Country music’s most famous son playing Minnesota State Fair with all-star opener
Hank Williams Jr. will be joined by Marty Stuart at the grandstand on Aug. 27, Bocephus’ first show there since 1993.
April 29, 2025
Meghan Trainor to play Minnesota State Fair in 2025, a decade after canceling
The “All About That Bass” hitmaker is due at the grandstand on Aug. 22 after being sidelined by a vocal cord injury in 2015.
April 22, 2025
Second man charged in shooting that wounded 3 teens moments after State Fair’s final night
The gunfire erupted just south of the fairgrounds.
April 19, 2025
Bluegrassy hitmakers Avett Brothers added to Minnesota State Fair’s 2025 grandstand lineup
The North Carolina pickers will be joined by Milk Carton Kids for the Aug. 29 concert, their second time as fair headliners.
April 14, 2025
Hometown hip-hop vets to finally headline Minnesota State Fair grandstand in 2025
Former Soundset festival hosts Atmosphere will return to the fairgrounds on Aug. 23 with “friends” including Cypress Hill and Lupe Fiasco.
April 8, 2025
Def Leppard leaving stadiums to play Minnesota State Fair in 2025
Joe Elliott and his crew will return to the grandstand on Aug. 26, their first time there since 2015.
February 11, 2025
Minnesota State Fair tickets and parking to increase as part of plans for $20M in improvements
Fair leaders plan a significant upgrade to one historic building for the first time in its 75-year history.
January 19, 2025
Minnesota State Fair announces ’90s pair for its first grandstand concert for 2025
Melissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls are pairing up on the Yes We Are Tour, and due at the fair Aug. 24.
December 6, 2024
Minnesota State Fair tickets are being sold at lower price for one day
Fair officials say tickets being sold online for 2025 won’t get any lower.
November 26, 2024
Three Twin Cities venues win big at national concert industry conference
Talent buyers at First Avenue, the Orpheum and State Fair won trophies at the IEBA Awards in Nashville.
October 10, 2024
Brooks: John Stamos calls crop art ‘crap art’ after he’s immortalized in seeds at Minnesota State Fair
Now there’s going to be weirdness between you and Minnesota, John Stamos.
AuthoredJennifer Brooks
AuthoredJennifer BrooksSeptember 18, 2024
Where to find State Fair food favorites after Labor Day
Many vendors once offered an only-at-the-fair experience. That is changing.
September 7, 2024
