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.
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 22 through Labor Day, September 2, 2024
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 Food Guide
At the Minnesota State Fair, you can probably find your favorite food deep-fried or on a stick somewhere on the fairgrounds.
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.
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 Pro Tips
Plan your visit to the Minnesota State Fair with our in-depth guide on the costs, hours, attractions, and more.
Fairgrounds Map
Tickets
Minnesota State Fair Tickets
Get discounted admission tickets ($15) before August 21
Purchase online, over the phone from Etix 800-514-3849, at the State Fair Ticket Office or at participating Cub stores.
August 22 through Labor Day September 2:
- Adults (13-64): $18
- Seniors (65+): $16
- Kids (5-12): $16
- Children (4 and under): Always free
Admission Tickets Deals & Discounts for dates with reduced admission at the gate
Get the latest info on the 2024 Minnesota State Fair event page
Grandstand Entertainment
August 22
Grandstand Concert Series: Becky G with special guest Los Aptos
Becky G and special guest Los Aptos will perform as part of the 2024 Grandstand Concert Series! The multiplatinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and activist Becky G has proven she is one of the most influential, multifaceted artists of her generation. Learn More
August 23
Grandstand Concert Series: Chance the Rapper
Chance the Rapper will perform as part of the 2024 Grandstand Concert Series! Hailed as “a generational voice” by “GQ” and “an outstanding role model” by President Barack Obama, multi-Grammy award winner Chance the Rapper has built a multi-faceted career, redefining what it means to be an independent artist. Learn More
August 24
Grandstand Concert Series: Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour
Nate Bargatze will perform as part of the 2024 Grandstand Concert Series! Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up” by The Atlantic Magazine and a “Rising Star” by “CBS Mornings,” 2021 Grammy-nominated comedian, podcaster, director and producer Nate Bargatze is selling out shows around the world. Bargatze’s comedy is both clean and relatable, evident in his 13 appearances on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” as well as on “Conan” and the late-night shows of Seth Meyers and James Corden. Learn More
August 25
Grandstand Concert Series: Blake Shelton with special guest Emily Ann Roberts
Blake Shelton and special guest Emily Ann Roberts will perform as part of the 2024 Grandstand Concert Series! As the genre’s chief ambassador, Blake Shelton has been delivering country music to a diverse audience for more than 20 years. In that time, he has accumulated an astonishing 28 No. 1 singles, sold nearly 15 million album equivalents, and earned upwards of 12.5 billion global streams. Shelton has received myriad awards, including six ACMs, three AMAs, 10 CMAs, 11 CMTs, six People’s Choice Awards, and more. Learn More
August 26
Grandstand Concert Series: Happy Together Tour 2024
Happy Together Tour 2024 featuring The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues and The Cowsills will perform as part of the 2024 Grandstand Concert Series! With a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an incredible 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes – the Happy Together Tour 2024 features returning favorites and new additions – The Turtles, who also act as musical hosts for the evening, Jay and the Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues and The Cowsills. Learn More
August 27
Grandstand Concert Series: Ludacris & T‑Pain
Ludacris & T-Pain will perform as part of the 2024 Grandstand Concert Series!
The career of the multitalented Chris “Ludacris” Bridges can best be described as remarkable. As a recording artist, he has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide.
GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and global cultural icon T-Pain has not only changed the course of pop, hip-hop and R&B, but has reshaped the fabric of culture itself. Learn More
August 28
Grandstand Concert Series: Jon Pardi with special guest MacKenzie Porter
Jon Pardi and special guest MacKenzie Porter will perform as part of the 2024 Grandstand Concert Series! Since first hitting the country landscape, Jon Pardi has separated himself from the pack, carving a lane that is all his own by producing, writing and singing songs he created. Learn More
August 29
Grandstand Concert Series: Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe will perform as part of the 2024 Grandstand Concert Series! Hailing from Los Angeles, Calif., Mötley Crüe — Vince Neil (vocals), Nikki Sixx (bass), Tommy Lee (drums) and Mick Mars (guitars) — continues touring the world with John 5 on guitar as they push the visual limits of live performance. The band has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, garnered seven U.S. platinum and multi-platinum albums, 22 Top 40 mainstream rock hits, six Top 20 pop singles, three Grammy nominations, five New York Times bestselling books, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a Netflix hit movie. Learn More
August 30
Grandstand Concert Series: Matchbox Twenty with special guest Beauty School Dropout
Matchbox Twenty and special guest Beauty School Dropout will perform as part of the 2024 Grandstand Concert Series! Matchbox Twenty have quietly woven their songs into the fabric of American popular culture. It’s impossible not to hum along to generational anthems such as “3AM,” “Push,” “Unwell,” “Bent,” “If You’re Gone” and “She’s So Mean.” Learn More
August 31
Grandstand Concert Series: Stephen Sanchez
Stephen Sanchez will perform as part of the 2024 Grandstand Concert Series! Stephen Sanchez has materialized at the forefront of popular culture with a sound that’s as timeless as it is necessary for the times. It’s easy to sway into the embrace of his breezy baritone stylings, warm guitar phrasing and untouchable charisma. His music is also an eternal bright spot illuminated by a belief that the kind of romance and love we used to see on the silver screen is still possible. Learn More
September 2
KIDZ BOP LIVE 2024
KIDZ BOP is the #1 music brand for kids, featuring today’s biggest global pop hits “sung by kids for kids.” Since its launch, the family-friendly music brand has sold more than 24 million albums and generated more than 11 billion streams. KIDZ BOP connects with kids and families through its best-selling albums, music videos, consumer products and live tours. The music franchise is expanding internationally and currently records in five different languages. Learn More
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