PLACE · MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
Grandstand
Photo: Chad Davis · Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY 2.0
The historic heart of the fairgrounds, opened in 1909. Hosts big-name concerts every night, plus a massive shopping area on the lower level during the day.
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair ended on Monday, September 7, 2026. Everything below describes the 2026 fair, which is the most recent one — stands, buildings and rides carry over year to year, but dates, prices and schedules do not. I update it when the fair publishes for 2027.
- Built
- 1909
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