Nicollet County Fair

06/21/2026

Here are all the details for the grandstand events at the Nicollet County Fair - August 12-16, 2026.

Go to our website for the poster with all the details!

Grandstand Events Events at the GrandstandCheck out the 2026 Grandstand Ad with all the details.Your All Grandstand Event Wristband will get you into the grandstand 30 minutes before general admission gates are open. Purchase your tickets beginning July 1 through August 5. All Event pass is $55 for....

06/21/2026

The Nicollet County Fair Premium Book is online. Printed copies will be available soon.

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Premium List We are thrilled to showcase the talented work of those who call Nicollet County home! This is what fairs are all about – showcasing the best of their community! The Fair’s competitive events are grouped into departments. Rules, schedules and entry forms for each department can be fo...

06/10/2026

The MS Bike 150 has started setting up at the fairgrounds for their big event this weekend. There are around 300 bikers plus sponsors and other attendees (expecting around 2000+) on Saturday and Sunday. Show your St. Peter hospitality to these wonderful guests supporting those with MS. Also be extra cautious for the bikers while driving.

I’m participating in Bike MS: MS 150 Minnesota 2026 to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Nearly one million people in the US are living with the challenges and uncertainty of MS. With more than $1 billion invested in MS research, the Society has categorically transformed the...

05/07/2026

The grandstand events at the Nicollet County Fair (August 12-16) are always full of excitement. The entry forms are all updated and ready to register you for the truck and tractor pull on Thursday, the demo derbies on Friday and Saturday and the auto races on Sunday. Go to www.nicolletcountyfair.com and click on "Get Involved" to find the entry forms. Please send the entries as early as possible to make it easier for the event leadership to plan and create an inclusive event program for guests.

05/07/2026

We are overwhelmed with the generosity of the community to help us achieve the $25,000 match for our hog barn with judging arena. For the judging arena at the $5,000 level: the Howard Swenson Family, Christensen Family Farms, Swine Vet Clinic, and Wakefield Pork, Inc. For hog stall sponsorship at $1,500 level: Chris and Rochelle Compart Family, High Point Farms, Lorentz Business & Accounting, Ltd., Mary Gunderson in memory of Brian J. Gunderson, and Nicollet County Pork Producers. Other donors include: Bill McCabe, Nicollet County Farm Bureau, Peter's Pork Farm Inc., Ken and Patsy Rossow, Jeff and Ann Volk, Ruth Klossner, and Karen and David Richter. We are so truly grateful for the support of our Nicollet County Fair and this barn project. We will honor all these donors during the fair. Details to follow.

05/07/2026

The MN BBQ Society has their BBQ competition this weekend at the fairgrounds. It will smell amazing on a large scale! On Friday after 5:30, you can visit and taste the bean competition and vote. On Saturday, you can walk through and check it out or ask questions, but they are unable to serve or sell food.
Check them out at: https://www.mnbbqsociety.com/event-6521242?fbclid=IwdGRjcARpbt5jbGNrBGluy2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHkKWX_wqp3yW56j5x_IvKnz0Rltgwhc_RwnzICYYvTHz0TsYfIG9VmYoMrUK_aem_6bSLqqnS3bWICpQF0FhhUw

Electric not Included in the registration fee, must select electric needs  as an add-on to hook up to power Thursday, Friday or Saturday. Power is somewhat limited and will be assigned as first come/first serve.

04/27/2026

We have had a generous group of supporters so far. A big thank you to: Howard Swenson Family, Swine Vet Clinic, Wakefield Pork, Nicollet County Pork Producers, Nicollet Lions Club, Peters Pork Farm Inc., Bill McCabe, Ken and Patsy Rossow, and, Jeff and Ann Volk. We have two verbal commitments on the way soon too. Our total to date is: $19,770. Thank you to these wonderful donors for their support in helping us reach this $25,000 match. On the home stretch for Friday. We report to them after the May 1 deadline. Still time to donate, as we can pick it up or drop off at Hometown Bank.

Exciting news! The Nicollet County Ag Society (fair board) received a $25,000 matching grant for the hog barn and show arena project. We are over half way already. Are you from an ag family or business? Were you a former 4-H member and learned so much from that organization? Do you want to honor a deceased loved one who was active at the fair or 4-H? Did you grow up loving our county fair and enjoy all we offer? If so, please consider helping us achieve the full $25,000 for this project. The foundation gave us a May 1 deadline. You will be recognized on a hog pen ($1,500), the judging arena ($5,000) or on a donor wall sign for any gift under $1,500. We would be most grateful for any contribution. Checks can be made out to: Nicollet County Ag Society and put "hog barn" on memo line. They can me mailed to Nicollet County Ag Society, PO Box 292, St. Peter, MN 56082. They can also be delivered to Hometown Bank in St. Peter to ensure meeting the May 1 deadline. We would be most grateful for any and all size gifts toward reaching this goal and earning this $25,000 match. Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for your consideration. Questions or use a credit card to donate, please email [email protected].

04/27/2026

We would love to have you as a participant in the Nicollet County Fair. The registration forms for the Truck and Tractor Pull, Demo Derby Friday and Saturday, Talent Show and Auto Races are now updated and online. You can also find the Daycare Day registration (this event is back on Friday) and the Outstanding Senior nomination form. Go to

Entry Forms Joining the fun at the Nicollet County Fair starts right here!2026 Registration Forms and InstructionsTruck and Tractor Pull – Thursday, August 13Interested in entering the Truck and Tractor Pull? Call Tim Enz at 507-381-7698 for more information. Register before August 1, 2026, for th...

04/21/2026

Check out this group's craft fair on Saturday.

04/20/2026

Exciting news! The Nicollet County Ag Society (fair board) received a $25,000 matching grant for the hog barn and show arena project. We are over half way already. Are you from an ag family or business? Were you a former 4-H member and learned so much from that organization? Do you want to honor a deceased loved one who was active at the fair or 4-H? Did you grow up loving our county fair and enjoy all we offer? If so, please consider helping us achieve the full $25,000 for this project. The foundation gave us a May 1 deadline. You will be recognized on a hog pen ($1,500), the judging arena ($5,000) or on a donor wall sign for any gift under $1,500. We would be most grateful for any contribution. Checks can be made out to: Nicollet County Ag Society and put "hog barn" on memo line. They can me mailed to Nicollet County Ag Society, PO Box 292, St. Peter, MN 56082. They can also be delivered to Hometown Bank in St. Peter to ensure meeting the May 1 deadline. We would be most grateful for any and all size gifts toward reaching this goal and earning this $25,000 match. Every gift makes a difference. Thank you for your consideration. Questions or use a credit card to donate, please email [email protected].