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August 18-23, 2026

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August 18-23, 2026

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August 18-23, 2026

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  • Information
    • About The Fair
    • Accessibility Guide
    • The Barker Newsletter
    • Daily Schedule
      • Tuesday
      • Wednesday
      • Thursday
      • Friday
      • Saturday
      • Sunday
    • Directions
    • FAQ
    • Hours
    • Maps
    • Meet the Team
    • Parking
    • Tickets
  • Entertainment
    • Exhibits & Education
      • Auto Museum
      • FFA Children's Barnyard
      • Great Outdoors Center
      • Master Gardeners
      • Muckle Fair Museum
      • Village of Yesteryear
    • Grandstand Shows
    • Music & Shows
      • Federated Insurance Pavilion
      • Great Outdoors Center
      • Village of Yesteryear
      • Wenger Fair Square Stage
      • Ye Olde Beer Garden
    • Rides & Attractions
      • Midway
  • Food & Drink
    • Allergen Foods List
    • Food Vendors
    • New Foods
    • Steele Saloon
    • Ye Olde Beer Garden
  • Shopping & Vendors
    • SCFF FairWear
    • Four Seasons Centre & Indoor Vendors
    • Outdoor Vendors
  • Competitions
    • Awards & Recognition
    • Entry Forms
    • Exhibitor's Guide
  • Livestock
    • Livestock Show Schedule
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Food Vendors
    • Commercial Vendors
    • Volunteer
    • Employment
    • Sponsorships
    • Advertising
  • Sponsors
  • Spring into Summer
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  • Information
    • About The Fair
    • Accessibility Guide
    • The Barker Newsletter
    • Daily Schedule
      • Tuesday
      • Wednesday
      • Thursday
      • Friday
      • Saturday
      • Sunday
    • Directions
    • FAQ
    • Hours
    • Maps
    • Meet the Team
    • Parking
    • Tickets
  • Entertainment
    • Exhibits & Education
      • Auto Museum
      • FFA Children's Barnyard
      • Great Outdoors Center
      • Master Gardeners
      • Muckle Fair Museum
      • Village of Yesteryear
    • Grandstand Shows
    • Music & Shows
      • Federated Insurance Pavilion
      • Great Outdoors Center
      • Village of Yesteryear
      • Wenger Fair Square Stage
      • Ye Olde Beer Garden
    • Rides & Attractions
      • Midway
  • Food & Drink
    • Allergen Foods List
    • Food Vendors
    • New Foods
    • Steele Saloon
    • Ye Olde Beer Garden
  • Shopping & Vendors
    • SCFF FairWear
    • Four Seasons Centre & Indoor Vendors
    • Outdoor Vendors
  • Competitions
    • Awards & Recognition
    • Entry Forms
    • Exhibitor's Guide
  • Livestock
    • Livestock Show Schedule
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Food Vendors
    • Commercial Vendors
    • Volunteer
    • Employment
    • Sponsorships
    • Advertising
  • Sponsors
  • Spring into Summer

Get in touch

507-451-5305

steelecountyfreefair@scff.org

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List of Services

  • Randy Houser to Headline Friday Night at the 2026 Steele County Free Fair With Special Guest Cori Kennedy

    Owatonna, Minnesota February 11, 2026The Steele County Free Fair is proud to announce multi-platinum country hitmaker Randy Houser as the Friday night Grandstand headliner on August 21, 2026, with rising Minnesota country star Cori Kennedy joining as special guest...

    Full Press Release Here
  • Steele County Free Fair to Launch “Spring Into Summer,” Expanding Beloved Smokin’ In Steele Tradition

    Owatonna, Minnesota February 9, 2026After 18 years of hosting the popular “Smokin’ In Steele” spring event, Joe Elbert of the Knights of Columbus has announced the organization will no longer produce the event. In a show of community partnership, the Knights of Columbus offered the opportunity to continue and grow the event to Scott Kozelka and the Steele County Free Fair...

    Full Press Release Here List Item 1

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The Steele County Free Fair is operated by the Steele County Agricultural Society and is a voluntary 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation serving Steele County through county agricultural fairs, shows, exhibitions, and expositions as well as other events and activities.

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