CARNIVAL Hours Tuesday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm Wednesday – Friday: 12:00pm – 10pm Saturday: 12:00pm – Until Close Sunday: 12:00pm – Until Close Goldstar Amusements is back this year with fun filled rides for the whole family.

Join VFW Post 1215 for daily bingo fun in the Beer Tent. Dates July 28th - August 1st, 2026 Tuesday - Friday: Noon - 4:45pm Saturday: 11am - 4:45pm Pay and play as you go. Each card for each game costs $1.00 Payout equals 50% of total sales for each game. Come for the fair, stay to play!

LP & 45's band performing at the Free Stage

Join us for engaging, hands-on STEM experiences for young people and their families, nurturing their curiosity and helping them envision themselves in STEM fields. Our hands-on activities are designed to create a ripple effect, encouraging continued exploration of STEM subjects, activities, and future careers. HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES CAREER EXPLORATION RESOURCES FREE LOCATION: Conservation Building Contact: Sarah Ness sness@ssc.coop

The Sheriff’s Office is planning the k9 demos at 4pm in front of Aune Hall / 4H Building.

Will be happening Wednesday, July 29th in front of Aune Hall/4H building at 5:30pm.  Sign up the day of the event.

Push & Turn band performing at the Free Stage

Details and Show bill available on WSCA - On Deck website here: https://wscaondeck.com/events/olmsted-county-fair-open-horse-show/

The Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) are providing free water testing at the Olmsted County Fair for households that rely on private systems for their drinking water. The testing will take place at Graham Park in the Conservation Building. Water testing event details Date/Time: Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 12 to 3 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. Location: Graham Park, 35 Fairgrounds Avenue SE, Rochester, in the Conservation Building. To participate, collect a half cup (4oz) of water from your well in a clean plastic bag or glass container and bring it to the Olmsted County Fair. Your sample will be analyzed while you wait. SWCD and OCPHS staff will provide results to you within 15 minutes. Staff will be available to answer questions and recommend solutions if water samples show elevated nitrate levels. What is nitrate?  Nitrate is a compound that naturally forms when nitrogen combines with oxygen or ozone. While nitrogen is essential for all living things, high nitrate levels (10mg/L) in drinking water could pose harmful health risks, especially to infants and pregnant women. Nitrates can occur naturally in surface and groundwater without causing health problems. However, high nitrate levels in well water often result from improper well construction and location. Improper disposal of human and animal waste or the overuse of chemical fertilizers can further increase nitrate levels. Sources of nitrate that can enter your well include fertilizers, septic systems, animal feedlots, industrial waste, and food processing waste. After flooding, wells could become more vulnerable to contamination, especially if the wells are shallow, poorly constructed, dug or bored, or submerged by floodwater for long periods.

All proceeds go towards the 4-H Scholarship Fund.  Located in the Graham Atrium.

Bruce Burniece performing at the Free Stage

Timed only including exhibition and jackpot classes

My Grandma’s Cardigan band performing at the Free Stage

The Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) are providing free water testing at the Olmsted County Fair for households that rely on private systems for their drinking water. The testing will take place at Graham Park in the Conservation Building. Water testing event details Date/Time: Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 12 to 3 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. Location: Graham Park, 35 Fairgrounds Avenue SE, Rochester, in the Conservation Building. To participate, collect a half cup (4oz) of water from your well in a clean plastic bag or glass container and bring it to the Olmsted County Fair. Your sample will be analyzed while you wait. SWCD and OCPHS staff will provide results to you within 15 minutes. Staff will be available to answer questions and recommend solutions if water samples show elevated nitrate levels. What is nitrate?  Nitrate is a compound that naturally forms when nitrogen combines with oxygen or ozone. While nitrogen is essential for all living things, high nitrate levels (10mg/L) in drinking water could pose harmful health risks, especially to infants and pregnant women. Nitrates can occur naturally in surface and groundwater without causing health problems. However, high nitrate levels in well water often result from improper well construction and location. Improper disposal of human and animal waste or the overuse of chemical fertilizers can further increase nitrate levels. Sources of nitrate that can enter your well include fertilizers, septic systems, animal feedlots, industrial waste, and food processing waste. After flooding, wells could become more vulnerable to contamination, especially if the wells are shallow, poorly constructed, dug or bored, or submerged by floodwater for long periods.

Neon Arrival band performing at the Free Stage

Soul Train band performing at the Free Stage

Fashion Review TBA

Time: Doors open at 12:00 pm, show starts at 1:00 pm Tickets: Will only be available to purchase at the door Fee: Adults $TBA Preteens (Ages 6-12): $TBA Children (Ages 5 and under): Free produced by IMP Demo Derby Photos by Riggott Photo

Local talent from Pure Rock Studios performing at the Free Stage

County Line Drive band performing at the Free Stage

Time: Doors open Noon, Show starts 1:00 pm Tickets: Available to purchase at 11am at the location only Fee: Adults $TBA Preteens (Ages 6-12): $TBA Children (Ages 5 and under): Free produced by IMP Demo Derby Photos by Riggott Photo