Free Shows and Entertainment

Thanks to our generous community sponsors, Dakota County Fair is proud to offer over 45+ free, family-friendly shows and attractions each fair week. See our daily schedule for all showtimes.

Looking for our free music schedule? See the Beer Garden Free Stage or Craft Beer Garden Free Stage schedule.

Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show

Amazing dog-athletes perform big air stunts, dock diving, frisbee freestyle routines, high jumping, agility, flyball racing, and other extreme dog sports! Free, just grab a seat at showtime!

Show length: 25 minutes
Location: Block F

Multiple daily showtimes - see daily schedule for all showtimes.

Lumberjack Demos and Camps

Professional lumberjacks engage in head-to-head competition shows of X-Cut Sawing and Axe Throwing. Will you be cheering for the Red or Blue team? Camps give random audience members an opportunity to learn the art of lumberjacks! Plus, meet and greet the lumberjacks after each show!
Show length: 30 minutes
Location: Block G

Multiple daily showtimes - see daily schedule for all showtimes.

Farmer Phil Magic

Farmer Phil's love of agriculture entertains audiences of all ages and backgrounds with comedy and magic! Catch a magic show or find Farmer Phil strolling through the fairgrounds to get a balloon twist animal or see a magic trick just for you!
Show length: 30 minutes
Location: Ag Experience Building

Multiple daily showtimes and strolling times - see daily schedule.