County Fair Guide

Carlton County Fair

Carlton, Minnesota

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Typical Month

August

Duration

4 days

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Size

small

About Carlton County Fair

The Carlton County Fair is set in the forested and river-carved landscape of northeastern Minnesota, where timber heritage and small-scale farming have shaped community life for generations. Carlton sits near the St. Louis River and the scenic Jay Cooke State Park.

What to Expect

Livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, local food, and grandstand entertainment make up this friendly north woods county fair over a long August weekend.

Visitor Tips

Jay Cooke State Park's dramatic river gorge and swinging bridge are just minutes from Carlton — make a day of it by combining the fair with a hike through the park.

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