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Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025

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Fairgrounds Events Calendar — Info Subject To Change

14 Upcoming Events (1 - 14 of 14 Events)

Friday, December 13 - 15, 2024

Minnesota Levels 3-5 & Xcel Bronze-Silver State Gymnastics Championship

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Friday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Admission

Weekend Pass: $35
Adults: $15
Seniors: $10
USA Gymnastics Members: $5
Children 0-4 years: Free

For more information, visit www.revgymmn.com.

Saturday, December 14 - 22, 2024

Minnesota Merry Market at the State Fair

Description

A holiday market featuring over 80 local artists and vendors, food trucks, and fun for the whole family.

Location

North End Event Center

Hours

Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission

Adults: $5 (+ fees)
Kids 2 & Under: Free

For more information, visit www.minnesotamerrymarket.com.

Saturday, December 21 - 22, 2024

Minnesota Blizzard FC Indoor Soccer

Description

The Minnesota Blizzard is a semi-professional soccer team that plays in the Major Arena Soccer League. This high paced, high action and high scoring brand of soccer will bring indoor soccer back to the Twin Cities.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Saturday: 7 p.m. kickoff
Sunday: 6 p.m. kickoff

Admission

Adults: $10
Kids (6-17): $5
Children 5 and under: Free

Email infor@mnblizzardfc.com for group discounts.

For more information, visit mnblizzardfc.com.

Saturday, January 11 - 12, 2025

Winter Antique Show

Description

100+ dealers exhibiting indoors at the Warner Coliseum. The dealers offer a unique blend of antique furniture and collectable items. Interested dealers can visit the website or call Prime Promotions directly.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission

General: $10 ($9 with coupon)

For more information, visit www.mnantiqueshows.com.

Saturday, January 11 - Monday, February 17, 2025

Ice Castles

Description

The winter attraction features tunnels, caverns, towers, fountains, and slides, built entirely from ice. Features are weather dependent, and may be temporarily closed or unavailable due to weather.

Hours

Mondays: 4-9 p.m.
Tuesdays: CLOSED
Wednesdays: CLOSED
Thursdays: 4-9 p.m.
Fridays: 4-10 p.m.
Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Holidays: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission

Please see website for pricing.

For more information, visit icecastles.com.

Saturday, January 18 - 19, 2025

Twin Cities Invitational

Description

Gymnastics meet hosted by the Mini-Hops Gymnastics Booster Club.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission

Adults: $15
Children/Seniors: $10

For more information, visit mini-hops.com.

Friday, January 24 - 26, 2025

Legacy Luau Gymnastics Invitational

Description

Gymnastics meet hosted by Legacy Gymnastics.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Friday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.gymlegacy.com.

Friday, January 24 - Sunday, February 2, 2025

Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition

Description

Organized by the Saint Paul Vulcans, Vulcan Snow Park takes place on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.

Come play in the snow, enjoy amazing snow sculptures, traverse the snow maze, and grab some food!

Location

Block 30

Hours

Snow Sculpting Competition & Maze:
Jan. 24 - 26: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Snow sculpting winners announced on Sunday, January 26th at 1 p.m.
Snow Sculpture Viewing & Maze:
Jan. 27-31: 4-9 p.m.
Feb. 1-2: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission

Free

For more information, visit wintercarnival.com.

Sunday, January 26, 2025

St. Paul Winter Carnival Fire & Ice Run/Walk

Description

Join us for a beautiful run or walk past the Vulcan Snow Park and a wintry Minnesota State Fairground. All proceeds from this event benefit the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation, proud producer of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.

Location

North End Event Center

Hours

8-9 a.m.: Registration
8:45 a.m.: Kid’s Run
9:00 a.m.: 5K (1 loop) and 10K (2 loops) (3 loops) and 20K (4 loops)
9:06 a.m.: No K Start

Admission

Please see website for pricing.

For more information, visit wintercarnival.com.

Saturday, February 1 - 2, 2025

Minnesota Blizzard FC Indoor Soccer

Description

The Minnesota Blizzard is a semi-professional soccer team that plays in the Major Arena Soccer League. This high paced, high action and high scoring brand of soccer will bring indoor soccer back to the Twin Cities.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Admission

Adults: $10
Kids (6-17): $5
Children 5 and under: Free

Email infor@mnblizzardfc.com for group discounts.

For more information, visit mnblizzardfc.com.

Saturday, February 8 - 9, 2025

Minnesota Blizzard FC Indoor Soccer

Description

The Minnesota Blizzard is a semi-professional soccer team that plays in the Major Arena Soccer League. This high paced, high action and high scoring brand of soccer will bring indoor soccer back to the Twin Cities.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Admission

Adults: $10
Kids (6-17): $5
Children 5 and under: Free

Email infor@mnblizzardfc.com for group discounts.

For more information, visit mnblizzardfc.com.

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Winter Beer Dabbler

Description

Winter Beer Dabbler, the Midwest's biggest and best winter beer festival, will make its return to the Fairgrounds on February 22, 2025. Enjoy food trucks, music, and more all while tasting unlimited samples of craft beer and cider from across the U.S.

Hours

3-6:30 p.m. (early access begins at 2 p.m.)

Admission

General Admission: $55 + fees
Early Access: $75 + fees
Designated Driver: $20 + fees

For more information, visit beerdabbler.com.

Friday, March 7 - 9, 2025

George's Minnesota Muskie Expo

Description

George’s Minnesota Minnesota Muskie Expo is a fishing show for muskie anglers. The show includes seminars, retailers, resorts, factory reps, lures, rods, reels, maps, publications, muskie guides, reproductions, boats, kids zone and much much more.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Friday: 1-7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission

Adults: $10
Weekend Pass: $17
Children (12 & under): Free

For more information, visit mn-muskieexpo.com.

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Natural Strongman Midwest World Qualifier

Description

At Natural Strongman, our mission is to cultivate and expand the sport of Natural Strongman globally, offering athletes a transparent and drug-tested pathway from regional competitions all the way to the prestigious Natural Worlds stage.

Location

Education Building

Hours

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, visit www.naturalstrongman.org.