Benton County Fair, Minnesota

97th Annual Free Fair             August 4 - 9, 2009

Battle of the Bands
Saturday, August 8, 2009
11 AM - 3 PM

event and registration information



shuttle bus

Free Shuttle Bus 2009
Friday and Saturday
10 AM - Midnight

Runs every 30 minutes from
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School.



Registration Forms

Craft Show   New in 2009!

Crafters will be displaying and selling homemade crafts Wednesday through Sunday. Crafters can register via a simple form.


Pig Races   New in 2009!

pigletWatch little pigs race! Will your chosen pig win? Racing two days only, in the "Activity Area" near the FFA Barnyard.

Wednesday: Noon, 2 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM
Thursday: 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM


Crafts Direct logo
"Make It & Take It"   New in 2009!

Crafts Direct of Waite Park is sponsoring a "Make It & Take It" event on Saturday from 9-11 AM, the the FFA Barnyard.


Gander Mountain logo
Fishing Clinic   New in 2009!

Gander Mountain of Waite Park is sponsoring a kids fishing clinic at 1:00 PM on Saturday in the Activity Area.


More changes in 2009!   New!

The annual tractor pull has moved to Thursday night, and the truck pull to Friday.

Friday has been declared Enviro Day. Look for activities and recycling fun.


Every Day @ the Fair

Grandstand: A major event every day, including motorcross, tractor pull, truck pull, and three demolition derbies!

Beer Garden Stage: Free concert every evening at 8:00 PM, plus some afternoons!

Animals! Children and critter-lovers will enjoy the livestock barns, the Sportsman's wildlife exhibit, and the FFA Barnyard. The barnyard includes lots of young animals to pet, educational materials about agriculture, kids bingo on Saturday, and a kids relay race.

Midway: Rides (small and large), games, and concessions will dazzle the crowds. Spectaculars returning in 2009 are the Zipper, Gravitron, Kamikaze, and Hang Ten. New this year is "1001 Nachts".

and more! Heritage demonstrations, vendors, open class and 4-H exhibits, bingo, numerous performances at the Cottonwood Stage, and lots of food.


Winter Storage Available

Winter storage for boats, small campers, and vehicles is available.

Call the caretaker at 320-253-4883.


Fair 2010

The 2010 fair will be
August 3 - 8, 2010.

Fair office: 320-253-5649.


Thanks for 2009!

Thank you to everyone for a
successful 2009 fair.


©2009 Benton County Agricultural Society. Last modified October 25, 2009 by DM. Layout graphics by KS.