Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
35 Days 16 Hours 55 Mins
Info Subject To Change
The Minnesota Beef Expo is one of the premier beef industry events in the Midwest welcoming nearly 5,000 participants and visitors each year. Join us for a weekend packed with youth events, educational opportunities, a high-quality sale and more.
Warner Coliseum
Free
For more information, visit /fairgrounds/events/minnesota-beef-expo.
Over 80 local and national woodworking retailers, tool manufacturers, lumber sellers, schools, organizations, and makers will be here to show off products, share information, answer questions, and share their knowledge of and passion for woodworking.
Progress Center
Friday: 2-8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
For more information, visit /fairgrounds/events/woodworkers-expo.
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 /fairgrounds/events/minnesota-merry-market-at-the-state-fair.
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.
Warner Coliseum
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
General: $10 ($9 with coupon)
For more information, visit /fairgrounds/events/winter-antique-show.
Gymnastics meet hosted by Legacy Gymnastics.
Warner Coliseum
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.
Adults: $20
Seniors: $15
Child (6-17): $5
5 & Under: Free
Weekend Pass: $35
CASH ONLY
For more information, visit /fairgrounds/events/legacy-luau-gymnastics-invitational.
Gymnastics meet hosted by the Mini-Hops Gymnastics Booster Club.
Warner Coliseum
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Adults: $15
Children/Seniors: $10
For more information, visit /fairgrounds/events/twin-cities-invitational.
Warner Coliseum
8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Adults: $20
Seniors: $10
Children (6-18): $10
Children (5 & under): Free
For more information, visit /fairgrounds/events/2027-ironmaiden-and-ironman-invitational.
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.
North End Event Center
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.
Free
For more information, visit /fairgrounds/events/twin-cities-regional-science-fairs.
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.
Warner Coliseum
Friday: 1-7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Adults: $10
Weekend Pass: $17
Children (12 & under): Free
For more information, visit /fairgrounds/events/georges-minnesota-muskie-expo.
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.
Warner Coliseum
Friday, March 28th: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 29th: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Free
For more information, visit /fairgrounds/events/first-robotics.
