HURRY! Buy Now and Save a Bundle!

Pre-fair discount admission and ride & game tickets are on sale through Aug. 26!

Pre-Fair Bargains:

• 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)
• 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. 26, 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:

• At Etix.com or 800-514-3849. Discount admission tickets and ride & game tickets are available through Aug. 26
• At the State Fair Ticket Office, located at 1640 Como Ave., through Aug. 26
• In the Twin Cities, at the customer service centers of participating Cub locations through Aug. 26 (while supplies last)
• Many locations in greater Minnesota and Hudson, Wis., through Aug. 26 (while supplies last)

(Note: Pre-fair discount admission tickets are valid for any age guest on any one day of the 2026 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.

Visit Us on a Weekday for Big Savings!

Special Deal Days!

Opening Day, Thursday, Aug. 27

• 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.
• Stop by the Mall of America booth today.

Seniors Day, Monday, Aug. 31

• Seniors (65+) are admitted for just $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 day savings.
• Stop by the Minnesota Aging Pathways booth today.

Military Appreciation Day, Tuesday, Sept. 1

• 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.
• All-day specials are offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides & games.
• Many vendors offer special bargains for all fair guests in celebration of our nation's heroes.

Kids Day, Wednesday, Sept. 2

• 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.
• Many vendors around the fairgrounds offer special bargains.
• Stop by the Minnesota Kids Rise booth today.

Seniors Day, Thursday, Sept. 3

• Seniors (65+) are admitted for just $15 when purchasing admission at the gate.
• Many vendors around the fairgrounds offer special bargains.
• Stop by the Treasure Island booth today only

Kids Day, Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7

• 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 around the fairgrounds offer special bargains and Last Chance Day savings. Look around the fairgrounds for deals at vendor locations displaying "Last Chance" signs.

100+ Ways to Save! Get Your Blue Ribbon Bargain Book!

The State Fair's little book of big savings is just $5!

• 112 coupons - more coupons for food, merchandise and attractions - packed in a book that's the same low price
• Use just one or two coupons and you'll cover the $5 price of the book!
• Coupons valid all 12 days of the 2026 State Fair.

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. 13, 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.

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 30+ 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. (8:30 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:

• Metro Transit from six locations throughout the Twin Cities (plus regular route service).
• Minnesota Valley Transit Authority from locations in Burnsville, Eagan and Shakopee.
• SouthWest Transit serving Carver Chanhassen, Chaska and Eden Prairie.

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.

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.

Endless Entertainment Options! Hundreds of Things to Do – All FREE With Fair Admission! 

• Free Live Music & Shows
• Shows & Activity Schedule
• When to Visit the Animals
• Daily Parade

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 FREE Official MN State Fair App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to plan your visit today.

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 2026 State Fair and how to make the most of your visit.

Tickets Are On Sale!

Check out our website for more information on the 2026 Grandstand Concert Series!

• Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with special guest Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen: Thursday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.
• “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour with special guest Puddles Pity Party: Friday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.
• Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound: Saturday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m.
• Sierra Ferrell: Heavy Petal Tour with special guest Tanya Tucker - The Current's Music On-A-Stick Show 2026: Sunday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m.
• Tommy James & The Shondells and Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone: Monday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m.
• CANCELED - Rod Stewart with special guest Richard Marx: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m.
• AJR with special guests Quinn XCII and Avery Cochrane: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m.
• Brad Paisley with special guests Jake Worthington and Laci Kaye Booth: Thursday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m.
• HARDY with special guest McCoy Moore: Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.
• TLC and Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue - IT’S ICONIC: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m.
• Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals – FREE: Sunday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. (Sponsored by Chase)
• CeCe Winans - More Than This World Tour: Monday, Sept. 7, 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. 7.

Information booths are

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Minnesota State Fair Takes Home Top Honors!

It's official! The Great Minnesota Get-Together was recently named #1 by not one, not two, but THREE publications. We're proud to take home Best State Fair for Festival Food honors from Yelp and Best State Fair from USA Today and Travel & Leisure. A big thanks to all our fantastic food vendors, fair fans and incredible staff that make it possible each year!