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Minnesota State Fair - Day 12
2025-09-01 07:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Minnesota State Fair, 1265 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul, MN, 55108, United States
The Great Minnesota Get-Together
2025 Minnesota State Fair Dates: Aug. 21 to Labor Day, Sept. 1
https://www.mnstatefair.org/guides/fair-days/9-01-25/
Day 12 – Monday, September 1, 2025: Kids Day & Hmong Minnesota Day
Wrap up the Great Minnesota Get-Together with a day filled with culture, family fun, and a final wave of summer excitement.
Fair Details:

Admission: $20 for adults (13–64), $18 for seniors (65+), and just $15 for kids (5–12). That’s a sweet deal for the last official day of the fair.

Hours:

Gates open for admission at 7 a.m.

The fairgrounds remain open through 9 p.m.

Mighty Midway runs until 9 p.m.

Kidway, perfect for the little ones, wraps up around 8 p.m.

Highlights of the Day
Kids Day
It’s all about families today. With discounted admission for kids, plus ride and game deals on Mighty Midway and Kidway, everything’s set up for a fun, budget-friendly experience.
Hmong Minnesota Day at Dan Patch Park
Celebrate a decade of Hmong Minnesota Day with vibrant performances by Hmong singers, dancers, martial artists, and leaders from the community. It’s a meaningful cultural showcase you won’t want to miss.
Entertainment Highlights

11:00 a.m. — GrandstandKick off the day with The Rock and Roll Playhouse, performing the music of Taylor Swift and more—designed especially for kids and families.

3:00 p.m. — Grandstand EncoreCatch another round of The Rock and Roll Playhouse featuring Bri & The Anti-Heroes—because why not squeeze in twice the fun?

7:30 p.m. — Evening Free Shows Around the Fairgrounds

Bandshell Stage: Ber brings the tunes.

West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater: Enjoy the set by Joyann Parker.

Bazaar After Dark at Summit Stage: Pamela McNeill – Janis, Stevie, Dolly, and Me delivers a soulful tribute performance.

Why It’s a Perfect Final Fair Day

Great value for families—Kids Day means lower prices and ride deals that make smiles easy.

Culture spotlight—Hmong Minnesota Day brings vibrant arts and community pride to the stage.

Entertainment for everyone—From high-energy family shows to story-rich evening performances, there’s something for every mood.

Corn Fest at Valleyfair
2025-09-01 11:00 - 19:00 | Valleyfair, One Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee, MN, 55379, United States
Corn Fest
Weekends August 16 – September 1, 2025

Corn Fest is back at Valleyfair and it is bursting with flavor, fun, and all things corn. Join the shuckin’ good time Saturdays and Sundays from August 16 through August 31, plus Labor Day Monday, September 1, from 11 AM to 7 PM. Celebrate Minnesota’s golden crop with a full day of live music, interactive entertainment, family games, and a-maize-ing food and drinks crafted just for the season. From zesty jalapeño corn fritters to house-made sweet corn ice cream, every bite brings the festival spirit to life. With toe-tapping band performances, quirky character hosts, and games for all ages, Corn Fest promises a kernel-popping good time for the whole family.
