Benton County Fair MN

Benton County Fair MN Benton County Fair is happening August 3rd-August 9th 2026 in Sauk Rapids, MN!

🛍️🎉 GARAGE SALE THIS WEEKEND AT THE BENTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS! 🎉🛍️Free parking on the grounds. No need to park on the st...
06/12/2026

🛍️🎉 GARAGE SALE THIS WEEKEND AT THE BENTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS! 🎉🛍️

Free parking on the grounds. No need to park on the street unless you wanna get your steps in.

The doors are open and the treasures are waiting! With over 55 vendors spread throughout 7 full buildings, there is something for everyone.

📅 Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📅 Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Just a few pictures below show what you’ll find in a couple of the buildings—but there is so much more to see throughout the grounds!

Be sure to stop by the Arena Building, where we’ll be selling:

🎟️ PRCA Rodeo Presale Tickets
🎡 Carnival Ride Wristbands
👕 2026 Benton County Fair T-Shirts

🍔 Come for lunch! Food trucks will be on-site serving great food throughout the event.

Bring your friends, hunt for bargains, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy a great day at the Benton County Fairgrounds. You never know what treasures you’ll find!

📍 Benton County Fairgrounds

See you this weekend!

🚧 IMPORTANT NOTICE – ROAD CONSTRUCTION IMPACTING FAIRGROUNDS ACCESS 🚧FREE PARKING ON THE GROUNDS. NO NEED TO PARK ON TH...
06/11/2026

🚧 IMPORTANT NOTICE – ROAD CONSTRUCTION IMPACTING FAIRGROUNDS ACCESS 🚧

FREE PARKING ON THE GROUNDS. NO NEED TO PARK ON THE STREETS IF YOU DON’T WANT THE EXTRA STEPS! 😆

Beginning tomorrow, road construction will be taking place in the area surrounding the Benton County Fairgrounds. We understand this may cause some inconvenience for our guests, vendors, 4-H families, exhibitors, and visitors attending events on our grounds.

Please review the attached map for the most up-to-date access routes and detour information before arriving. We encourage everyone to allow extra travel time and follow posted construction and detour signs.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as these improvements are completed. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the fairgrounds and thank you for your continued support.

If you have any questions regarding access to the fairgrounds, please contact our office.

Directions are posted below. As a reminder, we will post any updates when we get them.

Thank you,
Benton County Fairboard.

06/10/2026

🌟 Looking for Demonstrators at the Benton County Fair! 🌟

The Benton County Fair is seeking hands-on demonstrations and educational exhibits for our Discovery Building during fair week, August 4–9!

Joining us will be University of Minnesota Extension – Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, and Stearns Counties, along with the Tri-County Beekeepers Association and Master Gardeners.

We’re looking for individuals, businesses, clubs, and organizations willing to share their skills, knowledge, and passions with fairgoers. Ideas include:

🍁 Maple syrup making
🪵 Wood carving
🔥 Laser engraving & 3D printing demonstrations
🚜 Agricultural demonstrations
🌱 Conservation and sustainability education
🔧 Trades and skilled crafts
🐝 Agricultural and natural resource education

Have another idea? We’d love to hear it! The opportunities are endless.

Interested in participating or know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or contact us at [email protected].

Help us make the Discovery Building a place where fairgoers can learn, explore, and discover something new at the fair! 🌟🌽🐝🌻

06/08/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Your boss just called… and said you can come into work late! 😎

Not really! 😂 But you CAN mark your calendar for the Benton County Fair Garage Sale this Friday & Saturday!

🛍 Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🛍 Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

🔥 Over 55 sellers registered!
🔥 5-6 barns full of treasures!
🔥 Multiple food trucks on-site!

You never know what you’ll find at a garage sale—that’s half the fun! Come browse, shop, and hunt for hidden treasures from dozens of vendors all in one location.

🎟 While you’re here, stop by the Fair Office booth and grab your Benton County Fair presale items:
• PRCA Rodeo Tickets
• Ride Wristbands
• Fair T-Shirts

💵 Bring cash.
👫 Tag your shopping buddy.
📅 Share this post and help spread the word!

See you at the Benton County Fairgrounds!

06/04/2026

Thank you for all of the landscaping referrals and for tagging businesses and individuals you think would be interested in partnering with us to make our front entrance more inviting!

If you own a landscaping business and would like to be considered for this community partnership, please email us at [email protected]. A member of our committee will be reaching out within the next week.

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to the many other businesses that have reached out regarding additional partnership and sponsorship opportunities. The response from our community has been incredible, and we truly appreciate your willingness to support the Benton County Fair and Fairgrounds.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are not funded by the county or city. The Benton County Fairgrounds are privately owned, and we rely on partnerships, sponsors, volunteers, and community support to continue improving our grounds and facilities.

We would love the opportunity to work with local businesses and community members to enhance all areas of the fairgrounds for the more than 100,000 visitors who come through our gates each year.

Thank you for helping us make the Benton County Fairgrounds a place our entire community can be proud of!

06/03/2026

🌲🪚 Calling All Wood Carvers! 🪚🌲

The Benton County Fair is looking for talented wood carvers interested in creating a display and demonstrating their carving skills during fair week, August 4–9!

This is a great opportunity to showcase your craftsmanship, interact with fairgoers, and share your passion with the community.

If you or someone you know would be interested in participating, please contact the Fair Office at 320-253-5649 for more information.

Help us make this year’s fair even more memorable with your creativity and talent!

06/03/2026

Calling All Landscaping Companies! 🚜🌿

The Benton County Fair is looking to give our front entrance a fresh new look, and we're searching for a local landscaping partner to help make it happen!

This isn't just a one-week opportunity. The Benton County Fairgrounds welcomes over 100,000 visitors during fair week alone, and our grounds stay active throughout the year with events at the Miller Buick GMC Arena, including Granite City Lumberjacks hockey, youth hockey tournaments, community events, and more.

This is a chance to showcase your company's creativity and craftsmanship in front of thousands of visitors year-round while helping create a welcoming first impression for our guests.

🌳 Entrance landscaping project
🌼 Community partnership opportunity
👀 Exposure to over 100,000 fairgoers plus year-round event attendees
🤝 Support one of Central Minnesota's favorite traditions

Do you know a landscaping company that would be a great fit? Tag them in the comments below!

Interested companies can reach out to us at:📧 [email protected]

Let's work together to create an entrance that makes our community proud and leaves a lasting impression on every visitor who comes through our gates!

Thank You to Rahm Excavating!The Benton County Agricultural Society would like to extend a sincere thank you to Rahm Exc...
06/01/2026

Thank You to Rahm Excavating!

The Benton County Agricultural Society would like to extend a sincere thank you to Rahm Excavating for helping sponsor Mason Dixon at the 2026 Benton County Fair!

From commercial and residential demolition, excavating and grading, septic system installation, driveways, land clearing, ponds, and special projects, Rahm Excavating helps build and improve our communities throughout the area. Their support helps us continue bringing great entertainment and family fun to the fair each year.

We are grateful for local businesses like Rahm Excavating that invest in our fair and the traditions that bring our community together.

Be sure to join us at the Benton County Fair and help us thank Rahm Excavating for their support!

05/28/2026

📣 Garage Sale Sellers! 📣

An information email has been sent to all registered sellers. If you did not receive it, please email the fair office so we can verify we have the correct email address on file: [email protected]

We are excited to have almost 40 sellers signed up already! 🛍️🎉 June 12th and 13th.

We’ll also have multiple food trucks on-site, making it a fun day for everyone!

Please help us spread the word by sharing this event with your friends and family — this is shaping up to be a GREAT sale! 😊

What are YOU shopping for? Comment below! 👇

A huge THANK YOU to Rinke Noonan attorneys at law for sponsoring the Tractor Pull at the Benton County Fair! Your suppor...
05/27/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Rinke Noonan attorneys at law for sponsoring the Tractor Pull at the Benton County Fair!

Your support helps keep the engines roaring, the dirt flying, and the grandstands full of excitement year after year. We truly appreciate businesses that continue to support our fair and our community!

Get ready for loud horsepower, good food, great memories, and all the fun that makes fair week the best week of summer!

Be sure to support the sponsors that support your fair!

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1410-3 Avenue So
Sauk Rapids, MN
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