Rice County Fair

Historical data from the City of Faribault states the Straight River was moved one-half block to the east between Front Street (now Division) and 3rd Street North. That would be approximately 33.3 yards (100 ft. on average) if accurate. A bend in the river between 5th Street and 9th Street North was taken out.

County fair season is off and running across southern Minnesota. This week, it's time for the Rice County Fair in Faribault.

The Rice County Fair Ambassador program is in it's fourth year.

The fairgrounds will close at 8:00 p.m. Sunday.

Night to Unite is August 2, 2022.

The Wetzels have the option to participate in the Senior Day at the State Fair where they have the opportunity to be named a State Senior Citizen of the Year.

Paul LaRoche with the Rice County Sheriff's Office says law enforcement uses their Off-Highway Vehicle a lot.

Gillen Hall has some impressive items. Kohlrabi is a type of cabbage that is a nutritional dynamo.

We have teamed up with our friends at Faribault Vacuum and Sewing and put together an interactive Scavenger Hunt at the Rice County Fair this year! TAG a hunting buddy! Here's how it works:

Approximately half of the food vendors in Faribault area locally based.