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Fairgrounds Events Calendar — Info Subject To Change

14 Upcoming Events (1 - 14 of 14 Events)

Tuesday, October 3 - 8, 2023

Minnesota Harvest Horse Show

Description

The Minnesota Harvest Horse Show is the longest running indoor exclusively hunter/jumper show in the United States.

Location

Warner Coliseum & Livestock Complex

Hours

Tuesday-Sunday: 7:30 a.m.
$25,000 Grand Prix on Saturday: 6:30 p.m.

Admission

Free public admission during the day.
Tickets for the $25,000 Grand Prix on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.: $14 at the door, $12 online

For more information, visit www.minnesotaharvesthorseshow.com.

Friday, October 6 - 7, 2023

Twin Cities Oktoberfest

Description

Celebrate with friends & family in the best venue for Oktoberfest in the historic Progress Center! Stop by for Minnesota craft brews & ciders, tasty local food, traditional Bavarian dancers, music, merchandise vendors, and more!

Location

Progress Center

Hours

Friday: 5-11 p.m.
Saturday: noon to 10 p.m.

Admission

Admission to the event is free, but a wristband is required for alcohol.
Discounted beer tickets, collectible half liter mugs, wristband packages & more available while supplies last at TCOktoberfest.com. Wristbands will also be available at the door.

For more information, visit tcoktoberfest.com.

Wednesday, October 11 - 14, 2023

Curio Brands Warehouse Sale

Description

Discounts on candles, home care, and beauty products from brands including Capri Blue, Thymes, and Otherland.

Location

Education Building

Hours

Thursday & Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon

Admission

Free public admission

For more information, visit www.curiobrands.com.

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Twin Cities Book Festival

Description

Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival is the annual gathering for readers, writers, publishers, and purveyors of all things literary. The TCBF features dozens of presenting authors, children’s programs, and a wide variety of exhibitors.

Location

Progress Center

Hours

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission

Free public admission

For more information, visit www.raintaxi.com.

Thursday, October 19 - 22, 2023

Minnesota Beef Expo

Description

The Minnesota Beef Expo is one of the premier beef industry events in the Midwest welcoming nearly 5,000 participants and visitors each year. Join us for a weekend packed with youth events, educational opportunities, a high-quality sale and more.

Location

Warner Coliseum & Livestock Complex

Admission

Free public admission

For more information, visit www.mnbeefexpo.com.

Friday, October 20 - 21, 2023

Junkin' Market Days IA & MN

Description

Junkin’ Market Days is an event featuring local vendors as well as vendors from several different states. At the market, you can purchase boutique clothes, jewelry, home decor, furniture, candles, gourmet foods, and lots more!

Location

Progress Center

Hours

Friday: 4-8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission

$5

For more information, visit www.eventbrite.com.

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Girls on the Run 5k

Description

Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths while building a sense of connection in a team setting. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment.

Location

Fairgrounds

Hours

9 a.m. - noon

Admission

$30 until October 23rd
$35 until November 12th
$40 on race day

For more information, visit www.gotrmn.org.

Saturday, November 18, 2023

North Star Roller Derby Season 17 - Bout 1

Description

North Star Roller Derby is a member-run, nonprofit roller derby league based in Minneapolis. Skaters play a version of the roller derby you may have seen on TV in the 80s, but on a flat track instead of a banked track.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Doors Open at 5 p.m.
Bout at 6 p.m.

Admission

$12 - $17

For more information, visit www.northstarrollerderby.com.

Saturday, December 9, 2023

North Star Roller Derby Season 17 - Bout 2

Description

North Star Roller Derby is a member-run, nonprofit roller derby league based in Minneapolis. Skaters play a version of the roller derby you may have seen on TV in the 80s, but on a flat track instead of a banked track.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Doors Open at 5 p.m.
Bout at 6 p.m.

Admission

$12 - $17

For more information, visit www.northstarrollerderby.com.

Saturday, December 9 - 10, 2023

Minnesota Merry Market at the State Fair

Location

North End Event Center

Hours

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, January 26 - 28, 2024

Legacy Luau Gymnastics Invitational

Description

The 12th Annual Legacy Luau Gymnastics Invitational will showcase Levels 3-5 • Bronze, Silver and Gold and Levels 6-10 • Diamond and Platinum.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Friday: Noon to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.gymlegacy.com.

Saturday, February 10, 2024

North Star Roller Derby Season 17 - Bout 3

Description

North Star Roller Derby is a member-run, nonprofit roller derby league based in Minneapolis. Skaters play a version of the roller derby you may have seen on TV in the 80s, but on a flat track instead of a banked track.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Doors Open at 5 p.m.
Bout at 6 p.m.

Admission

$12 - $17

For more information, visit www.northstarrollerderby.com.

Thursday, April 18 - 20, 2024

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Rendezvous

Location

North End Event Center

For more information, visit www.backcountryhunters.org.

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Girls on the Run 5k

Description

Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths while building a sense of connection in a team setting. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment.

Location

Fairgrounds

Hours

6:30-9 p.m.

Admission

$30 March 1-May 14
$35 May 15-June 1
$40 Race Day

For more information, visit www.gotrmn.org.