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Fairgrounds Events Calendar — Info Subject To Change

27 Upcoming Events (16 - 27 of 27 Events)

Tuesday, October 1 - 6, 2024

Minnesota Harvest Horse Show

Description

The Minnesota Harvest Horse Show is the longest running indoor exclusively hunter/jumper show in the United States.

Location

Warner Coliseum & Livestock Complex

Hours

Tuesday-Sunday: 7:30 a.m.
$25,000 Grand Prix on Saturday: 6:30 p.m.

Admission

Free public admission during the day.
Tickets for the $25,000 Grand Prix on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.: $14 at the door, $12 online

For more information, visit www.minnesotaharvesthorseshow.com.

Friday, October 4 - 5, 2024

Twin Cities Oktoberfest

Description

Celebrate with friends & family in the best venue for Oktoberfest in the historic Progress Center! Stop by for Minnesota craft brews & ciders, tasty local food, traditional Bavarian dancers, music, merchandise vendors, and more!

Location

Progress Center

Hours

Friday: 5-10 p.m.
Saturday: noon to 10 p.m.

Admission

Admission to the event is free, but a wristband is required for alcohol.
Discounted beer tickets, collectible half liter mugs, wristband packages & more available while supplies last at TCOktoberfest.com. Wristbands will also be available at the door.

For more information, visit tcoktoberfest.com.

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Cold Blooded Expos Reptile Show

Description

Quality reptiles, exotic animals, tanks, cage supplies and feeders for sale.

Hours

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission

Credit Card: Adults: $12.00, Children (5-10): $5.00
Cash: Adults: $10.00, Children (5-10): $5.00
Kids (4 and under): Free

For more information, visit coldbloodedexpos.com.

Wednesday, October 9 - 12, 2024

Curio Brands Warehouse Sale

Description

Discounts on candles, home care, and beauty products from brands including Capri Blue, Thymes, and Otherland.

Location

Education Building

Hours

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon

Admission

Free

For more information, visit www.curiobrands.com.

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Woodworkers Expo

Description

The 2024 Woodworkers Expo will featur numerous informal ongoing demonstrations of various woodworking and related arts by guild members and area makers. It is a great day of learning and sharing!

Location

Progress Center

Hours

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, October 12 - 13, 2024

FallCon

Description

Join us to experience over 300 tables of creators, vendors, activities for the whole family, panels, prizes, and more!

Location

Grandstand

Hours

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission

Adults: $15 (Includes both days)
Kids (9 and under): Free

For more information, visit www.mncba.org.

Thursday, October 17 - 20, 2024

Minnesota Beef Expo

Description

The Minnesota Beef Expo is one of the premier beef industry events in the Midwest welcoming nearly 5,000 participants and visitors each year. Join us for a weekend packed with youth events, educational opportunities, a high-quality sale and more.

Location

Warner Coliseum & Livestock Complex

Admission

Free

For more information, visit www.mnbeefexpo.com.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Twin Cities Book Festival

Description

Rain Taxi’s Twin Cities Book Festival is the annual gathering for readers, writers, publishers, and purveyors of all things literary. The TCBF features dozens of presenting authors, children’s programs, and a wide variety of exhibitors.

Location

Progress Center

Hours

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission

Free

For more information, visit twincitiesbookfestival.com.

Friday, December 6 - 7, 2024

Horse Crazy Holiday Market

Description

The Horse Crazy Holiday Market is a two-day, equine-inspired, free-spirited marketplace filled with more than 100 vendors, artisans, makers and exhibitors featuring goods, gifts and services for horse lovers and those who love horse lovers.

Location

Warner Coliseum

Hours

Friday: 12-8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission

Free; $5 suggested donation

For more information, visit www.horsecrazymarket.org.

Saturday, December 14 - 22, 2024

Minnesota Merry Market at the State Fair

Description

A brand new holiday market featuring 70 local artists and vendors, food trucks, and fun for the whole family.

Location

North End Event Center

Hours

Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission

Early Bird Pricing:
Until September 30: $3
October 1-31: $4
December 1 through the event: $5

Kids 2 & Under: Free

For more information, visit www.minnesotamerrymarket.com.

Saturday, February 1 - 2, 2025

Minnesota Blizzard FC Indoor Soccer

Location

Warner Coliseum

Saturday, February 8 - 9, 2025

Minnesota Blizzard FC Indoor Soccer

Location

Warner Coliseum