Exhibits

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4-H Building

The 4-H Building is one of more than 120 permanent buildings on the fairgrounds. It houses the artwork, technology and other projects created by talented Minnesota 4-H students. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life - powering memorable experiences, world-class year-round operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @mnstatefair for updates. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

Pet Pavilions

Our furry, four-legged friends have an area of their own! In an open-air pavilion, meet dozens of different dog breeds that come to visit throughout the fair. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life - powering memorable experiences, world-class year-round operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @mnstatefair for updates. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

Alphabet Forest

Step inside the Alphabet Forest and discover alphabet activities for all ages. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life - powering memorable experiences, world-class year-round operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @mnstatefair for updates. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

DNR Fish Pond

Spot 45 species of Minnesota fish in the 50,000-gallon DNR outdoor pond. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life - powering memorable experiences, world-class year-round operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @mnstatefair for updates. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

Eco Experience

Eco Experience is an exhibit designed to inspire people to lead more sustainable lives while improving quality of life and the environment. It highlights renewable energy and exhibits on air, water, land green buildings, organic agriculture and local foods. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life - powering memorable experiences, world-class year-round operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @mnstatefair for updates. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

Fine Arts

The Fine Arts Center is one of more than 120 permanent buildings on the fairgrounds. It houses Minnesota's largest juried fine arts exhibition. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life - powering memorable experiences, world-class year-round operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @mnstatefair for updates. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

Giant Sing Along

The Giant Sing Along offers you an opportunity to join together in a one-of-a-kind experience. A field of microphones welcomes everyone to sing along to this year’s voted-on hits—karaoke-style! The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life - powering memorable experiences, world-class year-round operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @mnstatefair for updates. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

History & Heritage Center

The State Fair History & Heritage Center showcases the competition, entertainment, agriculture, food, merchandise, rides & games and Minnesota industry that have been the heart of the fair for a century and a half. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life - powering memorable experiences, world-class year-round operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @mnstatefair for updates. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

Kemp’s Little Farm Hands #1

Kemps Little Farm Hands is a free agricultural education exhibit for kids (3-10) where they become farm hands and experience the agricultural process, beginning at the farm and ending at the market. Children and their families don their work aprons and fire up their imaginations to help with farm chores, collect goods to sell at the farmers market, and then spend their “earnings” on real products made from the farm at the grocery store. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life - powering memorable experiences, world-class year-round operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @mnstatefair for updates. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

Kemp’s Little Farm Hands #2

Milking Parlor and Moo Booth

Watch cows being milked, join in fun ag-related activities, and learn about cattle at the Milking Parlor and Moo Booth. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life - powering memorable experiences, world-class year-round operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @mnstatefair for updates. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

CHS Miracle of Birth Center

The CHS Miracle of Birth Center debuted at the fair in 2001 and moved to its current location in 2006. This agricultural education exhibit is the birthplace of nearly 200 animals, including calves, lambs and piglets during the fair's 12-day run. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life - powering memorable experiences, world-class year-round operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @mnstatefair for updates. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

North End Event Center

The North End Event Center houses a 12,000-square-foot state-of-the-art exhibit hall that is the fair-time home to annually changing museum-quality exhibits that fair guests can enjoy free with fair admission. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life - powering memorable experiences, world-class year-round operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @mnstatefair for updates. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.

Oink Booth

Get a glimpse into the world of pig farming! Take a 360-degree look inside a real Minnesota pig farm and see what farmers do to care for pigs, people and the environment. See a sow and piglets up close! And don't forget to pick up your free pig ear headband! Created in partnership with Minnesota Pork. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life - powering memorable experiences, world-class year-round operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Follow along on Facebook, X, Instagram and Threads @mnstatefair for updates. The 2026 Minnesota State Fair is Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information.