08/04/2026
We will have a display of Paper Mill items and scrapbooks with lots of pictures of the mill’s history in the Heritage Building at the Benton County Fair this week Tuesday Aug. 4-Sunday Aug. 9. Volunteers will be available each day until 4pm. Stop by and visit and make a guess on how many marbles are in a jar for a chance to win a $30 gift certificate. See you at the fair!
The Historical Society will be CLOSED this week while Lacey, Tyler, and Nancy are at the Benton County Fair from Tuesday through Sunday.
Stop by and see us in our usual spot inside the Heritage Building, where we will be sharing space with the Sartell Historical Society and the Stearns History Museum.
This year, the fair is celebrating America's 250th anniversary, and we've put together a special exhibit honoring the people who have always been the heart of Benton County—our farmers.
Lacey created a timeline that tells the story of agriculture in Benton County and the generations of farm families whose hard work helped build our communities. Farming has always been the backbone of this county, and farmers, along with the businesses that support them, continue to play a vital role in our lives. After all, every meal begins with a farmer.
The photo below shows our historic one-room schoolhouse next to the Heritage Building. It will be open for self-guided tours during the fair, so be sure to step inside and experience a piece of our county's past.
One last reminder—there is road construction and a few road closures near the fairgrounds, so please plan a little extra travel time.
