Worth Knowing
The largest county fair in Minnesota, the Olmsted County Fair draws an estimated 175,000 visitors annually to the Olmsted County Fairgrounds in Rochester — with some years exceeding 200,000. Running since the late 1800s, it features a full midway, competitive livestock and 4-H shows, and grandstand entertainment that draws from across southeastern Minnesota.
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In Rochester, the Olmsted County Fair 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. Dating to 1860, it ranks among Minnesota's oldest agricultural fairs.
Before You Go
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.
On the Midway
The fair features 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.
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