Blue Earth County Fair Wishes to Thank these Fire Departments for their service during our 2026 GRANDSTAND EVENTS! Good Thunder Fire, Vernon Center Fire, Lake Crystal Fire, and South Bend Fire Please THANK them for their Service.
GRANDSTAND PRICING
Grandstand Admission Adults - $20 Youth 6-12 years old - $15 Youth 5 and Under - Free Backgate Fee - $30.00 (Youth Must Have Adult Supervision)
Adult Entry Fee $10.00 per ATV/Driver — NON-REFUNDABLE FEE Youth will have NO Entry Fee Child Participant with one Adult Guardian Free (Each Additional Family Members $20.00 for Pit Entry)
Saddle up and hold on tight as the Rice Rodeo makes their first appearance at the Blue Earth County Fair! Event will be held at the Horse Arena
Friday, July 24th, 2026 DEMO DERBY 7:00pm
No preregistration, registration is day of! Entry Fee $50.00 per Race Car/Driver — NON-REFUNDABLE FEE TECH START AT 2PM $30.00 each Pit Entry CARS MUST PASS TECH THE FIRST TIME OR YOU WILL NOT RACE PIT VEHICLES SUBJECT TO SEARCH Tech Closes One Hour Before Race Start Time
2026 OFFICIAL RULES Gut-N-Go Derby Rules and Classes
Saturday, July 25th, 2026 COMPACT CAR RACES 7:00pm
NO ALCOHOL IN THE PIT AREA Entry Fee $40.00 per Race Car/Driver — NON-REFUNDABLE FEE $30.00 each Pit Entry CARS MUST PASS TECH THE FIRST TIME OR YOU WILL NOT RACE Pit vehicle’s subject to search
2026 OFFICIAL RULES Limited Entries Pre-Register for Races Preferred Rain or Shine Saturday, July 25th, 2026 — 7pm Blue Earth County Fairgrounds, Garden City, MN
Tech Opens at 2pm for the Evening Races Tech Closes One Hour Before Race Start Time
Another Year for V6 Compact Car Class, Fire Dept Races, Tow Truck Operator Races, Minivan Races The same rules apply as the 4 Cylinder Class. Same Tech times as the other classes. If you race in another class you must have a different car number. We need your participation to keep this event going. Please bring family and friends to enjoy a fun filled event!!
Any Questions Call Rod Blanck 507-382-3146 Please no Calls after 9pm
Sunday, July 26th, 2026 ATV & Motorcycle Barrel Races 1:00pm
Mandatory Drivers Meeting • Races Start at 1:00pm RAIN or SHINE NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED IN THE PIT AREA Adult $10.00 Race Entry Fee per ATV, NON-REFUNDABLE, if unable to attend. Youth will have NO Entry Fee. • $10.00 Pit Pass available
