Dakota County Fair / Special Days

Community Day - Monday, August 5, 2024

Kids Day - Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Click here to see the Events Schedule for more Kids Day activities.

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

2024 Childrens Barn Yard Sign Up

Hero Appreciation Day - Wednesday, August 7, 2024

To Celebrate "Hero Appreciation Day" at the Dakota County Fair and to say "Thank You" to our service men and women (including prior service and retirees).

More Information to Come

Senior Day - Thursday, August 8, 2024

To celebrate "Senior Day" there will be donuts/cookies and coffee/lemonade social in the museum in Ahlberg Hall starting at 9am. After enjoying those snacks we will have some sponsors dedicated to Senior Day to visit with. Starting at noon come enjoy Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty on the Craft Beer Garden Stage.

Click here to see what else we have to enjoy on Senior Day!

Public Safety Day - Saturday, August 10, 2024

Dakota County Fire Departments and ambulance services will be located (South of the Farm Tractor display) from 10:00A.M. to 3:30P.M.

Visit with a Firefighter, see a new ladder truck, learn how to use a Fire Extinguisher, see the newest Life Saving Innovations in how CPR is administered, and see the power of a live Kitchen Fire and how to avoid this problem at home.

Dakota County Law Enforcement Agencies, along with S.W.A.T. will be located ( north of the Dakota County Government Building) from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Peace Officers from the Dakota County Law Enforcement Community will be available for meet and greet. Come check out the air boat, squad cars, drones, and other emergency equipment. Several agencies will have Pink Patches you can purchase with proceeds going toward breast cancer awareness.