Wabasha County Fair

Wanted: County Fair talent show contestants

Jul 17, 2019

Stage acts wanted (singing, dancing, juggling, instrumentals and more) for Wabasha County Fair’s annual Talent Show Competition on July 19. Cash awards will be given for all three categories: pre-teen, teen and open (any age). The First Place winner in each category advances to the semifinals at...

Wabasha County Fair 2019 under way

Jul 17, 2019

The Wabasha County Fair has begun again at the county fairgrounds outside Wabasha. The annual fair features food, farm animals, inflatables, circus performers, competitions, and more. Admission is free. Parking is $4 per day or $7 for a multi-day pass good throughout this year’s fair. A new...

Legion celebrates members’ county honor

Aug 29, 2018

Louis McCahill Post 110 acknowledged Post 110 member Paul Garry (seated) who received the Wabasha County Fair co-county citizen of the year award. Also recognized in sharing the County award was another Post 110 member Dorie Schmauss, who was not in attendance. Presenting the recognition are Post...

Letter: Lions experience joy of being part of something good

Aug 8, 2018

To the editor: On Saturday, July 21, a group of Lake City Lions attended the Wabasha County Fair in Wabasha to assist with the Tractor Pedal Pull. This is an annual event for children ages three to twelve, who compete by sitting on a small tractor and pedaling it as far as they can. The tractor is...

Wabasha County Fair pedal pull winners

Aug 1, 2018

Pedal Pull winners3 Year Olds:1st Mika Lunning; 2nd Bayliegh Sunnell; 3rd Adalyn Bedtke4 Year Olds:1st Ava Wingert; 2nd Garret Haack; 3rd Kilian Hoffman5 Year Olds:1st Rylan Roles; 2nd Evan Timm; 3rd Isabella Raths6 Year Olds:1st Annika Haack; 2nd Trace Meyer; 3rd Brody Meyer7 Year Olds:1st Chase...

Wabasha County outstanding senior citizens honored at luncheon

Aug 1, 2018

Paul Garry (second from left) and Dori Schmauss, both of Lake City, were chosen as this year’s Wabasha County Fair Outstanding Senior Citizens. They were honored at the annual Senior Citizens Day Program and Luncheon at the fair July 19. Garry has been a member of the Lake City Kiwanis Club and...

The fair at 150

Jul 25, 2018

The Wabasha County Fair celebrated its 150th anniversary over the weekend in Wabasha.

Wabasha County Fair plans 4-H alumni ice cream social

Jul 12, 2018

For 150 years the area communities have come together to celebrate the Wabasha County Fair. From the early days as a way to highlight new agricultural practices to modern day exposition of livestock, crafts, demo derbies, and new this year virtual reality. One thing that has been a mainstay is the...

Registration is open for county fair fun run

Jun 27, 2018

The second annual Wabasha County Fair Fun Run will be July 21.The running path is both gravel and pavement for a total of 2.5 miles. The run is for all ages, young and old. Walk, run or bring a stroller. No pets are allowed on the fairgrounds.Registration for adults is $20 and kids are $15, this...

Wabasha County Fair to mark 150th anniversary

Jun 20, 2018

The Wabasha County Fair will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary next month and a number of special events will be taking place. This year’s fair will be held July 18 to 21 at the fair grounds in Wabasha, located just south of the Highway 60-61 intersection off Highway 60. In addition to the...