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Last updated: Aug 27, 2026 - 8:29 PM CDT
Opening day of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
Gates are open for the first day of the Minnesota State Fair. The fairgrounds are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. FOX 9 has a booth next to the Giant Slide, and will be broadcasting live at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday.
QUICK LINKS: Minnesota State Fair Guide | Watch live fair camera | Weather forecast
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19 updates Coverage ended Aug 27, 2026 at 9:40 PM CDT