Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025
271 Days 13 Hours 14 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.
At the heart of the stunning design is a stately red canna lily, one of 7,500 in various hues meticulously cared for and planted throughout the fairgrounds. The showy blooms of the official State Fair flower have been synonymous with the fair for more than a century. Surrounding the canna are blue scallops and eight sharp points, echoing the decorative details of the historic Grandstand façade. Two of the fair’s renowned aerial attractions – the SkyGlider and Skyride – emerge through the brick archways of the majestic 100-year-oid Cattle Barn. Outlines of the preeminent Grandstand, Space Tower, Agriculture Horticulture Building, Creative Activities Building and Main Gate dot the skyline. Lush greenery throughout the design represents the park-like fairgrounds, home to 75 gardens, hundreds of shade trees and vast swathes of grass. Nestled within the plants is the restored Streetcar Arch, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year and has served as the welcome sign at the fair’s west entrance since 2014. The 2024 Minnesota State Fair featured design is a digital illustration created by one of the State Fair's designers Samuel Tapia. It is showcased on a variety of merchandise items at the State FairWear gift shops.
State FairWear gift shops are open daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (8 p.m. Labor Day)
State FairWear gift shops are located at West End Market (just inside Gate 16), the Grandstand Building (lower level, south center section), and at Visitors Plaza (on the corner of Dan Patch Ave. & Underwood St.)
