Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
71 Days 5 Hours 11 Mins
8/31/26 - Day 5, Monday, Aug. 31
Seniors Day, Mental Health Awareness at Dan Patch Park and more!
Proud Day Sponsor: Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line
Seniors Day
Discounted admission price for seniors at the entrance gates: $20 for adults (13-64), $15 for seniors (65+) and $18 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.
Grandstand Concert Series
7 p.m. at the Grandstand
Tommy James & The Shondells with special guest Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
Sponsored by
Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series
8:30 p.m. at the Luther Auto Bandshell
The Sugarhill Gang + Melle Mel & Scorpio of the Furious Five
Sponsored by
West End at Sunset
8 p.m. at Pryes Stage at Schilling Amphitheater at the West End
Keith Secola and the Rangers with special guest Gary Farmer
Sponsored by
Bazaar After Dark
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Mental Health Awareness at Dan Patch Park
Mental Health Awareness at Dan Patch Park is a day filled with interactive, engaging, educational and fun activities for fair guests of all ages to explore mental health resources and information. 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.
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.