The 2025 Kickoff to Summer at the Fair, a preview of the Minnesota State Fair, took place May 22-25. The Minnesota State Fair, a beloved tradition for many, is scheduled for Aug. 21 to Sept.

More: MN State Fair Grandstand Meghan Trainor bringing chart-topping hits to Minnesota State Fair The Minnesota State Fair started the Kickoff to Summer at the Fair five years ago, offering ...

Two familiar free stages at the Minnesota State Fair have lost their corporate sponsorship. The Leinie Lodge Bandshell, the Fair’s largest free stage, is now known as the Bandshell, while Schell ...