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Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025

287 Days 7 Hours 40 Mins

8/26/24 – Day 5, Monday, Aug. 26

Proud Day Sponsor – Minnesota Senior Linkage Line

Today is Seniors Day!

Discounted admission price for seniors at the entrance gates: $18 for adults (13-64), $13 for seniors (65+) and $16 kids (5-12). Deals on merchandise and food for all fair guests. Early bird specials offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games until 1 p.m.

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.

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Grandstand Concert Series

Tonight • 7 p.m. at the Grandstand

Happy Together Tour 2024 featuring The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues and The Cowsills

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Sponsored by Sleep Number home page

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series

Tonight • 8:30 p.m. at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell

The War & Treaty

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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

L.A. Buckner & BiG HOMiE

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Sponsored by August Schell's Brewing Company home page

Bazaar After Dark

Tonight • 8 p.m. at the International Bazaar

PopROCKS

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Sponsored by Summit Brewing Company home page

Dan Patch Park

Today is Mental Health Awareness at Dan Patch Park!

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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!