Wabasha County Fair
Wabasha County Fair 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction raises $98,900
Aug 21, 2024
Local 4-H and FFA members participated in a blue ribbon auction at Wabasha County Fair last month. The number of Wabasha County Fair 4-H exhibitors has grown from 108 in 2021 to 178 in 2024, and entries have grown from 474 to 1,006 during that period, according to Extension Educator Carissa...
2024 Wabasha County Fair Open Class Results
Aug 21, 2024
The Wabasha County Fair congratulates its 2024 Premier Exhibitor Shirley Bartsh. This year the Open Class had 961 entries from 143 exhibitors and 17 communities.
Abbreviations: Altura-ALT, Elgin-EL, Goodhue-GOOD, Kellogg-KEL, Lake City-LC, Millville-MLV, Minneapolis-MPLS, Nelson Wi-NWI, Pepin-PWI...
2024 Wabasha County Fair Blue Ribbon winners
Aug 21, 2024
Layton Allen, Happy Ramblers
Beef Cattle-- Market Steer: Blue; General Projects -- Crafts: Purple; Special Awards: Champion; General Projects -- Fine Arts: Blue; Special Awards: Honorable Mention; General Projects -- Fishing Sports: Blue; General Projects -- Crafts: Blue
Norah Allen, Happy...
John and Kris Miller family are county’s ‘2024 Farm Family of the Year’
Jul 24, 2024
The Miller family of Plainview has been named Wabasha County’s “2024 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota.
John and Kris started out by renting a farm north of Plainview in 1991, milking 30 cows. They lived in Theilman at the time, so John drove 10 miles to milk cows and farm...
Wabasha County Fair runs July 17-20
Jul 10, 2024
The Wabasha County Fair will be July 17-20 at the Wabasha County Fairgrounds at 99 Coulee Way, Wabasha.
This year’s fair features animal exhibits, open class exhibits, art technique demonstrations, family entertainment and shows, and live music, as well as grandstand shows Wednesday, Friday, and...
4-H members help with grandstand upgrade at Wabasha County Fairgrounds
May 1, 2024
In a display of community spirit, 4-H members and fair board officials have joined forces to dismantle a fence at the fairgrounds, beginning a transformative upgrade and expansion project for the grandstand. This collaborative effort promises to revitalize the beloved gathering place for...
Mellgrens named Wabasha County Farm Family of the Year
Aug 30, 2023
Adam and Sarah Mellgren were both raised on dairy farms and active in 4-H.
In 1988, Adam’s parents purchased the current farm site. The farm was a dairy operation until the early 1990s. Adam’s father passed away in 1989.
Adam and Sarah purchased the farm in 2005 and soon thereafter started dairy...
2023 Wabasha County Fair Blue Ribbon Winners
Aug 30, 2023
2023 County Fair Blue Ribbon Winners
Layton Allen: Happy Ramblers; Beef– Breeding Heifer/ March Jr. Yearling (Blue) Forest Resources (Reserve Champion)
Berkley Anderson: Wabasha Winners; Self-Determined (Blue) Clothing and Textiles - Purchased Clothing (2 Blues). Crafts ( 5 Blues and One Reserve...
2023 Wabasha County 4-H Livestock Auction
Aug 30, 2023
Photos of Lake City-area exhibitors and buyers from the 4-H livestock auction at the Wabasha County Fair by Richard Johnson, Sean Scanlon, and Rod Amlund. A complete list of 4-H blue ribbon winners at the Wabasha County fair is here.
Wabasha County Fair runs through Saturday, July 22
Jul 19, 2023
The Wabasha County Fair began Wednesday, July 19, and runs through Saturday, July 22, at the Wabasha County Fairgrounds in Wabasha.
“It’s four great days of food, fun, rides, entertainment, and grandstand events. Make sure to check out what is new this year,” the fair said in a news release.
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