Wabasha County Fair

Popular county fair quilting challenge to return

Mar 4, 2026

After a successful first year of having an Educational Exhibit in the Wabasha County Fair Open Class featuring the many ways that one quilting pattern can look different, we are bringing it back by popular demand. In an effort to promote and celebrate our country turning 250, we have chosen...

Fair board announces 2026 county fair dates

Oct 1, 2025

The Wabasha County Fair Board announced that the dates for the 2026 Wabasha County Fair are July 15-18, 2026. “These dates are different from the 2025 fair, as the board has chosen to return to the traditional mid-July schedule due to scheduling conflicts with the last week of July in 2026,” the...

County Fair 4-H results inside this issue

Sep 10, 2025

A child hauls a wheelbarrow load of straw during the 4-H Blue Ribbon Auction at the Wabasha County Fair. This issue of the Graphic is loaded with county fair 4-H results and auction photos of local exhibitors.

Wabasha County Fair 4-H Blue Ribbon winners

Sep 10, 2025

Layton Allen, Happy Ramblers; General Projects—Crafts; Purple; Special Awards: Champion; General Projects—Forest Resources: Lavender; Special Awards: Community Impact Recognition, Reserve Champion; General Projects—Crafts: Blue; Beef Cattle—Breeding Heifer - Junior Yearling: Blue. Norah Allen,...

Cattlemen honor Ficks with bench at county fairgrounds

Aug 6, 2025

On July 31 the Wabasha County Cattlemen’s Association honored Vicky Fick and her late husband, Emery, with a memorial bench at the Wabasha County Fairgrounds. Vicky was on hand for a brief unveiling ceremony, joined by family, fellow Cattlemen’s members, and well-wishers. “Today, we gather with...

Volunteers improves grounds ahead of fair

Jul 16, 2025

In a heartwarming show of community pride and dedication, a group of past and present Wabasha County Fair livestock exhibitors have come together to make meaningful improvements to the fairgrounds ahead of the 2025 Wabasha County Fair, scheduled for July 30 through Aug. 2. Driven by a shared love...

Senior Day set for July 31 at Wabasha County Fairgrounds

Jun 25, 2025

Do you know one of those people who is seen everywhere, helping with the many causes and groups, volunteering their time and talents, and never asking for anything? The Wabasha County Fair, in connection with the Minnesota State Fair and the state Aging program, is seeking nominees to be...

Youth encouraged to enter county fair Open Class

Jun 11, 2025

Looking for some fun and creative activities for your children this summer? Check out the Wabasha County Fair Open class booklet for over 40 categories for youth 12 and under. These include arts, crafts, photography, foods and horticulture , legos (k-nex) as well as sweepstake contests for...

Legacy Blocks program offers opportunity to support fairground enhancements

Sep 18, 2024

The Wabasha County Fair has launched its Legacy Block Program, offering community members a “unique opportunity to ‘Leave Your Mark’ on the newly upgraded Grandstand,” according to a news release. These Legacy Blocks allow individuals, families, and businesses to purchase a personalized block...

Plenge, Brand win Premier Showman awards at Wabasha County Fair

Aug 21, 2024

Makel Plenge (right) was named Grand Champion Premier Showman at this year’s Wabasha County Fair. Simon Brand was named Reserve Champion Premier Showman. Both are members of the West Albany Winners 4-H Club. More coverage of 4-H ribbons and the blue ribbon auction can be found inside this issue...