Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2025 Dakota County Fair?

August 4-10, 2025

When is the Dakota County Fair next year?

2026: August 3-9
2027: August 9-15

Where is the Fair located?

4008 220th Street West, Farmington, MN 55024.
- Click here for directions
- Click here for Map

How much does the fair cost?

Parking - $10 per carload or $20 per busload
General admission - FREE
Grandstand events - prices vary/event
Food/games/rides - prices vary

Can you ride your bike around at the fair?

For your safety, bikes, skate boards, rollerblades, Segway's, hoverboards, or like devices are NOT allowed on the grounds.

Is there an ATM on the fairgrounds?

ATMs are located throughout the fairgrounds.

When do I enter my Open Class items?

Please read the Premium Book to find your department, entry, pickup, and judging days and times.

Are Pets Aloud on the Fairgrounds?

During the Dakota County Fair, animals, including dogs and other pets, are not allowed on the fairgrounds, except under the following conditions:

Certified Service animal
Exhibition or Demonstration Animals

Scooter Rental

Scooters are available on a first-come basis. We cannot reserve or guarantee we will have scooters available.
Pricing

$50/four hours
$85/eight hours
$15 each additional hour

Courtesy Carts

Courtesy carts run throughout the week. Just flag one down for a lift to and from anywhere on the fairgrounds.
Note: Our carts DO NOT travel down Food Alley due to heavy foot traffic for the safety of all our guests.

Thank you to our 2025 Courtesy Cart sponsors:

First State Bank of Rosemount
Old National Bank
Castle Rock Bank
Premier Bank