Nel’s Diner

08/04/2026

🎡 The Six Best Days of Summer are here!

Big Nellie is rolling into the Freeborn County Fair, and we can’t wait to serve you all week long.

💳 Friendly Reminder: We gladly accept cash and credit cards. However, credit card transactions depend on the fairgrounds’ Wi-Fi signal, which can be unreliable—especially in the evenings. If possible, bringing cash can help make your visit even quicker!

We can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet new ones. Here’s to great food, great memories, and the Six Best Days of Summer! 🎠🎡💗💙

07/29/2026

Tis the fair season!

07/26/2026

Stop on out for some great entertainment, food, and beverages!

07/25/2026

Today is the last day! Stop by and get a cool smoothie on this warm day!

Last day, Faribault County...make it count! The Veterans Breakfast is from 8:00 AM -10:00 AM this morning in the 4-H Dining Hall and free for Veterans. We hope to see you bright & early!

🤠 Mutton' Bustin' kicks off the Grandstand at 6:00 PM, and the T&C Rodeo closes out fair week at 7:00. Get your Rodeo tickets at the grandstand and let's go!

One more day of carnival, community, and everything under the oaks! What’s been your favorite part of fair week?

🎉Saturday's Lineup:
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Veterans Breakfast – 4-H Dining Hall – Free for Veterans
9:00 AM – Cribbage Tournament Sign-Up – 4-H Building
9:00 AM – Mule Show – Outdoor Arena
9:30 AM – Cribbage Tournament Sign-Up – 4H Building
10:00 AM – Horse Show – Outdoor Arena – Free
11:00 AM – Buildings Open
11:00 AM – Antique Tractor Parade – Around the Grounds
11:00 AM – Freedom 250 Museum – Around the Grounds

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Magic by Chaz – Around the Grounds – Free
Joah’s Ark – Race Horse Barn – Free

12:00 PM – Jigsaw Puzzle Contest – 4-H Building
1:00 PM – Tiger Encounters – Around the Grounds
1:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Carnival Open
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Carnival Wristbands for $20
3:00 PM – Veggie Races Sign Up – Acorn Lane
3:30 PM – Veggie Races – Acorn Lane
4:00 PM – Tiger Encounter – Around the Grounds
5:00 PM – Celie Holland – Tent
6:00 PM– 10:00 PM – Carnival Wristbands for $20
6:00 PM – Mutton Bustin’ – Grandstand
6:30 PM – Tiger Encounter – Around the Grounds
7:00 PM – T&C Rodeo – Grandstand – $15
10:00 PM – Buildings Close

📍 Location: Faribault County Fairgrounds, 235 Midway Road, Blue Earth, MN 56013
📅 When: July 22–25, 2026 (Wednesday–Saturday)
🎟️ Fair Admission: Daily Pass $5/person | Weekly Parking Pass $15/vehicle | Weekly Walk-In Pass $15/person

🎡 Fair Hours
-Main Gate: 8 AM-9 PM (parking charge collected)
-Animal Buildings: 8 AM-10 PM
-Exhibit Buildings: 11 AM-8 PM

🎡 Carnival Hours
-Sat: 1-10 PM
*Ride wristbands available for $20 at the Midway: Sat 1–5 PM & 6–10 PM

📲 Plan your visit at faribaultcountyfair.com

07/24/2026

It’s beautiful fair weather! Stop by and see us!

Day 3 & Friday night means engines! 🏁 AutoCross tears up the Grandstand at 7:00 PM, and the midway's lit up all day long.

Come for the noise, stay for the carnival! What will you do first?

🎉Friday's Lineup:
11:00 AM – Buildings Open
11:00 AM – Freedom 250 Museum – Around the Grounds

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Magic by Chaz – Around the Grounds – Free
Joah’s Ark – Race Horse Barn – Free
Mixed Nuts – Around the Grounds – Free

12:00 PM – Mixed Nuts – Tent
1:00 PM – Farm Bureau Kids Day – Veterans’ Building
1:30 PM – Tiger Encounter – Around the Grounds
2:00 PM – James Wedgwood Ventriloquist – Tent
3:00 PM – Mixed Nuts – Tent
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Carnival Open
4:00 PM – James Wedgwood Ventriloquist – Tent
5:00 PM – FitzSimmons – VMB
6:00 – 10:00 PM – Carnival Wristbands for $20
6:00 PM – James Wedgwood Ventriloquist – Tent
6:30 PM – Tiger Encounter – Around the Grounds
7:00 PM – AutoCross – Grandstand – $15
10:00 PM – Buildings Close

📍 Location: Faribault County Fairgrounds, 235 Midway Road, Blue Earth, MN 56013
📅 When: July 22–25, 2026 (Wednesday–Saturday)
🎟️ Fair Admission: Daily Pass $5/person | Weekly Parking Pass $15/vehicle | Weekly Walk-In Pass $15/person

🎡 Fair Hours
-Main Gate: 8 AM-9 PM (parking charge collected)
-Animal Buildings: 8 AM-10 PM
-Exhibit Buildings: 11 AM-9 PM (Saturday closes at 8 PM)

🎡 Carnival Hours
-Wed: 5-10 PM
-Thu: 5-10 PM
-Fri: 3-10 PM
-Sat: 1-10 PM
*Ride wristbands available for $20 at the Midway: Wed–Fri 6–10 PM, Sat 1–5 PM & 6–10 PM

📲 Plan your visit at faribaultcountyfair.com

07/20/2026

This week! Who’s ready for some more fair time!!

A Giant Gathering Under the Oaks Since 1859 Faribault County Fair July 22-25, 2026 (Wed-Sat) The carnival is BACK! Your fair adventure starts here! Contact Us Admission Prices Weekly Parking Pass | $15 Weekly Walk-In Pass | $15 Daily Passes are $5/person Check out the schedule! What people are sayin...

07/18/2026

Double duty Saturday! Here we come Austin Mn.

07/17/2026

🎉 We’re at Puckerbrush Days! 🎉

Come see Nels Diner in Forest City, Iowa all weekend long!

📅 Friday, July 17: Now until 10:00 PM
📅 Saturday, July 18: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM