Dakota County Fair / Special Days

FREE Admission Day - Monday, August 5, 2019

Parking is $5.00

Daycare/Kids Day - Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Daycare Centers/Businesses can buy advance tickets for $1.00 per child and $2.00 at the gate. As always, children 5 and under are FREE!

Check the Events Schedule for more Kids Day activities

Coloring Contest
Bring completed picture to Ahlberg Hall by Noon for judging and to receive your ribbon.
Please put name on the back of the picture.

Children's Barnyard Tours
Barnyard tours will start at 10:00 AM and go every 30 minutes until 6:30 PM on Tuesday, August 6.
Mail or email forms to the fair office or call the fair office to reserve a time for a tour by Friday, July 26th.

Childrens Barnyard Tour Sign Up

Military Day - Wednesday, August 9, 2019

As a Thank You for serving our country - FREE admission, FREE parking for all military personnel and their immediate family with a military ID on this day only!

Rodeo in the Grandstands sponsored by Support Our Troops Haunted House at 7pm is free to all military personnel and their immediate family, i.e. spouse or children. Single soldiers may bring 1 guest. Must provide proof of service. A DD-214 form, a military ID Card, retiree card, VFW or American Legion membership card.

Pick up tickets on Wednesday at the Support Our Troops Haunted House Booth located next to the Information Booth.

Thank you to Support Our Troops Haunted House for helping make this possible!

Senior Day - Thursday, August 8, 2019

FREE Admission and FREE Parking for Seniors age 60+.

Public Safety Day - Saturday, August 10, 2019

Free Parking Day - Sunday, August 11, 2019

Admission is:

$5.00 Adults
$2.00 Juniors (6 to 12)
$2.00 Seniors (60+)
Children 5 & under FREE