The Minnesota State Agricultural Society board voted at its 167th annual meeting to keep admission and parking prices unchanged for the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
The board also approved a $67 million investment package for improvements across the fairgrounds, focusing on guest experience, education, and entertainment programming.
The Great Minnesota Get-Together runs from August 27 through September 7, 2026.
Pre-fair discount admission tickets for all ages cost $17 and are available through August 26 at Etix.com. The tickets are valid any day of the fair. Regular gate prices during the fair will remain $20 for adults ages 13 to 64, $18 for seniors 65 and older and children ages 5 to 12, while children 4 and under are admitted free. On-site car parking will continue at $25.
Promotional discounts will again be offered on Opening Day (August 27), Seniors Days (August 31 and September 3), Military Appreciation Day (September 1), and Kids Days (September 2 and 7).
“We remain focused on delivering a great day at the fair while being thoughtful stewards of this storied treasure,” State Fair CEO Renee Alexander said in a press release. “Minnesotans care deeply about their State Fair, and our approach is to make smart investments that honor tradition, set the standard for high-value, high-quality experiences, and ensure the fair’s continued relevance and significance for generations.”
