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Read on for Ways to Save on Getting In,
Getting Here and Getting More for Less!
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HURRY! Buy Now and Save a Bundle!
Pre-fair discount admission and ride & game tickets are on sale through Aug. 20!
Pre-Fair Bargains:
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Pre-fair discount admission tickets: $17 (A savings of $3 off regular adult admission and a savings of $1 off regular seniors and kids admission)
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Advance discount Mighty Midway/Kidway ride & game tickets:
- $40 Fun Cards loaded with 50 tickets are available at participating Cub stores in the Twin Cities or other locations in greater Minnesota and Hudson, Wis. (while supplies last), savings of up to $10
- If you buy online thru Aug. 20, Fun Cards can be purchased for $20 (25 tickets), $40 (50 tickets), $80 (100 tickets) and $160 (200 tickets)
Pre-Fair Discount Tickets Are Available:
(Note: Pre-fair discount admission tickets are valid for any age guest on any one day of the 2025 fair.)
Regular Admission During the Fair:
- Adults (13-64): $20
- Seniors (65+): $18
- Kids (5-12): $18
- Children (4 and under): Always free!
Online during the fair, get your tickets at Etix.com.
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Fair-time online gate admission tickets proudly sponsored by Minnesota Rusco | | |
Visit Us on a Weekday for Big Savings!
Special Deal Days!
Opening Day, Aug. 21
- Adults (13-64) admitted for $18, and seniors (65+) and kids (5-12) admitted for $15, when purchasing admission at the gate.
- All-day specials are offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games.
- Many vendors around the fairgrounds offer special bargains.
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Stop by the Mall of America booth today
Friday, Aug. 22
- Early bird specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games.
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Stop by the Minnesota Oncology booth today
Seniors Day, Monday, Aug. 25
- Seniors (65+) are admitted for just $15 when purchasing admission at the gate.
- Early bird specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games.
- Many vendors around the fairgrounds offer special day savings.
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Stop by the Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line booth today only
Military Appreciation Day, Tuesday, Aug. 26
- Active military and their families, as well as retired or veteran military and their spouses receive $15 admission by showing valid documentation of military service when purchasing admission at the gate.
- Many vendors offer special bargains for all fair guests in celebration of our nation's heroes.
- All-day specials are offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games.
Kids Day, Wednesday, Aug. 27
- Kids (5-12) are admitted for just $15 when purchasing admission at the gate.
- All-day specials are offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games.
Seniors Day, Thursday, Aug. 28
- Seniors (65+) are admitted for just $15 when purchasing admission at the gate.
- Many vendors offer special bargains for all fair guests.
- Early bird specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games.
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Stop by the Treasure Island booth today only
Friday, Aug. 29
- Early bird specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games.
Kids Day, Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1
- Kids (5-12) are admitted for only $15 when purchasing admission at the gate.
- All-day specials are offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games.
- Many vendors offer Last Chance Day savings. Look around the fairgrounds for deals at vendor locations displaying "Last Chance" signs.
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100 Ways to Save! Get Your Blue Ribbon Bargain Book!
The State Fair's little book of big savings is just $5!
- 100 coupons - the best deals at the fair - on food, merchandise and attractions
- Every food and merchandise coupon is worth at least 30% off.
- Coupons valid all 12 days of the 2025 State Fair
- Use just one or two coupons and you'll cover the $5 price of the book!
Get a look at this year's coupon deals.
Pick up your Blue Ribbon Bargain Book, sponsored by Minnesota Lottery, wherever prefair tickets are sold. (Etix orders must be placed by today, Aug. 7, to allow time for mail delivery).
At the fair, buy Blue Ribbon Bargain Books at State FairWear Gift Shops and Bargain Book Carts. Proceeds from books sold at the fair support the mission of the Minnesota State Fair Foundation.
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Save When Your First Fair Ride Is on the Bus!
These great options bring you directly from a free parking lot to the gate!
The State Fair offers free Park & Ride service from 32 locations near the fairgrounds. Park your car for free, hop on a free bus, and enjoy a ride to the gates of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Park & Ride buses run regularly from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (9:30 p.m. Labor Day).
Or consider taking a State Fair Express Bus for a small fee from free parking lots located a little farther from the fairgrounds in suburbs around the Twin Cities. Check out the links below for schedules, locations and how to buy ride tickets. Express Bus service providers:
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Metro Transit from six locations throughout the Twin Cities (plus regular route service)
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Minnesota Valley Transit Authority from locations in Burnsville, Eagan and Shakopee. New this year: Buses leave for the fair starting at 7 a.m.!
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SouthWest Transit serving Carver Chanhassen, Chaska and Eden Prairie. New this year: Buses operate on Labor Day too!
You can also ride your bike to the fairgrounds and park for FREE in one of three, secure bike corrals. Learn more about all the options for getting to the fair.
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Deals, Drawings & Giveaways Galore!
Deals, Drawings & Giveaways Guides are your passport to:
- Special day deals on food and merchandise
- Freebies
- Sign Up & Win drawings
Pick up a copy at any information booth or check out our online Finder, sortable by Food and Shops and categories of deals, including free giveaways, Seniors Days Deals and more.
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Deals, Drawings & Giveaways Guides are proudly sponsored by
Human Touch
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Volunteer at the State Fair and Get Free Admission!
The Great Minnesota Get-Together would not be possible without the help of numerous volunteers! These essential folks are what make many of our exhibits memorable and engaging. No expertise required, and we’re looking for anyone with a willingness to help your fellow fair fans make the most of their day! Most shifts are two to three hours, with plenty of time to enjoy the fair before or after your shift. Each volunteer receives a FREE admission ticket to the fair.
This year, we're especially looking for volunteers to join the team at Kemps Little Farm Hands! Designed for kids ages 3-10, this pint-size mock farm experience lets the little ones plant seeds and feed pretend animals as they learn where their food comes from. Volunteers help them along the way AND receive a free T-shirt! Sign up solo or with friends, family, co-workers or members of a group you're a part of. Thanks for pitching in to make this Great Minnesota Get-Together even greater.
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Endless Entertainment Options! Hundreds of Things to Do – All FREE With Fair Admission!
Across the fairgrounds you’ll find stages with free music and performances, exhibitor booths with educational opportunities, pop-up arts performances and so much more! Use our online daily schedules or download the NEW Official MN State Fair app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to plan your visit today.
| | ASL interpretation, captioning and audio description are also offered for numerous free shows throughout the fair! | |
Check out our accessibility guide, sponsored by Momentum Refresh, for more information.
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Get Updates to Know Before You Go
If you have questions about this year’s fair plans or are curious about what’s new and what’s changed since the last time we got-together, visit the Updates page on our website. Check back often to get official notifications and up-to-date news about the 2025 State Fair and how to make the most of your visit.
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Tickets Are On Sale!
Check out our website for more information on the 2025 Grandstand Concert Series!
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Old Dominion with special guest Yam Haus: Thursday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.
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Meghan Trainor with special guest ellis: Friday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m.
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Atmosphere & Friends: Minnesota with Atmosphere, Cypress Hill, Lupe Fiasco, The Pharcyde, and DJ Abilities - The Current's Music On-A-Stick Show 2025: Saturday, Aug. 23, 5 p.m.
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Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls: Yes We Are Tour: Sunday, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.
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Happy Together Tour 2025 featuring The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues and The Cowsills: Monday, Aug. 25, 7 p.m.
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Def Leppard with special guest Brother Cane: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 7:00 p.m.
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Hank Williams Jr. with special guest Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.
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Daryl Hall with special guest The Rascals: Thursday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.
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The Avett Brothers with special guest The Milk Carton Kids: Friday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m.
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Nelly with special guests Ja Rule, Mýa and Ying Yang Twins: Saturday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m.
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Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals – FREE: Sunday, Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m.
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The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Taylor Swift & More for Kids featuring Bri & The Anti-Heroes: Monday, Sept. 1, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
| | Last Chance Deals Land at the Fair on Labor Day! | | You'll find a ton of deals offered by food and merchandise vendors on the last day of the Minnesota State Fair! Pick up your Last Chance flier at an information booth on Labor Day or view and print it here on Monday, Sept. 1. | |
Information booths are
proudly sponsored by AAA
| | Looking for the perfect spot to snap your Great Minnesota Get-Together photos? Check out Selfie Spots located around the grounds pointing out the ideal locations to capture State Fair memories. And don’t forget to tag @mnstatefair on social media when sharing your photos! | |
Selfie Spots are proudly sponsored by State Farm
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