IMCA Swap Meet and DCHV Vintage Sale

Saturday, May 9, 2026 – 8am – 2pm

Dakota City Heritage Village is a non-profit historical preservation of 1900’s rural life in Dakota County, Minnesota. The village features 22 historical buildings, artifacts, and displays on five acres, adjacent to a 150 acres of protected prairie, within the beautiful Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington, Minnesota.

The village comes to life with costumed interpreters, demonstrations, and music at several special events throughout the year, and also offers camps, classes and tours, by appointment only.

Homeschool Tour

By Reservation

Become A Member

Calendar Year Membership

Adult or Senior Citizen Tour

By Reservation for Groups of 8 or More

Become a donor or sponsor today!

We are 100% community funded and graciously appreciate your help.

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Volunteer

Volunteers are the bedrock of Dakota City. Get involved today!

Village Tour

Learn about our historical buildings with our new online tour.

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Admission

Event Tickets

Hours

Office hours:
Tuesdays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesdays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursdays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Village tours are scheduled by appointment only. The Village is open to the public during events. See Events page for details.

Accessibility

Dakota City Heritage Village continually seeks to improves accessibility while preserving historical accuracy. We’ve lowered thresholds, removed unnecessary steps, and added or updated ramps for easier access. We strongly recommend that visitors with accessibility concerns bring one or more adults to assist them during their tour.

Map

Photographer and Photo Information

Photo Passes and opportunities have been suspended due to vandalism and unsafe use of the village railroad cars, porches and railings. Unfortunately, this has resulted in liability issues for guests on our grounds. Photos are allowed during public events.

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Location

Dakota city is located 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities on the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Farmington, Minnesota.

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651-460-8050

info@dakotacity.org