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Aug. 26 – Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2027

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Fairgrounds Events Calendar

Info Subject To Change

15 Upcoming Events (1 - 15 of 15 Events)

Friday, November 20 - 21, 2026

Horse Crazy Holiday Market

Description

The Horse Crazy Holiday Market is a two-day, equine-inspired, free-spirited marketplace filled with more than 100 vendors, artisans, makers and exhibitors featuring goods, gifts and services for horse lovers and those who love horse lovers.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission

Free; $5 suggested donation

For more information, visit www.horsecrazymarket.org.

Saturday, December 5 - 20, 2026

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 4 p.m.

For more information, visit www.minnesotamerrymarket.com.

Saturday, January 9 - 10, 2027

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.

Friday, January 15 - 17, 2027

2027 Ironman and Ironmaiden Invitational

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission

Adults: $20
Seniors: $10
Children (6-18): $10
Children (5 & under): Free

For more information, visit www.jamhops.com.

Friday, January 22 - 24, 2027

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.

Admission

Adults: $20
Seniors: $15
Child (6-17): $5
5 & Under: Free
Weekend Pass: $35
CASH ONLY

For more information, visit www.gymlegacy.com.

Friday, January 29 - 31, 2027

Twin Cities Invitational

Description

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

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Friday: 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Admission

Adults: $15
Children/Seniors: $10

For more information, visit mini-hops.com.

Friday, January 29 - Sunday, February 7, 2027

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

Kidway Lot

Hours

Snow Sculpting Competition & Maze:
Jan. 29 - 31st: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Snow sculpting winners announced on Sunday, January 25th at 1 p.m.
Snow Sculpture Viewing & Maze:
Feb. 1st - 5th : 4-9 p.m.
Feb. 6 & 7th : 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission

Free

For more information, visit www.mnsnowpark.com.

Sunday, January 31, 2027

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 www.wintercarnival.com.

Friday, February 5 - 7, 2027

Twisted Moose Gymnastics Meet

Description

Join us for the Twisted Moose Gymnastics Meet featuring USAG Levels 3–10, Open/Elite (DP scoring), XCEL Bronze–Sapphire, and international competition.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

TBA

Admission

TBA

For more information, visit twistedmoosemn.com.

Saturday, February 20, 2027

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 21, 2026. Enjoy food trucks, music, and more all while tasting unlimited samples of craft beer and cider from across the U.S.

Location

Midway Lot

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, February 26 - 28, 2027

Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs

Description

The Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs' mission is to provide opportunities for interaction with professionals, discussion of project goals, presentation of ideas, and project analysis for all youth in the Twin Cities nine county area.

Location

North End Event Center

Hours

Friday, February 27: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, February 28: Volunteers only
Sunday, March 1: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission

Free

For more information, visit tcrsf.net.

Friday, March 5 - 7, 2027

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.

Friday, March 26 - 27, 2027

FIRST Robotics

Description

Under strict rules and limited time and resources, teams of high school students are challenged to build industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game in alliance with other teams and advance appreciation for STEM within the local community.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Friday, March 28th: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 29th: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Admission

Free

For more information, visit www.firstinspires.org.

Saturday, April 17, 2027

Twin Cities True Vintage Show - Spring

Description

Shop 50+ antique & vintage fashion, textiles, jewelry & accessories vendors!

Location

North End Event Center

Hours

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission

Early Bird (9 a.m.):
$15 online in advance
$20 at the door
($5 off if dressed in vintage)

General Admission (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
$5 at the door
Kids (12 & under): Free

For more information, visit twincitiestruevintageshow.com.

Wednesday, July 7 - 11, 2027

MAQHA Corporate Challenge

Description

Horse show that is AQHA/NSBA/MQHA approved.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Admission

Free

For more information, visit www.maqhacorporatechallenge.com.