Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
218 Days 23 Hours 14 Mins
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Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026: At its 167th annual meeting, the Minnesota State Agricultural Society board, governing body of the Minnesota State Fair, voted to keep admission ticket prices and parking fees unchanged for the 2026 State Fair, which runs Aug. 27 through Sept. 7. At the same time, the board approved more than $67 million to improve the State Fairgrounds, enhance the guest experience and elevate the educational and entertainment programming that has made the State Fair world-renowned.
The Minnesota State Fair is financially self-supporting and does not receive government funding. Revenue from ticket sales, percentages and fees paid by vendors, facility rental, sponsorships and other sources brings the fair to life – powering memorable experiences, world-class operations, and exceptional care of the historic fairgrounds. Learn more.
Tuesday, Nov. 25 Only: $15 State Fair Ticket Flash Sale! If you miss the flash sale, 2026 pre-fair admission tickets will go on sale Monday, Dec. 1, at the pre-fair discount price of $17. Learn more.
Nov. 17, 2025: The Minnesota State Fair has begun announcing its 2026 Grandstand Concert Series, sponsored by Sleep Number. Watch for more additions in the coming months! If you’d like to get updates, join our email list.
Sept. 2, 2025: The 2025 Minnesota State Fair brought people together from across the state of Minnesota to celebrate. This year’s cumulative total attendance total was 1,940,869, making it the fifth best-attended fair ever! Learn more about this year’s fair.
Jan. 19, 2025: Minnesota State Agricultural Society’s Annual Meeting Looks Ahead to 2025 Minnesota State Fair: In 2025 & 2026, the State Fair will undertake a highly impactful investment, totaling an estimated $22 million, in the historic Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum, the first significant update in the building’s almost 75-year history. This iconic structure is the centerpiece of youth and open-class livestock and horse exhibitions and dozens of year-round events. Learn more about updates from the 166th annual meeting of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society board.
February 15, 2024: Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum Roof Replacement Work to Begin April 2025. Read more.
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