SAVE THE DATE for the 155th Annual Washington County Fair — a beloved tradition since 1871!
📅 July 29 – August 2, 2026
📍 Washington County Fairgrounds | 12300 40th Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082
From thrilling rides to live entertainment, delicious fair food, local vendors, and family-friendly fun — there’s something for everyone!
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Here’s a family-friendly roundup of the biggest events happening at the 2026 Washington County Fair (July 29–August 2) that you can easily share with your audience:
🎡 Washington County Fair Highlights
🐷 Every Day
- Thorni Ridge Pig Races
- Exotic Petting Zoo, Camel & Pony Rides
- Fisherman Dan’s Off the Hook Comedy Stunt Show
- Halls of Magic
- Carnival Midway
- ABL Lions Bingo
- Live music throughout the fairgrounds
📅 Wednesday, July 29
- 🎉 Opening Day Parade (6 p.m.)
- 🎶 South Washington County Community Band
- 🐴 Washington County Mounted Patrol Demonstration
- 🎨 4-H Arts-In Show
- 🎠 Carnival opens with rides discounted by one coupon
- 🎩 Magic shows, comedy acts, pig races & more all day
📅 Thursday, July 30
- 🚜 Pickup See-Saw Contest (Free Grandstand Admission)
- 🎸 Live music by Aphelion
- 🐷 Pig races
- 🎩 Magic & comedy shows throughout the day
📅 Friday, July 31
- 🚜 Tractor Truck Pull (Grandstand Admission)
- 🐕 Washington County Sheriff’s K-9 Demonstration
- 💃 Line Dancing with Jody
- 🎸 Live music from Shalo Lee Band & 70’s Magic Sunshine Band
- 🐰 Rabbit Agility Show
- 🐷 Pig races, petting zoo & magic shows
📅 Saturday, August 1
- 🚒 Fire Safety Day
- 🚲 Kid Power Pedal Pull
- ⭐ Washington County’s Got Talent (Pre-Teen Competition)
- 🎯 Minute to Win It Contest
- 🐕 4-H Dog Agility Demonstration
- 🤠 Bull Riding, Barrel Racing & Mutton Bustin’ (Grandstand Admission)
- 🎶 White Bear Big Band & Them Pesky Kids
📅 Sunday, August 2
- 🐴 4-H Horse Drill Team Exhibition
- ✂️ Rock, Paper, Scissors Contest
- 🎹 2 Men and a Piano
- 🦙 Llama & Alpaca Judging
- 🎩 Magic shows, pig races, comedy shows & petting zoo
✨ Don’t miss: 4-H animal shows, live entertainment, carnival rides, delicious fair food, contests, agricultural exhibits, and family-friendly attractions happening throughout the five-day fair.
