Insider's Guide to the Minnesota State Fair

Find out everything you need to know about the Minnesota State Fair with helpful links to specific information.

The Great Minnesota Get-Together!

August 24 through Labor Day, September 4, 2023

This end-of-summer tradition is held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds the 12 days leading up to and through Labor Day. The Minnesota State Fair is where you want to be for good food, great musical entertainment, rides, people watching and loads of fun!

Minnesota State Fair Attractions

In between bites, there are plenty of attractions to enjoy. By no means a full listing, here are some spots we recommend you don’t miss. Learn More

Minnesota State Fair Food Guide

At the Minnesota State Fair, you can probably find your favorite food deep-fried or on a stick somewhere on the fairgrounds. Learn More

The Complete List of New Foods at Minnesota State Fair

We're a big fan of the classics, but we are also excited to try the new delicious offerings by new and existing vendors at the Minnesota State Fair. Learn More

Minnesota State Fair Tickets

Before Aug 23:

Pre-fair discount admission tickets: $14

Purchase online, over the phone from Etix 800-514-3849, at the State Fair Ticket Office or at participating Cub stores. Sales end at 9pm on Aug. 24.

Aug 24 through Labor Day, Sept. 4:

Adults (13-64): $18
Seniors (65+): $16
Kids (5-12): $16
Children (4 and under): Always free

Purchase at the fair entrance.

Admission Tickets Deals & Discounts for dates with reduced admission at the gate

Get the latest info on the 2023 Minnesota State Fair event page

Fun Facts: Minnesota State Fair by the numbers

Hundreds of acres, thousands of ears of roasted corn, millions of cookies! This fair is a big deal.

Minnesota State Fair By The Numbers

1859 - date of first Minnesota State Fair
2,126,551 - total record attendance (2019)
270,426 - daily record attendance (2018)
322 - acres of the fairgrounds
300 - food vendors
3,000,000 - cookies made daily by Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar
25,000 - ears of corn consumed daily from Corn Roast vendor

Minnesota State Fair Pro Tips

There are a few tricks to the trade when it comes to navigating the Minnesota State Fair. We hope these 7 tips will help you skip the lines or save a few bucks. Learn More

Where To Stay

Whether you want luxury, affordability or a little bit of both, you'll find plenty of great places to rest your head in Saint Paul. Learn More

Connect with Us

We’re always looking to update our information to enhance your State Fair experience. If there’s something we missed, shout it out to us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using the hashtag #MYSAINTPAUL! This is also where you can share all of your fantastic photos and Fair stories.

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