Summer is full of fun in Southeast Minnesota and one of the biggest events is about to start, the Olmsted County Fair in Rochester, Minnesota!  Check out this complete guide below that answers the most popular questions people have about the Olmsted County Fair.

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When Is The Olmsted County Fair in Rochester, Minnesota

You can enjoy the Olmsted County Fair from July 22nd until July 28th, 2024.

What Are the Hours For The Olmsted County Fair

There are a few different areas of the fair that you can enjoy and the hours vary for all.  Here is a quick summary of hours for some of the most popular areas of the Olmsted County Fair:

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Carnival

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

Food Vendors

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

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

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

Where Is The Olmsted County Fair in Rochester, Minnesota

You can enjoy the fair at 1403 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, Minnesota 55904

Top 10 Favorite Things at the Olmsted County Fair in Minnesota

It's one of the best weeks in Rochester, Minnesota - the Olmsted County Fair! This year, it is kicking off on Monday, July 22nd, 2024 and it is jam-packed full of fun. Before you load the kids up in the car, check out the top 10 things that people in Rochester voted as their favorite at the fair. The full list of fun for the week can be found at the Olmsted County Fair website here.

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How Much Does It Cost To Attend The Olmsted County Fair

The entrance to the following are free:  fairgrounds, buildings, carnival, food vendors.

Parking on the grounds is $5.

Grandstand events for the Olmsted County Fair include I.M.P. Autocross, I.M.P. Demolition Derby - learn more and find tickets here.  There are also several free stage and entertaining acts during the week of the fair.  See the full list at the Olmsted County Fair website.

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