About Mahnomen County Fair
The Mahnomen County Fair in Mahnomen celebrates the homeland of the White Earth Nation Ojibwe Tribe — Mahnomen means wild rice in Ojibwe, and the county wild rice harvest, the Shooting Star Casino, and the White Earth Reservation define a community of Indigenous cultural significance.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, Ojibwe cultural exhibits, wild rice heritage displays, local food vendors, and a fair honoring the White Earth Nation homeland.
Visitor Tips
Mahnomen name means blueberries in Ojibwe. The White Earth Nation is one of the largest Ojibwe bands in Minnesota with major land restoration efforts underway. Wild rice harvesting in the county lakes is a traditional cultural practice maintained by tribal members.
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