Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/19/2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Sherburne County Fairgrounds 18335 Joplin Street NW, Elk River, MN, 55330
Description
The Sherburne County Fair, located in Elk River, is filled with fun and low-cost events to enjoy as a family. It includes classic components such as a carnival, animal barns and judging, Grandstand shows and more. Fair admission is $5 for those ages 6 & up. Carnival rides and wristbands priced separately.
2026 Sherburne County Fair hours
- Thursday, July 16 | 8am-10pm
- Friday, July 17 | 8am-midnight
- Saturday, July 18 | 8am-midnight
- Sunday, July 19 | 8am-5pm
2026 Sherburne County Fair family events
Thursday, July 16
- Medallion Hunt starts, 4-H exhibits, animal barns, Little Farm hands open | 8am
- Animal shows: horse, goat, sheep, llama | 9am-3pm
- Midway Carnival opens | 12pm
- Paul Bunyan Lumberjack shows | 12:30 & 3pm
- Magic Joe shows | 1 & 5pm
- Book Bingo | 1-4pm
- Aerial Stunt Show | 4pm
Friday, July 17
- Medallion Hunt starts, 4-H exhibits, animal barns open | 8am
- Animal shows: horse, beef & dairy, miniature horse | 9am-4pm
- Paul Bunyan Lumberjack shows | 11am, 2 & 4:30pm
- Midway Carnival opens | 12pm
- Magic Joe shows | 12:30, 3:45 & 6pm
- Aerial Stunt Show | 12, 3:15 & 5:30pm
- Grandstand opens for bull riding & live music | 6pm
Saturday, July 18
- Medallion Hunt starts, 4-H exhibits, animal barns open | 8am
- Animal shows: poultry & horse | 9am-1pm
- Parade | 10am
- Midway Carnival opens | 11am
- Paul Bunyan Lumberjack shows | 11:15am, 2 & 5:30pm
- Magic Joe shows | 11:45 & 1pm
- Aerial Stunt Show | 12:30, 3:30 & 5pm
Sunday, July 19
- 4-H exhibits, animal barns open | 9am
- Rocket launch | 10am
- Magic Joe show | 10:30am
- Grandstand opens for Redneck Races | 11am
- Midway Carnival opens | 12pm
- Paul Bunyan Lumberjack shows | 1 & 3pm
- Grandstand opens for demolition derby & live music | 3pm
More information
- Event link: Sherburne County Fair
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