The Great Minnesota Get-Together

2025 Minnesota State Fair Dates: Aug. 21 to Labor Day, Sept. 1

https://www.mnstatefair.org/guides/fair-days/8-31-25/

Day 11 – Sunday, August 31, 2025: Friends of the Fair Day

This Sunday is Friends of the Fair Day, a celebration of the great work done by the Minnesota State Fair Foundation. It’s a thoughtful occasion that brings extra meaning to one of your last fair days.

Fair Details:

• Admission: $20 for adults (ages 13–64), and $18 for both seniors (65+) and kids (5–12).

• Hours:

  • Admission begins at 7 a.m. and goes through 9 p.m.

  • Fairgrounds stay open until 11 p.m.

  • Mighty Midway runs from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

  • Kidway is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
    (Note: ride closing times may vary.)

Day Highlights

Friends of the Fair Day shines a spotlight on the community and spirit behind the scenes—recognizing volunteers, donors, and contributors who help make the fair what it is. It’s a great day to feel that goodwill!

Grandstand

• 7:30 p.m. – Catch the Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals. It’s free, full of variety, and a perfect chance to applaud rising stars.

Free Evening Shows

• Bandshell (7:30 p.m.) – Enjoy a set by Ber, lighting up the night with good vibes.

• West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater (8 p.m.) – Joyann Parker brings her soulful sound to round out the evening.

• Bazaar After Dark at Summit Stage (8 p.m.) – Pamela McNeill delivers “Janis, Stevie, Dolly, and Me,” a heartfelt tribute performance.

Why It’s a Stand-Out Sunday

• Celebrate the heart of the fair by honoring the community that keeps it running.

• Entertainment variety with a free talent contest, plus evening performances across the fairgrounds.

• Enjoy the fair at a relaxed pace—wide hours, fewer crowds, and a full slate of experiences from rides to shows.