Douglas County Community Calendar

Events for the Alexandria/Douglas County area

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Douglas County Fair

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Experience a classic summer tradition at the Douglas County Fair in Alexandria, Aug. 19-22.

Since 1888, the Douglas County Fair has brought generations together for four days of family-friendly fun in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country.

Enjoy grandstand entertainment, midway rides and games, livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, agricultural displays, fair food favorites, live music, competitions and more.

The 2026 grandstand entertainment lineup includes:

For the full schedule, visit the Douglas County Fair website.

Download the 2026 Visitor Guide and plan your trip to the Douglas County Fair.

America 250 Tribute Concert

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Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an evening of patriotic music featuring legendary country artist Aaron Tippin and local favorite Connie Lee at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, August 21.

Doors open at 5 p.m. The concert begins at 6 p.m.

Admission:

  • General Admission: $25
  • Veterans: Free tickets are available through the Alexandria Veterans Service Center, the Alexandria and Osakis VFWs, and the American Legion posts in Alexandria, Brandon, Millerville, Evansville, Villard, Ashby, Lowry and Parkers Prairie.

For tickets and more information, visit the Douglas County Fair website.

Douglas County Fair

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Experience a classic summer tradition at the Douglas County Fair in Alexandria, Aug. 19-22.

Since 1888, the Douglas County Fair has brought generations together for four days of family-friendly fun in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country.

Enjoy grandstand entertainment, midway rides and games, livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, agricultural displays, fair food favorites, live music, competitions and more.

The 2026 grandstand entertainment lineup includes:

For the full schedule, visit the Douglas County Fair website.

Download the 2026 Visitor Guide and plan your trip to the Douglas County Fair.

Big Air ATV Tour

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The Big Air ATV Tour brings high-flying action to the Douglas County Fair on Thursday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m.

Watch professional ATV and motorcycle riders perform gravity-defying jumps, freestyle tricks and stunt demonstrations in an action-packed live show. With 380-pound machines soaring across ramps set 75 feet apart, the Big Air ATV Tour delivers an evening of nonstop excitement for all ages.

Admission:

  • General Admission: $15
  • Children 10 and under: Free
  • Trackside VIP: $40

For tickets and more information, visit the Douglas County Fair website.

Douglas County Fair

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Experience a classic summer tradition at the Douglas County Fair in Alexandria, Aug. 19-22.

Since 1888, the Douglas County Fair has brought generations together for four days of family-friendly fun in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country.

Enjoy grandstand entertainment, midway rides and games, livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, agricultural displays, fair food favorites, live music, competitions and more.

The 2026 grandstand entertainment lineup includes:

For the full schedule, visit the Douglas County Fair website.

Download the 2026 Visitor Guide and plan your trip to the Douglas County Fair.

Viking Speedway Demo Derby

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The Viking Speedway Beatdown Demo Derby returns to the Douglas County Fair on Wednesday, August 19, at 6 p.m.

Watch drivers battle it out in stock big cars, compact rear-wheel drive and compact limited weld classes, plus autocross and youth autocross competitions. Expect an evening of high-impact action, flying mud and crashing cars.

Admission:

  • Adults (18 and older): $16.50
  • Children (17 and under): $5.75

For tickets and more information, visit the Douglas County Fair website.