Carver County Fair - Waconia, MN

08/25/2026

Hope everyone had an opportunity to see this in the Carver County Commons during the fair! The 5 BEST DAYS OF SUMMER! Mark your calendars for 2027—August 11-15!

The railroad used to run north of Waconia through many surrounding towns. That is now the Dakota Regional Trail used only for recreation. But at this year's Carver County Fair,

08/19/2026

THANK YOU for another amazing year at the Carver County Fair!

To our exhibitors, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, fairgoers, and everyone who helped make the fair possible—we can’t thank you enough!

Whether you entered an exhibit, volunteered your time, served up delicious fair food, shared your talents, supported our events, or simply came out to enjoy the fair—you were part of what made these five days so special.

It takes an incredible community to bring the Carver County Fair to life each year, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you.

Thank you for making the 2026 Carver County Fair another GREAT year! We’ll see you next year for the Best 5 Days of Summer! August 11 thru 15, 2027!

08/16/2026

Sunday's Grand Finale – Demolition Derby! End the Carver County Fair with one of our biggest and most exciting events of the week!

The engines are roaring, the cars are crashing, and only one driver will be the last one standing! Don't miss the action, excitement, and family fun of the Demolition Derby. Grandstand ticket required.

Join us for an unforgettable finish to the Best 5 Days of Summer!

08/16/2026

It's the Final Day of the Carver County Fair!

Don't miss your last chance to enjoy the Best 5 Days of Summer! Spend your Sunday making memories with family and friends before another fantastic fair comes to a close. Today's live music includes a church service with the Jolly Ramblers from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. and Ragtown from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Entertainment Center and on the patio the Jolly Ramblers from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Sparrow Road from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

There's still time to enjoy, your favorite fair foods, carnival rides, livestock exhibits, shopping, pig races, Wolves of the World, the MGRS G-Scale Model Railroad, exhibits and family fun!

Join us as we wrap up another unforgettable Carver County Fair. Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, exhibitors, vendors, entertainers, and the thousands of fairgoers who help make this event so special each year.

We'll see you at the fair...one last time this year!

08/15/2026

FAIR FOOD!!!! So many choices!

Whatever you’re craving, there’s something waiting for you at the Carver County Fair! Come out and get your FAIR FOOD FIX — with sooo many delicious choices, you won’t be disappointed! Come hungry and enjoy The Best 5 Days of Summer!

08/15/2026

Come see us TODAY at the Carver County Fair! It’s Saturday and there’s still plenty of fair fun waiting for you!

Grab your family and friends, enjoy your favorite fair food, check out the exhibits and animals, catch some great entertainment, and make some memories with us!

The Best 5 Days of Summer are happening NOW! Carver County Fairgrounds – Waconia, MN Come out and enjoy the fair with us today!
Full schedule here: https://carvercountyfair.com/index.php

08/15/2026

Saturday Night in the Grandstand! Don't miss an evening of horsepower and hometown excitement at the Carver County Fair!

Watch the Out-of-Field Tractor, Semi & Pickup Pull as powerful machines compete to see who can pull the farthest! FREE with paid gate admission! Bring the whole family and experience one of the most popular nights of the Best 5 Days of Summer!

08/15/2026

🎉 Saturday at the Carver County Fair! 🎡🌽🎶

It's the weekend, and the Best 5 Days of Summer are in full swing! Bring the whole family out for a day packed with exciting entertainment, great music, delicious food, and unforgettable fair memories. Live music in the Entertainment Center today includes Grady Kruse, Country Fried Grubers and Jake Nelson! With Deep Roots playing on the patio from 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Whether you're here for the music, motors, midway, or mouthwatering fair food, Saturday is one of the biggest and best days of the fair!

08/14/2026

Friday Night in the Grandstand! Feel the power and hear the roar as the NTPA Truck & Tractor Pull returns to the Carver County Fair!

Watch as the trucks and tractors battle for every inch of the track, then cheer on local competitors in the always-popular Human Tractor Pull!️ FREE with paid gate admission! Don't miss one of the biggest nights of the Best 5 Days of Summer!

08/14/2026

Friday Night at the Carver County Fair!

The weekend is here, and Friday is packed with incredible entertainment all across the fairgrounds! Live music in the Entertainment Center includes Leavin' Page Town & Gen X Jukebox with Chopper - World's Nuttiest DJ playing on the Patio!

Gather your friends and family and make Friday one to remember—we'll see you at the fair!