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  • 4-H
  • Entertainment
    • Entertaiment Stage
    • Free Stage
    • Grandstand
    • Carnival
  • Vendors
  • Open Class
    • Contests
  • Events
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2026 Open Class Registration

Online Open Class Registration
IS OPEN
Blue Earth County Fair has now moved to an online process to register all Open Class Entries.

Click here to start your online registration process
Please use FireFox or Chrome Browsers to create your online account and register your Open Class Entries.​
Need help doing the online registration, click on the link or email [email protected] for assistance.

​​PDF 2026 Prem. Book/Open Class Section

How to Prepare Vegetables,
Fruits, and ​Flowers for the Fair

For more help click on this link to a video on YouTube
​Click to save a PDF handout on preparing your produce for exhibit.

2026 Premium Book Pickup Locations

Amboy - Casey's, Cottage Cafe, Community Bank, Post Office
Eagle Lake - Casey's Community Bank, City Office
Fairmont - Car Pro Auto Repair, REM Office, Casey's
Garden City - Shady Oaks Campground Office
Good Thunder - Dick's Meat Locker, Post Office, Thunder Bar/Restaurant, Dakota Mart, Red Iron
Lake Crystal - Post Office, Kevin's Market, Lake Crystal Library
Lewisville - TBA
Madelia - TBA
Madison Lake - Casey's, Mike's, Stormy's, Finishline
Mankato - Mankato Library, Hy-Vee hilltop and downtown, Cub Foods hilltop and downtown, Wow Zone, Kwik Trips, Casey's, Mocals, Drummers, Ace Hardware
Mapleton - Pioneer Bank, Maple Mart, Casey's, Mapleton Farm and Home, Kilty's Market, All Pets Clinic
Minnesota Lake - Food & Fuel
North Mankato - North Mankato Library, Kwik Trip, Casey's
Pemberton - Post Office, MotorMart, bar & grill
St. Clair - Mitts BP, Post Office, St. Clair State Bank
Truman - Casey's, Profinium Bank
Vernon Center - Community Bank, Vernon Center Lumber, Post Office
​Welcome - Casey's
Winnebago - Casey's


REGISTRATION ​GENERAL INFORMATION

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Pre-Registration Deadline: Monday, July 20 at 9:00pm

Entry Day (Except Flowers): Tuesday, July 21, 8:00am - 6:00pm
Entry Day (Flowers Only): Wednesday, July 22, 8:00am - 6:00pm



JUDGING
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All Judging (Except Flowers): Wed., July 22nd starts at 8:00am
Judging (Flowers Only): Wed., July 22nd 6:00pm


​​Pre-registration can be done by clicking on the link above and completing the steps for setting up an account or you can email — [email protected] for additional help as needed.

​Exhibits will be released 
​Sunday, July 26th 4:00PM-6:00PM

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If you're interested in exhibiting at the MN State Fair, visit www.mnstatefair.org/competition/how_to_enter.html 
The site contains detailed info regarding each department, downloadables (including premium books) and links to online registration (where applicable).
Blue Earth County Fair Association
PO Box 62
​ Mankato, MN 56002-0062

[email protected]

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