8/21/25 – Day 1, Thursday, Aug. 21

Opening Day

Discounted admission price for kids at the entrance gates: $18 for adults (13-64) and $15 for seniors (65+) and kids (5-12). Deals on merchandise and food for all fair guests. All-day specials offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games.

Hours

• Fairground Admission: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Fairgrounds Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Mighty Midway: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. +*
• Kidway: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. +*

+ All-day specials offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games.
* Closing times may vary.

More Hours

STEM Day at Dan Patch Park

SciMathMN brings together kids of all ages to celebrate and explore the wonders of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) through hands-on learning, interactive STEM experiences, and connections to nonprofit STEM education providers, student groups, and local businesses.

Daily Schedule

For a list of all activities, entertainment, demonstrations, competitions and more happening at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, use the searchable daily schedule – live in August – or pick one up at an information booth.

State Fair Finder

Use the State Fair Finder to plan your day at the fair!

• Food
• Shops & Booths

Official MN State Fair App

Be in the know when you’re on the go! Download the Official MN State Fair App, available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Use it for an interactive map, Food Finder, Shops & Booths Finder, real-time daily schedules and the latest State Fair information.