Sponsor the Fair

The Dakota County Fair is privately owned and operated by the Dakota County Agricultural Society, a 501(3)(c), that relies on a combination of volunteers, sponsors, and community partners, to host the Dakota County Fair each year! We are dedicated to education, quality entertainment, experiences, and engagement for all ages, in a family friendly and economical manner.

Fair Facts

Visitors: 300,000+ during fair week
Web traffic: 481,000+ visitors annually
Social community: Facebook: 14,000+, Instagram: 1,400+
45+ free events each year, thanks to generous community sponsors!

Interested in sponsoring an event at the fair?

We'd love to partner with you! Contact ksmith@dakotacountyfair.org, or fill out the inquiry form below to get started.

Sponsorship Opportunities

General Sponsors >LEARN MORE

Investment of $500 - $50,000

Demo Derby >LEARN MORE

Investment of $500-$15,000

ATV Rodeo >LEARN MORE

Investment of $1,500 to $5,000

Event Sponsors

The following Events are still looking for a sponsor. Contact ksmith@dakotacountyfair.org to inquire.

ATV Rodeo - Monday, August 4, 2025 (AVAILABLE)
Senior Day - Tuesday, August 5, 2025 (AVAILABLE)
Kids Day - Thursday, August 5, 2025 (AVAILABLE)
K9 Stars - (AVAILABLE)
Lumberjack Show - (AVAILABLE)
Celebrity Showmanship (New in 2025!) - Sunday, August 10, 2025 (AVAILABLE)

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Become a Friend of the Fair

Friends of the Fair support the Dakota County Agricultural Society's mission to keep the fair economical by providing a financial donation. There is no automatic renewal. You will receive an email each year with an option to renew.

The deadline to become a 2025 Friend of the Fair is June 30, 2025, to be sure your name is included on our printed banner to be displayed at the fair.

To join and pay online, click one of the Ribbon links below.
Please note the member's name or honoree in the Note section at the bottom of the payment page, i.e. "Friend of the Fair in honor of Grandma Sandy". If you wish to remain anonymous, please note that instead.

Alternatively, your donation check can be mailed to:
4008 220th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
If mailing a check, please note the member's name, honoree, or anonymous in the memo line.