A Closer Look
The Benton County Fair is held in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, along the Mississippi River in central Minnesota's Benton County. The fair board said it was "hitting the 100,000-plus mark pretty easily" for its 2025 run, according to the Benton County Herald.
Planning Your Visit
Foley is a short drive from St. Cloud — the fair draws visitors from across the central Minnesota region looking for an authentic small-county fair experience.
Fair Highlights
Livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and local food vendors fill nearly a week of August fun.
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