Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
61 Days 10 Hours 57 Mins
9/01/26 - Day 6, Tuesday, Sept. 1
Military Appreciation Day at Dan Patch Park, with Bandshell Ceremony at 9:45 a.m.!
Military Appreciation Day
Discounted admission prices at the entrance gates for active military, their spouses and kids; retired military and their spouses; and military veterans and their spouses ($15). Deals on merchandise and food for all fair guests. All-day discounts 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
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Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series
8:30 p.m. at the Luther Auto Bandshell
The Sugarhill Gang + Melle Mel & Scorpio of the Furious Five
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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
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Bazaar After Dark
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Military Appreciation Day at Dan Patch Park
Stop by Military Appreciation Day: Your Neighbors, Our Community at Dan Patch Park to visit educational booths displaying programs and services that serve military families. On the Dan Patch Park Stage, enjoy entertainment, presentations and special musical guests. 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.
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