It’s Dakota County Fair Time

It’s fair time in Dakota County.

The Dakota County Fair, based in Farmington, opened Monday. It runs through Sunday, Aug. 11.

Below is a primer for what you need to know to attend the events that make up the county fair. Information for this primer is from the Dakota County Fair website.

WHAT IS THE DAKOTA COUNTY FAIR: The annual fair offers a variety of entertainment, food vendors, animal and craft judging and exhibits. Also open during the fair is the Dakota City Heritage Village, which offers a look at life in a 1900-era rural village. Dakota City has 22 buildings, including a blacksmith shop, newspaper office, schoolhouse and millinery shop, representing the business and social center of a rural community.

WHEN: Monday, Aug 5, through Sunday, Aug. 11.

WHERE: The Dakota County Fairgrounds is at 4008 220th St. W., Farmington. Directions are available on the fair website.

ADMISSION: General admission is $5 for adults, $2 for juniors (ages 6 to 12) and seniors (ages 60 and over). Children 5 and under are admitted free. Tickets are required for grandstand events and carnival rides.

PARKING FEE: Daily parking is $5. Weekly parking is $15.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Click on the links below to see that day’s event calendar on the fair website.