Welcome to the Martin County Fair
Minnesota’s Other Big Fair
August 17 – 23rd, 2026
We look forward to celebrating the 161st Martin County Fair with you this year. We can’t wait to see you there as we create even more memories together!
Little River Band Headlines the Fair
Little River Band garnered huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits in the 70’s and 80’s. . Their worldwide album, CD, and digital downloads amass to more than 360 million. LRB continues to deliver distinctive harmonies and vocal abilities under the direction of 46 year LRB veteran, lead vocalist and bass player Wayne Nelson. To date, Wayne has contributed his talents on 25 of Little River Band’s albums/CDs. LRB was honorably dubbed “the best signing band in the world.” by Eagles founding member, the late Glenn Frey. Little River Band has undergone an evolution or two since its origins as an Australian rock band hungry to make it in America. Fans nostalgic for such tunes as “Reminiscing” or “Lady” can join us to hear the current incarnation for a night of fantastic music, memories and more.
Fun Facts: LRB was the first band to have Top 10 Hits for 6 consecutive years! Their song “Reminiscing” has garnered over 6 million air plays on American radio, with “Lady” following close behind with over 5 million air plays. In September 2015, the band was awarded Casino Entertainer of the Year at the G2E Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.
