertification
Private pesticide applicator A/E recertification day, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for Olmsted County farmers who must recertify every three years. Held each year; the most recent date was November 13, 2026.
Rochester, MN Official event details - Pope County 4-H Dairy Clinic
Dairy skills clinic for Pope County 4-H members at the University of Minnesota Morris West Central Research and Outreach Center. Held each year; the most recent date was November 15, 2026.
Morris, MN Official event details - Climate Resilience for Farmers - Northwest
Two-day University of Minnesota Extension workshop for northwest Minnesota farmers on climate resilience, November 18 (9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) and November 19, 2026.
Crookston, MN Official event details - Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting
County voting delegates debate and set Minnesota Farm Bureau policy for the coming year at the Marriott Southwest in Minnetonka, with the meeting opening Thursday afternoon and closing Saturday at noon.
Minnetonka, MN | Organizer: Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Official event details - Farmland Rental Rates Workshop, Stearns County Service Center
University of Minnesota Extension ag business session on farmland rental rates for central Minnesota landowners and operators, held Friday afternoon at the Stearns County Service Center in Waite Park.
3301 County Road 138, Waite Park, MN 56387 | 320-255-6169 | Organizer: University of Minnesota Extension Official event details - Dakota County 4-H Outdoor Education Summit
A 4-H outdoor education summit for Dakota County youth held November 21, 2026 at the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve.
MN | 651-480-7700 | Organizer: Dakota County 4-H Official event details - Pipestone County 4-H Outdoor Education Summit
Saturday outdoor education summit for 4-H youth at the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, running 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held each year; the most recent date was November 21, 2026.
- 4-H Regional Officer Training, Owatonna
Club officers from Steele and neighboring counties train for their roles at Owatonna Middle School on a Saturday morning. The 2026 session runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Owatonna, MN | 507-444-7685 | Organizer: Steele County 4-H Official event details - Benton County 4-H Leader and Volunteer Appreciation Banquet
Benton County 4-H honors its leaders and adult volunteers at a banquet on November 22, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Jack & Jim's.
MN | 320-968-5077 | Organizer: Benton County 4-H Official event details
December 2026
- Climate Resilience for Farmers - Deep Portage
A two-day Extension program for central Minnesota farmers on December 1 (9:30-3:30) and December 2, 2026 (8:30-2:30) at the Deep Portage Learning Center.
MN | 218-587-8280 | Organizer: University of Minnesota Extension Official event details - Douglas County 4-H PJ Party
A pajama party for Douglas County 4-H families on December 4, 2026, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic School in Alexandria.
Alexandria, MN | 320-762-3890 | Organizer: Douglas County 4-H Official event details - Roseau County 4-H Ambassador Meeting
Roseau County 4-H Ambassadors, the older-youth leadership group, meet Sunday afternoon in the Courthouse boardroom to plan service and promotion projects.
606 5th Ave SW, Roseau, MN 56751 | 218-463-1052 | Organizer: Roseau County 4-H Official event details - Rice County 4-H Cloverbud Saturday
Hands-on morning program for the youngest Rice County 4-H members, held in the Rice County 4-H Building at the fairgrounds in Faribault.
1900 Fairgrounds Drive, Faribault, MN 55021 | 507-332-6109 | Organizer: Rice County 4-H Official event details - Rice County 4-H Project Quiz Bowl Kick-Off
Rice County 4-H members start preparing for the project quiz bowl competition at an evening kick-off in the Rice County 4-H Building, Faribault.
1900 Fairgrounds Drive, Faribault, MN 55021 | 507-332-6109 | Organizer: Rice County 4-H Official event details
January 2027
- Benton County 4-H Ambassador Retreat
A one-day retreat for 4-H Ambassadors on January 16, 2027, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church in Foley. The fee is $20 and registration closes January 13.
Foley, MN | 320-968-5077 | Organizer: Benton County 4-H Official event details - Martin County 4-H Banquet
Annual Martin County 4-H recognition banquet, scheduled for Sunday, January 24, 2027, at the Fairmont Knights of Columbus hall.
Fairmont, MN Official event details
April 2027
- Anoka County 4-H Clover Dash 5K
A 4-H fundraising 5K and 2-mile walk scheduled for April 24, 2027 at Bunker Hills Regional Park, with a silent auction and a virtual option.
550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304 | 763-324-3495 | Organizer: Anoka County 4-H Official event details
June 2027
- Murray County 4-H LQA&E Training
Livestock Quality Assurance and Ethics training (Levels I and II) for county livestock exhibitors, 6-9 p.m. at the Murray County 4-H Building in Slayton.
3048 Broadway Ave, Slayton, MN 56172 Official event details - Southwest Regional 4-H Livestock Judging Contest
Regional 4-H livestock judging contest for southwest Minnesota youth, next set for June 16, 2027, at the Murray County Fairgrounds; the 2026 contest was June 17.
July 2027
- West Otter Tail County Fair
West Otter Tail County Fair in Fergus Falls is next scheduled for July 21-24, 2027; the 2026 fair ran July 15-18.
Fergus Falls, MN Official event details
Expected Minnesota Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
November 2026 (estimated)
- Minnesota Farmers Union State Convention
Annual gathering of Minnesota Farmers Union members to set policy and elect leaders. Held each year; the most recent dates were Nov. 21-23, 2025, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott in northeast Minneapolis.
1330 Industrial Blvd. N.E., Minneapolis, MN | Organizer: Minnesota Farmers Union Official event details
January 2027 (estimated)
- Minnesota Organic Conference
Two-day conference for organic and sustainable farmers in St. Cloud, with a Thursday evening reception sponsored by Minnesota Farmers Union. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan. 8-9, 2026.
10 4th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301 Official event details - MN Ag Expo
Two-day winter farm show in Mankato bringing farmers, researchers and industry leaders together for exhibits and seminars. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan. 20-21, 2026.
- Cow-Calf Days in Fosston
Beef cow-calf producer meeting at Ventures Bar & Grill in Fosston, one stop on the 2026 University of Minnesota Cow-Calf Days tour. Admission was $10 per person, including a meal and materials.
Fosston, MN | Organizer: University of Minnesota Official event details - Cow-Calf Days in Warroad
Beef cow-calf producer meeting at Warroad Riverplace in Warroad, one stop on the 2026 University of Minnesota Cow-Calf Days tour. Admission was $10 per person, including a meal and materials.
Warroad, MN | Organizer: University of Minnesota Official event details - Cow-Calf Days in Iron
Beef cow-calf producer meeting at Clinton Town Hall in Iron, one stop on the 2026 University of Minnesota Cow-Calf Days tour. Admission was $10 per person, including a meal and materials.
Iron, MN | Organizer: University of Minnesota Official event details
February 2027 (estimated)
- Cow-Calf Days in Mora
Beef cow-calf producer meeting at Grand Event Center in Mora, one stop on the 2026 University of Minnesota Cow-Calf Days tour. Admission was $10 per person, including a meal and materials.
Mora, MN | Organizer: University of Minnesota Official event details - Minnesota Pork Congress
Two-day swine tradeshow and education event for pig farmers and pork industry stakeholders, with exhibitors, seminars and social events. The 2026 show wrapped in Mankato; the 2027 show is set for Feb. 9-10, 2027.
- Cow-Calf Days in Starbuck
Beef cow-calf producer meeting at Clear Springs Cattle Co. in Starbuck, one stop on the 2026 University of Minnesota Cow-Calf Days tour. Admission was $10 per person, including a meal and materials.
Starbuck, MN | Organizer: University of Minnesota Official event details - Cow-Calf Days in Pipestone
Beef cow-calf producer meeting at MN West CC in Pipestone, one stop on the 2026 University of Minnesota Cow-Calf Days tour. Admission was $10 per person, including a meal and materials.
Pipestone, MN | Organizer: University of Minnesota Official event details - Cow-Calf Days in Oronoco
Beef cow-calf producer meeting at Rossman Farms in Oronoco, one stop on the 2026 University of Minnesota Cow-Calf Days tour. Admission was $10 per person, including a meal and materials.
Oronoco, MN | Organizer: University of Minnesota Official event details - Cow-Calf Days in Le Sueur
Beef cow-calf producer meeting at Ag Partners HQ in Le Sueur, one stop on the 2026 University of Minnesota Cow-Calf Days tour. Admission was $10 per person, including a meal and materials.
Le Sueur, MN | Organizer: University of Minnesota Official event details
March 2027 (estimated)
- Pride of the Midwest Bull Sale
Held each year as an online bull sale through DVAuction with in-person viewing at the Sleepy Eye Auction Market. The most recent sale closed March 28, 2026 at 1 p.m., with a complimentary lunch at the viewing.
Sleepy Eye, MN | 507-794-4471 | Organizer: Sleepy Eye Auction Market Official event details
April 2027 (estimated)
- Minnesota FFA State Convention
The 97th annual convention featured 23 career development events, State Degrees for nearly 400 members, the FFA Star awards at 3M Arena at Mariucci, announcement of new state officers and a Career Connections fair with more than 80 employers.
Minneapolis, MN | Organizer: Minnesota FFA Association Official event details
June 2027 (estimated)
- Mower County Sheep Classic
Youth sheep show with showmanship, breeding ewe and market lamb classes; check-in 8-10 a.m. and show at 10:30 a.m. Held each year; the most recent date was June 6, 2026.
700 12th St SW, Austin, MN 55912 Official event details - Hennepin County Fair
Held each year at Corcoran Lions Park; the most recent dates were June 11-13, 2026. A suburban fair on the edge of the Twin Cities, with 4-H judging for county youth held in Minneapolis ahead of the fair.
7205 County Rd 101, Corcoran, MN 55340 | Organizer: Hennepin County Fair Official event details - SROC Agronomy Field Tour
Summer crop tour of research plots at the University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca. Held each year; the most recent tour was June 16, 2026.
35838 120th St., Waseca, MN | Organizer: University of Minnesota Official event details - Wadena County Fair
Wadena is the home of the Wadena County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Thursday 06-18 through Sunday 06-21, 2026. Held in mid-June in Wadena, this is among the first county fairs of the Minnesota summer.
Wadena, MN | Organizer: Wadena County Fair Official event details - Morrison County Fair
Morrison County Fair is one of the earliest county fairs of the Minnesota season; the most recent dates were June 25-28, 2026, in Little Falls.
Little Falls, MN Official event details - Todd County Fair
Long Prairie is the home of the Todd County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Thursday 06-25 through Sunday 06-28, 2026. One of the earliest county fairs of the Minnesota season, held in Long Prairie in late June.
Long Prairie, MN | Organizer: Todd County Fair Official event details - Western Fest PRCA Stampede Rodeo
PRCA rodeo with downtown activities that begin the Wednesday before the three rodeo nights. Held each year; the most recent rodeo nights were June 25-27, 2026, at Lee Mar Ranch near Granite Falls.
- University on the Prairie
Held each year; the most recent camp-style program ran June 30 to July 1, 2026 at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center near Lamberton. Cost was $50 with 4-H online registration.
Lamberton, MN | 507-831-4022 | Organizer: Cottonwood County 4-H Official event details - Norman County Fair
Norman County Fair is held at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada each June; the most recent dates were June 24-27, 2026, with market beef IDs due in February.
Ada, MN Official event details
July 2027 (estimated)
- Mahnomen County Fair
Held each year in Mahnomen around the start of July; the most recent dates were July 1-4, 2026. The county 4-H group follows a schedule of events published for the fair.
W Park Ave, Mahnomen, MN 56557 | Organizer: Mahnomen County Fair Official event details - Headwaters PRCA ProRodeo and Xtreme Bulls
Fourth of July week PRCA rodeo with Xtreme Bulls in Park Rapids. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Park Rapids, MN Official event details - Chisago County Fair
Held each year in Rush City; the most recent dates were July 9-12, 2026. Held in Rush City, the fair is the showcase for Chisago County 4-H project work.
Rush City, MN Official event details - Northern Minnesota District Fair
Held each year in Littlefork in Koochiching County; the most recent dates were July 9-11, 2026. Horse and other animal science 4-H exhibits from the county are shown here rather than at the Northome fair.
Littlefork, MN | Organizer: Northern Minnesota District Fair Official event details - Martin County 4-H Presentation Day
County 4-H presentation day held before the county fair; entries are made on FairEntry. Held each year; the most recent date was July 12, 2026.
Fairmont, MN Official event details - Stearns County 4-H Public Presentations and Performing Arts Judging
Stearns 4-H members give public presentations (Demonstration Day) and are judged in performing arts at Cathedral High School in St. Cloud ahead of the county fair. Held each year; the most recent date was July 13, 2026.
St. Cloud, MN | Organizer: Stearns County 4-H Official event details - Becker County 4-H Cat and Pet Show
Held each year; the most recent show was Tuesday, July 14, 2026. 4-H members show their cats and other pets in the meeting room of a Detroit Lakes nursing home.
1040 Lincoln Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 | 218-846-7328 | Organizer: Becker County 4-H Official event details - Hubbard County Fair
Held each year at the Hubbard County Fairgrounds at Hwy 34 and Fair Avenue on the west edge of Park Rapids; the most recent dates were July 14-18, 2026. 4-H judging experiences run at the fairgrounds that week.
Fair Avenue, Park Rapids, MN 56470 | Organizer: Hubbard County Fair Official event details - Aitkin County Fair
Held each year in Aitkin; the most recent dates were July 8-11, 2026. The fair is the main summer gathering for Aitkin County 4-H and open-class exhibitors.
Aitkin, MN Official event details - Polk County Fair
Polk County Fair is held in Fertile each July; the most recent dates were July 8-12, 2026. Animal IDs were due May 15 and project registration June 15.
Fertile, MN Official event details - Waseca County Free Fair
Waseca is the home of the Waseca County Free Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 07-08 through Sunday 07-12, 2026. Waseca hosts this free-admission fair with 4-H livestock shows and open-class exhibits in early July.
Waseca, MN | Organizer: Waseca County Free Fair Official event details - Winona County Fair
St. Charles is the home of the Winona County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 07-08 through Sunday 07-12, 2026. St. Charles, not Winona itself, hosts the fair for the county, which runs a bluff country 4-H program.
St. Charles, MN | Organizer: Winona County Fair Official event details - Grant County Fair
Held each year in Herman; the most recent dates were July 16-19, 2026, with the Grant County 4-H showcase run during the fair days.
605 Vienna Ave, Herman, MN 56248 | Organizer: Grant County Fair Official event details - Redwood County Fair
Redwood County Fair in Redwood Falls is held each July; the most recent dates were July 16-19, 2026, with 4-H schedule of events published by the county 4-H program.
Redwood Falls, MN Official event details - Sherburne County Fair
Elk River is the home of the Sherburne County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Thursday 07-16 through Sunday 07-19, 2026. A four-day fair in Elk River, one of the shorter fair weeks in the north metro area.
- Watonwan County Fair
St. James is the home of the Watonwan County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Thursday 07-16 through Sunday 07-19, 2026. Watonwan County 4-H clubs, including dairy, swine, poultry and horse project members, show at this fair.
St. James, MN | Organizer: Watonwan County Fair Official event details - Stearns County 4-H Fashion Revue, Food Revue and Photography Judging
Fashion Revue, Food Revue and photography/video judging for Stearns County 4-H take place at Arvig Communications in Melrose. Held each year; the most recent date was July 16, 2026.
Melrose, MN | Organizer: Stearns County 4-H Official event details - Roseau County Fair
Roseau is the home of the Roseau County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sunday 07-19 through Friday 07-24, 2026. Roseau County 4-H members show summer projects here, and the fair runs six days in July.
Roseau, MN | Organizer: Roseau County Fair Official event details - Fillmore County Fair
Held each year in Preston; the most recent dates were July 20-26, 2026. Fillmore County 4-H members register through FairEntry and show livestock at the Preston fairgrounds.
Preston, MN Official event details - Anoka County Fair
Held each year in Anoka; the most recent dates were July 21-26, 2026. It is the metro-area fair for Anoka County, with 4-H exhibits alongside carnival and grandstand events.
- Isanti County Fair
Held each year at the Isanti County Fairgrounds in Cambridge; the most recent dates were July 15-19, 2026. 4-H clubs from across the county exhibit projects and animals during the run.
3101 MN-95, Cambridge, MN 55008 | Organizer: Isanti County Fair Official event details - Kittson County Fair
Held each year in Hallock in the far northwest corner of the state; the most recent dates were July 15-19, 2026.
205 N 4th St, Hallock, MN 56728 | Organizer: Kittson County Fair Official event details - Pennington County Fair
Pennington County Fair in Thief River Falls is a five-day July fair; the most recent dates were July 15-19, 2026, with 4-H fair registration through FairEntry closing June 15.
Thief River Falls, MN Official event details - Wabasha County Fair
Wabasha is the home of the Wabasha County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 07-15 through Saturday 07-18, 2026. A four-day Mississippi River bluff country fair with 4-H and open-class competition.
Wabasha, MN | Organizer: Wabasha County Fair Official event details - Blue Earth County Fair
Held each year in Garden City; the most recent dates were July 23-26, 2026. It gives the county 4-H clubs a showcase for projects and livestock.
Garden City, MN Official event details - East Otter Tail County Fair
East Otter Tail County Fair serves the Perham and New York Mills area each July; the most recent dates were July 23-26, 2026.
Perham, MN Official event details - Yellow Medicine County 4-H Showcase
The 4-H Showcase displays youth project work during the county fair at the Yellow Medicine County Fairgrounds in Canby. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 23-25, 2026.
Canby, MN | 320-669-4471 | Organizer: Yellow Medicine County 4-H Official event details - Olmsted County Fair
Olmsted County Fair in Rochester is the largest fair in this group, running a full week; the most recent dates were July 27 to August 2, 2026.
Rochester, MN Official event details - Becker County Fair
Held each year in Detroit Lakes; the most recent dates were July 29-August 1, 2026. 4-H project judging and livestock shows are organized with the Becker County Extension office.
Detroit Lakes, MN Official event details - Chippewa County Fair
Held each year in Montevideo; the most recent dates were July 29-August 2, 2026. Chippewa County 4-H clubs and open class exhibitors show projects and livestock in Montevideo.
Montevideo, MN Official event details - Faribault County Fair
Held each year in Blue Earth; the most recent dates were July 22-25, 2026. Faribault County 4-H clubs show livestock and projects at the fair in Blue Earth.
Blue Earth, MN Official event details - Kanabec County Fair
Held each year in Mora; the most recent dates were July 22-26, 2026, drawing exhibitors and visitors from across the Kanabec County area.
701 S Union St, Mora, MN 55051 | Organizer: Kanabec County Fair Official event details - Pine County Fair
Pine County Fair in Pine City ran July 29 to August 2, 2026, its most recent dates; 4-H exhibits are staged in the 4-H Exhibit Hall.
Pine City, MN Official event details - Pope County Fair
Pope County Fair in Glenwood is a four-day summer fair; the most recent dates were July 29 to August 1, 2026, with 4-H youth showing projects and livestock.
Glenwood, MN Official event details - Rice County Fair
Faribault is the home of the Rice County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 07-22 through Sunday 07-26, 2026. The fair includes 4-H general project judging and a 4-H ribbon auction on the Saturday of fair week, held at the fairgrounds on Fairgrounds Drive.
Faribault, MN | Organizer: Rice County Fair Official event details - Rock County Fair
Luverne is the home of the Rock County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 07-29 through Saturday 08-01, 2026. Luverne, in the southwest corner, hosts this late-July to early-August fair for Rock County.
Luverne, MN | Organizer: Rock County Fair Official event details - Scott County Fair
Jordan is the home of the Scott County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 07-22 through Sunday 07-26, 2026. Jordan hosts the Scott County fair in late July, running Wednesday through Sunday.
Jordan, MN | Organizer: Scott County Fair Official event details - Sibley County Fair
Arlington is the home of the Sibley County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 07-29 through Sunday 08-02, 2026. Arlington hosts 4-H and open-class exhibits; the county 4-H program holds a ribbon auction for fair animals.
Arlington, MN | Organizer: Sibley County Fair Official event details - Stearns County 4-H and County Fair
Sauk Centre is the home of the Stearns County 4-H and County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 07-29 through Sunday 08-02, 2026. Stearns 4-H members show livestock and general projects here, and the county 4-H program also fields state fair encampments.
Sauk Centre, MN | Organizer: Stearns County 4-H and County Fair Official event details - Washington County Fair
Stillwater is the home of the Washington County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 07-29 through Sunday 08-02, 2026. The St. Croix River valley fair brings 4-H and open-class agriculture exhibits to the east metro.
Stillwater, MN | Organizer: Washington County Fair Official event details - Wright County Fair
Howard Lake is the home of the Wright County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 07-22 through Sunday 07-26, 2026. Howard Lake hosts the Wright County fair in late July, running Wednesday through Sunday.
- Yellow Medicine County Fair
Canby is the home of the Yellow Medicine County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 07-22 through Saturday 07-25, 2026. The 4-H Showcase is part of this fair at the Yellow Medicine County Fairgrounds in Canby.
Canby, MN | Organizer: Yellow Medicine County Fair Official event details - Meeker County Fair
Meeker County Fair takes place at the Litchfield fairgrounds each summer; the most recent dates were July 30 to August 2, 2026, after 4-H general project judging on July 28 and livestock entry on July 29.
Litchfield, MN Official event details
August 2027 (estimated)
- Benton County Fair
Held each year in Sauk Rapids; the most recent dates were August 3-8, 2026. Benton County 4-H sets a July 1 FairEntry deadline and May animal ID deadline ahead of the fair.
Sauk Rapids, MN Official event details - Crow Wing County Fair
Held each year in Brainerd; the most recent dates were August 3-8, 2026. The Brainerd fair features 4-H livestock and projects plus a rodeo and grandstand shows.
Brainerd, MN Official event details - Freeborn County Fair
Held each year at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds in Albert Lea; the most recent dates were Aug. 4-9, 2026. 4-H livestock interviews and project judging precede opening day, and a 4-H market livestock auction supports youth exhibitors.
105 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007 | Organizer: Freeborn County Fair Official event details - Farmfest
Three-day outdoor farm show on the Gilfillan Estate in Redwood County, with machinery displays, ag policy forums and farm family awards. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 4-6, 2026.
- Cottonwood County Fair
Held each year in Windom; the most recent dates were August 5-8, 2026. General entry day is Monday, August 3, with FairEntry registration in June.
Windom, MN Official event details - Kandiyohi County Fair
Held each year at the Kandiyohi County Fairgrounds in Willmar; the most recent dates were Aug. 5-8, 2026. 4-H project registration ran June 1 to July 15 ahead of the fair.
Willmar, MN 56201 | Organizer: Kandiyohi County Fair Official event details - Mille Lacs County Fair
Mille Lacs County Fair is a five-day summer fair at the county fairgrounds near Princeton; the most recent dates were August 5-9, 2026.
Princeton, MN Official event details - Nobles County Fair
Nobles County Fair in Worthington is held each August; the most recent dates were August 5-9, 2026. Animal ID for market beef was due February 17 and for other species May 15.
Worthington, MN Official event details - Pipestone County Fair
Pipestone County Fair in Pipestone is a four-day August fair; the most recent dates were August 5-8, 2026, preceded by 4-H conference judging of general projects on July 30.
Pipestone, MN Official event details - St. Louis County Fair
Chisholm is the home of the St. Louis County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 08-05 through Sunday 08-09, 2026. Chisholm on the Iron Range hosts the fair for Minnesota's largest county by area, with 4-H and open exhibits.
Chisholm, MN | Organizer: St. Louis County Fair Official event details - Koochiching County Fair
Held each year in Northome; the most recent dates were Aug. 6-9, 2026. General 4-H exhibits and the special events are shown here, while horse and other animal science projects go to the district fair in Littlefork.
12099 US-71, Northome, MN 56661 | Organizer: Koochiching County Fair Official event details - Lake County Fair
Held each year at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Two Harbors on the North Shore; the most recent dates were Aug. 6-9, 2026.
1381 Fair Grounds Rd, Two Harbors, MN 55616 | Organizer: Lake County Fair Official event details - Douglas County 4-H Dog Show
Held each year ahead of the county fair; the most recent show was August 7, 2026 at 9 a.m., followed by the 4-H horse show the next morning. Part of the Douglas County 4-H fair calendar.
Alexandria, MN | 320-762-3890 | Organizer: Douglas County 4-H Official event details - Hubbard County 4-H Dog Show
Held each year at the Hubbard County Fairgrounds in Park Rapids; the most recent date was Aug. 1, 2026, separate from the main fair week. Run by the Hubbard County 4-H program.
201 Fair Ave, Park Rapids, MN 56470 | Organizer: Hubbard County 4-H Official event details - Dakota County Fair
Held each year in Farmington; the most recent dates were August 10-16, 2026. The fair runs a full week in Farmington with 4-H beef, sheep and exhibits from 15 community clubs.
- Goodhue County Fair
Held each year at the Goodhue County Fairgrounds in Zumbrota; the most recent dates were Aug. 11-15, 2026. Goodhue County 4-H members register exhibits through FairEntry and follow a printed premium book for judging.
44279 County 6 Blvd, Zumbrota, MN 55992 | Organizer: Goodhue County Fair Official event details - Mower County Fair
Mower County Fair fills the fairgrounds at 700 12th St SW in Austin each August; the most recent dates were August 11-16, 2026. The grounds also host national swine and junior cattle shows.
Austin, MN Official event details - Stevens County Fair
Morris is the home of the Stevens County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Tuesday 08-11 through Sunday 08-16, 2026. Morris, home of a University of Minnesota campus, hosts this west-central fair for 4-H and open-class entries.
Morris, MN | Organizer: Stevens County Fair Official event details - Beltrami County Fair
Held each year in Bemidji; the most recent dates were August 12-16, 2026. 4-H youth register projects through FairEntry and show animals at the fairgrounds on Fairgrounds Rd NW.
Bemidji, MN Official event details - Brown County Fair
Held each year in New Ulm; the most recent dates were August 12-16, 2026. A free-admission county fair in New Ulm with 4-H and open class livestock and exhibits.
New Ulm, MN Official event details - Carver County Fair
Held each year in Waconia; the most recent dates were August 12-16, 2026. Entry day is August 11, with 4-H livestock and general projects shown on the Waconia fairgrounds.
Waconia, MN Official event details - Lyon County Fair
Held each year at the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Marshall; the most recent dates were Aug. 12-16, 2026. Lyon County 4-H offers a premium book and a community impact award alongside regular project ribbons.
504 Fairgrounds Rd, Marshall, MN 56258 | Organizer: Lyon County Fair Official event details - Murray County Fair
Murray County Fair in Slayton is held each August; the most recent dates were August 12-15, 2026. Local 4-H exhibitors enter through FairEntry, which closed July 15.
Slayton, MN Official event details - Nicollet County Fair
Nicollet County Fair in Saint Peter ran August 12-16, 2026, its most recent dates, with 4-H general project judging the day before and a Tri County Fair and Auction following on August 17.
Saint Peter, MN Official event details - Renville County Fair
Renville County Fair in Bird Island ran August 12-14, 2026, its most recent dates; 4-H shows covered swine, dairy, beef, sheep, horse, poultry, rabbit and goat.
Bird Island, MN Official event details - Carlton County Fair
Held each year in Barnum; the most recent dates were August 13-16, 2026. It is held at the Carlton County Fairgrounds in Barnum, with 4-H entries judged on site.
Barnum, MN Official event details - Wilkin County Fair
Breckenridge is the home of the Wilkin County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Thursday 08-13 through Sunday 08-16, 2026. Breckenridge hosts this Red River valley fair on the Minnesota-North Dakota border.
Breckenridge, MN | Organizer: Wilkin County Fair Official event details - Douglas County 4-H Horse Show
Held each year before the Douglas County Fair; the most recent horse show was Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 8 a.m. Youth enrolled in the 4-H horse project compete in county classes.
Alexandria, MN | 320-762-3890 | Organizer: Douglas County 4-H Official event details - Martin County Fair
Martin County Fair in Fairmont is held each year; the most recent dates were August 17-23, 2026. County 4-H fair entries closed July 15 and the blue ribbon auction sign-up ran to August 13.
Fairmont, MN Official event details - Steele County Free Fair
Owatonna is the home of the Steele County Free Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Tuesday 08-18 through Sunday 08-23, 2026. One of the larger county fairs in southern Minnesota; 4-H general project judging takes place the day before the fair opens.
Owatonna, MN | Organizer: Steele County Free Fair Official event details - Douglas County Fair
Held each year in Alexandria; the most recent dates were August 19-22, 2026. Livestock, poultry, rabbit, goat, dairy, sheep, swine and beef shows run through a market livestock auction on August 22.
Alexandria, MN Official event details - Houston County Fair
Held each year in Caledonia; the most recent dates were Aug. 19-23, 2026. Houston County 4-H general judging takes place at the fair, and State Fair livestock and general trip registrations close on the final weekend.
203 South History Lane, Caledonia, MN | Organizer: Houston County Fair Official event details - Itasca County Fair
Held each year at the Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids; the most recent dates were Aug. 19-23, 2026. Highlights include 4-H dairy, sheep, rabbit, goat and cattle judging and a Supreme Showmanship contest.
1336 Fairgrounds Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 | Organizer: Itasca County Fair Official event details - Swift County Fair
Appleton is the home of the Swift County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Wednesday 08-19 through Sunday 08-23, 2026. Appleton hosts the west-central Minnesota fair for Swift County farm families and 4-H members.
Appleton, MN | Organizer: Swift County Fair Official event details - Le Sueur County Fair
Held each year in August at the Le Sueur County Fairgrounds in Le Center; the most recent dates were Aug. 20-23, 2026.
320 S Plut Ave, Le Center, MN 56057 | Organizer: Le Sueur County Fair Official event details - McLeod County Fair
McLeod County Fair runs at the fairgrounds in Hutchinson each August; the most recent dates were August 20-23, 2026, with 4-H livestock check-in the day before and a livestock auction on Saturday.
Hutchinson, MN Official event details - Traverse County Fair
Wheaton is the home of the Traverse County Fair. Held each year; the most recent dates were Thursday 08-27 through Sunday 08-30, 2026. 4-H members show their project work at this late-summer Wheaton fair near the Red River valley.
Wheaton, MN | Organizer: Traverse County Fair Official event details - Minnesota State Fair
The Great Minnesota Get Together runs twelve days ending on Labor Day, with 4-H and FFA livestock shows, the Miracle of Birth Center and the Purple Ribbon Auction. The 2027 fair is set for Aug. 26 to Sept. 6, 2027.
- Minnesota State Fair CHS Miracle of Birth Center
Fairgoers watch live births of calves, piglets and lambs. The 2026 fair welcomed 160 newborns, including 10 calves, 125 piglets and 25 lambs, with Minnesota Pork Board volunteers helping staff the barn.
- Douglas County Fair Market Livestock Auction
Held each year on the last day of the Douglas County Fair; the most recent sale was August 22, 2026, closing the beef, swine, sheep, goat, dairy, poultry and rabbit shows.
Alexandria, MN | 320-762-3890 | Organizer: Douglas County 4-H Official event details - Minnesota State Fair Purple Ribbon Auction
Auction of champion 4-H livestock held during the State Fair. The 2026 sale set six new record prices, raised more than $1.35 million for 115 4-H members and funded $130,000 in scholarships for 44 youth.
September 2027 (estimated)
- Lac qui Parle County Fair
Held each year in Madison, a September fair that closes out the county fair season; the most recent dates were Sept. 10-13, 2026.
Hwy 75, Madison, MN 56256 | Organizer: Lac qui Parle County Fair Official event details - Minnesota 4-H State Horse Show
The largest youth horse show in Minnesota, a statewide show and knowledge contest for qualifying 4-H Horse Program members. Admission is free. The most recent show ran Sept. 18-21, 2026.
1265 Snelling Avenue N, Saint Paul, MN 55108 | Organizer: Minnesota 4-H Horse PDC Official event details - Northeast 4-H Livestock Show and State Dog Show
Held each year at the State Fairgrounds; the most recent State Dog Show and Northeast Livestock Show ran September 26-27, 2026 for Carlton County and other northeast 4-H members.
MN | 218-384-3511 | Organizer: Minnesota 4-H Official event details
October 2027 (estimated)
- 4-H Shooting Sports and Wildlife Leader Certification
Two-day certification for 4-H shooting sports and wildlife volunteer leaders, October 10-11, 2026, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days in East Bethel.
East Bethel, MN | 651-243-1324 | Organizer: Chisago County 4-H Official event details - Pine County 4-H Recognition Night
Evening recognition program for Pine County 4-H members and volunteers at the Grand Cinema in Hinckley. Held each year; the most recent date was October 10, 2026, at 6 p.m.
Hinckley, MN Official event details - Minnesota Beef Expo
Midwest beef industry event drawing nearly 5,000 people each year, with youth activities, educational sessions and a cattle sale. Admission is free. The most recent edition ran Oct. 15-18, 2026.
1265 Snelling Avenue N, Saint Paul, MN 55108 Official event details - Northwest Minnesota 4-H Leadership Workshop
Saturday morning 4-H leadership workshop at the University of Minnesota Crookston serving Polk, Pennington, Norman and Red Lake county youth. Held each year; the most recent date was October 24, 2026.
Crookston, MN Official event details - Brown County 4-H Awards Celebration
Held each year on the last Sunday of October; the most recent celebration fell on October 25, 2026. Brown County recognizes 4-H members and volunteers, with nominations due October 1.
300 2nd Ave SW, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 | 507-794-7993 | Organizer: Brown County 4-H Official event details
November 2027 (estimated)
- Fergus Falls Pesticide Safety Recertification
Day-long pesticide safety recertification (A/E/J/L) at the Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls, 7:40 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Held each year; the most recent date was November 5, 2026.
Fergus Falls, MN Official event details - Pope County 4-H FLOP Ambassadors Fall Festival
Fall festival run by the Pope County 4-H ambassadors at the Glenwood Welcome Center. Held each year; the most recent date was Sunday, November 1, 2026, 6-8 p.m.
Glenwood, MN Official event details