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Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025

71 Days 12 Hours 25 Mins

Ride & Attraction Tickets

When you purchase ride and game tickets, they will be loaded onto a Fun Card; we are no longer using paper ride and game tickets. Scan your Fun Card at any Midway/Kidway ride or game.

Pre-Fair Savings!

Save when you buy online through Aug. 20:

  • 25 Tickets for $20
  • 50 Tickets for $40
  • 100 Tickets for $80
  • 200 Tickets for $160

Save when you buy the above amounts in person at the State Fairgrounds Ticket Office beginning July 7 through Aug. 20.

Buy Fun Cards loaded with 50 tickets for $40 at participating Cub stores in the Twin Cities or other locations in greater Minnesota and Hudson, Wis., July 13 through Aug. 20 (while supplies last). Locations list

Fair-Time Ride & Game Tickets Pricing

  • $1 for an individual ticket
  • $30 for 33 tickets
  • $60 for 70 tickets

These tickets are your pass to all the fun and excitement of Mighty Midway and Kidway! Ticket sales for Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

Note: We do not have a wristband program. Each ride and attraction requires tickets on your Fun Card.

Blue Ribbon Savings at Mighty Midway & Kidway!

Pick up the State Fair’s Blue Ribbon Bargain Book, sponsored by Minnesota Lottery, to save even more at Mighty Midway and Kidway! Get yours for just $5!

Learn more about the Blue Ribbon Bargain Book

Special Discount Days

For more savings, ride and play on special discount days! During the 2025 State Fair, special ride & game promotions are offered all day on:

  • Thursday, Aug. 21
  • Tuesday, Aug. 26
  • Wednesday, Aug. 27
  • Monday, Sept. 1

The same great promotions are offered as early bird specials until 1 p.m. on:

  • Friday, Aug. 22
  • Monday, Aug. 25
  • Thursday, Aug. 28
  • Friday, Aug. 29

Note: The promotions during these special days include reduced number of tickets to ride or play, upgraded prizes or additional plays.