Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025
148 Days 23 Hours 55 Mins
Under strict rules and limited time and resources, teams of high school students are challenged to build industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game in alliance with other teams and advance appreciation for STEM within the local community.
Warner Coliseum
Friday, March 28th: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 29th: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Free
For more information, visit www.firstinspires.org.
Quality reptiles, exotic animals, tanks, cage supplies and feeders for sale.
North End Event Center
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Daily Admission with Credit Card: 11 and Older: $12.00, Children 5-10: $5.00
Daily Admission with Cash: 11 and Older: $10.00, Children 5-10: $5.00
Kids 4 and under: Free
For more information, visit coldbloodedexpos.com.
Shop 45 antique & vintage fashion, textiles, jewelry & accessories vendors!
North End Event Center
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Early Bird (9 a.m.):
$15 online in advance
$20 at the door
($5 off if dressed in vintage)
General Admission (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
$5 at the door
Kids (12 and under): Free
For more information, visit twincitiestruevintageshow.com.
The Minnesota Youth Horse Association holds an annual tack swap to raise funds to support the Minnesota 4-H Horse Project. Proceeds from the tack swap help fund programs like Hippology, Horse Bowl, and the State Horse show.
Dairy Building
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free
For more information, visit www.mntackswap.com.
At Natural Strongman, their mission is to cultivate and expand the sport of Natural Strongman globally, offering athletes a transparent and drug-tested pathway from regional competitions all the way to the prestigious Natural Worlds stage.
Education Building
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$10
For more information, visit ironpodium.com.
The Walk for Animals is Animal Humane Society’s largest fundraising event of the year, and this year they're excited to bring you and your pets even more fun, food, and opportunities to make a difference.
International Bazaar
Rain or shine, gates will open at 9 a.m. at the International Bazaar on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Walk begins at 10 a.m.
Cash and credit card donations accepted
For more information, visit secure.animalhumanesociety.org.
The 48th annual show features more than 200 vendor tables. Hundreds of collectors from across the nation will be on hand offering unique items along with appraisals for your toy or doll.
Progress Center
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Adults: $7
Children (12 & under): Free
For more information, visit www.northlandantiquetoyshow.com.
This event is the largest fundraising plant sale in the United States! The sale features over one million plants in about 2,300 varieties. On Mother's Day, all plants are 1/3 off.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free
For more information, visit www.friendsschoolplantsale.com.
Over 200 tables of new & used trains, toys, models, tools and many other hobby or collectable items.
Education Building
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Adults (8+): $7
Children (7 & under): Free
For more information, visit www.tcmrm.org.
Explore the limits of your car and your driving skills while having fun and competing against your friends.
7:15-8 a.m. - Event check-in
7:30-9 a.m. - Course open for walking
7:30-8:30 a.m. - Tech inspection
9:15 a.m. - Drivers meeting
9:45 a.m. - First car off
Advance Registration:
$35 MAC members
$40 Non-members
Late/Day of Event Registration:
$45 MAC members
$50 Non-members
For more information, visit mnautox.motorsportreg.com.
Thursday, May 22: 4-9 p.m.
Friday, May 23: 4-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 24: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 25: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, visit www.mnstatefair.org.
Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths while building a sense of connection in a team setting. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment.
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
$35 March 1-May 14
$40 May 15-June 1
$40 Race Day
For more information, visit www.gotrmn.org.
GMCCA is comprised of twelve car & truck clubs based out of the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan area in Minnesota. In June of each year we hold our GMCCA All-GM Show and Swap Meet on Machinery Hill at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
7 a.m. open for swappers
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. open for general public
Adults: $10
Children (12 & under): Free
Show Vehicles: $20
Vehicles for Sale: $25
Swap Spaces: $25 each
For more information, visit www.gmcca.com.
National meet of the Viking Chapter, Antique Motorcycle Club of America, and the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club. Large, indoor and outdoor swap meet. Indoor display of over 150 vintage and antique motorcycles.
Progress Center
Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Adults: $10
Children (12 & under): Free
For more information, visit vikingmc.org.
Join us to experience over 300 tables of creators, vendors, activities for the whole family, panels, prizes, and more!
Education Building
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Adults: $15 (Includes both days)
Kids (9 and under): Free
For more information, visit www.mncba.org.
