RIDE · MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
The America Wheel
New for 2026, honoring America250. A 230-ft observation wheel with 45 climate-controlled gondolas, standing in the North End at Randall Ave. & Cooper St. Replaces the Great Big Wheel, which the fair retired.
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.
- Kind of ride
- Family
- Tickets
- $7 per rider. Accepts credit cards. Does not accept Mighty Midway or Kidway ride & game tickets.
- Building
- The America Wheel
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