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Sherburne County Fair Sherbune County Fair Their purpose was to hold an annual fair for the exhibition of livestock and all agricultural, mechanical and works of art locally. Houlton.

On June 1, 1889, a few individuals met before a Notary Public to begin the process of incorporating under the laws of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Membership to the Sherburne County Agricultural Society was (and still is) $1.00. The very first officers of the Sherburne County Agricultural Society were: President; C.W. Ayers, Vice President; A.N. Davis, Secretary; N.K. Hunt and Treasurer; Wm H. Other directors were Geo. C. Hill, D.R. Houlton, Henry Castle, J.W Glassford, A. Bryant, H.W. Craig and Sam Baremon. The incorporation document was filed with the office or Register of Deeds, County of Stearns on the 18th Day of September A.D 1889. The First Fair was held fall of 1889 in rural Elk River, MN. It was said to be held on the A.B. Carlson Farm. It continued to be a one day get together until 1915 when the corporation was restructured and the first "fair" in the town of Elk River was held on October 1st and 2nd of 1915. There were over 1250 persons in attendance. In 1935, the Sherburne County Agricultural Society filed for a Mortgage with the Bank of Elk River. The mortgage was dated November 23, 1935 for the following: All that part of lot 19, of Auditors subdivision 4 in the village of Elk River. The fair was moved to its own location at that time. Because of the war, no fair was held in 1946.

1953 was the first year that advance entries of exhibits were required. The Sherburne County Agricultural Society sold the land they were on leased their "new Site" from the county for $1 per year. The Fair moved to it's current location in 1957. The 1957 fair was the first fair at the 'new site'. It was held from August 12-14. There were 6000 people in attendance. There has been a TON of improvements made to the grounds over the years. The current fairs average 12,000-18,000 in attendance. We can't wait to see you at the next fair!! (Info borrowed from the Sherburne County Fair History book, available for sale in the fair office or by contacting one of the directors!)

This Saturday the River City Snow Riders will be holding its 28th Annual Snowmobile Swap meet being held on our grounds....
10/01/2026

This Saturday the River City Snow Riders will be holding its 28th Annual Snowmobile Swap meet being held on our grounds.

For more information check them out on Facebook River City Snow Riders.

Ellarina Thibodeau and Lainey Donoghue represented the Sherburne County Fair tonight at the Minnesota State Fair County ...
09/06/2026

Ellarina Thibodeau and Lainey Donoghue represented the Sherburne County Fair tonight at the Minnesota State Fair County Fair Talent Contest! Great job ladies we are so proud of you!!

08/13/2026

UPCOMING TRAINING INVOLVING HELICOPTERS

Training will occur today, August 13, at 6:30 p.m. involving North Air Care at the Sherburne County Fairgrounds. Helicopter air traffic will occur as part of the training. We ask that residents stay clear of the fairgrounds to ensure safe training for all involved.

07/25/2026

Hard to believe it has been a week already!

Here is this years parade winners ⬇️

🏆 GRAND CHAMPION: LeFebvre Bulk Transport Inc.

🏅 BEST USE OF THEME: Hoodlum Non-profit

BEST COMMUNITY GROUP

🥇 Elk River Girls Youth Basketball
🥈 Guardian Angels By The Lake
🥉 Stark Industries "Elk River Robotics"

BEST BUSINESS GROUP

🥇 O2B Kids
🥈 Dakotah's Doggy Daycare Hotel + Salon
🥉 Elk River Family Dentistry

🎉 Congratulations to this year's winners!

Thanks for another great parade! 🥳

07/23/2026

🎡❤️ This Is Our Fair. ❤️🎡

There’s something special about the Sherburne County Fair. It's more than carnival rides, rodeos, blue ribbons, live music, and the best corn dog you'll ever have. It's neighbors catching up, kids making lifelong memories, volunteers giving their time, and a community coming together to celebrate what makes this place feel like home.

This highlight video—and the original song "This Is Our Fair"—is our way of celebrating everyone who made this year's fair unforgettable.

A huge THANK YOU to the Sherburne County Fair Board, every volunteer, 4-H family, exhibitor, vendor, entertainer, grandstand competitor, and every sponsor who helped bring this incredible week to life. Special thanks to Collins Brothers Towing, Brickton, Arnold's, All Pets Veterinary Hospital, Elk River Fire Department, R.D.O. Equipment, Beaudry Oil & Propane, Anoka Equine, Village Green Landscapes, and all of the amazing sponsors whose support makes the Sherburne County Fair possible.

If this video brings back a favorite memory, we'd love to hear it!

👇 Tell us in the comments:
🎠 What was your favorite part of this year's fair?
📸 Tag someone you made memories with.
🔄 Share this video so we can celebrate another amazing year together!

Here's to another unforgettable Sherburne County Fair... and to making even more memories next year. ❤️

07/20/2026

Hello Open Class Exhibitors, if you picked up your items and check this morning can you please double check to see if the check was signed? We seem to have missed signing a couple.

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Just about time for smashing and crashing!
07/19/2026

Just about time for smashing and crashing!

07/19/2026

Look at that one of our sponsors Lake State Heating & Air sponsored a demo car also!

Let the pulls begin!
07/19/2026

Let the pulls begin!

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18335 Joplin Street, PO Box 2
Elk River, MN
55330

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