20 free concerts to see at the Minnesota State Fair

The local hip-hop duo of Fancy Lanier-Duncan and Ammanuel Duncan are performing a tribute to the Minneapolis Sound. They'll be joined by guests like Jellybean Johnson, Carolyne Naomi, and others ... Read More

The Minnesota State Fair showcased a unique and diverse musical lineup

In partnership with OMG Media Solutions, the Minnesota State Fair made a dedicated effort to diversify the musical lineup at the 2024 fair. Read More

2024 Minnesota State Fair ends strong, but attendance comes up short of all-time record

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Attendance at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair had more ups and downs than a roller coaster in the Mighty Midway, ultimately coming up significantly short of an all-time record. Read More

Minnesota State Fair 101: Your guide to the Great Minnesota Get-Together for 2024

The Minnesota State ... Check out of the State Fair’s daily schedule. From live entertainment to special activities and attractions, the fair will be hosting 547 free events. Read More

Minnesota State Fair breaks 5 attendance records; sets 5th highest attendance

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) - The 2024 Minnesota State Fair brought people together from across the state of Minnesota to celebrate. Labor Day attendance of 175,889 brought this year’s cumulative total to ... Read More

Entertainment on the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair

The excitement begins with Chance the Rapper on Friday, August 23 at 7 p.m. Saturday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m. Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up” by The ... Read More

Minnesota State Fair shatters another attendance record, the 4th one this year

After Thursday's severe weather put a damper on fair attendance, fairgoers bounced back on Friday with a crowd more than triple the size. Read More

Severe Weather Delays Opening of Minnesota State Fair Tuesday (Update)

Falcon Heights, MN ( KROC-AM News )- The severe weather that rolled across Minnesota Monday night has forced a delayed opening of the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday. Preliminary storm reports ... Read More

Everything you need to know about the 2024 MN State Fair

entertainment and more. It’s no mere carnival! Minnesota’s fair is historically the second most-attended state fair — trailing only Texas — but is firmly No. 1 in terms of daily attendance. Read More

What to do in Minnesota: 5 Things to do this weekend (Aug. 23-25)

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The first weekend of the Minnesota State Fair, plus other beloved ... beverages and free entertainment options, as well as a lineup of Grandstand concert acts and more. Read More

5 AT THE FAIR: Minnesota DNR fish pond

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fish pond at the State Fair gives fairgoers a glimpse ... with the DNR spoke with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS about what type of fish people can see and ... Read More

Minnesota State Fair Staffs Up

The Minnesota State Fair ... the year, the fair also has to hire about 3,000 employees to work the 12 days throughout various sectors, such as ticketing and entertainment. This hiring process ... Read More