8/27/26 - Day 1, Thursday, Aug. 27

Opening Day

Discounted admission prices 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

Join SciMathMN in inspiring Minnesota’s next generation of dreamers, builders and STEM innovators!

This year’s theme, “Hands-On STEM: Build It. Test It. Change the World” invites young minds to roll up their sleeves and experience the excitement of science, technology, engineering and math through real-world building, experimenting and problem-solving — proving that learning is most powerful when you can touch it, test it and see its impact. This theme inspires youth to see themselves as innovators and changemakers, reinforcing that the skills they develop today through hands-on STEM learning are the very skills that will shape healthier communities, drive new discoveries and transform our world tomorrow. Detailed schedules coming soon!

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 or pick one up at an information booth. Please note: Information will be added throughout the summer.

State Fair Finder

Use the State Fair Finders to plan your day! Available beginning in early August.

• 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.