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8/31/25 – Day 11, Sunday, Aug. 31

Friends of the Fair Day! Celebrate the work of the Minnesota State Fair Foundation

 

Friends of the Fair Day

Sunday, Aug. 31 is Friends of the Fair Day at the Minnesota State Fair! Celebrate the great work of the Minnesota State Fair Foundation. Regular admission prices at the 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.

More Hours

Grandstand Concert Series

7:30 p.m. at the Grandstand

Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals

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Sponsored by Sleep Number home page

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series

7:30 p.m. at the Bandshell

Ber

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West End at Sunset

8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater

Joyann Parker

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Bazaar After Dark

8 p.m. at Summit Stage at the Bazaar

Pamela McNeill - Janis, Stevie, Dolly, and Me

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Sponsored by Summit Brewing Company home page

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!

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.