Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
71 Days 5 Hours 2 Mins
9/02/26 - Day 2, Wednesday, Sept. 2
Kids Day, Theater Day at Dan Patch Park and more!
Proud Day Sponsor: Minnesota Kids Rise
Kids Day
Discounted admission price at the entrance gates for kids: $20 for adults (13-64), $18 for seniors (65+) and $15 kids (5-12). 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
Sponsored by
Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series
Sponsored by
West End at Sunset
Sponsored by
Bazaar After Dark
8 p.m. at Summit Stage at the Bazaar
The Cedar Cultural Center Presents The Global Get-Together
Sponsored by
Theater Day at Dan Patch Park
Today is Theater Day at Dan Patch Park! ETC Productions presents The Little Mermaid Jr., Join Ariel and friends "Under the Sea" with a live performance of this classic tale. Catch their performances at 9, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 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.