Wabasha County Fair

154th Wabasha County Fair set for July 13-16

Jul 6, 2022

That annual rite of summer, the Wabasha County Fair, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13 through Saturday, July 16 at the county fairgrounds in Wabasha. The 154th Fair will again feature a wide variety of entertainment, from the All-American Lumberjack show, kids’ power wheel races, and a ‘Bobcat...

4-H offers ‘Fair 101’ to potential entrants

May 4, 2022

Anyone between the ages of 5-18 who would like to enter a project or animal at the Wabasha County Fair and their families are invited to the Wabasha County 4-H “Fair 101” event at the Wabasha County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 14, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. “Come learn about 4-H and how you can turn...

County fair pedal pull gratifying to all involved

Aug 11, 2021

Everyone will remember July, 2021 as one of the hottest months of the year. Mother Nature did more than her fair share of attempting to impede activities for everyone in our community as well as the state. But on Saturday, July 17, 2021 the heat (approximately 95 degrees) did not appear to be a...

Lamprechts are county’s outstanding seniors

Aug 4, 2021

Robert and Susan Lamprecht were honored as Wabasha County Outstanding Senior Citizens at the 2021 Wabasha County Fair. They received this award in recognition of their volunteerism with the County Fair Association, 4-H, community, church and church school. This award will advance them to the...

Wabasha County Fair 4-H auction and animal show results

Aug 4, 2021

Wabasha County Fair 4-H animal exhibit results by department. Beef Breeding Heifer Spring Calf Lila Bigalk, Blue. Breeding Heifer Summer Yearling Ethan Neumann, Happy Ramblers, Blue; Raegan Hoffman, Jolli Ranchers, Blue. Breeding Heifer January Junior Yearling Parker Atkinson, Blue. Breeding...

Denzer wins fair’s  premier exhibitor award

Jul 28, 2021

Nancy Ruesink (right) presenting the Wabasha County Fair’s Premier Exhibitor Award to Julie Denzer of Winona. This is presented based on number and quality of exhibits. Last year’s Premier Exhibitor was Shirley Bartsh of Plainview. Nancy is a member of the Wabasha County Fair Open Class volunteer...

People, animals flock to fair

Jul 21, 2021

Lots of two and four-legged beings appeared at the fairgrounds in Wabasha last week and weekend for the Wabasha County Fair. There were animal shows, clown shows, lumberjack shows, and exhibits, as well as autocross, demolition derby, pedal tractor pull, pony rides, and lots more. “Thank you all...

Wabasha County Fair 2021 is on

Jul 14, 2021

The Wabasha County Fair is now underway at the county fairgrounds in Wabasha. “We’ve been through it all,” the Fair Board said in a news release. “2019 had an abrupt ending after the fairgrounds received torrential rains Friday night, flooding the grandstand area, and the rains didn’t let up till...

4-H preps for Wabasha County Fair

Jun 30, 2021

Wabasha County Fair preparation has started. “The 4-H youth and adults showed up excited and ready to help on Sunday, June 27 as work began for the preparation for the fair,” according to a 4-H news release. “The Fair Board is very excited to have the return of the fair July 14-17 and have planned...

4-Hers get cow tips ahead of fair season

Jun 16, 2021

Wabasha County 4-Hers interested in showing dairy cattle gathered at the fairgrounds for a showing and fitting clinic hosted by Wabasha County 4-H and presented by Katie Coyne with Mill Wheel Show Clinics. The 3.5 hour clinic provided tips and info for the beginner all the way up to advanced youth...