Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
20 Days 18 Hours 26 Mins
https://www.mnstatefair.org/guides/discounts
Deals & Discounts Planning your visit to the 2026 Minnesota State Fair on a budget? From discount admission days to food deals and ride specials, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your fair budget. Jump to: Ways to Save Discount Days Save on Parking Free Fair Fun Food & Beverage Ways...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/animals/cattle
Cattle From the Moo Booth to the Cattle Barn to the Coliseum and everywhere in between, cattle can be found all 12 days of the fair. Make sure you stop by the historic Cattle Barn. Want more information about upcoming cattle competitions at the State Fair? Visit our Livestock Exhibitors...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/location/little-farm-hands/
Kemps Little Farm Hands Kemps Little Farm Hands is a free agricultural education exhibit for kids (3-10) where they become farm hands and experience the agricultural process, beginning at the farm and ending at the market. Children and their families don their work aprons and fire up their...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/guides/fair-days/8-29-26
8/29/26 - Day 3, Saturday, Aug. 29 4-H Day, Hubbard Hometown Day at the Fair Celebrating Community Connections! Proud Day Sponsor: Thrivent 4-H Day Regular admission prices at the entrance gates: $20 for adults (13-64) and $18 for seniors (65+) and kids (5-12). Visit the barns and animal...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/guides/discounts/brbb
Blue Ribbon Bargain Book What is the Blue Ribbon Bargain Book? The Blue Ribbon Bargain Book, sponsored by Minnesota Lottery, features 112 coupons with huge savings on food, merchandise and attractions valid all 12 days of the fair! Check out the list of this year's coupons. $5 per book Dozens of...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/new/food/dubai-whoopie-pie
New Food: Dubai Whoopie Pie Dubai Whoopie Pie Dubai chocolate-inspired whoopie pie made with pistachio cream sandwiched between two dark chocolate cakes. Rolled in Dino's Dubai crunch topping of shredded filo, crushed pistachios, honey and brown sugar. (Vegetarian) Dino's Gyros North side of Carnes...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/animals/sheep-and-goat
Sheep & Goats Baaaaa! Our wooly sheep friends are at the fair all 12 days. Find them in the Sheep Barn and Christensen Pavilion! Want more information about upcoming sheep & goat competitions at the State Fair? Visit our Livestock Exhibitors page. 2026 Sheep Barn Hours Thursday, Aug. 27: 8 a.m. to...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/about/media/minnesota-state-fair-photo-galleries/rides-attractions
Rides & Attractions The Minnesota State Fair's photo gallery is a royalty-free source of high-resolution images that may be used in print, broadcast or electronic news stories. Please credit Minnesota State Fair with use of all photos. To download photos, right-click to save image or drag the photo...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/about/media/kickoff-to-summer-at-the-fair-gallery
2026 Kickoff to Summer at the Fair The Minnesota State Fair's photo gallery is a royalty-free source of high-resolution images that may be used in print, broadcast or electronic news stories. Please credit Minnesota State Fair with use of all photos. To download photos, right-click to save image or...
https://www.mnstatefair.org/animals/swine
Swine A trip to the fair isn’t complete without checking out the traditional largest boar, which is on display all 12 days of the fair in the Robert A. Christensen Pavilion. While you’re there, check out the various breeds of swine on display – and potentially in competition! Also in the...