Aug. 23 – Labor Day, Sept. 3, 2018
63 Days 5 Hours 26 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, and canning.
FFA
Agricultural education students and FFA members compete in a variety of livestock and agriculture technology competitions.
Fine Arts
Minnesota residents compete to participate in the Fair’s annual art exhibit in the Fine Arts Building.
Horses
One of the premier horse expositions in the Upper Midwest with more competitions, breeds, and demonstrations than ever before.
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 from around Minnesota put their best hoof forward 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
Minnesota high school marching bands perform and compete at the fair to be crowned the state’s best.
Milk Run 5k Race
1,500 participants compete in this annual 5k run that begins and ends at the fairgrounds on Sunday, August 26.