Carver County Fair

The Carver County Fair runs for five days every August at the fairgrounds, 501 W 3rd St in Waconia; the 2026 fair, August 12 to 16, was the 114th. The program includes 4-H and livestock shows, a demolition derby, a tractor pull and the midway. Gate admission in 2026 was $9 for ages 7 and up. Parking is on city streets; there is no public parking on the fairgrounds. The 2027 fair runs August 11 to 15.

What to Expect

• 4-H shows and exhibits
• Livestock shows and sale
• Demolition derby and tractor pull
• Midway rides
• 2027 dates: August 11 to 15