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Minnesota State Fair Fast Facts

• Where: Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul.

• When: Thursday, August 22 through Labor Day September 2, 2024. Most attractions are from 9AM to 9PM. Midway open from 10AM to midnight,

• Directions: From the north or south, take 35W to I-94 east. Exit on Snelling Ave.

From east or west, take take I-94 to Snelling Avenue.


The Minnesota State Fair is an annual fair that takes place in St. Paul every year, a family-friendly fun fest that has been taking place since its inaugural year in 1859.

This year, the 2024 Minnesota State Fair runs from opening day on Thursday, August 22 to Monday, September 2.

Like many state fairs, the Minnesota State Fair moved around a fair bit in its early years to better include the various parts of the state, which had trouble transporting livestock over long distances.

The transient nature of the fair was actually in part what led to a competing fair opening up in Minneapolis. The two fairs were both quite popular, and in the end they were joined together and held roughly half way between the two areas at what is now the modern Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul.

Today, the fair runs for twelve days in late August until Labor Day. attracting upwards of 1,600,000 people during an almost two-week run.

This makes the Minnesota State Fair the largest fair in the US by daily attendance, but not by total attendance. (The Texas State Fair holds that honor, although the Texas fair runs for almost twice as long.)


2024 Minnesota State Fair concert lineup

Watch for the 2024 Minnesota State Fair grandstand concert lineup to becomes available over the summer -- including dates, times, and special guest appearances.

Tickets are available at the Minnesota State Fair box office or at etix.com.

mn state fair concerts
Blake Shelton headlines at this year's fair.

So far, 2024 fair organizers have already announced the some of lineup with country superstar Blake Shelton taking the stage on Sunday, August 25th.

More acts announced include comedian Nate Bargatze , who will perform on Saturday, August 24th followed by rockers Motley Crue on Thursday, August 20th.

The Turtles Happy Together Tour with Jay and the Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues and The Cowsills will be performing on Monday, August 26th.while kid-friendly group Kidx Bop will take the stage on Monday, Septemeber 2nd.

Friday, Aug. 23: Chance the Rapper

Saturday, Aug. 24: Nate Bargatze

Sunday, Aug. 25: Blake Shelton

Monday, Aug. 26: Happy Together Tour feat. The Turtles

Thursday, Aug. 29: Mötley Crüe

Monday, Sept. 2: Kidz Bop Live

Meanwhile, keep it here for updates when the full schedule is announced over the summer.

Along with major headliners at the Grandstand, the Minnesota State Fair also hosts a talented array of live entertainment featuring 70 bands on 5 stages.

Styles of music range from blues, rock and country to luegrass, R&B, and polka, along with stand-up comedy and even local talent shows.


What else to see and do at the Minnesota State Fair

Perhaps one of the oldest traditions at the fair is the election of the Princess Kay of the Milky Way, who has the honor of having her likeness carved in to a block of butter, among other official duties.

There is also livestock - such as cattle, horses, sheep, and llamas, which are all on show and in various competitions as well. The Minnesota State Fair is also home to many amusement rides, along with art displays and other exhibitors with, of course, a wide selection of calorie-laden fried foods and regional specialties.


scenes from the Minnesota State Fair
From top left, there's the giant ferris wheel in the Mighty Midway and carnival rides in The Kidway,
with top name concerts by night and marching band parades by day! It's all part of the fun at the
annual Minnesota State Fair in August. (All photos courtesy of the Minnesota State Fair.)



There is so much to do and see that it would be impossible not to find something to enjoy at the Minnesota State Fair.

Have fun!


DID YOU KNOW? Minnesota State Fair fun facts

eating corn on the cob
Minnesota State Fair: Very corny.

• 25,000 ears of corn are served up at the the Corn Roast booth EACH DAY.

• Q: Still the most popular flavor pie entered in the baked goods contest? A: Apple.

• The oldest amusement on the fairgrounds is Ye Old Mill. The classic canal boat ride began operating in 1915.

• The wonder of electricity was used at the State Fair in 1899, allowing it to operate after sunset for the very first time.

• Notable attendees to the Minnesota State Fair have included US Presidents Coolidge, Eisenhower, Harding, Taft, and Teddy Roosevelt who have all stopped by for a visit over the years.



also see -> This Christmas in Minnesota

Minnesota Fall Foliage


More about the Minnesota State Fair around the Web:

 


2024 Minnesota State Fair
- The official site with information on admission and ticket prices, fair highlights and events including rides, concert lineup, entertainment, food finder, directions, map, photos.

Minnesota State Fair - Wikipedia - History and fun facts, including an overview of the modern fair's most popular events & attractions, photo gallery, attendance records, with related references and resources.




 
 

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