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Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025

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Coloring sheet of two cartoon gophers riding the SkyGlider at the Minnesota State Fair, with a large Ferris wheel in the background under a crayon-drawn sunny sky.

The 12 days of fun known as the Minnesota State Fair are all about gathering together to celebrate the best of our great state. As you stroll through our 322-acre fairgrounds, in every nook and around every corner, there are wide-ranging opportunities for all to learn, no matter your interests. Sometimes, you’ll discover intriguing insights that will surprise you. Other times, you might seek out how-tos. It’s endless!

Here, you can find resources to explore State Fair fun and education from the comfort of your own home or classroom the other 353 days of the year.

Coloring Sheets

Kids and kids at heart: Use these print-at-home coloring sheets to get in the spirit of the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Get creative, and feel free to share with us on social media by tagging @mnstatefair!

Journey to the Minnesota State Fair – Lawrence Family Farm

Follow the amazing journey of the Lawrence family as they prepare for the Mille Lacs County Fair, and ultimately, the Minnesota State Fair. It’s an inspiring look at agriculture and the intricacies, trials and tribulations of exhibiting livestock at fairs.

The Corn Roast: From Field to Fair

The Corn Roast booth is one of the most iconic and popular food stops at the Minnesota State Fair. This video shows the captivating journey of how 25 acres of corn, grown just west of the Twin Cities, makes its way from the field to the fair each day of the 12-day Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Minnesota State Fair Farm & Food Series

Created in 2020 in a year without a fair, the Minnesota State Fair partners with the agriculture community to present insightful cooking techniques and conversations with local chefs and Minnesota farmers and food producers.

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