We thank you, Minnesota, for making the 2012 State Fair so memorable! For twelve days of fun we welcomed more than 1,788,000 people. Please check back later for updated information on next year's Great Minnesota Get-Together. Hope to see you at the 2013 State Fair, to be held Aug. 22-Labor Day, Sept. 2!
2012 BIKE TO THE FAIR
MOTORCYCLES
A secured lot is available for motorcycles on Como Ave. near the International Institute. Motorcycle parking in this lot is $6; in other State Fair lots, it is $12 or one pre-fair discount admission ticket ($9).
Hours: 6 a.m. to midnight daily.
BICYCLES
People who ride a bike to the fair can park in one of three FREE bike corrals:
- Como-Snelling Gate (#6)
- Hoyt-Snelling Gate (#2)
- Commonwealth-West Dan Patch (#15)
Motorized bikes with licenses plates must park in the Motorcycle Lot ($6 each) or in the general parking lots on the fairgrounds ($12 or one pre-fair discount admission ticket).
Bike Corral Hours: 6 a.m. to midnight daily.
Guests may also park and lock their bicycles at select Park & Ride lots and take a free bus to and from the fair. Click here for a list of these lots.
Please note that neither the fair bike corrals nor the Park & Ride lots provide for secure storage of bike helmets.