Beltrami County Fair kicks off in perfect summer fashion
Thousands descended on the Beltrami County Fairgrounds on Wednesday to enjoy the animal shows, food stands and midway rides. The fair continues through Sunday, Aug. 13.
Young fairgoers take a plane ride on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
BEMIDJI 鈥� Summer was made for perfect nights at the county fair.
Thousands descended on the Beltrami County Fairgrounds on Wednesday to enjoy just that as the temps hovered in the mid-70s and wispy clouds made for a beautiful sunset over the animal barns, food stands and midway rides.
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Camelle, 2, pets a baby goat in the Kiddie Barn on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
The fair continues through Sunday, Aug. 13. Remaining Grand Stand events include Wojo鈥檚 Rodeo on Friday and Saturday nights. The gates open at 4:30 p.m. with the rodeo starting at 6:30 p.m.
Fairgoers visit a booth in the Commercial Building on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
Tickets can be purchased at the Grandstand Ticket Office for $25 for adults and children 12 and younger for $20.
A young fairgoer enjoys an ice cream sandwich on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
Sunday will play host to the Baja Races at noon featuring a class 4 race and kids power wheel race. Tickets can also be purchased from the Grandstand and online from Eventbrite at $15 per adult and $10 for children.
4-H鈥檈rs participate in the llama and alpaca show on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
Beltrami County 4-H will also continue throughout the weekend with its many traditional events and activities.
Local authors are also making an appearance on Saturday and Sunday to show fairgoers what they鈥檝e been writing.
Fairgoers check out the exhibits in the 4-H Building on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer
If you go:
What: Beltrami County Fair When: Wednesday, Aug. 9, through Sunday, Aug. 13. Where: Beltrami County Fairgrounds, 7223 Fairgrounds Road NW Cost: $5 gate fee per day to park on the fairgrounds or a $10 season pass
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Fairgoers ride the Tornado on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
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Fairgoers enjoy live music at the Marilyn Shutter County Stage on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
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A child points to his selected prize after playing a rubber duck game on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
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Fairgoers check out the horse barn on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
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Fairgoers take a ride on the carousel on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
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Fairgoers check out the booths in the Commercial Building on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
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Fairgoers take a ride on the Rock Star on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
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Young fairgoers head down the Fun Slide on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
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Fairgoers explore the many food stands on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
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Fairgoers take a ride on the Ferris wheel on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, during the first night of the Beltrami County Fair.
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Annalise is the editor and a photographer at the Bemidji Pioneer. She is a Mass Communication graduate from Bemidji State University and has a Supervisory Management degree from Northwest Technical College. Her favorite pastime is exploring the great outdoors and capturing its natural beauty on camera. Contact Annalise at (218) 333-9796 or abraught@bemidjipioneer.com.
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