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Our great corporate and individual donors help us make some many opportunities at the fair available at no cost to our fair guests. Stay for the day and take in a Grandstand Show every evening featuring national and regional bands, a rodeo and a demolition derby.
The Steele County Agricultural Society tries to make improvement and changes to the fair each year.
Our long-term plans include improvements to the grandstand/infield, the Great Outdoors Center, bathrooms, and preservation of our historical buildings. All of these projects are significant and require the support of many people in addition to our small staff. Your contributions allow us to move forward with improvements and new programming at a faster rate than our budget allows.
If you love the fair, please consider joining our team as a donor. See you at the Fair, August 18-23, 2026!

Mark your calendars! On Thursday, November 20, 2025, Give to the Max Day returns, and it’s your chance to support the Steele County Free Fair!
Minnesota’s largest county fair, showcasing thousands of animals, hundreds of vendors, live music, fairgrounds attractions, and community pride relies on generous donors to help keep the county fair tradition alive.
Join us this Give to the Max Day with your gift keeping the rides spinning, supporting youth exhibitors, and helping ensure the fair’s legacy for years to come.
Every donation makes a difference!
Steele County Free Fair
1525 South Cedar Avenue, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060, United States
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