The Dakota County Fair is underway now through Aug. 16 with a lot of fun for the whole family! Held since 1858, you can't miss this event.

In the Dakota County Fair Grandstand on Wednesday, catch country stars Diamond Rio perform. On Thursday monster trucks are the main attraction. There is a demolition derby on both Friday and Saturday night.

Dance the night away in the Dakota County Fair beer gardens as Tim Mahoney plays Wednesday night. Johnny Holm Band rocks the crowd on Thursday. On Friday catch Good for Gary, and come back Saturday for Lost Highway.

Other fun things to check out at the Dakota County Fair include the Heritage Village, the Childrens' Castle Theatre, the fiddle contest, the Summer Pops Band and the Tractor Parade plus the animal barns and more!

Don't miss out on all of the fun and entertainment during the Dakota County Fair, going on now through Aug. 16.

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