Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
71 Days 6 Hours 7 Mins
9/04/26 - Day 9, Friday, Sept. 4
MPR Day at Dan Patch Park, Early Bird discounts and more!
Proud Day Sponsor - TGK Automotive
Friday, Sept. 4
Regular admission prices at the entrance gates: $20 for adults (13-64) and $18 for seniors (65+) and kids (5-12). 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
8:30 p.m. at the Luther Auto Bandshell
Urban Classic Presents REVELATION: A Retrospective of the Minneapolis Sound
Sponsored by
West End at Sunset
8 p.m. at Pryes Stage at Schilling Amphitheater at the West End
First Avenue Goes To The Fair
Sponsored by
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. 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
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