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2025 Minnesota State Fair Updates

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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!

“As the 2025 Minnesota State Fair has come to a close, we pause to remember the tragedy at Annunciation school and the devastating loss of others in our community who were victims of violence. Even in the shadow of heartbreak, the fair showed its true purpose: bringing Minnesotans together. Over the 12 days, the weather created a beautiful backdrop for people to share traditions, discover new favorites, and celebrate the spirit of our state. We’re grateful to guests, vendors, exhibitors, volunteers, performers, safety and security professionals and staff members who helped make this year’s fair a place of joy, connection and belonging. Together, we proved once again why the Great Minnesota Get-Together is more than a fair — it’s a reflection of who we are and what we can be, together.” – Minnesota State Fair CEO Renee Alexander

Learn more about this year’s fair.

Aug. 30, 2025: Due to a demonstration on Snelling Ave. and Midway Parkway, the Minnesota State Fair’s main Gate 5 was temporarily closed starting at approximately 1:08 p.m. Select buses that utilize the gate were paused and pedestrians were redirected to other gates. Gate 5 reopened and vehicle traffic resumed following the demonstration at approximately 2:32 p.m.

July 31, 2025: All things New at the Fair in 2025 have been announced! Learn more about new merchandise vendors, guest services, attractions, exhibits and more.

July 17, 2025: Late yesterday, we were notified that the Steve Miller Band is cancelling his 2025 tour. The Steve Miller Band with special guest The Rascals was scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28, as part of the Minnesota State Fair’s Grandstand Concert Series. The band has posted a statement on its website and social media channels. Learn more about refunds for this show. The State Fair intends to fill the Aug. 28 date with another concert, but at this time, no additional information is available. Stay tuned.

July 17, 2025: 70 brand new and 40 returning Specialty Sips have been announced for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair!

July 9, 2025: 33 Official New Foods and eight new vendors have been announced for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair!

May 15, 2025: The 2025 free stage entertainment lineup has been announced! Details here.

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.

To fund extensive capital improvements and maintenance work and address rising operational costs after not increasing ticket prices in 2024, the State Fair is set to implement a $2 admission ticket increase in each category for the 2025 fair starting Jan. 27, 2025. From now through Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, pre-fair discount admission tickets are on sale at the 2024 price of $15. These tickets are available at Etix.com and are valid any day of the fair and for any age. 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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