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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.

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7 p.m. at the Grandstand

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Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series

8:30 p.m. at the Luther Auto Bandshell

Vertical Horizon

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West End at Sunset

8 p.m. at Pryes Stage at Schilling Amphitheater at the West End

Nur-D

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Bazaar After Dark

8 p.m. at Summit Stage at the Bazaar

Free and Easy

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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. Learn more.

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.

State Fair Finder

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

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.