Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/21/2026 - 05/24/2026
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Location
Minnesota State Fair 1265 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN, 55108
Description
This could be a warm-up for the great get-together later this summer OR it’s a perfectly scaled-down size for the family that would prefer less and call it more. Lots of your favorite fair food vendors will be there, plenty of live music, lawn games, shopping, rides on the Giant Slide and more. Save on admission when you purchase your tickets online. Weekend hours run 11am-7pm. $14/online, $17/door.
New family events in 2026
Read to a Breed
Kids can read a short story with therapy animals like dogs, cats, rabbits, alpacas, a llama or a mini horse. Located across from the Coliseum, free with admission. Weekend only activity, 12-4pm.
Hunter & Jumper Horse Show
New horse shows & competitions presented at the renovated Warner Coliseum – free with Kickoff admission!
Silly Stops
Scout out 10 quick, fun and family-friendly activity stops throughout the fairgrounds – learn to sign your name in ASL, mimic a favorite animal, do a yoga pose and more.
More information
- Event link: Minnesota State Fair
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