Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
24 Days 20 Hours 50 Mins
Activate: Special Warfare is a four-dimensional VR experience that portrays a firefight between Special Warfare operators and enemy combatants..
On the south side of Dan Patch Ave., between Underwood & Cooper streets
Exhibits and information regarding University of Minnesota educational programs, services, curriculum and research.
On the south side of Dan Patch Ave., between Underwood & Cooper streets
highlight films, logo shirts, logo jackets, logo caps, logo buttons, logo coffee mugs, logo sweatshirts, logo stuffed animals, logo pucks, logo pencils, logo shot glasses, logo T-shirts, logo books, athletic event tickets, logo pendant, University of Minnesota Golden Gopher merchandise.
In the Education Building, south center section
promoting the educational offerings of the University of Minnesota.
West side of Cosgrove St. between Wright & Dan Patch avenues, north of the Home Improvement Building
The Driven to Discover exhibit is inviting the public to participate in University Minnesota research projects while they are at the Fair..
in the Education Building, center aisle
University of Northwestern information and distribution of printed materials regarding undergraduate adult education and other programs.
At the North End, northeast section, across from the North End Event Center
coffee, Nojito mocktail (minty and lime, garnished with fresh mint and lime), Bonspiel Blue mocktail (cucumber, lemon, butterfly pea flower blue tea, mint, lemon garnish), Cheweenie (mini hot dogs, sweet Hawaiian rolls, mocktail-inspired mustards), Grilled Peach No Fashioned mocktail (grilled peach, non-alcoholic bitters, simple syrup, garnished with a peach & cherry), flavor shots, nitro cold press coffee, “Kind of a Big Dill” Pickle Lemonade, Orchard Mule mocktail (carbonated, apple, cranberry, cinnamon, spicy ginger, garnished with dried apple slice), Razzarita frozen mocktail *NEW* (frozen raspberry, lime, basil, lime slice garnish), Dill with it, Cookie! *NEW* (white chocolate chips, chopped dill pickles, fresh dill, sprinkled with sugar and Maldon salt), Two-Tone Bloody Mary Mocktail *NEW* (tomatillo salsa, tomato, herbs, spices, olive brine, pickle/cheese/Cheweenie/tomato/olive garnish).
In the Dairy Building, east wall
NorthUp saunas and products by Urban Wing.
West side of Cosgrove St. between Wright & Dan Patch avenues
Informational literature regarding the U S Marine Corps, with an exhibit featuring a chin pull up demonstration challenge, Each contestant will receive a participation gift of one of the following - logo hat, T-shirt, water bottle, lanyard or carabiner.
Promotion of Verizon services including 5G Home Internet.
In the Education Building, south wall
Tourism information regarding Bemidji, Minnesota and visitor guides.
In the Education Building, south aisle
promotional items regarding Duluth MN and visitor guides.
On Judson Ave. between Liggett & Clough streets
Brownie Waffle Stick, Chicken in a Waffle On a Stick, soda, Chicken Bacon Ranch Waffle Stick, Strawberries & Cream Waffle Stick, Breakfast Sausage Waffle Stick, Loaded Breakfast Waffle Stick, bottled water, waffle fries.
At Kidway
Soft serve ice cream (in a dish, cones, waffle cones, novelty cones), arctic swirls, sundaes, shakes, floats, Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, bottled water, root beer floats, ice cream nachos.
Northeast corner of Randall Ave. & Underwood St.
California Water Blade scweedge, LED Smart lights and Waldoch T-shirts and hats, Waldoch vehicle branded luxury vans, camper vans, truck toppers, Ford, GM and Ram partnered manufactured, Nerf bars, running boards, hitches, step bars, custom vehicles, custom paint, Tonneau covers, wheel and tires, seating, leather interiors, performance superchargers, tire shine, Waldoch custom parts and detailing products, Waldoch brand conversion vans, Waldoch brand lifted trucks, Waldoch brand limos, Waldoch brand luxury travel vans, Waldoch brand mobile offices, Waldoch brand off-road trucks, Waldoch brand sport trucks.
At West End Market, southeast section
safari shirts & vests, Walkabout mesh hats, Stetson casual hats, Rogue hats, Ruggedwear apparel, custom top hats, soakable mesh hats, Fedora style hats, ladies safari hats, sun hats, custom originals by Walkabout Hats, outdoor hats made from (felt, nylon, canvas, mesh, organic raffia and polyester and paper), outdoor adventure hats, fishing hats, Justin brand straw and felt hats, Larry Mahan straw and felt hats, American Hat Maker and Stetson brand hats.
In the Food Building, southeast center section
deep-fried walleye balls, walleye (on-a-stick, on-a-bun, in-a-boat), original or red birch root beer, Cajun catfish (on-a-stick, on-a-bun, in-a-boat), smelt in a boat, bottled water, Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Mello Yello, walleye taco, Cajun catfish taco.
East side of Liggett St. between Carnes & Judson avenues, outside the Sheep & Poultry Barn
Adopt-a-Garden.
West side of Cooper St. between Murphy and Lee avenues
floating dock systems, pontoon docking port, PWC docking port.
In the Merch Market, northeast corner
handcrafted American Indian jewelry, Black Hills gold, sterling silver jewelry, stainless steel and titanium rings, pendants and chains, necklaces, bracelets.