Kickoff to Summer at the Fair

Save the Date – Kickoff to Summer at the Fair Returns!

The fifth annual Kickoff to Summer at the Fair will be held May 22-25, 2025! This slice-of-the-fair event features more food and fun things to do than ever before – but with the laid-back patio vibe we all love about Minnesota summers. Favorite fair food and brews at nearly 40 vendors, music and entertainment free with admission, shopping at 20+ specialty Minnesota merchants, Giant Slide rides, yard games, history tours, free parking, and so much more!

Plus, the ever-popular Milk Run 5K Race will take place Saturday, May 24 at 9 a.m. Register by March 25 or before it fills! The race is limited to the first 2,000 registrants and is quite popular, so early registration is recommended.

To make this an extra-special experience, attendance is limited per day.

• 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.

Tickets and complete event details will be available in early April. Stay tuned! To be among the first to know, sign up for our e-newsletter.