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Aug. 24 – Labor Day, Sept. 4, 2023

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Fairgrounds Events Calendar — Info Subject To Change

27 Upcoming Events (1 - 15 of 27 Events)

Thursday, March 23 - 26, 2023

Saint Paul Osman Shrine Circus

Description

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.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

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.

Admission

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.

Saturday, April 1 - 2, 2023

GSTA Rod & Custom Spectacular Car Show

Description

65th Annual Rod & Custom Spectacular Car Show

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission

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.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Machinery Hill Criterium Race Series

Description

Endurance Promotions provides chip timing systems and race management for bicycle, nordic skiing, inline and running races.

Hours

5-9 p.m.

For more information, visit www.endurancepromotions.com.

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Machinery Hill Criterium Race Series

Description

Endurance Promotions provides chip timing systems and race management for bicycle, nordic skiing, inline and running races.

Hours

5-9 p.m.

For more information, visit www.endurancepromotions.com.

Thursday, April 20 - 23, 2023

Munchkin Markets Children's Consignment Sale - Spring

Description

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!

Location

Education Building

Hours

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admission

Early bird shopping Friday starting at $5/person
Saturday & Sunday FREE

For more information, visit www.munchkinmarkets.com.

Saturday, April 22, 2023

MHAHA Spring Horse Show

Description

WSCA schooling division. Arabian unplugged division, Trail Section

Location

Compeer Arena

Hours

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Admission

Free to Public

For more information, visit www.mhaha.org.

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Machinery Hill Criterium Race Series

Description

Endurance Promotions provides chip timing systems and race management for bicycle, nordic skiing, inline and running races.

Hours

5-9 p.m.

For more information, visit www.endurancepromotions.com.

Friday, April 28 - 30, 2023

Minnesota Horse Expo

Description

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.

Location

Warner Coliseum & Livestock Complex

Hours

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.

Admission

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.

Friday, May 5 - 7, 2023

Sahara Sands Spring Classic

Description

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.

Location

Warner Coliseum & Livestock Complex

Hours

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.

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Animal Humane Society Walk for Animals

Description

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.

Location

International Bazaar

Hours

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Admission

Cash and credit card donations accepted

For more information, visit secure.animalhumanesociety.org.

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Northland Vintage Toy, Train, Advertising & Pop Culture Show

Description

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.

Location

Progress Center

Hours

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission

Adults: $6
Children (12 & under): Free

For more information, visit www.northlandantiquetoyshow.com.

Spring Extravaganza Car Show & Swap Meet

Description

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.

Hours

8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission

Adults: $5
Children (12 & under with paid adult): Free

For more information, visit gopherstatebuick.org.

Thursday, May 11 - 14, 2023

FASH Spring Horse Show

Description

English horse show where amateurs and professionals show American Saddlebreds, Morgans and Hackney Ponies.

Location

Warner Coliseum & Livestock Complex

Hours

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.

Friday, May 12 - 14, 2023

Friends School Plant Sale

Description

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.

Location

Grandstand

Hours

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.

Admission

Free

For more information, visit www.friendsschoolplantsale.com.

Thursday, May 25 - 28, 2023

2023 Kickoff to Summer at the Fair

Location

Fairgrounds

Hours

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.