Admission Tickets

Regular Fair-Time Admission Pricing

Buy Tickets

• Adults (13-64): $20
• Seniors (65+): $18
• Kids (5-12): $18
• Children (4 and under): Always Free!

Important Information

No refunds or exchanges. The Minnesota State Fair and Etix reserve the right to cancel any orders that exceed the per-customer limit. Tickets are valid for any age guest (age 5+) on any one day of the 2026 fair. Children ages 4 and under are always free! Ticket holder agrees to comply with all Minnesota State Fair policies and protocols (including health, safety and security) in place at the time of the 2026 State Fair and acknowledges that policies and protocols may be updated between time of ticket purchase and the State Fair as the State Fair finalizes its 2026 plans.

2026 Ticket Office Hours of Operation and Location

During the fair, Thursday August 27 through Monday September 7, the Ticket Office will be located on the east side of the Grandstand, inside the fairgrounds noon to 8 p.m. (4 p.m. Labor Day) for Grandstand Concert Series ticket sales only. Regular fair-time gate admission tickets will be for sale online and at the gates.

Print-at-Home Cards!

Print a free card to give with your gift of State Fair admission tickets! These cards prints in color on one side of an 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet of paper. Fold paper in half and then in half again to create your card.

• General Occasion Card