County Fair Guide

Mower County Free Fair

Austin, Minnesota

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Typical Month

August

Duration

6 days

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Size

small

About Mower County Free Fair

The Mower County Free Fair in Austin lives up to its name by offering free admission to one of southern Minnesota's most complete county fairs. Austin is home to the SPAM Museum and the Hormel Foods Corporation, and the fair reflects the working-class community pride of this southern Minnesota city.

What to Expect

Livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and classic fair food fill nearly a week of late-summer celebration.

Visitor Tips

With free admission, the Mower County Fair is one of Minnesota's best fair values — and a visit to the quirky, surprisingly engaging SPAM Museum downtown rounds out the trip perfectly.

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