Steele County Free Fair

10/12/2026

Happy National Farmers Day to everyone who is a part of putting food on our tables and clothes on our backs. We are proud to showcase your hard work every year at the fair!

10/12/2026

This week on the fairgrounds: the Fair Office will be closed Thursday and Friday in conjunction with the MEA School Break.
The Steele Saloon continues to be a popular destination for private events.

10/08/2026

Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, and families that make the U of M Extension Steele County 4-H program be successful! Special thanks especially to Tracy Ignaszewski, Steele County Extension Educator and Fair Board Director. Her dedication to our area youth is a big part of what makes the fair successful! Happy 4-H Week!

10/05/2026

This week on the fairgrounds: Just a couple of events overall as fall sets in.

10/05/2026

It all starts with Head, Heart, Hands, and Health!

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible 4-H members who learn, lead, serve, and make our community stronger. Thank you to the members, families, volunteers, and leaders who make 4-H such an important part of our fair and community!

💚 Here’s to making the best better!

10/02/2026

Happy Homecoming to the Owatonna Huskies! The fair is proud to support area youth. Pictured is our SCFF banner for the parade along with Fair Manager Scott Kozelka making sure everyone stays safe along the parade route. Several other board members and staff also helped make sure the parade was safe and fun for everyone!

09/30/2026

We LOVE working with our friends over at United Way of Steele County! We know you will too! Check them out today!

🙋 Be a hand raiser. Be a difference maker.

Volunteers United is about more than raising funds. It’s about raising our hands when our community needs us.

We connect people who want to help with local organizations that need them, strengthen the capacity of nonprofits, and mobilize volunteers to meet needs right here in Steele County.

Whether you have an hour, an afternoon, or want to get involved on a regular basis, there’s a place for you to make a difference.

💙 Raise your hand. Join Volunteers United.
👉 unitedwaysteelecounty.org/volunteers-united

09/28/2026

Only private events this week on the fairgrounds!

09/28/2026

What a Timeless Tradition this year certainly was! Thanks for all the memories, laughs, and fun! We couldn't do it without YOU! Here's one last look at an unforgettable fair as we plan for next year. See you in 2027 for Bright Lights & Blue Ribbons!

09/22/2026

Though fair week may be behind us, autumn on the fairgrounds is just as sweet! 🍂🎡

As the summer sun turns into crisp fall air, we want to thank everyone across Steele County who made this year’s fair so special. The grounds are quieter, the leaves are changing, and we’re already looking forward to bringing our community back together next summer.

Enjoy the crisp days, cozy sweaters, and beautiful fall scenery! 🧡🍁