SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- County fairs starting up are one of the first signs of summer coming to a close. The Benton County Fair kicks off in a little over a week with six days of food and fun. The Benton County Fair takes place from August 4th through Sunday, August 9th. Paul Habstritt, WJON 2025 Benton County FairPaul Habstritt, WJON 2025 Benton County FairPaul Habstritt, WJON Paul Habstritt, WJONPaul Habstritt, WJON 2025 Benton County FairPaul Habstritt, WJON Paul Habstritt, WJON2025 Minnesota State Fair The Great Minnesota Get Together is a rite of passage, and the first sign that summer is coming to an end. 2025 saw perfect weather for the entire 12-day run of the Minnesota State Fair.