Minnesota State Fair
The Great Minnesota Get-Together®!
☀️ Kickoff to Summer, May 21-24
🎡 2026 State Fair, Aug. 27 to Sept. 7
🐮 @msflivestock 💙 @msffoundation

Summer is nearly here, and we've got the perfect way to kick it all off! ☀️
We're throwing a slice-of-the-fair patio party complete with food, fun and so much more! Join us at our sixth annual Kickoff to Summer at the Fair, May 21-24.
Advance discount tickets go on sale THIS Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Attendance is limited, so be sure to get them soon!
Check out all the details at the link in our bio under "Kickoff to Summer at the Fair"

Summer is nearly here, and we've got the perfect way to kick it all off! ☀️
We're throwing a slice-of-the-fair patio party complete with food, fun and so much more! Join us at our sixth annual Kickoff to Summer at the Fair, May 21-24.
Advance discount tickets go on sale THIS Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Attendance is limited, so be sure to get them soon!
Check out all the details at the link in our bio under "Kickoff to Summer at the Fair"

Summer is nearly here, and we've got the perfect way to kick it all off! ☀️
We're throwing a slice-of-the-fair patio party complete with food, fun and so much more! Join us at our sixth annual Kickoff to Summer at the Fair, May 21-24.
Advance discount tickets go on sale THIS Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Attendance is limited, so be sure to get them soon!
Check out all the details at the link in our bio under "Kickoff to Summer at the Fair"

Summer is nearly here, and we've got the perfect way to kick it all off! ☀️
We're throwing a slice-of-the-fair patio party complete with food, fun and so much more! Join us at our sixth annual Kickoff to Summer at the Fair, May 21-24.
Advance discount tickets go on sale THIS Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Attendance is limited, so be sure to get them soon!
Check out all the details at the link in our bio under "Kickoff to Summer at the Fair"

Summer is nearly here, and we've got the perfect way to kick it all off! ☀️
We're throwing a slice-of-the-fair patio party complete with food, fun and so much more! Join us at our sixth annual Kickoff to Summer at the Fair, May 21-24.
Advance discount tickets go on sale THIS Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Attendance is limited, so be sure to get them soon!
Check out all the details at the link in our bio under "Kickoff to Summer at the Fair"

Summer is nearly here, and we've got the perfect way to kick it all off! ☀️
We're throwing a slice-of-the-fair patio party complete with food, fun and so much more! Join us at our sixth annual Kickoff to Summer at the Fair, May 21-24.
Advance discount tickets go on sale THIS Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Attendance is limited, so be sure to get them soon!
Check out all the details at the link in our bio under "Kickoff to Summer at the Fair"
Kickoff to Summer at the Fair starts two weeks from TODAY. What fair foods are you dreaming of? 🍪🌽🌭

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Bakers, knitters, crop artists and all crafters alike can now register for 2026 competitions!
Register now at the link in our bio under "Competitions"

Blue ribbon loading..... 🏆
Bakers, knitters, crop artists and all crafters alike can now register for 2026 competitions!
Register now at the link in our bio under "Competitions"

Blue ribbon loading..... 🏆
Bakers, knitters, crop artists and all crafters alike can now register for 2026 competitions!
Register now at the link in our bio under "Competitions"

Blue ribbon loading..... 🏆
Bakers, knitters, crop artists and all crafters alike can now register for 2026 competitions!
Register now at the link in our bio under "Competitions"

Exciting announcement! Join us for Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound. 😎
This incredible lineup includes special guests Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant, Morris Day & Jerome Benton of The Time, Jordan Knight from New Kids On The Block, Yolanda Adams, Stokley, Ann Nesby & Sounds of Blackness, Ruben Studdard, and Shanice Wilson.
Catch them all at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Saturday, Aug. 29! Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m.
The 2026 Grandstand Concert Series is sponsored by @sleepnumber. Learn more at the link in our bio under "Grandstand Concert Series."

The Minnesota State Fair meets the Smithsonian! 🎨 🐮
State Fairs: Growing American Craft is the very first exhibition dedicated to artists’ contributions to the great U.S. tradition of state fairs. It features 240 artworks on view, including several pieces by Minnesota artists which help share the stories and history of the Minnesota State Fair on a national stage.
Among them is our very own 2023 Commemorative Artist, Liz Schreiber, who created the signature image for this exhibition in our favorite medium, crop art!
Find it all at the Smithsonian @americanart Museum in the Renwick Gallery through Sept. 7, 2026.
Pictured artists: Liz Schreiber of Minneapolis, State Fairs: Growing American Craft signature image; Wilma Ryan of Minneapolis & Mary Ann Titrud of Clarissa, Butter Carton Dress Worn by Princess Kay of the Milky Way, 1965-66, Courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society; Ruth Ellen Klug of Rochester, Blue-Ribbon Afghan; Lillian Colton of Owatonna, celebrity crop art portraits.

The Minnesota State Fair meets the Smithsonian! 🎨 🐮
State Fairs: Growing American Craft is the very first exhibition dedicated to artists’ contributions to the great U.S. tradition of state fairs. It features 240 artworks on view, including several pieces by Minnesota artists which help share the stories and history of the Minnesota State Fair on a national stage.
Among them is our very own 2023 Commemorative Artist, Liz Schreiber, who created the signature image for this exhibition in our favorite medium, crop art!
Find it all at the Smithsonian @americanart Museum in the Renwick Gallery through Sept. 7, 2026.
Pictured artists: Liz Schreiber of Minneapolis, State Fairs: Growing American Craft signature image; Wilma Ryan of Minneapolis & Mary Ann Titrud of Clarissa, Butter Carton Dress Worn by Princess Kay of the Milky Way, 1965-66, Courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society; Ruth Ellen Klug of Rochester, Blue-Ribbon Afghan; Lillian Colton of Owatonna, celebrity crop art portraits.

The Minnesota State Fair meets the Smithsonian! 🎨 🐮
State Fairs: Growing American Craft is the very first exhibition dedicated to artists’ contributions to the great U.S. tradition of state fairs. It features 240 artworks on view, including several pieces by Minnesota artists which help share the stories and history of the Minnesota State Fair on a national stage.
Among them is our very own 2023 Commemorative Artist, Liz Schreiber, who created the signature image for this exhibition in our favorite medium, crop art!
Find it all at the Smithsonian @americanart Museum in the Renwick Gallery through Sept. 7, 2026.
Pictured artists: Liz Schreiber of Minneapolis, State Fairs: Growing American Craft signature image; Wilma Ryan of Minneapolis & Mary Ann Titrud of Clarissa, Butter Carton Dress Worn by Princess Kay of the Milky Way, 1965-66, Courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society; Ruth Ellen Klug of Rochester, Blue-Ribbon Afghan; Lillian Colton of Owatonna, celebrity crop art portraits.

The Minnesota State Fair meets the Smithsonian! 🎨 🐮
State Fairs: Growing American Craft is the very first exhibition dedicated to artists’ contributions to the great U.S. tradition of state fairs. It features 240 artworks on view, including several pieces by Minnesota artists which help share the stories and history of the Minnesota State Fair on a national stage.
Among them is our very own 2023 Commemorative Artist, Liz Schreiber, who created the signature image for this exhibition in our favorite medium, crop art!
Find it all at the Smithsonian @americanart Museum in the Renwick Gallery through Sept. 7, 2026.
Pictured artists: Liz Schreiber of Minneapolis, State Fairs: Growing American Craft signature image; Wilma Ryan of Minneapolis & Mary Ann Titrud of Clarissa, Butter Carton Dress Worn by Princess Kay of the Milky Way, 1965-66, Courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society; Ruth Ellen Klug of Rochester, Blue-Ribbon Afghan; Lillian Colton of Owatonna, celebrity crop art portraits.

The Minnesota State Fair meets the Smithsonian! 🎨 🐮
State Fairs: Growing American Craft is the very first exhibition dedicated to artists’ contributions to the great U.S. tradition of state fairs. It features 240 artworks on view, including several pieces by Minnesota artists which help share the stories and history of the Minnesota State Fair on a national stage.
Among them is our very own 2023 Commemorative Artist, Liz Schreiber, who created the signature image for this exhibition in our favorite medium, crop art!
Find it all at the Smithsonian @americanart Museum in the Renwick Gallery through Sept. 7, 2026.
Pictured artists: Liz Schreiber of Minneapolis, State Fairs: Growing American Craft signature image; Wilma Ryan of Minneapolis & Mary Ann Titrud of Clarissa, Butter Carton Dress Worn by Princess Kay of the Milky Way, 1965-66, Courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society; Ruth Ellen Klug of Rochester, Blue-Ribbon Afghan; Lillian Colton of Owatonna, celebrity crop art portraits.

The Minnesota State Fair meets the Smithsonian! 🎨 🐮
State Fairs: Growing American Craft is the very first exhibition dedicated to artists’ contributions to the great U.S. tradition of state fairs. It features 240 artworks on view, including several pieces by Minnesota artists which help share the stories and history of the Minnesota State Fair on a national stage.
Among them is our very own 2023 Commemorative Artist, Liz Schreiber, who created the signature image for this exhibition in our favorite medium, crop art!
Find it all at the Smithsonian @americanart Museum in the Renwick Gallery through Sept. 7, 2026.
Pictured artists: Liz Schreiber of Minneapolis, State Fairs: Growing American Craft signature image; Wilma Ryan of Minneapolis & Mary Ann Titrud of Clarissa, Butter Carton Dress Worn by Princess Kay of the Milky Way, 1965-66, Courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society; Ruth Ellen Klug of Rochester, Blue-Ribbon Afghan; Lillian Colton of Owatonna, celebrity crop art portraits.

@hardy with special guest @mccoymoore is headed to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Friday Sep. 4! 🛻
Tickets go on sale to the public THIS Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m.
The 2026 Grandstand Concert Series sponsored by @sleepnumber. Learn more at the link in our bio under "Grandstand Concert Series"
We’re back in the saddle at the newly renovated Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum 🐎
Stop by the @minnesotahorseexpo this weekend to see the exciting updates!
Beep beep! Something exciting is coming down the road. 🚗
We’re thrilled to welcome @lutherautogroup as the new title sponsor of the Luther Auto Bandshell! Now, who’s ready to see this year’s free entertainment lineup in a few short weeks? 👀
Help us create a space where leaders can grow!
The Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota 4-H are partnering to begin a major renovation of the iconic three-story 4-H Building at the State Fairgrounds and an expansion of the statewide 4-H program.
Learn more about the renovation project, including how to donate at 4Hbuilding.org. Renovations are expected to be complete for the 2027 State Fair.

Put your best face on everybody! @ajrbrothers with special guests @quinnxcii and @avercc is coming to the Minnesota State Fair. 🎺😎
Come hang with us at the Grandstand on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. Don’t miss it!
The 2026 Grandstand Concert Series is sponsored by @sleepnumber. Learn more at the link in our bio under "Grandstand Concert Series"
Step into the State Fair greenhouse for seven questions with our horticulture manager, Mindy!
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