Everything You Need To Know About The Olmsted County Fair in 2025

One of Southeast Minnesota's best events is happening in July!  Live music, bingo, baby animals (some that were just born!), and food!  Lots and lots of food.  Here's your complete guide to all of the fun at the Olmsted County Fair in 2025.

READ MORE: Score All Access Pass to the Grandstand Events at the Olmsted County Fair Here!

When Is The Olmsted County Fair in Rochester, Minnesota

You can enjoy the Olmsted County Fair from July 21st to July 27th, 2025.

Where Is The Olmsted County Fair in Rochester, Minnesota

If you know where Chick-fil-A and Outback Steakhouse are, you are close to the Olmsted County Fair!  In case you need it, here's the address for the Olmsted County Fair - 1403 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, Minnesota 55904.

Things To Do and The Hours For The Olmsted County Fair

If you are looking for something to do, here's a rundown of the events and hours for the Olmsted County Fair in 2025.

Carnival

• Tuesday: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Wednesday – Friday: 12:00 pm – 10 pm
• Saturday: 11:00 am – 10 pm
• Sunday: 12:00 pm – until close

Food Vendors

• Monday: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Tuesday: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Wednesday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Sunday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
  (Food vendors may be open extra hours everyday during the fair after 10 pm)

Miracle Birth Center

• Monday: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

4-H & HORTICULTURE EXHIBIT BUILDING

• 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Not open on Monday and Tuesday during judging times

Exhibition, Shows, and Judging

• Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
• Sunday: 9:00 am – fair close

Grandstand events for the Olmsted County Fair include Bucking Wild Big Hat Rodeo, Auto Cross, and the Demolition Derby - learn more and find tickets here. 

There are also several free stage and entertaining acts during the week of the fair, including:

• July 22nd at 6:00 pm - Street Talk
• July 23rd
  • 11:00 am - STEM Day
  • 4:00 pm - The Tom and Kelly Show
  • 6:00 pm - LP & 45's Band
• July 24th
  • 1:00 pm - Jeff James
  • 6:30 pm - Rhino The Band
• July 25th
  • 1:00 pm - 70's Sunshine Band
  • 6:00 pm - County Live Drive Band
• July 26th
  • 1:00 pm - Pure Rock Studios Showcase
  • 6:00 pm - High & Mighty Band
• July 27th at 12:30 pm - Brad Boice

Commercial Buildings

Must be set up & vehicles out of vendor area by 10:00 am Tuesday

• Tuesday through Saturday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
• Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Hours are subject to change and you can view updates and more hours at the Olmsted County Fair website here.

How Much Does It Cost To Attend The Olmsted County Fair

The entrance to the Olmsted County Fair is free.  You can even enjoy some live music at the grandstand this year for free!  Enjoy the food, carnival rides, and games, and a few of the grandstand events for an additional cost.

Parking on the grounds is $5.

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