2026 Minnesota State Fair - Tickets, Park & Ride, Deals & More Info!

The 2026 Minnesota State Fair runs August 27th to Labor Day, September 7th!

***** NEW FOODS FOR 2026 *****

The 2026 State Fair will feature many new food and beverage items including: Korean BBQ Bao Buns, Strawberry Ube Sundae, Jamaican Jerk Chicken Loaded Fries, Brandy Old Fashioned Cookie Dough, Sweet Peach Lemonade Sparkler, Walking Chopped Italian Grinder, Dubai Whoopie Pie, and many more!

Find a full list with locations here: Click for Details

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***** TICKETS *****

- Pre-fair discount admission tickets for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair are on sale now through August 26th for just $17! Click for Details

- Admission, Grandstand, Ride & Attraction tickets: Click for Details

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***** FAIR HOURS *****

Fairgrounds Admission:
7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Labor Day)

Fairgrounds Hours:
7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Labor Day)

Online Ticket Sales Fair Time:
6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Labor Day)

*For guest services, buildings, barns, rides and attractions hours: Click for Details

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***** DISCOUNT DAYS *****

Save on admission at the entrance gates. Deals on food, games and rides too!

-- OPENING DAY (Thursday, Aug. 27) Discount admission for all ages:
- $18 for adults (13-64)
- $15 for seniors (65+)
- $15 for kids (5-12)

-- SENIORS DAY (Monday, Aug. 31 & Thursday, Sept. 3) Discounted admission for seniors:
- $15 for seniors (65+)

-- MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY (Tuesday, Sept. 1) Discounted admission for active military, their spouses and kids; retired military and their spouses; and military veterans and their spouses (Requires valid documentation of service):
- $15 for adults, seniors and kids

-- KIDS DAY (Wednesday, Sept. 2 & Monday, Sept. 7) Discounted admission prices for kids:
- $15 for kids (5-12)

**FIND MORE DEALS HERE: Click for Details

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***** FREE PARK & RIDE LOCATIONS *****

***EVERY DAY, AUG. 21 – SEPT. 1 (PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT TRANSIT HUB)***

- Calvary Church - Whitebear Township
4604 Greenhaven Dr.
*Note: Open Sundays at 1 p.m.

- Catholic United Financial
3499 Lexington Ave. N., Arden Hills

- Centennial United Methodist Church
1524 W. Co. Rd. C2 W., Roseville
*Note: Open Sundays at 1 p.m.

- Church of Corpus Christi
2131 Fairview Ave. N., Roseville
*Note: Open Sundays at 1 p.m.

- Gathering Place Lutheran Ministries
3245 New Brighton Rd., Arden Hills
*Note: Open Sundays at 1 p.m.

- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
700 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul,
*Note: Open Sundays at 1 p.m.

- Grace Lutheran Church
1730 Old Hudson Rd., St. Paul
*Note: Open Sundays at 1 p.m.

- High School for Recording Arts - NEW
1166 University Ave. W., St. Paul

- Presbyterian Church of the Way
3382 Lexington Ave. N., Shoreview
*Note: Open Sundays at 1 p.m.

- Roseville Covenant Church
2865 Hamline Ave. N., Roseville
*Note: Closed Sundays

- U of M Minneapolis Campus
*Various surface lots near Huntington Bank Stadium along 6th St. SE & 8th St. SE open at 8 a.m. daily.
*4th St. Ramp and Gold, Gateway and C58 lots open 4 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. weekends & Labor Day
*Note: All U of M lots are NOT available Thursday, Sept. 3
*Note: Bike racks available at parking lots.

***EVERY DAY, AUG. 27 – SEPT. 7 (PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT GATE 5)***

- Calvary Church - Roseville
2120 Lexington Ave. N., Roseville
*Note: Open Sundays at 1 p.m.

- Grace Church of Roseville
1310 Co. Rd. B2, Roseville
*Note: Open Sundays at 1 p.m.

- Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church
1669 Arcade St. N., St. Paul,
*Note: Open Sundays at 1 p.m.

- New Life Presbyterian Church
965 Larpenteur Ave. W., Roseville
*Note: Open Sundays at 1 p.m.

- St. Christopher's Episcopal Church
2300 Hamline Ave. N., Roseville
*Note: Open Sundays at 1 p.m.

***EVERY DAY, AUG. 27 – SEPT. 7 (PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT GATE 9)***

- Oscar Johnson Arena
1039 De Courcy Cir., St. Paul
*Note: Reserved for wheelchair-accessible parking for persons with disability parking certificates or licenses plates and their companions
*Note: All buses wheelchair accessible

***EVERY DAY EXCEPT SATURDAYS (PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT GATE 5)***

- St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
2048 N. Hamline Ave., Roseville


***WEEKENDS & LABOR DAY, AUG.29–30, SEPT.5-7 (PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT TRANSIT HUB - GATE 16)***

- 400 Stinson - Minnesota Dept. of Education
400 Stinson Blvd. NE, Minneapolis

- Broadway East & West
3433 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis

- Children's Home Society & Lutheran Social Service
1605 Eustis St., St. Paul

- HealthPartners Como Clinic
2500 Como Ave., St. Paul

- Rosedale Towers
1700 S. Hwy. 36 Service Dr., Roseville

- Roseville Office Plaza
1970 Oakcrest Ave

- Rosewood Office Plaza
1711 Co. Rd. B W., Roseville

- Saint Paul College
235 Marshall Ave., St. Paul

- Waters Edge
1500 Co. Rd. B2 W., Roseville

***WEEKENDS & LABOR DAY, AUG.29–30, SEPT.5-7 (PICK UP AND DROP OFF AT GATE 5)***

- Atrium Office Building
1295 Bandana Blvd. N., St. Paul

- Bandana Square
1021 Bandana Blvd., St. Paul

- Energy Park Financial Center
1360 Energy Park Dr., St. Paul

- ETC
1450 Energy Park Dr., St. Paul

- Roseville Area High School
1240 Co. Rd. B2 W., Roseville

***PARK & RIDE MAP: Click for Details