In 1929, Interstate Power Co.’s tent at the fair featured electric washing machines, toasters, coffee makers, lamps, radios and cream separators. They were encouraging “electrify your farm.”

Dedication of the 4-H buildings was held during the 1941 fair. Speakers at the event included Thomas E. Wilson, chairman of the National 4-H Club Committee, and his son, Edward F. Wilson, president of Wilson & Co.

Gulbrandson Hardware Co.’s fair booth featured heavy hardware and the latest in farm implements.

The thrill of harness racing was experienced by spectators during the fair. The 1921 fair featured three days of races.

A group poses by the Freeborn County Fair ticket booth. The 1911 fair premium book lists admission tickets as single admission, 25 cents; children, 10 cents; season tickets, 50 cents; and teams, 25 cents for the season.

Sig Haugdahl and his No. 6 Fiat appear in this 1918 photo. The famous racer and former Freeborn County resident appeared at the 1931 fair and broke the Minnesota half-track record with a time of 28 seconds flat on the fairgrounds track. In 1914, Haugdahl placed first in all four motorcycle races at the fair.