Admission Tickets

Pre-fair Discount Tickets On Sale Now!

Pre-fair discount admission tickets are on sale now through Aug. 20 for $17. Pre-fair admission tickets are available via free print-at-home or mobile download delivery options. Regular mail delivery is available with a $5 handling fee per order.

In-Person Ticket Sales

State Fairgrounds Ticket Office

Purchase tickets July 7 through Aug. 20 at the State Fairgrounds Ticket Office.

Metro Area

At participating Cub stores July 13 through Aug. 20 (while supplies last, list of locations coming soon).

Greater Minnesota and Hudson, Wis.

At many locations in greater Minnesota and Hudson, Wis., July 13 through Aug. 20 (while supplies last, list of locations coming soon).

Important Information

No refunds or exchanges. Tickets are valid for any age guest (age 5+) on any one day of the 2025 fair. Children ages 4 and under are always free! Ticket holder agrees to comply with all Minnesota State Fair policies and protocols (including health, safety and security) in place at the time of the 2025 State Fair and acknowledges that policies and protocols may be updated between time of ticket purchase and the State Fair, as the State Fair finalizes its 2025 plans.

Print-at-Home Cards!

Print a free card to give with your gift of State Fair admission tickets! These cards prints in color on one side of an 8 1/2″ x 11″ sheet of paper. Fold paper in half and then in half again to create your card.

General Occasion Card

Regular Fair-Time Admission Pricing

Adults (13-64): $20
Seniors (65+): $18
Kids (5-12): $18
Children (4 and under): Always Free!

2025 Ticket Office Hours of Operation and Location

The Ticket Office is located at 1640 Como Avenue from July 7 through Aug. 20. Pre-fair Discount Admission Tickets, Mighty Midway & Kidway Fun Cards, Blue Ribbon Bargain Books and Grandstand Concert Series tickets will be for sale. View directions on our map.

Monday-Friday

July 7 through Aug. 15: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aug. 18 & 19: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Aug. 20: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Weekends

Saturday, August 16: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, August 17: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Please note: During the fair, Thursday August 21 through Monday September 1, the Ticket Office will be located on the east side of the Grandstand, inside the fairgrounds noon to 8 p.m. (4 p.m. Labor Day) for Grandstand Concert Series ticket sales only. Regular fair-time gate admission tickets will be for sale online and at the gates.