Dakota County Ag Society

11/01/2026

GIVE TO THE MAX! 👏
Thanks to an anonymous donor, we have a $5,000 TOTAL MATCH available exclusively to Dakota County Ag Society, to make your donation go further! With your support, we are protecting our prairie, replanting our trees, and keeping the fair free in 2027!
👉LEARN MORE AND DONATE: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Dakota-County-Agricultural-Society-1

10/30/2026

OUTDOOR BOAT STORAGE STILL AVAILABLE
Indoor storage is FULL, but outdoor storage is still available at the Dakota County Fairgrounds for the 2026-2027 season. We recommend you wrap your item prior to drop-off. Outdoor storage reservations will be accepted until November 5, with drop-off date of Friday, November 6, 2026.
🛥 REGISTER: dakotacountyfair.org/storage

10/07/2026

Sponsor a Brick at the Dakota County Fairgrounds!
Leave your mark with a personalized commemorative brick for our new Agriculture Experience grain bin gazebo.

Whether you’re a lifelong fair fan, honoring someone special, celebrating your family, or supporting the fair as a business, your brick can become part of this permanent community project.

👉 Choose your message, add your design, and be part of the fairgrounds for years to come!

Learn more and order your brick: thatsmybrick.com/DAKOTACF

07/27/2026

Catch the FREE Farmer Phil Show at the Dakota County Fair, August 10-16, 2026!
🎡 dakotacountyfair.org/freeshows

Farmer Phil looks forward to returning to the 2026 Dakota County Fair with his magic tricks and balloon animal artistry, along with a few lessons about Minnesota farming and agriculture.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Maren Arenberg of Farmington, Minnesota, on winning the 2026 Dakota County Fair Poster Contest!
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Maren was selected as the winning artist from three talented finalists, with the final decision made by the Dakota County Agricultural Society Board of Directors.
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We are excited to feature Maren’s artwork as the official poster for the 2026 Dakota County Fair. Thank you to all of the artists who shared their creativity and talent through this year’s contest!

05/30/2026

LAST DAY is Sunday, May 31!
Gates open - 8AM
Burnout Contest - 12 PM
Awards - 2PM

Midwest Mopar Car Show and Swap Meet, going on now at the Dakota County Fairgrounds!

🗓️May 29-31, 2026
Meet Tom Wopat and Catherine Bach (Dukes of Hazard), and Paul Rossi and Miss Direct Connection!

05/30/2026

Midwest Mopar Car Show and Swap Meet, going on now at the Dakota County Fairgrounds!

🗓️May 29-31, 2026

Plus, meet Tom Wopat and Catherine Bach (Dukes of Hazard), and Paul Rossi and Miss Direct Connection!
🇺🇸 Tom will be singing in the national anthem at the giant flag at noon today!

05/28/2026

THIS WEEKEND — May 29–31 at the Dakota County Fairgrounds, MidwestMopars hosts their 42nd annual national car show and swap meet!
🕗 Gates Open Daily: 8AM–5PM (Awards Sunday - 2 PM)
Friday, May 29, Saturday, May 30, Sunday, May 31
🎟 Admission:
• $15 General Admission
• Kids 12 & under FREE
🅿️ Spectator Parking is FREE!
Spectators: please enter from Hwy 3 and follow signs to the Spectator Entrance.

05/27/2026

THIS WEEKEND — May 29–31 at the Dakota County Fairgrounds, MidwestMopars hosts their 42nd annual national car show and swap meet!

🕗 Gates Open Daily: 8AM–5PM
Friday, May 29, Saturday, May 30, Sunday, May 31

🎟 Admission:
• $15 General Admission
• Kids 12 & under FREE

🅿️ Spectator Parking is FREE!
Spectators: please enter from Hwy 3 and follow signs to the Spectator Entrance.

The 42nd Annual Midwest Mopars in the Park National Car Show and Swap Meet

05/25/2026

Honoring the heroes who gave everything for our freedom this Memorial Day 🇺🇸❤️ From all of us at Dakota County Fair, we remember and thank you.