Wednesday, July 16th - Sunday, July 20th 2025

2025 Pennington County Fair

Wednesday, July 16th – Sunday, July 20th 2025

Updated 2025 Information Coming Soon

Bigger and better than ever and 123 years old, the fair takes place July 16-20, 2025. Amusement Attractions, shows on the midway, bingo, raffle, and free bandshell entertainment. All events subject to change.

Amusement Attractions Ride Passes

New to the fair this year carnival ride tickets are available online now. Buy your one day ride passes or Mega Band ride passes now! Or give carnival ride passes as gifts. Check out Amusement Attractions for more information.


Ikons of Rock

The Snake Oil performance  portrays all of the biggest “hair bands” that defined the late 70’s and 80’s, all in their prime and all in one show.  Experience these rock stars musically and visually, with spectacular costumes, hilarious and fun audience interaction and an array of incredible special effects.

PBR Bull Ride

Friday and Saturday the Grandstand will feature PBR Bull Riding! See all the Grandstand Events

Parade

2025 Pennington County Fair Parade starts at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16th. Followed by Fireworks at dusk over the fairgrounds.


Ride Ticket & Event Prices 

2024 Carnival Ride Passes

Mega Ride Pass (Presale Only) – $76
Day Ride Pass (Presale Only) – $26

​Available to purchase in advance through Amusement Attractions.

Carnival Hours – Subject to change
Wednesday, July 17th: 5 pm – Close
Thursday, July 18th and Friday, July 19th: 3pm – Close
Saturday, July 20th and Sunday, July 21st: 1pm – Close

2024 Grandstand Event Passes

EventAdults12 and Under
Collin Raye and Tigirlily Gold$25$10
Thunder on Hooves$25$10
Demo Derby$20$10
Grandstand Pass
(All Events)
$60$25

Grandstand Pass available at: Cenex Travel Plaza, Northdale Square/Main/Petro, Station 59, Hugo’s, and Erl’s Market in Thief River Falls; Kruse In in St Hilaire; Cenex in Goodridge; Eagle Square in Red Lake Falls.

2024 Fairgrounds Parking Passes
Season – $8  |  Daily – $4

Tri-Valley Bus FREE Bus Route To The Fair
Bus stops include: Floyd B. Olson Park, The Heritage Center, Wal-Mart, Tractor Supply, Hugo’s and the front door of the Huck Olson Arena

Wednesday and Thursday: 4 pm – 11 pm

Friday and Saturday: 1 pm – 12 Midnight

Sunday: 1 pm – 11 pm

The buses will run every hour