The history of the county exhibit is really nice too and has an interactive kids area. This organization has not appeared on the irs business master file in a number of months. This antique map blue earth county outline map and atlas blue earth county 1914 are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. Blue earth county is located in the heart of southern minnesota, on the. Videos can also be found on the blue earth county you tube channel. For a complete list of bechs books, visit the heritage center and. Fair premium book2019 blue earth county open class premium book pdf version 2020 blue earth county fair forms2020 century farm application. The blue earth county fair is leaving the riverside fairgrounds it has known for 154 years.
Surname indexes for standard historical and pictorial atlas and gazetteer of blue earth co. Due to limited internet access at the fair grounds, we will run practice matches and can run practice driver and programming skills challenges as well. For a full list of all published atlases of this area, browse the collection by state. Blue earth county fairgrounds minnesota prairie roots. To lead in the collecting and promoting of blue earth county s history to ensure its preservation for the enrichment and benefit of present and future generations. Board of trustees 2 directors notes 3 at the book and gift shop 4 hubbard house 5. Today, the hall county fair is one of the most successful county fairs in nebraska.
Nov 27, 2000 mankato is the county seat of blue earth county. I believe blue earth county fairgrounds and faribault county fairgrounds are two different facilities. Shelby township, blue earth county, minnesota wikipedia. Jul 21, 2014 among other major accomplishments at the fair, cory is most proud of producing the tagline a giant gathering under the oaks, writing grants, accumulating more than 300 advertisements for the fair, starting the contest program and the saturday morning veterans program, and writing the faribault county fair history book. The fair person of the year faribault county register.
We currently have over 1,662,956 images available online. The fair, which is minnesotas oldest fair, runs from thursday thru saturday, august 1 st and has something for everyone. As such, i came to love mankato and really all of blue earth county during the 1960s and early 1970s. Blue earth county fair po box 284 garden city, minnesota 56034 united states. In later years the fair moved to other more suitable sites. History of blue earth county blue earth county is located in the heart of southern minnesota, on the western edge of an area once known as the big woods. Photo gallery select the photo album to view photos or slideshow. With the ever presence of covid 19, all information in the fair book is subject to change at the fair boards discretion along with the help of the green county extension office. The booksdirectories list rural land owners by name and show maps that outline farms, number of acres and a listing of the land owner. The acrevalue faribault county, mn plat map, sourced from the faribault county, mn tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres.
Blue earth city fairground blue earth, minnesota free. Blue earth county fair 340 fair grounds street, po box 284, garden city, minnesota 56034 rated 3. Nate piano from anoka county historical society on vimeo. Blue earth county fairgrounds is a few miles north in garden city, and has an associated campground, shady oaks, located at. Indexes for the heritage of blue earth county, minnesota a county history book with over 750 biographies apr 11, 2000. History books related to blue earth county and southern minnesota.
Blue earth county fairwishes to thank these fire departments good thunder fire, vernon center fire,lake crystal fire, and south bend fire for their service during our2019 grandstand events. This book provides a background that considerably predates my time in mankato, but still provides interesting linkages. The county is named for the blue earth river and for the deposits of blue green clay once evident along the banks of the blue earth river. For the names of residents living in the dwellings in many counties, consult atlases published by either directory service company or farm and home publishers when available in the database. Fair premium book2019 blue earth county open class premium book pdf version 2020 blue earth county fair forms2020 century farm application through the mn state fair deadline march 2nd2020 becf sponsorship packet2020 becf friends of the fair form2020 premium book advertising information2020 premium book advertising combine formvendor information letterfood vendor.
Blue earth county fair association guidestar profile. Blue earth county fair continues to improve mankato. The blue earth county historical society has many great events throughout the year. Blue earth county is a county in the state of minnesota. Important features of the county are its many rivers, streams, and lakes. Blue earth county fair july 2020 dates not updated event promoter has not updated for this year, last years event was july 25 28, 2019 shady oaks campground. The fair, which is minnesotas oldest fair, runs from thursday thru sunday, july 30th and has something for everyone. By watching this short video, you will get a glimpse into what we do every day. The 158 th blue earth county fair opens thursday, july 27 th at the blue earth county fairgrounds in garden city. Minnesota lake crystal, minnesota historic courthouse main entrance historic courthouse fifth street side blue earth county fair amboy, minnesota. Jan, 2014 the blue earth county fair is leaving the riverside fairgrounds it has known for 154 years. Blue earth county fair at garden city, now in its 157th year, has been around since before the civil war.
The longrunning blue earth county fair will remain in garden city, about 15 miles south of mankato, despite efforts to find a viable location in mankato. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. The american red cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for blood. Blue earth county fair to stay in garden city local news.
We can not wait to see what she has in store for this years premium book. The blue earth county historical society does so much on a day to day basis. Plats describe land that has been subdivided into lots and blocks. County fair very different from in 1859 opening local. In the books thoughtprovoking introduction, celine cousteau admits to being as irresistibly drawn to water as her. We are dedicated to providing a modern approach to preserving and sharing the history of blue earth county. All proceeds are donated to the blue earth county historical society. This is the stillgoingstrong blue hill fair, which takes place over labor day weekend.
There has been a rich history of partnership between the mitchell county fair and the mitchell county agricultural society, which began with the first fair held in 1859 at the town of mitchell. Cemetery books blue earth county historical society. Hubbard house gift shops as well as online at historical society staff. After some debate, more than twothirds of the fairs shareholders voted thursday to sell the.
Select a picture to view full size or to give it a thumbs up to vote for a spot in the peoples choice spotlight. The 156 th blue earth county fair opens this thursday, july 30 th at the blue earth county fairgrounds in garden city. These are just short clips to remember how great the event was, or to see what you missed to make sure you. Jan 01, 2016 videos can also be found on the blue earth county you tube channel. It may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.
The hennepin county fair is sponsored by the hennepin county agricultural society, of which the membership is open to any resident of hennepin county over the age of 18. Please call the library at 304 4010 to have a copy mailed to you. Maps in this atlas contain names of the property owners. Both the berkshire county fair and the new york state agricultural fair remain two of the more than 3,200 agricultural fairs given annually in the.
Blue earth county century farms features the 178 century farms designated in blue earth county between 1976 and 2004. Anoka county history center, 25 third ave n, anoka. These stories were made possible due to the information recorded on the application form. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Blue earth county century farms blue earth county historical society, donna webb on. Look for the 2019 premium book after june 26thcheck open class tab for pickuplocation throughout blue earth county. The following appeared on pages 197203 of this history of blue earth county. Our annual county fair includes 4h project competitions, the mighty thomas carnival with rides and games, loads of family friendly free entertainment, demolition derby, and a modified tractor pull. In addition to its 315 residents, it also sustained a small but thriving village known as shelbyville, located in section 35, about two miles south of modern amboy. Please note that minutes and video are not taken at work sessions because the meetings consist of informal discussions and educational presentations where no formal board action is taken. Well have it back up and running as soon as possible. Key city kennel club will host their annual dog show on saturday, february 8, 2020 from 10. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. The online exhibit a real downeast county fair, created in 2010 by students at the bay school in blue hill, features a section on charlottes web.
Blue earth county fair in the zone vrc scrimmage 07292017 event code. The first hall county fair was held september 30october 1, 1875, on the grounds of the hall county courthouse in grand island. Full text of history of blue earth county and biographies of its leading citizens see other formats. As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 64,0. The county is named for the blue earth river and for the deposits of bluegreen clay once evident along the banks of the blue earth river. The blue earth county historical society bechs is passionate about inspiring lasting connections. Blue earth county fair 2020, a state fair in garden city. Green county fair monroe, wi junior class fairbook. Blue earth county fair opens thursday in garden city. Among other major accomplishments at the fair, cory is most proud of producing the tagline a giant gathering under the oaks, writing grants, accumulating more than 300 advertisements for the fair, starting the contest program and the saturday morning veterans program, and writing the faribault county fair history book. Full text of history of blue earth county and biographies. Thursday evening, blue earth county fair association shareholders meet at bethany lutheran college in mankato to discuss the future of the fair, supported in the past by rural sponsors like crystal valley coop, watonwan farm service and the blue earth county farm bureau. The blue earth county historical society, founded in 1901, has compiled the images in this book to preserve the memories of the countys rich heritage for past and future generations. Not only is it the oldest running fair in all of minnesota but it also continues to adapt.
West otter tail county fair fergus falls 7191772217. Using unpublished photographs from its own archives as well as from county residents, the society offers a glimpse of the pioneering spirit that made blue earth. Guide to blue earth county, minnesota ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage. You can pick up a fair book at the fairgrounds office starting in june or at various locations throughout blue earth county see list below. May 25, 2016 the blue earth county historical society does so much on a day to day basis. But its history is checkered with uncertainty and challenge. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. The american red cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage and. This book provides a background that considerably predates my time in mankato, but still provides interesting linkages to my time in the county. Readers may remember that a local fair plays an important role in the book. Help the blue earth county libraries celebrate reading by designing a bookmark beginning january 3 and running through february 15, 2020. Discover the blue earth county historical society youtube.
The early years of the fair witnessed sporadic annual events until 1871. Nov 27, 2000 the blue earth county historical society, founded in 1901, has compiled the images in this book to preserve the memories of the county s rich heritage for past and future generations. The fair is managed by a board of directors, elected from the hennepin county agricultural society. Blue earth county historical society historic courthouse historical photo gallery. If you are interested in helping to make our fair the best ever, become a sponsor of the blue earth county fair. Remembering the people cemetery series has been compiled by bechs volunteer corey hugg. For contact information, check a phone directory, such as searchbug or dex knows. The blue earth county court house in history blue earth county by t h o m a s h u g h e s.
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