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Summer Lakes Boathouse

The new Summer Lakes Boat House at Randall Ave & Underwood St Photo: Minnesota State Fair, © Minnesota State Fair (official vendor photo)

New for 2026: a bar & restaurant destination with live entertainment at the corner of Randall Ave & Underwood St, just west of The America Wheel — the first new building on the fairgrounds since 2018.

The 2026 Minnesota State Fair ended on Monday, September 7, 2026. Everything below describes the 2026 fair, which is the most recent one I hold — 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. The 2027 fair runs August 26 – September 6, 2027 — 293 days away.

Built
2026
Also called
Summer Lakes Boat House, Summer Lakes Beverage, boathouse

What is inside Summer Lakes Boathouse?

Food and drink (1)

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