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The Minnesota State Fair has made its TENTH announcement in the 2026 Grandstand Concert Series, proudly sponsored by Sleep Number! Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound will perform at the Grandstand on Saturday, Aug. 29. 🎶

Become a 2026 Friend of the Fair through the Minnesota State Fair Foundation to access the presale! Friends of the Fair reserved seating is limited, and you must be a 2026 Friend of the Fair at the Red Ribbon level or above.

For presale access to this show, sign up online or call 651-288-4325 by noon on Wednesday, May 6. Join now at: http://bit.ly/msf-fof

It’s Friday, sing like nobody’s listening 🎶

Did you know that the Giant Sing Along is a project that was supported by Foundation donors? So many incredible memories to be made across the fairgrounds!

The Minnesota State Fair has made its NINTH announcement in the 2026 Grandstand Concert Series, proudly sponsored by Sleep Number! HARDY with special guest McCoy Moore will perform at the Grandstand on Friday, Sept. 4. 🎶

Become a 2026 Friend of the Fair through the Minnesota State Fair Foundation to access the presale! Friends of the Fair reserved seating is limited, and you must be a 2026 Friend of the Fair at the Red Ribbon level or above.

For presale access to this show, sign up online or call 651-288-4325 by noon on Wednesday, April 29. Join now at: http://bit.ly/msf-fof

🚨 The deadline to personalize an arena seat in the newly renovated Warner Coliseum is in just 4 DAYS! To ensure plate placement by the 2026 State Fair, order by April 30, 2026!
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this incredible project, and leave your mark on the fairgrounds. Information on how to order can be found at the link in our bio.

Learning + mini donuts = the perfect combo!
At the Minnesota State Fair, curiosity is everywhere—from hands-on exhibits to interactive adventures across the grounds. Learning here goes way beyond the classroom!

Thanks to amazing Foundation donors, the following areas have been impacted:
🌳 Wander through Alphabet Forest & Math On-A-Stick for fun literacy + math discoveries
🐝 Get the buzz on pollinators through ongoing bee education programs
🖼️ Explore the ever-evolving North End, home to museum-quality exhibits each year

If you believe learning should be fun, immersive, and lifelong (we definitely do!), you can help make it happen!
Support education at the Fair: https://www.msffoundation.org/ways-to-give/areas-to-support/program-areas/education/

We can’t wait to explore all of the incredible entries across the fairgrounds this summer 🌸

The deadline to place a tile on the Welcome Wall in time for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair is fast approaching on April 30! Don’t miss your chance to commemorate a loved one, special moments or happy memories on this vibrant art installation. 💙💚

Details on how to place a tile can be found on our website at the link in our bio.

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.

Interested in working at the Foundation? Join our team for the summer for an incredible internship experience! Details to apply at the link in bio.

The Minnesota State Fair has made its EIGHTH announcement in the 2026 Grandstand Concert Series, proudly sponsored by Sleep Number! AJR with special guests Quinn XCII and Avery Cochrane will perform at the Grandstand on Wednesday, Sept. 2. 🎶

Become a 2026 Friend of the Fair through the Minnesota State Fair Foundation to access the presale! Friends of the Fair reserved seating is limited, and you must be a 2026 Friend of the Fair at the Red Ribbon level or above.

For presale access to this show, sign up online or call 651-288-4325 by noon on Wednesday, April 15. Join now at: http://bit.ly/msf-fof

The Minnesota State Fair has made its SEVENTH announcement in the 2026 Grandstand Concert Series, proudly sponsored by Sleep Number! Brad Paisley with special guest Avery Anna will perform at the Grandstand on Thursday, Sept. 3. 🎶

Become a 2026 Friend of the Fair through the Minnesota State Fair Foundation to access the presale! Friends of the Fair reserved seating is limited, and you must be a 2026 Friend of the Fair at the Red Ribbon level or above.

For presale access to this show, sign up online or call 651-288-4325 by noon on Wednesday, April 8. Join now at: http://bit.ly/msf-fof

Volunteers make a huge difference at the Minnesota State Fair Foundation! Opportunities abound for those looking for fun, unique and interesting volunteer summer and fair-time positions, and we couldn’t do it without you. If you’d like to volunteer with us this summer, please reach out at volunteer@msffoundation.org, or learn more on our website. 💚