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Fair guide

Minnesota State Fair

St. Paul, Minnesota

August 27, 2026 – September 7, 2026

Confirmed

Last verified: 2026-06-06

Official Website

Quick Facts

Dates
August 27, 2026 – September 7, 2026
Location
St. Paul, Minnesota
Venue
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Address
1265 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55108-3003
Ticket link
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Status
Confirmed

Overview

Parking & Transportation

Parking source: Confirmed official parking/transportation source.

Official on-site parking guidance says State Fair lots are first come, fill quickly, open at 6 a.m., and do not allow overnight parking.

Food Highlights

Food source: Confirmed food source.

Use the official New Foods page and Fair Finder for food planning; recheck current vendor locations near fair week.

Accessibility

Accessibility source: Confirmed accessibility source.

The official accessibility guide is the source for accessible parking, transportation, mobility rentals, service animals, seating, restrooms, sensory resources, and guest-services contacts.

Planning Sections

Dates & Hours

August 27, 2026 – September 7, 2026

Opening hours need verification.

Tickets & Discounts

Ticket prices need verification

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Food Highlights

Food details should be checked against source links before planning around a vendor, menu item, or dietary need.

Food information

Concerts & Entertainment

Review concert, grandstand, rodeo, parade, and daily schedule details close to fair week.

Concert schedule

Parking & Transportation

Parking price needs verification.

Parking information

Map

Family Tips

Check rules for strollers, wagons, water bottles, bags, shade, bathrooms, quiet spaces, and re-entry before arriving.

State Fair Family Guide

Accessibility

Verify accessible parking, entrances, mobility rentals, service animal policies, seating, sensory resources, and guest-services contacts.

Accessibility information

Vendor & Exhibitor Links

Vendor deadlines, booth fees, insurance, permits, and product rules can change quickly.

Vendor application

Nearby Fairs

Verified nearby fair links will appear after same-state fair pages are published.

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Sources & Corrections

Last verified: 2026-06-06

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