East Otter Tail County Fair

08/27/2026

Wishing the very best of luck to all of our 4-H, FFA, and Open Class exhibitors competing and showcasing their hard work at the Minnesota State Fair!

Your dedication, countless hours of preparation, and passion have brought you to the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Be proud of everything you’ve accomplished and enjoy every moment of the experience!

Good luck, exhibitors! Show them what you’ve got and make some great memories along the way!

We’re proud to have you representing our local communities at the Minnesota State Fair!

Best of luck to everyone! 🍀

08/21/2026

Come on out tomorrow starting at 4:30pm for Smoke your Ace off Rib Fest! Hosted by Lakes Ace Hardware Inc.

08/02/2026

The 2026 East Otter Tail County Fair has come and gone for another year, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this year's fair a success!

To our fairgoers, exhibitors, 4-H and FFA members, volunteers, fair staff, sponsors, vendors, entertainers, carnival staff, judges, local organizations, emergency services, security, and everyone who works behind the scenes—thank you for your time, dedication, and support. Your enthusiasm and commitment are what make our fair such a special tradition.
Whether you came to enjoy the rides, cheer at the grandstand events, listen to live music, visit the animals, participate in contests, or simply spend time with family and friends, we hope you made memories that will last a lifetime.
We are grateful to everyone who helped celebrate community, agriculture, and the spirit of the East Otter Tail County Fair. Your support allows this tradition to continue year after year.
Thank you for making the 2026 East Otter Tail County Fair one to remember. We can't wait to welcome you back next year!

❤️ From all of us at the East Otter Tail County Fair—THANK YOU, and we'll see you in 2027!

08/01/2026

07/27/2026

Congratulations to our Where’s Uncle Sam Winners!

Jake Sazama
John Sazama
Rex Starkweather
Marcia Monson
Lonnie Schiller
Sandy Meier
Peter Budke
Jayne Whiteford
Billy Schwartz
Joseph Sazama

Please message us so we can get you your winnings.

Thanks to all who participated!!

07/26/2026

Reminder:

All livestock will be released at 4:00pm exit out the west gate.
All Vendors will be released at 4:00pm they will be exiting out the north gate.

All open class exhibits- will be released at 6:00pm.

Thank you to everyone who made this county fair possible!

07/26/2026

Last day of the 2026 East Otter Tail County Fair!

Here is today’s schedule of events!

07/25/2026

Come meet the American Honey Queen and Goldy Gopher at the East Otter Tail County Fair today!

07/25/2026

Today is Kids Day at the East Otter Tail County Fair!
Lego Contest at 10AM-11:30am
Demolition Derby at 6pm
Rooster Calling Contest will be held In the lions bingo shelter 3:00pm ( registration is at 2pm)