Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025
40 Days 3 Hours 40 Mins
8/29/25 – Day 9, Friday, Aug. 29
MPR Day at Dan Patch Park, Early Bird discounts and more!
Friday, Aug. 29
Regular admission prices at the entrance gates: $20 for adults (13-64) and $18 for seniors (65+) and kids (5-12). Early bird discounts offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games until 1 p.m.
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
Sponsored by
Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series
West End at Sunset
8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater
First Avenue Goes To The Fair
MPR Day at Dan Patch Park
At MPR Day at Dan Patch Park, MPR News, Classical MPR and 89.3 The Current team up for live broadcasts, live performances, local music and more throughout the day. Presented by Minnesota Public Radio.
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.
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.