Minnesota State Fair 2026
There will be 1,925,904 people attending and a predicted event spend (USD) of $163,224,667 at the event in 2026.
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Event Insights for Minnesota State Fair 2026
Predicted Attendance
1,925,904Predicted Event Spend (USD)
$163,224,667
Event Details
Description
The Minnesota State Fair is an annual multi-day event held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Saint Paul that showcases agriculture, food, entertainment and family activities. Organized by the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, the fair features livestock and agricultural exhibitions, 4‑H and FFA competitions, hundreds of food vendors, mid...
Date & Time
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Timezone
-0500 (America/Chicago)
Event Category
festivals
Duration
12 days
Frequency
Yearly
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