There is not an exact record of the history of the Monona County Fair, but newspaper accounts indicate a gathering took place in 1861 to come together to celebrate the harvest. Annual events ansued. The "gathering" continued and records indicate the Monona County Agricultural Society was formed in the 1870's. In 1899, interested individuals came together to determine if a Monona County Fair Association should be formed. Finally in 1905, the Monona County Fair Association was organized with Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws were adopted. President Geo O. Holbrook was the first President. Shares of stock were sold raising about $10,000.
