Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025
99 Days 16 Hours 5 Mins
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is a colorful showcase of talent from all around the world! From national touring acts to local musicians, performing arts organizations and more, there are opportunities for all to showcase their craft. Read on for information about performer submissions and entertainment programs.
To be considered as a performer or entertainer for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair, please submit your promotional materials to the Minnesota State Fair entertainment department AFTER Oct. 1, 2025. Submissions for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair are no longer being accepted. You may send your EPK and website links via email to: msfent@mnstatefair.org or mail to:
Minnesota State Fair
Attn: Entertainment
1265 Snelling Ave. N.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Promotional materials may include your CD, DVD, video or audio tape, photo, references and background information. Any promotional materials submitted will be kept on file and will not be returned. Due to the high volume of submissions, you will only be contacted if more information regarding your submission is required.
Arts A’Fair strives to showcase the best of the vibrant performing arts community throughout the state of Minnesota and aims to present a wide and exemplary range of genres, cultures, ages and expertise. Arts organizations and individual performing artists are selected each year to entertain fair guests in pop-up showcases throughout the fairgrounds.
Request for Proposals:
We are no longer accepting proposals for the 2025 Arts A’Fair program. Each spring, Minnesota performing artists and performing arts organizations are invited to submit proposals to participate in the Arts A’Fair program. Selected artists have the opportunity to share their work with Minnesota State Fair audiences in short pop-up performances during the twelve days of the fair. Opportunities to connect with audience members are included in conjunction with pop-up performances.
The 2026 Request for Proposals will be available in early 2026. Visit the Arts A’Fair FAQ page for more information.
For further information or to be added to the Arts A’Fair email list, please email artsafair@mnstatefair.org or call 651-288-4395.
The State Fair Parade begins at 2 p.m. daily. The parade features the high school marching band competition, floats, animals, specialty units and visiting royalty. Learn more about participating. For further information, please email parade@mnstatefair.org.
