Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
312 Days 21 Hours 23 Mins
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.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$40 on race day
For more information, visit www.gotrmn.org.
Celebrate the joy and creativity of LEGO®! Come view MOCs (my own creation) designed by local youth and adults, displays of amazing collections, local resellers of unique and hard to find sets and minifig, and join in activities for prizes.
North End Event Center
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Adults (18+): $15
Teens (13-17): $12
Children (5-12): $10
Family Pack (1-2 adults and up to 6 kids (ages 5-17)): $45
For more information, visit signupforms.com.
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.
North End Event Center
Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free; $5 suggested donation
For more information, visit www.horsecrazymarket.org.
A holiday market featuring over 80 local artists and vendors, food trucks, and fun for the whole family.
North End Event Center
Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, visit www.minnesotamerrymarket.com.
The winter attraction features tunnels, caverns, towers, fountains, and slides, built entirely from ice. Features are weather dependent, and may be temporarily closed or unavailable due to weather.
*Please see Ice Castles website for latest schedule changes*
Mondays: 4-10 p.m.
Tuesdays: CLOSED
Wednesdays: CLOSED
Thursdays: 4-10 p.m.
Fridays: 4-11 p.m.
Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sundays: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Holidays: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Please see website for pricing.
For more information, visit icecastles.com.
Winter Beer Dabbler, the Midwest's biggest and best winter beer festival, will make its return to the Fairgrounds on February 22, 2025. Enjoy food trucks, music, and more all while tasting unlimited samples of craft beer and cider from across the U.S.
3-6:30 p.m. (early access begins at 2 p.m.)
General Admission: $55 + fees
Early Access: $75 + fees
Designated Driver: $20 + fees
For more information, visit beerdabbler.com.
