Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fairgrounds plays host to a number of events year-round. Fall and winter mean hockey at the State Fair Coliseum and the rest of the calendar is filled with other events. Just a few of the many returning events include the Minnesota Horse Expo, Living Green Expo, Friends School of MN Plant Sale and the Antique Spectacular Show and Flea Market.

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Events Department (651) 288-4414 • Email: nonfairevents@mnstatefair.org

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Event start date	Event end date	Type of event	Facilities
Friday, Sept. 14	Monday, Sept. 17	Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show Event Times: 7am–11pm, daily Admission: FREE	Warner Coliseum, Livestock Area Statewide horse show and knowledge competition for qualifying members of the 4-H Horse Program. The State 4-H Horse Show is the largest youth show in Minnesota. It is organized, managed and funded by the Minnesota 4-H Horse Association and volunteers. For more information contact 651-875-3464 Sponsored by Regents of the University of Minnesota
Sunday, Sept. 16	Sunday, Sept. 16	Motorcycle Swap Meet Event Times: 7am – 4pm Admission: Adults $5, Children 12 & under FREE	North Parking Lots This one-day motorcycle swap meet will showcase all years and all makes of motorcycles. Swap space is assigned on a first come, first serve basis. There is no vender fee for the swap meet. All items must be motorcycle related. No weapons and no alcohol will be allowed. The event will be held rain or shine! For more information contact (651) 636-5492 or visit www.vikingmc.org Sponsored by Viking Chapter, Antique Motorcycle Club
Thursday, Sept. 20	Monday, Sept. 24	Western Saddle Club Horse Show Event Times: 7am – 11pm, daily Admission: FREE	Warner Coliseum One of the largest all-breed horse shows in the upper Midwest, featuring events in all areas of horse competition and all ages of riders. Includes two futurities and many vendors for horse-related items. For more information visit www.wsca.org or call 763-972-6544 Sponsored by the Western Saddle Club Association
Saturday, Sept. 22	Saturday, Sept. 22	Model Railroad Show Event Times: 9am – 3pm Admission: Adults $5, Children 5 & under FREE	Education Building Over 200 tables of new & used trains, toys, models, tools and many other hobby or collectable items. For more information visit www.tcmrm.org or call (612) 710-7311 Sponsored by Twin City Model Railroad Museum
Saturday, Sept. 22	Sunday, Sept. 22	District 10 & 12 Neighborhood Cleanup Event Times: 8am – 1pm Admission: Based on size of vehicle and/or types of items	North Parking Lots Annual neighborhood cleanup event for residents of Como Park, St. Anthony Park & the city of Falcon Heights. For more information contact visit www.comopark.org or call 651-644-3889 Sponsored by District 10 & 12 Community Councils
Saturday, Sept. 22	Sunday, Sept. 23	4-H Dog Show Event Times: 8am – 6pm, daily Admission: FREE	4-H Building The Minnesota State 4-H Dog Show is an annual event held in the fall after the Minnesota State Fair. The state show consists of agility, obedience, and showmanship events. To be eligible for the state show, 4-H'ers must first qualify at their county fair. For more information contact (612) 624-8443 Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension Service
Saturday, Sept. 22	Sunday, Sept. 23	Twin Cities Arts & Crafts Sale (Mission Furniture) Event Times: Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 11am-4pm Admission: Adults $7, Children 12 & under Free	Progress Center, Fine Arts Center The Midwest’s largest show featuring antique and reproduction furniture and accessories from the arts & crafts movement (1900-1920). Over 60 dealers from across the country will exhibit at this years 8th annual show. For more information contact Eastwood Gallery at 651-695-1902 or visit www.eastwoodgallery.com/twin-cities-show.html Sponsored by the Twin Cities Arts & Crafts Society
Thursday, Sept. 27	Sunday, Sept. 30	Fall Arabian Horse Show Event Times: Thurs. 1am – 8pm, Fri. & Sat. 1pm – 8pm, Sun. 10am – 3pm Admission: FREE	Warner Coliseum An all Arabian Futurity show that awards over $75,000.00 in prize money. Horses are presented by amateurs. For more information call (612) 860-4888 or visit www.medallionstallion.com Sponsored by Minnesota Arabian Horse Breeders
Saturday, Sept. 29	Saturday, Sept. 29	Junior League Next-to-New Sale Event Times: 8am – 4pm Admission: FREE	Empire Commons The Next to New Sale is a major fund-raising project of the Junior League of Saint Paul, Inc. Low cost, high quality merchandise is made available to the community through donations from merchants and JLSP members and sustainers. New and secondhand clothing, household goods, sporting equipment and furniture are sold. For more information call 651-291-7377 or visit www.jlsp.org Sponsored by the Junior League of Saint Paul
Saturday, Sept. 29	Sunday, Sept. 30	Antique Spectacular Show & Flea Market Event Times: Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm Admission: Adults $5, 12 & under FREE	Grandstand (first floor), Infield This fall antique show is attended by 350+ dealers. Our dealers offer a unique blend of antique furniture, collectables and flea market items. Discount tickets available by on our web site, in newspapers or by calling Prime Promotions. For more information visit www.mnantiqueshows.com or call 651-771-3476 Sponsored by Prime Promotions
Saturday, Sept. 29	Sunday, Sept. 30	Midwest Fall Swapmeet & Antique Auto Show Event Times: 8am – 4pm, daily Admission: Adults $5, Seniors (62+) $2, Children 12 & under Free (Admission good for both days)	North Parking Lots The Midwest Fall Swap Meet & Auto Show features hundreds of vendors offering automotive related items and a car corral with cars for sale. Trophies will be awarded in eight classes for cars 1987 and older along with one spectator-chosen “Peoples’ Choice” award. For more information call (952) 448-4323 or (651) 699-5997 or visit www.midwestswapmeet.com Sponsored by Capitol City Chapter A.A.C.A
Saturday, Sept. 29	Sunday, Sept. 30	Weapons Collectors Show and Sale Event Times: Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm Admission: Adults $5, Children 12 & under Free	Education Building The Minnesota Weapon Collectors Association, the largest and oldest weapons collectors group in the state, returns with their annual show at the Education Building. 100% firearms, ammunition and accessories will be featured. The event offers collectors the opportunity to buy, sell and trade. For more information visit www.mwca.org or call 612-721-8976 Sponsored by the Minnesota Weapon Collectors Association
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Event start date	Event end date	Type of event	Facilities
Tuesday, Oct. 2	Sunday, Oct. 7	Harvest Horse Show	Warner Coliseum, Livestock Area
Wednesday, Oct. 3	Saturday, Oct. 6	YMCA Garage Sale	Merchandise Mart
Wednesday, Oct. 3	Sunday, Oct. 7	Women's Athletic Apparel Blowout Sale	Empire Commons
Saturday, Oct. 6	Sunday, Oct. 7	Comic Book Convention	Education Building
Saturday, Oct. 13	Sunday, Oct. 14	Military Relic Show	Progress Center
Sunday, Oct. 14	Sunday, Oct. 14	Roadsters Swap Meet	Blocks 8-9 (Parking lots north of Hoyt Ave.)
Thursday, Oct. 18	Sunday, Oct. 21	Minnesota Beef Expo	Warner Coliseum, Cattle Barn
Friday, Oct. 19	Sunday, Oct. 21	Consumer Woodworking Expo	Education Building & Annex
Friday, Oct. 19	Sunday, Oct. 21	Midwest Ski & Board Fest	Progress Center

Events Department (651) 288-4414 • Email: nonfairevents@mnstatefair.org

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