We thank you, Minnesota, for making the 2012 State Fair so memorable! For twelve days of fun we welcomed more than 1,788,000 people. Please check back later for updated information on next year's Great Minnesota Get-Together. Hope to see you at the 2013 State Fair, to be held Aug. 22-Labor Day, Sept. 2!

FESTIVAL OF NATIONS DEMO STAGE

Presented by the International Institute of Minnesota, the Festival of Nations Demo Stage features a showcase of dance, instrument and craft demonstrations from around the world.

Demonstrations are approximately 30 minutes long and are held daily at noon, 1:30, 3, and 4:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, Aug. 23 - Lebanese Belly Dancers
  • Friday, Aug. 24 - Thai Vegetable Carver
  • Saturday, Aug. 25 - Japanese Kimono Demonstration and Dance
  • Sunday, Aug. 26 - O'Shea Irish Dancers
  • Monday, Aug. 27 - Thai Vegetable Carver
  • Tuesday, Aug. 28 - Italian Organ Grinder
  • Wednesday, Aug. 29 - O'Shea Irish Dancers
  • Thursday, Aug. 30 - Lebanese Belly Dancers
  • Friday, Aug. 31 - Hyebar International Dancers
  • Saturday, Sept. 1 - Italian Organ Grinder
  • Sunday, Sept. 2 - O'Shea Irish Dancers
  • Monday, Sept. 3 - Lebanese Belly Dancers

The Festival of Nations Demo Stage is located in the southeast end of the International Bazaar.