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Proud Day Sponsor – PaintCare

Today is Military Appreciation Day!

Discounted admission prices at the entrance gates for active military, their spouses and kids; retired military and their spouses; and military veterans and their spouses. All-day discounts offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games.

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 p.m. at the Grandstand

Ludacris & T-Pain

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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 Military Appreciation Day: Honoring Military Spouses 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!