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.
*This indicates it’s a small-town festival or celebration, and may not have the traditional fair rides as a true county fair.
Greater Grand Forks Fair
Dates: June 17-21, 2026
Location: Grand Forks, ND (1 hour from Fargo)
Details: www.grandforksfair.com
Wadena County Fair
Dates: June 18-21, 2026
Location: Wadena, MN (90 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.wadenacountyfairmn.com
Norman County Fair
Dates: June 24-27, 2026
Location: Ada, MN (50 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.normancountyfair.com
Stutsman County Fair
Dates: June 24-27, 2026
Location: Jamestown, ND (90 minutes from Fargo)
Details: stutsmancountyfair.com
Red River Valley Fair
Dates: July 3-12, 2026
Location: West Fargo, ND
Details: www.redrivervalleyfair.com
Polk County Fair
Dates: July 8-12, 2026
Location: Fertile, MN (1 hour 15 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.polkcountyfairfertilemn.com
Griggs County Fair
Dates: July 8-12, 2026
Location: Cooperstown, ND (1 hour 30 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.griggscountyfair.com
*Pelican Rapids Festival
Dates: July 9-11, 2026
Location: Pelican Rapids, MN (1 hour from Fargo)
Details: ottertaillakescounty.com
Clay County Fair
Dates: July 9-12, 2026
Location: Barnesville, MN (30 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.mnclaycountyfair.com
Hubbard County Fair
Dates: July 14-18, 2026
Location: Park Rapids, MN (90 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.hubbardcountyfair.com
West Ottertail County Fair
Dates: July 15-18, 2026
Location: Fergus Falls, MN (1 hour from Fargo)
Details: wotcountyfair.com
*Twin Valley Town & Country Days
Dates: July 17-19, 2026
Location: Twin Valley, MN (1 hour from Fargo)
Details: Facebook Page
*Locodaze Celebration
Dates: July 20-26, 2026
Location: Dilworth, MN (right outside of Moorhead)
Details: www.cityofdilworth.com/locodaze
East Ottertail County Fair
Dates: July 23-26, 2026
Location: Perham, MN (1 hour 15 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.eotcountyfair.org
*Casselton Summerfest
Dates: July 23-26, 2026
Location: Casselton, ND (20 minutes from Fargo)
Details: casseltonsummerfest.com
Becker County Fair
Dates: July 29- August 1, 2026
Location: Detroit Lakes, MN (1 hour from Fargo)
Details: beckercountyfair.com
*Glyndon Days
Dates: August 8, 2026
Location: Glyndon, MN (20 minutes from Fargo)
Details: glyndonmn.com
*Kindred Days
Dates: August 7-9, 2026
Location: Kindred, ND (30 minutes from Fargo)
Details: kindreddays.com
Wilkin County Fair
Dates: August 13-15, 2026
Location: Breckenridge, MN (1 hour from Fargo)
Details: wilkincountyfair.org
Douglas County Fair
Dates: August 19-22, 2026
Location: Alexandria, MN (90 minutes from Fargo)
Details: www.dcmnfair.com
*Barnesville Potato Days
Dates: August 22, 2026
Location: Barnesville, MN (30 minutes from Fargo)
Ransom County Fair
Dates: August 26-30, 2026
Location: Lisbon, ND (1 hour 15 minutes from Fargo)
Details: ransomcountyfair.com
*Horace Bean Days
Dates: September 11-12, 2026
Location: Horace, ND (right outside of West Fargo)
Details: www.horacebeandays.com
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