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8/28/26 - Day 2, Friday, Aug. 28
Governor's Fire Prevention Day at Dan Patch Park and more!
Proud Day Sponsor: Thrivent
Friday, Aug. 28
Regular admission prices at the entrance gates: $20 for adults (13-64) and $18 for seniors (65+) and kids (5-12).
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.*
* Closing times may vary.
Grandstand Concert Series
7 p.m. at the Grandstand
“Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour with special guest Puddles Pity Party
Sponsored by
Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series
Sponsored by
West End at Sunset
Sponsored by
Governor's Fire Prevention Day
Today is Governor's Fire Prevention Day at Dan Patch Park, the North End & DNR Park! Learn life-saving skills through fun activities and interesting demonstrations throughout the fairgrounds. 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.
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.