MILLE LACS COUNTY FAIR
The Mille Lacs County Fair celebrates community and agriculture each year at the Mille Lacs County Fair Board likes to call the “ biggest family reunion ” in the county . The 2025 Mille Lacs County Fair will occur Aug . 6-10 , with the grounds opening at 8 a . m . each day featuring entertaining activities and all the traditions everyone enjoys .
The Mille Lacs County Agricultural Society – also known as the fair board – is an independent nonprofit that owns the local fairgrounds , including all of the buildings and is its steward . The all-volunteer fair board takes pride in many subcommittees and dedicated groups who make things happen from the animal competitions to clean restrooms and well maintained grounds and buildings . Each year , the board typically undertakes a significant capital project ; in 2024 , the new Bingo Pavilion was constructed in partnership with American Legion Post 216 . In addition , three different Eagle Scout projects were completed by members from the Princeton Boy Scouts Troop 132 .
Admission to the Fair is $ 5 daily , or $ 15 for a multiday pass . Veterans and active military service members receive free admission thanks to a partnership with local veteran organizations . Parking is free at the fairgrounds , and parking lot shuttles will help you get from the parking area to the gates easily .
Coming back in 2025 are all the traditional favorites : tractor pulls , demolition derby , kids pedal tractor pull , 4-H and Open Class exhibits , Little Farm Hands , Chopper the Nutty DJ ( Thursday ) and the Arts
Garden for All . The fair board encourages everyone to try their hand at submitting an Open Class exhibit – whether it be baking , sewing , vegetables , fabric arts , photography or painting – or entering the Saturday talent contest where winners can go on to perform at the State Fair . There is also American Legion Bingo – a
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