Tag: Polk County Fair

It’s Opening Day of the Polk County Fair!

Fertile, MN — All roads to lead to Fertile this week for the annual Polk County Fair! 5 days of food, music, rides, exhibits, grandstand events, animals, and all-around family fun begin today with Sneak-a-Peak Day. Polk County Fairboard President Dan Grunhovd says today will busy with getting entries and exhibits set up and first…
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July 6, 2022 0

Polk County Fair Adding More Rides, More Food Vendors to the Midway

Fertile, MN — The Polk County Fair, which gets underway this Wednesday, has long been known for having one of the biggest and best midways around when it comes to county fairs. This year it’s getting even bigger and better, according to Polk County Fairboard President Dan Grunhovd. Grunhovd says The Todd Armstrong Carnival is…
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July 5, 2022 0

Test Your Chocolate Creations at Polk County Fair Chocolate Contest

Fertile, MN — Attention bakers! You have less than a week to prepare of the annual Chocolate Contest at the Polk County Fair! The chocolate contest returns to the Hanson Memorial Free Stage on Wednesday, July 6th. The contest is open to both kids and adults and the rules for both are quite simple. Organizer…
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June 30, 2022 0

Gearing Up for the 2022 Polk County Fair

Fertile, MN — The Polk County Fairboard has been busy preparing for this year’s 121st Polk County Fair, which is set to get underway next Wednesday, July 6th and runs through Sunday, July 10th. Some improvements on the grounds were recently completed as well. Polk County Fairboard President Dan Grunhovd says they completed some maintenance…
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June 28, 2022 0

Polk County Fair 4-H, FFA Livestock and Exhibit Showcase Interviews and Photos

Tori Erickson kicked off the Polk County 4-H, FFA Livestock & Exhibit Showcase program talking about her pig projects. Marlee Stortroen showed her horse Ciera and how she prepared for the fair. Ava Grunhovd brought multiple species to the fair and had a busy schedule. Mary Jo showed her horse William, one of the fastest…
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July 12, 2021 0

Two-Time CMA Entertainer of the Year Nominee Sherwin Linton Returns to Polk County Fair

Fertile, MN — For the last six decades, Sherwin Linton has been pleasing fans with his country and rockabilly stylings on stages across America. Today the two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee will take to the Hanson Memorial Free Stage at the Polk County Fair in Fertile. Linton will be performing three unique shows…
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July 9, 2021 0

Sports Card Industry See Big Boom & Change from Fun Hobby to Serious Business

Fertile, MN — The sports card industry is clearly not the same industry that you and I knew growing up. Gone are the days of trading for your favorite player and collecting sets. While scoring a rookie card is still a big deal, the demand for that rookie card and the demand for those one-of-a-kind…
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July 7, 2021 0

Polk County Fair Hanson Memorial Free Stage Preview

Fertile, MN — You’ll get more than your money’s worth at the Hanson Memorial Free Stage at this year’s Polk County Fair. Country music, kids shows, dancing, 4-H demonstrations, classic rock, and even YOU can take the stage during the fair. The Hanson Memorial Free Stage opens on Wednesday with the Chocolate Contest at 7pm…
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July 6, 2021 0

Polk County Fair Returns July 7th through 11th

Fertile, MN — The Polk County Fair in Fertile, Minnesota returns this week for five big days of action, excitement, entertainment, and celebration. Starting this Wednesday, July 7th and wrapping up on Sunday, July 11th, the Polk County Fair brings back its many great attractions including back to back nights of rodeo and back to…
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July 5, 2021 0

Polk County Fair Making Plans to Return for 2021

Fertile, MN — Just a few days after the Norman County Fair announced that they plan to move forward with an event this year, the Polk County Fair has said they plan to proceed as well. The Polk County Fair in Fertile, MN is scheduled this summer for Wednesday, July 7th through Sunday, July 11th.…
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March 18, 2021 0