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Faribault is home to several notable institutions — the historic downtown and surrounding lakes make it a worthwhile destination beyond the fairgrounds.
Highlights
Visitors enjoy livestock shows, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, local food vendors, and community entertainment over a full week in late July.
Rice County Fair Overview
In Faribault, the Rice County Fair showcases the agricultural heritage of south-central Minnesota's river valley country. Faribault sits at the confluence of the Straight and Cannon Rivers and has been a center of dairy and grain farming for generations.
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