Mooncats at the Norman County Fair
The Mooncats will be performing at the Tommy Roesch Memorial Free Stage at the 130th Annual Norman County Fair in Ada on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, during FFA Day.
Norman County Fair Board’s Mike Sorenson Honored
BLOOMINGTON, MN—A member of the Norman County Fair Board came home with an award after Friday night’s Minnesota Federation of County Fairs meeting in Bloomington. Mike Sorenson was named District 9 Fair Person of the Year. Sorenson tells R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer he wasn’t expecting anything special. But apparently Sorenson was the only one taken…
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Big things coming to the Norman County Fair in 2026
2026 is a major year for the Norman County Fair, as this year will mark 130 years of summer fun. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens says members of the board will be getting together soon to add some attractions to this year’s fair. While there are some things that still need to be…
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Norman County fair a success despite severe weather
The Norman County Fair came to a premature end due to severe weather on Saturday. Despite this, Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens says it was still a great year for the Norman County Fair. Merkens also shared some of his highlights from this year’s fair. Full interview with Don Merkens:
Princess Kay of the Milky Way visits the Norman County Fair
Rachel Visser, the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way was in Ada earlier this week for the 129th Norman County Fair. Visser tells us more about herself, and her background in dairy, which can be traced back to Norman County. The goal of Princess Kay of the Milky Way is to promote dairy across…
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Frandsen Bank and Trust Basketball Challenge at the Norman County Fair
Today is the final day of the 129th Annual Norman County Fair, which means it’s the last chance to attempt the Frandsen Bank and Trust – Ada Basketball Challenge, and win five free dollars. Kyle Larson of Frandsen Bank and Trust – Ada tells us more. The Frandsen Bank and Trust – Ada Basketball challenge…
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Cruise Knight at the Norman County Fair
The Annual Cruise Night at the Norman County Fair begins tonight at 6:00, and the fair board is looking for people to bring their classic cars to the fair. Norman County Fair Board member Dennis Riepe tells us more. Again that will begin at 6:00 in the Norman County Fair parking area.
Laura J’s Strong & Amazing Aerial Show At The Norman County Fair Friday & Saturday
One of this weekend’s attractions at the Norman County Fair in Ada is Laura J’s Strong and Amazing Aerial Show by the 4-H Building. Laura J says this is a legit one woman show. She says her act isn’t simply a circus act. Show times are at 3pm Friday, and at 11am, 2pm and 4:30pm…
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Norman County Fair 4H Update
We’re approaching the halfway point of the Norman County Fair, and Norman County 4H has been hard at work. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says it has been a very successful fair for 4H so far. Houglum also reminds everyone to come out and celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Hegne Hustlers 4H club…
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Norman County 4H and FFA LIvestock Show is today
Throughout the day today, 4Hers from across Norman County will be competing in the Norman County 4H, and FFA Livestock Shows. One of these participants is Evan Brandt, who specializes in showing pigs that he raises on his family farm. R&J’s Jim Birkemeyer talks with Brandt about the preparation heading into the fair. Brandt also…
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