Aug. 24 – Labor Day, Sept. 4, 2023
151 Days 14 Hours 54 Mins
The annual 3-ring Shrine Circus returns to the State Fairgrounds in 2023. Their traditional circus features animals, aerialists, clowns, and other great attractions all at family friendly prices.
Warner Coliseum
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Reserved Seating: $20-$35
Children (2 years old & younger): Free
Opening Night: $10 (all seats)
Please visit www.osmancircus.com to view available discounts. Tickets may be purchased online, at 1-800-8-CIRCUS or at the door.
For more information, visit osmancircus.com.
65th Annual Rod & Custom Spectacular Car Show
Warner Coliseum
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Adults (16 and over): $16
Children (6-15): $5
Children (5 and younger): Free
Discount coupons available on GSTA website.
For more information, visit www.gstarod-custom.com.
Endurance Promotions provides chip timing systems and race management for bicycle, nordic skiing, inline and running races.
5-9 p.m.
For more information, visit www.endurancepromotions.com.
Endurance Promotions provides chip timing systems and race management for bicycle, nordic skiing, inline and running races.
5-9 p.m.
For more information, visit www.endurancepromotions.com.
Munchkin Markets, is a children's consignment sale selling pre-loved and new children's clothing and accessories appropriate for the upcoming season. You will also find a unique variety of quality toys, books, high chairs, swings, strollers and more!
Education Building
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Early bird shopping Friday starting at $5/person
Saturday & Sunday FREE
For more information, visit www.munchkinmarkets.com.
WSCA schooling division. Arabian unplugged division, Trail Section
Compeer Arena
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Free to Public
For more information, visit www.mhaha.org.
Endurance Promotions provides chip timing systems and race management for bicycle, nordic skiing, inline and running races.
5-9 p.m.
For more information, visit www.endurancepromotions.com.
This event is a combination of speakers, vendors, horses and more. The 2023 Minnesota Horse Expo will feature 2 PRCA Rodeo performances - Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coliseum.
Warner Coliseum & Livestock Complex
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Expo Tickets at the Gate
Adults (13-61): $13.00, All 3 Days - $35.00
Seniors (62+): $ 9.00, All 3 Days -$25.00
Youth (6-12): $ 9.00, All 3 Days - $25.00
Children (5 & under): Free
For more information, visit www.mnhorseexpo.org.
The Sahara Sands Spring Classic Arabian Horse Show attracts competitors from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota to compete in various classes including English pleasure, reining, dressage, hunter, western & native costume.
Warner Coliseum & Livestock Complex
Friday, May 5: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 6: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, May 7: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, visit www.saharasands.org.
The Walk for Animals comes to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Saturday, May 6, offering plenty of room for celebrating second chances and making a difference for animals in need.
International Bazaar
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cash and credit card donations accepted
For more information, visit secure.animalhumanesociety.org.
The 45th annual show features more than 200 vendor tables. Hundreds of collectors from across the nation will be on hand offering unique items along with appraisals for your toy or doll.
Progress Center
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Adults: $6
Children (12 & under): Free
For more information, visit www.northlandantiquetoyshow.com.
The show features over 750 cars. All makes and models of show vehicles 2000 & older plus any year Buick are welcome. Over 500 swappers and commercial vendors will also be on hand.
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Adults: $5
Children (12 & under with paid adult): Free
For more information, visit gopherstatebuick.org.
English horse show where amateurs and professionals show American Saddlebreds, Morgans and Hackney Ponies.
Warner Coliseum & Livestock Complex
Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 6-9 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, visit www.fashhorseshow.com.
This event is the largest fundraising plant sale in the United States! The sale features over one million plants in about 2,300 varieties. On Mother's Day, all plants are 1/3 off.
Grandstand
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Free
For more information, visit www.friendsschoolplantsale.com.
Fairgrounds
Thursday, May 25: 4-9 p.m.
Friday, May 26: 4-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 27: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 28: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, visit www.mnstatefair.org.
