Minnesota State Fair

What began in 1854 as a territorial fair to highlight agriculture and encourage farming in the region became the Minnesota State Fair in 1859, a year after Minnesota was granted statehood. Learn more about the State Fair's rich history.

Today, often referred to as the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," the annual Minnesota State Fair is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region.

This end-of-summer tradition is held the 12 days leading up to and through Labor Day.

Schedule of Events

8:00 am-8:00 pm: Barn Hours at Fairgrounds
8:00 am-8:00 pm: Goat Booth at Livestock Complex - Sheep & Poultry Barn
8:00 am-7:00 pm: Little Farm Hands at Kemps Little Farm Hands
8:00 am-8:00 pm: Minnesota State Fair Foundation Friends of the Fair at Fairgrounds
8:00 am-8:00 pm: Oink Booth at Livestock Complex - Robert A. Christensen Pavilion
8:00 am-7:00 pm: Old Iron Show at Old Iron Show
8:00 am-8:00 pm: Pet Pavilions at Pet Pavilions
9:00 am-11:00 pm: Adventure Park at Fairgrounds
9:00 am-9:00 pm: Agroforestry: Renewing the Countryside at Eco Experience
9:00 am-9:00 pm: Air Quality & Reducing Air Pollution at Eco Experience
9:00 am-8:00 pm: Alphabet Forest at Family Fair at Baldwin Park - Alphabet Forest
9:00 am-9:00 pm: American Red Cross at Agriculture Horticulture Building - Cooper Street next to Ag Hort Building
9:00 am-9:00 pm: Ask a Beekeeper at Agriculture Horticulture Building
9:00 am-9:00 pm: Ask a Tree Care Advisor at Eco Experience
9:00 am-9:00 pm: August Schell Brewing Co. at West End Market
9:00 am-9:00 pm: Bagnado: A Whirlwind of Change at Eco Experience
9:00 am-9:00 pm: Blue Ribbon BINGO at Ramberg Center
9:00 am-9:00 pm: Bremer Bank at South of Agriculture Horticulture Building
9:00 am-9:00 pm: BUBBL'R at Agriculture Horticulture Building - Cooper Street next to Ag Hort Building
9:00 am-9:00 pm: Butter Sculptures at Dairy Building

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