County Fair Guide

Olmsted County Fair

Rochester, Minnesota

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Typical Month

August

Duration

5 days

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Size

large

About Olmsted County Fair

The Olmsted County Fair in Rochester celebrates the home of Mayo Clinic — Rochester is one of the most visited medical destinations in the world, and the county precision agriculture, IBM campus, and the agricultural heritage of the Zumbro River valley come together at a well-organized fair.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, local food vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, and a large fair drawing from the greater Rochester metropolitan area.

Visitor Tips

Mayo Clinic attracts patients from around the world to Rochester. The Rochester Art Center and Plummer House reflect the city cultural depth. The Zumbro River valley farming and the surrounding bluff country define the county agricultural character.

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