Aug. 22 – Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2019
149 Days 5 Hours 56 Mins
Warner Coliseum
The annual 3-ring Shrine Circus returns to the State Fairgrounds in 2019. Their traditional circus features animals, aerialists, clowns, elephant rides, and other great attractions all at family friendly prices.
Thursday: 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.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.
$15-$33 reserved seating, 2 years old & younger Free. Discounts are available from several sources. Tickets may be purchased at www.osmancircus.com, at 1-800-8-CIRCUS or at the door.
For more information, visit www.osmancircus.com
Compeer Arena
Come join us for the annual Dog Olympics hosted by the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine! We will have demonstrations from the Minnesota Disc Dog, Ramsey County police dogs, Northstar Rottweiler Club, a demonstration on duck, community and club booths. In addition, there will be various competitions including an obstacle course, costume contest and best trick contest! Some of the all day events include a meet & greet with adoptable dogs, fun games with prizes, homemade dog treats for sale, kittens for adoption, and much more!
Sunday, 11 AM - 4 PM
$10 at the door or $10 online (plus processing fee) - but will reserve your spot in competitions
For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/site/umndogolympics/home
Progress Center
This show and sale highlights military history items from Civil War to present with emphasis on Minnesota Military History. Dealers are from around the country and Canada.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
$6; Children under 10 are free.
For more information, visit www.mspmilitaryshow.com
Grandstand
250+ antique dealers exhibiting both indoors and outdoors. These dealers offer a unique blend of antique furniture, collectables, and flea market items. Discount admission coupons are available through the website address and phone number listed below or can be found in local newspapers. Interested dealers should visit the website.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Adults $7, Children 12 & under are free
For more information, visit www.mnantiqueshows.com
Warner Coliseum
The Annual Rod & Custom Spectacular is the longest running car show in Minnesota and features the areas finest customized cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The Gopher State Timing Association supports the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Adults $15 (16 and over), Children (7-15) $5, 6 and younger are Free Discount coupons available on GSTA website.
For more information, visit www.gstarod-custom.com
Various Roadways
Bike racing training criterium series. Beginners to experts, 4 races nightly.
April 16 - 5:30 PM - 9 PM
April 23 - 5:30 PM - 9 PM
April 30 - 5:30 PM - 9 PM
$25 first race
For more information, visit www.endurancepromotions.com
Compeer Arena
WSCA schooling division. Arabian unplugged division, Trail Section
8 AM - 7 PM
Free to Public
For more information, visit www.mhaha.org
Warner Coliseum & Livestock Area
The Minnesota Horse Expo is a combination of speakers, vendors, horses and more. Whether you own horses or not, there is a wealth of information available at Expo by simply walking around and observing, by asking questions of the horse owners and vendors or by attending the many lectures and demonstrations.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $11 Adults, Youth (6-12) and Seniors (62+) $7, Children 5 & under FREE.
Tickets available online at mnhorseexpo.org
For more information, visit www.mnhorseexpo.org
Education Building
Munchkin Markets, LLC is a weekend long seasonal 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, exersaucers, strollers, nursery furniture, and so much more! Have some things to sell? Consignors earn up to 80% of the selling price of their items and have early shopping privileges.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (most items are 1/2 price this day)
Saturday: $1.00 admission (free with the donation of a non-perishable food item) Sunday: free admission
For more information, visit www.munchkinmarkets.com
Warner Coliseum & Livestock Area
The Sahara Sands Spring Classic Arabian Horse Show attracts competitors from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North and South Dakota, and Canada to compete in various classes including English pleasure, reining, dressage, hunter, western & native costume.
Free public attendance
For more information, visit www.saharasands.org
Education Building
The Minnesota Weapon Collectors Association, the largest and oldest weapons collectors group in the state, returns with their annual show at the Education Building. 100% firearms, ammunition and accessories will be featured. The event offers collectors the opportunity to buy, sell and trade.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Adults $5, Children 12 & under Free, Under 18 years of age not admitted without parent or guardian
For more information, visit www.mwca.org
Progress Center
The 41st annual Toy, Doll & Advertising show features over 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.
Adults $6, Children 12 & under Free
For more information, visit www.northlandantiquetoyshow.com
Machinery Hill
The Spring Extravaganza Car Show is one of the largest one day car show and swap meets in the Twin Cites. 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.
7 AM - 3 PM
Adults $5, Children 12 & under with paid adult Free
For more information, visit www.gopherstatebuick.org
Merchandise Mart
The YMCA Garage Sale features clothing, furniture, appliances, athletic equipment, books and many other household items. Proceeds go towards funding YMCA Camp Widjiwagan and Camp du Nord.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free
For more information, visit www.dunord-widji-sale.com
Visitor's Plaza
Friday: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
