Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025
243 Days 0 Hours 30 Mins
Competitions
4-H
4-H’ers exhibit and participate in a variety of competitions and demonstrations at the Minnesota State Fair.
Ag-Hort-Bee
Minnesota residents compete to showcase their agricultural, horticultural and bee culture skills.
Amateur Talent Contests
Performers compete for the right to be named Minnesota’s top talent and perform at the Grandstand.
Best Awards
The "Best Awards" honor the most exceptional vendors at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Creative Activities
Minnesota residents compete in the annual exhibition of the finest needlework, handcrafts, baking, canning and more.
Fine Arts
Minnesota residents compete to participate in the fair’s annual art exhibit in the Fine Arts Center.
Horses
One of the premier horse expositions in the Upper Midwest, the Minnesota State Fair Horse Show features a variety of horse breed and horse discipline competitions.
K-12 Competition
K–12 students compete to participate in the fair’s annual exhibition of art and technology in the Education Building.
Livestock Exhibitors
Exhibitors showcase their livestock in a quest for ribbons, premiums and bragging rights.
Livestock Vehicle Admission & Overnight Parking
Livestock and horse exhibitors who wish to park their camping and RV units on the fairgrounds must complete an Overnight Livestock Parking Reservation request.
Livestreaming
The Minnesota State Fair is excited to present free livestreams of our draft horse shows and livestock shows.
Marching Bands
High school marching bands perform during the daily parade through the streets of the fairgrounds.
Milk Run 5K Race
2,000 participants compete in this annual 5k run that winds through the fairgrounds.