Steele County Free Fair

06/05/2026

Excited to be back for the second year of Bourbon, Steaks & Ci**rs at the Steele County Saloon. This outstanding event brings together great food, great company, and a great cause, with proceeds benefiting a local nonprofit organization.

06/02/2026

The results of the first annual Spring into Summer Backyard BBQ Competition, People's Choice, and Youth Que at the Steele County Free Fair fairgrounds. The weather was overall great minus some wind on Saturday. We have things to tweak and improve on for next year, but we are grateful for everyone who came out and competed!

06/01/2026

As Spring into Summer has come to a close, we want to extend a sincere THANK YOU to everyone who made this weekend possible.

Thank you to our attendees, volunteers, sponsors, grounds crew, vendors, competitors, entertainers, and community partners for helping create an incredible event supporting the fair and United Way of Steele County. Your support, enthusiasm, and hard work made this celebration a success.

From Scott, Zach, the entire Steele County Free Fair team and the United Way of Steele County, thank you for helping us spring into summer in such a memorable way. We can't wait to do it again next year!

05/29/2026

Thanks to St. John’s for allowing attendees to use their parking lot on the north end for parking for Spring into Summer! Entrance is on Elm Street!

05/28/2026

Make your battle plan to experience Spring into Summer to the fullest! Plan your route to try ALL the foods and get some refreshing sips at the Steele Saloon!

05/28/2026

Goldstar Amusements has their Giant Slide and Ferris Wheel down for Spring into Summer! Rides are only $2 all weekend!

05/28/2026

New Free Event this weekend, Spring into Summer Backyard BBQ! May 29th & 30th at the Steele County Fairgrounds
-Live Music from Cori Kennedy, Mason Dixon Line and more
-12 food stands and 2 carnival rides
-Steele Saloon and Tin Roof tavern serving beer and mixed drinks
-BBQ competition Saturday
-Tom Thumb Donuts 5K Sat 8am
-The Rustic Mamas’ Market junk in the trunk sat 9am
Full schedule at SCFF.org

05/28/2026

We are so excited to see you all at Spring into Summer at the Fairgrounds - Steele County Fairgrounds

Any doubt that it is time to embrace the Minnesota summer will be driven awaythis weekend as Steele County celebrates “Spring into Summer,” sponsored by the Steele County Free Fair.

Read the story at https://steelecountytimes.com/spring-summer

05/28/2026

Make Friday lunch plans to come out to Spring into Summer! Then... maybe call in to work and let the weekend start early with us and stay all night! 😉

05/27/2026

FREE weekend of music! Fair food, camping, BBQ competitions, flea market finds, and getting together to Spring into Summer! Bring a lawn chair and a friend out to the fairgrounds!