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DAKOTA COUNTY FAIR CHAUTAUQUA
County fairgounds busy all year long
Following is a list of attractions in the cities of Farm-
ington, Rosemount and Apple Valley.
Farmington
Dakota County Fairgrounds – The sprawling acre-
age of the Dakota County Fairgrounds on Farmington’s
southern edge is home to more than just the Dakota
County Fair. The site has also been the venue of annual
events like the Southern Cruzers Summer Spectacular
Car Show, Ramble Jam and much more. To fi nd out more
about the fairgrounds, go online to www.dakotacounty-
fair.org or call the General Fair Offi ce at 651-463-8818.
Dakota City Heritage Village – Dakota City Heritage
Village offers visitors the chance to experience rural life
in 1900-era Dakota County. A recreated historic village
and museum, Dakota City’s 5-acre site includes 22 build-
ings. It offers special events throughout the year with
costumed interpreters and demonstrations. The village
and museum are open for educational programs, senior
groups, celebrations and tours by reservation. Located
on the Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th Street
W., Farmington, 651-460-8050, email: info@DakotaCity.
org, website: www.DakotaCity.org.
Vermillion River – The Vermillion River has long
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been recognized as one of the best places for trout fi sh-
ing in central Minnesota. The city of Farmington pro-
vides public access within Rambling River Park. The
trout stream portion begins above Cedar Avenue and
ends downstream of Highway 52 bridge. Additional ac-
cess is available at the Miles A.M.A. on the north side of
County Road 66 east of Highway 3. More information
is at ci.farmington.mn.us/Departments/ParksRecre-
ation/TroutFishing/Trout.html.
Rosemount
Central Park Splash Pad – This aquatic park that has
little or no standing water opened in July 2014. It has a
variety of ground nozzles that spray water upward and
a moving water feature that turn on by hand for a lim-
ited time. It is open seasonally from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at
2893 145th St. W. For more information, call the Parks
and Recreation offi ce at 651-322-6000.
Irish Sports Dome – Open since January 2005 at 13901
S. Robert Trail, the dome has more than 100,000-square-
feet of space for soccer, lacrosse, softball, batting cages
and other sports training areas. The dome offers “open
dome times” throughout the year with a cost of $5 per
person. It also offers youth sports classes. Check the