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8/23/24 – Day 2, Friday, Aug. 23

Proud Day Sponsor – Mall of America

Today is Friday, Aug. 23

Admission prices at the entrance gates: $18 for adults (13-64) and $16 for seniors (65+) and kids (5-12).

Hours

  • Fairground Admission: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Fairgrounds Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Mighty Midway: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.*
  • Kidway: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.*

* Closing times may vary.

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Grandstand Concert Series

Tonight • 7 p.m. at the Grandstand

Chance the Rapper

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Sponsored by Sleep Number home page

Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series

Tonight • 8:30 p.m. at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell

Phil Vassar

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Sponsored by Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company home page

West End at Sunset

Tonight • 8 p.m. at the Schell's Stage at Schilling Amphitheater

Tina Schlieske & Friends

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Sponsored by August Schell's Brewing Company home page

Bazaar After Dark

Tonight • 8 p.m. at the International Bazaar

The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band

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Sponsored by Summit Brewing Company home page

Dan Patch Park, the North End & DNR Park

Today is Governor’s Fire Prevention Day at Dan Patch Park,the North End & DNR Park!

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Daily Schedule

For a list of all activities, entertainment, demonstrations, competitions and more happening at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, use the searchable daily schedule or pick one up at an information booth.

State Fair Finder

Use the State Fair Finder to plan your day at the fair!

Official MN State Fair App

Be in the know when you’re on the go! Download the NEW Official MN State Fair App, available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Check out the latest information on the 2024 Official New Foods, Food Finder, Shopping Finder, Daily Schedules, Grandstand lineup, hours, transportation information and MORE!