Effective Friday, March 27th at 11:59PM, Minnesota will proceed with Shelter in Place in effect until April 10th. The fair office will be closed until April 13th.

Food, Fun and Friends a Plenty
August 18-23 2020

Great things are made to last. The Steele County Free Fair is the largest county fair in Minnesota and welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. You'll discover a wide variety of events and attractions, and admission is free!

For one week each year, the fairgrounds in Owatonna, MN welcome vendors, rides and attractions from around the country and Canada. You'll find an array of family events, including:

• More than 100 food stands
• Carnival games
• Amusement rides
• Live music on multiple stages
• A livestock show and petting zoo
• A classic car show
• A beer garden
• Demolition derby
• 3 Nights of Music in the Grandstand

With so much to see, do and experience, it's no surprise that the Steele County Free Fair is one of the top events in Minnesota and North America. Visit our county fair in Owatonna, MN this year