Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
245 Days 13 Hours 3 Mins
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Premium books for 2026 will be available in June.
Registration closes at 4:30 p.m. on the dates below, or earlier if barn capacity is reached. Read the premium book for more information.
Links will be posted as information becomes available.
Entry: $10 per animal
Arrival: Friday, Sept. 4, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Departure: Monday, Sept. 7, noon to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 5 • Christensen Pavilion
Sunday, Sept. 6 • Christensen Pavilion
Monday, Sept. 7 • Compeer Arena
2026 results will be posted as they become available.
For further information, please contact competition@mnstatefair.org or 651-288-4417.