It’s Fair Time!
July 27th-31st, 2022
Summer isn’t complete without a trip to the Stearns County Fair. This yearly tradition is a thrill for locals and visitors alike. The fair opens at the end of July and attracts between 25,000 to 30,000 people annually. 2022 represents our 120th year of celebrating the Stearns County Fair from our original location in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. Camping spots are available on the fair grounds.
Upcoming Events
Calendar of Events
Entertainment
Grandstand
Carnival
Fair Gallery
A Fair to Remember
Enjoy new and exciting events each day, including a draft horse parade, Crescent City Amusements carnival, live music, a ranch rodeo, demolition derbies, animal shows, and more. Exhibitors of all ages prepare for months to showcase all our county has to offer, from cattle, pigs, horses, sheep, goats, and chickens, to flowers, breads, jams, jellies, fine arts, and quilts. Catch up with old friends and meet a few new ones as we make 2022 a fair to remember!
Wednesday the Carnival Opens:
Check out all Crescent City Amusements has in store for the entire family. Watch 4H participants care for and show their animals at Wednesday’s livestock and rabbit shows.
Thursday is Senior Citizen’s Day:
Seniors receive special discounts, and we recognize Stearns County’s outstanding senior volunteers in an awards ceremony.
Friday is Child Care Provider Day:
Providers receive discounts on rides, plus free food for the little ones!
Friday and Saturday are Children’s Days
Bring the kids and enjoy wholesome fun as you celebrate all the fair has to offer!
Wednesday the Carnival Opens:
Check out all Crescent City Amusements has in store for the entire family. Watch 4H participants care for and show their animals at Wednesday’s livestock and rabbit shows.
Thursday is Senior Citizen’s Day:
Seniors receive special discounts, and we recognize Stearns County’s outstanding senior volunteers in an awards ceremony.
Friday is Child Care Provider Day:
Providers receive discounts on rides, plus free food for the little ones!
Friday and Saturday are Children’s Days
Bring the kids and enjoy wholesome fun as you celebrate all the fair has to offer!
BECOME A VENDOR
We invite your business or organization to apply to become a vendor at this year’s Stearns County Fair. Please submit the following application to Jackie Spoden-Bolz at jackiesb@mainstreetcom.com. For questions, email or call Jackie at 320-352-2482 During Fair Time, or 320-248-5511 Non-Fair Time.
WHAT’S NEW
We have a new project at the fair that is being organized by the Sauk Centre Conservation Club. They have taken over the entire conservation building where they are adding an Aquarium that is 24′ long, 4′ wide and 3′ high. It will be a great addition to our fair. They will also have a trout pond, which was actually new last year. They will also be including the DNR Wall of Shame, A Kids “Wall of Fame”, an animal mounts display, video shooting games for kids and more.
“Wild West Show” with the “Wild Creek Entertainers”
Sunday July 31st 2:00 p.m.
