It’s that time of year — county fairs near Fargo are happening all summer long!
If you are longing for the small-town fair feel or just want to get out of town for a fun day, there are so many small towns within 90 miles of Fargo that have county fairs, small town celebration days, and more to explore.
County Fairs Near Fargo
Note: This list is organized by date, but all are within approximately 90 miles or less from Fargo.
Greater Grand Forks Fair
Dates: June 21-25, 2023
Location: Grand Forks, ND (1 hour from Fargo)
Details: www.grandforksfair.com
Wadena County Fair
Dates: June 22-25, 2023
Location: Wadena, MN (90 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.wadenacountyfairmn.com
Stutsman County Fair
Dates: June 28-July 1, 2023
Location: Jamestown, ND (90 minutes from Fargo)
Details: stutsmancountyfair.wordpress.com
Polk County Fair
Dates: July 5-9, 2023
Location: Fertile, MN (1 hour 15 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.polkcountyfairfertilemn.com
Red River Valley Fair
Dates: July 7-14, 2023
Location: West Fargo, ND
Details: www.redrivervalleyfair.com
Hubbard County Fair
Dates: July 11-16, 2023
Location: Park Rapids, MN (90 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.hubbardcountyfair.com
Clay County Fair
Dates: July 13-16, 2023
Location: Barnesville, MN (30 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.mnclaycountyfair.com
West Ottertail County Fair
Dates: July 19-22, 2023
Location: Fergus Falls, MN (1 hour from Fargo)
Details: wotcountyfair.com
East Ottertail County Fair
Dates: July 20-23, 2023
Location: Perham, MN (1 hour 15 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.eotcountyfair.org
Locodaze Celebration
Dates: July 24-30, 2023
Location: Dilworth, MN (right outside of Moorhead)
Details: www.cityofdilworth.com/locodaze
Becker County Fair
Dates: July 26-29, 2023
Location: Detroit Lakes, MN (1 hour from Fargo)
Glyndon Days
Dates: August 7-12, 2023
Location: Glyndon, MN (20 minutes from Fargo)
Details: glyndonmn.com/process.php?option=com_content&id=18
Douglas County Fair
Dates: August 16-19, 2023
Location: Alexandria, MN (90 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.dcmnfair.com
Wilkin County Fair
Dates: August 17-20, 2023
Location: Wahpeton, ND (1 hour from Fargo)
Details: www.facebook.com/wilkincountyfair
Horace Bean Days
Dates: August 17-20, 2023
Location: Horace, ND (right outside of West Fargo)
Details: https://www.horacebeandays.com
Ransom County Fair
Dates: August 23-27, 2023
Location: Lisbon, ND (1 hour 15 minutes from Fargo)
Barnesville Potato Days
Dates: August 25-26, 2023
Location: Barnesville, MN (30 minutes from Fargo)
Did we miss a local small town fair or festival? Contact us at [email protected] and let us know to add it!
For more summer events in Fargo and things to do, check out our monthly events guide or our Ultimate Guide to Summer!
