Enjoy FREE bonus entertainment throughout the day –
for kids of all ages!
Kids’ Day FREE Events – Thursday, August 13, 2026
👍Magic Show
👍Hula Hooping Demo
👍Stilt-walkers
👍Visit with Captain America and Cinderella
👍FFA Barnyard Tours
👍Story Time with Dakota County Library – 3, 4, and 5 PM
FREE All Fair Week – August 10-16, 2026
👍Farmer Phil Ag-Education shows
👍All American Lumberjack shows and camps
👍Mega Jump BMX Stunt show
👍Dakota City Village Trolley and History Tours
👍Tractor Parade
👍 30+ Free Music Shows!
And so much more!
Ticketed (fee) Events
🎟Demo Derby
🎟Carnival rides and games
🗓 Full schedule: dakotacountyfair.org/events
Visit the Events page on our website for most up-to-date schedule. Noted schedule change: Kid’s Tractor Pull will be Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Fair Admission and Parking
👍General Fair Admission: FREE all week, thanks to our generous sponsors!
🎟Parking: $10/carload, $20/busload
Like/follow @dakotacountyfair to see all the entertainment, education, 4-H, live music and FUN happening fair week: August 10-16, 2026.
Dakota County Fair is hosted by the Dakota County Agricultural Society, a 501(c)(3), in partnership with generous community sponsors. Interested in sponsoring this event? Please email fair@dakotacountyfair.org to inquire.
