Minnesota State Fair
About this event
The Minnesota State Fair is an agricultural fair in Saint Paul, Minnesota, at Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The 2026 event takes place Aug 27 – Sep 7, 2026. It holds a 4.7-star rating from 14,654 Google reviews. The Great Minnesota Get-Together, one of the largest state fairs in the U.S. by daily attendance. Twelve days of livestock, 900-plus free shows, the Mighty Midway, Grandstand concerts, and famous food-on-a-stick, ending on Labor Day.
Annual, twelve days ending on Labor Day
Location & directions
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55108
Frequently asked questions
When is Minnesota State Fair 2026?
Minnesota State Fair takes place Aug 27 – Sep 7, 2026 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Annual, twelve days ending on Labor Day
Where is Minnesota State Fair held?
Minnesota State Fair is held in Saint Paul, Minnesota, at Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55108.
What is Minnesota State Fair?
The Great Minnesota Get-Together, one of the largest state fairs in the U.S.
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