Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025
280 Days 9 Hours 32 Mins
Animals
Cattle
From the Moo Booth to the Cattle Barn to the Coliseum and everywhere in between, cattle can be found all 12 days of the fair. Make sure you stop by the historic Cattle Barn. Want more information about upcoming cattle competitions at the State Fair? Visit our Livestock Exhibitors page. 2024 Cattle Barn Hours Thursday, Aug. 22: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. […]
Horses
A wide variety of horses can be found most days throughout the fair, and it’s your opportunity to learn about these majestic creatures up-close. Want more information about upcoming horse competitions at the State Fair? Visit our Horse Exhibitors page. Find horses in the Horse Barn, but be aware of early closing times and closures […]
Llamas & Alpacas
Llamas and alpacas are some of the coolest creatures to walk the fairgrounds, and you can interact with them up close beginning Wednesday, Aug. 28 in the Horse Barn and Compeer Arena. DON’T MISS! Stop by the insanely popular 4-H Llama-Alpaca Costume Contest beginning at 6 p.m. that night in Warner Coliseum. Don’t miss your […]
Pets & Other Critters
Our fine feathery, furry and scaly friends also gather at the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Look up, down and all around the fairgrounds for birds of prey flying demonstrations, 40 species of Minnesota fish in the DNR Fish Pond, canines and adorable purebreds, and come eye to eye with butterflies and dozens of reptiles. Pet Pavilions […]
Poultry
Head on over to the Poultry Barn to witness some of the coolest – and noisiest – animals on the fairgrounds. Want more information about upcoming poultry competitions at the State Fair? Visit our Livestock Exhibitors page. 2024 Poultry Barn Hours Thursday, Aug. 22: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23: 8 a.m. to […]
Rabbits
Take a trip down to the livestock area to catch some of the cutest and furriest animals – the rabbits. 4-H rabbits can be found in the Sheep & Poultry Barn the first four days of the fair. Open class rabbits are back in the Poultry Barn the last four days of the fair. Be […]
Sheep & Goats
Baaaaa! Our wooly sheep friends are at the fair all 12 days. Find them in the Sheep Barn and Christensen Pavilion! Want more information about upcoming sheep & goat competitions at the State Fair? Visit our Livestock Exhibitors page. 2024 Sheep Barn Hours Thursday, Aug. 22: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23: 8 a.m. […]
Swine
A trip to the fair isn’t complete without checking out the traditional largest boar, which is on display all 12 days of the fair in the Robert A. Christensen Pavilion. While you’re there, check out the various breeds of swine on display – and potentially in competition! Also in the Christensen Pavilion is the Oink […]