Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025
241 Days 12 Hours 40 Mins
New for the 2024 Minnesota State Fair is the launch of an exclusive design paying homage to vibrant, iconic elements that make the fairgrounds a one-of-kind gathering place.
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2024 Minnesota State Fair Featured Design details pageBe in the know when you're on the go! Download the NEW Official MN State Fair App, available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Add it to your smartphone to plan your visit from the palm of your hand. Check out the latest information on the 2024 Official New Foods, Food Finder, Shopping Finder, Daily Schedules, Grandstand lineup, hours, transportation information and MORE!
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Official MN State Fair App details pageGo inside the minds of our favorite furry friends at Cats & Dogs The Exhibition, a sensory and interactive journey devoted to understanding and decoding the behavior of our beloved, entertaining (and sometimes confounding) fluffy family members.
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Cats & Dogs The Exhibition details pageIntroducing the Minnesota State Fair Foundation's Welcome Wall - a new opportunity to commemorate a fair fan or special occasion. Located inside Gate 9, this impressive double-sided art installation measures 40' long x 8' tall and features personalized, engravable tiles.
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Minnesota State Fair Foundation's Welcome Wall details pageExpanded accessibility offerings include virtual visual assistant service Aira, audio-described crop art tour, new sensory-friendly space Joy Mobile, family care expansions with KaiBi Mobile Family Care Center and an added adult-size changing table.
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Accessibility & Guest Services Additions details pageComing this year to Mighty Midway – The Kraken and The Defender – two thrilling new rides for the most adventurous fair fans!
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Two New Midway Rides details pageGet a bite-sized glimpse into State Fair history! Volunteers from the Minnesota State Fair Foundation give free 15-minute presentations on the fair's fascinating history, four times daily, all 12 days of the fair.
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State Fair History Snapshots details pageEnjoy updated spaces throughout the fairgrounds, including improved traffic flow in the Crop Art Exhibit, significant enhancements to the historic Fine Arts Center, upgraded lighting and added places to enjoy food and beverages in The Garden, and more!
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Guest Experience Enhancements details pageCompetitions continually evolve at the State Fair. This year we've added new categories for fermented products in canning competitions. Plus, new themes in other creative competitions capture the talent, humor and ingenuity of Minnesotans in a variety of categories, from quilts on-a-stick and decorated cakes to flower shows and landscape design.
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New Competitions & Themes details pageIn 2024 we celebrate 90 years of this iconic Minnesota State Fair marquee. Originally installed in 1934, the historic Streetcar Arch once welcomed guests arriving via streetcar on the south end of the fairgrounds. In 2014, it was reinstalled with the opening of the West End Market and Transit Hub – standing tall to welcome generations of fair guests for years to come!
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90 Years of the Streetcar Arch details pageBuilt in 1934, the DNR Building & Park have been home to educational exhibits about our state's environment and wildlife for 90 years. Each year, the exhibit informs more than 500,000 fair guests about stewardship of our state’s natural resources in the areas of outdoor recreation, conservation and sustainable commercial use.
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90 Years of the DNR Building & Park details pageNew historical highlights have been added throughout the fairgrounds, including an updated Grandstand photographic timeline, three new History Walking Tour stops, and additions to the History & Heritage Center.
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Added Historical Highlights details pageWho doesn't love free samples? Stop by one of our new touring promotional exhibits for a sip, taste or photo from: BUBBL'R, Idahoan Mash-A-Bowl Tour, Red Bull Showrun - F1 Car and Saputo Black Creek Cabin.
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New Touring Promotional Exhibits details pageThere are many free and low-cost options for getting to the fairgrounds. New routes and details are now available so guests can plan their visits! Additions include extended lot availability and new routes from transportation partners Metro Transit and SouthWest Transit. The State Fair is one of the largest, best-attended events in the region, and nearly half of its more than 1.8 million guests use some form of public transportation to get to and from the event.
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Transportation Expansions details pageUnique handmade goods from artisan makers. Find fantastic goods for friends and family, and take home something for yourself!
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Crafted Creations - 7 New Vendors details pageFair and food go hand in hand, and these new vendors will help you take your at-home foodie game to the next level. They join hundreds of other can’t-miss shops to visit as you explore the fairgrounds.
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Foodie Fun - 7 New Vendors details pageThis is your chance to get an up-close, in-person look at apparel and accessories to outfit anyone of any age with any fashion style – the choices are limitless at the fair!
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Threads & Accessories - 5 New Vendors details pageThe Minnesota State Fair offers a shopping experience like no other! Take home fun goods to commemorate your visit to the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
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Gifts & Souvenirs - 8 New Vendors details pageMinnesota summer is synonymous with patio season. Check out these new vendors offering goods to upgrade your outdoor experience!
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Outdoors & Entertainment - 7 New Vendors details pageOur state is home to amazing nonprofits and educational organizations. Stop by these booths – and dozens more at the fair – to learn more about their work.
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In the Community - 5 New Vendors details page