Aug. 26 – Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2021
130 Days 18 Hours 38 Mins
Competitions
4-H Livestock
4-H’ers exhibit and participate in a variety of competitions and demonstrations at the Minnesota State Fair.
Ag-Hort-Bee
Minnesota residents compete to showcase their agricultural, horticultural and bee culture skills.
Amateur Talent Contests
Performers compete for the right to be named Minnesota’s top talent and perform at the Grandstand.
Best Awards
The "Best Awards" honor the most exceptional vendors at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
Creative Activities
Minnesota residents compete in the annual exhibition of the finest needlework, handcrafts, baking, canning and more.
FFA
FFA members compete in a variety of livestock and non-livestock agriculture competitions.
Fine Arts
Minnesota residents compete to participate in the fair’s annual art exhibit in the Fine Arts Center.
Horses
One of the premier horse expositions in the Upper Midwest, he Minnesota State Fair Horse Show features a variety of horse breed and horse discipline competitions.
K-12 Competition
K–12 students compete to participate in the fair’s annual exhibition of art and technology in the Education Building.
Livestock Exhibitors
Exhibitors showcase their livestock in a quest for ribbons, premiums and bragging rights.
Livestock Vehicle Admission & Overnight Parking
Livestock and horse exhibitors who wish to park their camping and RV units on the fairgrounds must complete an Overnight Livestock Parking Reservation request.
Marching Bands
High school marching bands perform during the daily parade through the streets of the fairgrounds.
Milk Run 5K Race
1,500 participants compete in this annual 5k run that begins and ends at the fairgrounds.