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Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025

273 Days 4 Hours 18 Mins

9/01/24 – Day 11, Sunday, Sept. 1

Today is Friends of the Fair Day!

Today is Friends of the Fair Day at the Minnesota State Fair! Celebrate the great work of the Minnesota State Fair Foundation. Regular admission prices: $18 for adults (13-64) and $16 for seniors (65+) and kids (5-12).

Hours

  • Fairground Admission: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Fairgrounds Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Mighty Midway: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. *
  • Kidway: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. *

* Closing times may vary.

More Hours

Grandstand Concert Series

Tonight • 7:30 p.m. at the Grandstand

Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals

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Sponsored by Sleep Number home page

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series

Tonight • 7:30 p.m. at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell

Semisonic

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Sponsored by Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company home page

West End at Sunset

Tonight • 8 p.m. at the Schell's Stage at Schilling Amphitheater

The Brothers Allmanac

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Sponsored by August Schell's Brewing Company home page

Bazaar After Dark

Tonight • 8 p.m. at the International Bazaar

Grupo Esplendor Norteño

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Sponsored by Summit Brewing Company home page

Daily Schedule

For a list of all activities, entertainment, demonstrations, competitions and more happening at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, use the searchable daily schedule or pick one up at an information booth.

State Fair Finder

Use the State Fair Finder to plan your day at the fair!

Official MN State Fair App

Be 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. Check out the latest information on the 2024 Official New Foods, Food Finder, Shopping Finder, Daily Schedules, Grandstand lineup, hours, transportation information and MORE!