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Aug. 22 – Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2024

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Fairgrounds Events Calendar — Info Subject To Change

38 Upcoming Events (1 - 15 of 38 Events)

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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 26 - 28, 2024

Minnesota Horse Expo

Description

This event is a combination of speakers, vendors, horses and more. The 2024 Minnesota Horse Expo will feature 2 PRCA Rodeo performances - Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Coliseum.

Location

Warner Coliseum

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

Please visit the website for admission prices, including the PRCA Rodeo.

For more information, visit www.mnhorseexpo.org.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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, May 3 - 5, 2024

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.

Admission

Free to the Public

For more information, visit www.saharasands.org.

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Animal Humane Society Walk for Animals

Description

The Walk for Animals comes to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Saturday, May 4, offering plenty of room for celebrating second chances and making a difference for animals in need.

Location

International Bazaar

Hours

Rain or shine, gates will open at 9 a.m. at the International Bazaar on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Walk begins at 10 a.m.

Admission

Cash and credit card donations accepted

For more information, visit secure.animalhumanesociety.org.

Sunday, May 5, 2024

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: $10
Children (12 & under with paid adult): Free

For more information, visit gopherstatebuick.org.

Northland Vintage Toy, Train, Advertising & Pop Culture Show

Description

The 48th 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: $7
Children (12 & under): Free

For more information, visit www.northlandantiquetoyshow.com.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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, May 9 - 12, 2024

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.

Admission

Free

For more information, visit www.fashhorseshow.com.

Friday, May 10 - 12, 2024

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.

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.

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Model Railroad Show & Sale

Description

Over 200 tables of new & used trains, toys, models, tools and many other hobby or collectable items.

Location

Education Building

Hours

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admission

Adults (8+): $7
Children (7 & under): Free

For more information, visit www.tcmrm.org.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

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.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Riders & Ribbons Horse Show

Description

Riders & Ribbons are horse shows for riders in lesson programs to test their skills by competing in a safe inspiring environment.

Location

Compeer Arena

Hours

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission

Free

For more information, visit www.msha.org.

Thursday, May 23 - 26, 2024

2024 Kickoff to Summer at the Fair

Hours

Thursday, May 23: 4-9 p.m.
Friday, May 24: 4-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 25: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 26: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information, visit www.mnstatefair.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.

Hours

8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Admission

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

For more information, visit www.gotrmn.org.