Thanks for a record-breaking Minnesota State Fair! The information you are currently viewing is from the 2009 fair which ran Aug. 27-Sept. 7.

Please check back later for information on next year's Great Minnesota Get-Together. Hope to see you at the 2010 fair, to be held Aug. 26-Labor Day, Sept. 6!

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The X-ZONE sponsored by Coca-Cola

(Located at the northwest corner of Murphy Avenue and Underwood Street)

3rd Lair SkatePark

Talented athletes demonstrate their gravity-defying skills on skateboards, in-line skates, and BMX bikes. The 3rd Lair Skate Park has been the preeminent skate park facility in the upper Midwest for the past 10 years.

For more information go to: www.3rdlair.com

  • Daily at 11 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Music Mayhem

Showcase of Teen Battle of the Bands Winners: The Music Mayhem stage features high-school age music bands from around the metro area. Each band was a first or second-place winner in a Battle of the Bands, coordinated by a local recreation center. There is sure to be a great deal of talent and musical variety on display.

2009 MUSIC MAYHEM STAGE SCHEDULE – Location: The X-Zone

Thurs., Aug. 27

5:30 PM - Flow & The Mingos
7:00 PM - If You Will

Weds., Sept. 2

5:30 PM - 12 Majestic Lies
7:00 PM - Beloved Kings

Fri., Aug. 28

5:30 PM - The Slam Jammers
7:00 PM - Makeshift

Thurs., Sept. 3

5:30 PM - Strictly Nonsense
7:00 PM - Southbound Suarez

Sat., Aug. 29

5:30 PM - A Red Letter Day
7:00 PM - Love Out Loud

Fri., Sept. 4

5:30 PM - Zero’s Heroes
7:00 PM - The Tasty

Sun., Aug. 30

5:30 PM - A Cardboard Heart
7:00 PM - Sevenlost

Sat., Sept. 5

5:30 PM - Autobahn
7:00 PM - Calhoun

Mon., Aug. 31

5:30 PM - The Full Hand
7:00 PM - Downfall Revolution

Sun., Sept. 6

5:30 PM - Half Demon Doll
7:00 PM - All That Matters

Tues., Sept. 1

5:30 PM - Just Add Water
7:00 PM - Icicles To Eskimos

Mon., Sept. 7

5:30 PM - The Wandering Bartletts
7:00 PM - Tyler Nelson

THE NORTH WOODS sponsored by Cal Spas

(Located east of Little Farm Hands on Cooper Street)

IRONJACK Timber Team:

World-class forest sports athletes compete in a decathlon of timber events designed to challenge even the heartiest lumberjacks. Flannel-clad woodsmen will compete in single buck sawing, obstacle pole, logrolling, hot saw, speed climbing and more. From the precision and control required for the axe throw, to the power and technique needed for the springboard chop, audience members will see a wide variety of exciting, fast-paced events.

  • Daily at 11 a.m.*, 1:30, 5, and 7 p.m.

*ASL interpreted show.

Ron Schara’s Minnesota Bound:

Join Ron Schara and his faithful dog Raven as they explore Minnesota from the fairgrounds. Schara will tell of his adventures in Minnesota’s wild spaces, welcome guests, and dazzle audience members with Raven’s champion retrieving ability. Schara, with the help of special guest hosts who will appear throughout the fair, will share fun stories and extensive knowledge of the great beauty and diversity of Minnesota wildlife.

For more information go to: www.mnbound.com

  • Daily at 10 a.m.* and 3 p.m.

*ASL interpreted show.


    SHENANIGUNS! COMEDY WILD WEST SHOW:

    (Located East of Heritage Square, North of the Skyride)

    The Wild West goes whack-o when Sheriff Hoppalong Casually and Deputy Leon Jones strap on big iron and face off against dimwit desperadoes Bad Bob and bumbling baby brother Bubba Bob. Experiencing the animated antics of “ShenaniGuns” is like watching a live Wild West cartoon. This quartet of cut-up cowboys fires off a laugh-a-minute load of funny one-liners, silly sight gags and crack-up cornball comedy. “ShenaniGuns! Comedy Wild West Show” is original, family-friendly and truly funny comedy Wild West entertainment for laughing audiences of all ages.

    Look for the all the fun on the Wild West Show stage East of Heritage Square, North of the Skyride.

    • Daily at noon, 3 and 6 p.m.
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