Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025
45 Days 14 Hours 36 Mins
Rides & Attractions
Amusement parks
Kidway
Kidway features pint-sized rides, attractions and food for our youngest fair fans!
Attractions
Butterfly House
Immerse yourself in the wonders of butterflies! These stunning creatures flit and soar around – all before your eyes!
Giant Sing Along
The Giant Sing Along offers you an opportunity to join together in a one-of-a-kind experience.
Haunted House
Spooks, scares and thrills abound in this State Fair classic! Note: This attraction is only open during the 12 days of the Minnesota State Fair.
Krazy Maze
A maze filled with lights and music is designed for adventurous visitors young and old!
Monty’s Traveling Reptile Show
Alligators and snakes and lizards, oh my! A fixture since the 1980s, this traveling reptile show shows the young and young at heart amazing reptiles up close!
Rides
Carousel
What’s a fair without a carousel? Hop on board one of the magnificently painted horses and enjoy the classic carousel tunes.
Giant Slide
A classic attraction at the Minnesota State Fair for more than half a century!
Great Big Wheel
One of the tallest traveling giant Ferris wheels in North America makes a stop at the Minnesota State Fair!
SkyGlider
Get a bird’s-eye view of the spectacular fairgrounds while traveling from the heart of the fairgrounds to the North End and back.
Skyride
Traveling from east to west or west to east on the fairgrounds, consider a trip on the gondola-style Skyride!
Space Tower
A State Fair staple since 1965, the Space Tower is your ticket to see breathtaking views of the fairgrounds and beyond!
Ye Old Mill
Touted as the “original tunnel of love,” Ye Old Mill is the oldest attraction on the fairgrounds.