The Steele County Free Fair is believed to be dated to 1860. However, historians suspect that the Civil War disrupted the celebration until 1871.

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Either way, this fair has been around a LONG time, as these pictures can attest.

Look At What The Steele County Fair Looked Like 100 Years Ago!

 

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