Minnesota State Fair launches ‘Giant Sing Along’ voting for 2024

Those planning to attend the Minnesota State Fair this year now have the opportunity to vote for their favorite songs to sing karaoke to at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Mini version of the Minnesota State Fair gets underway for year 4
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The Minnesota State Fair is still 90 days away, but starting Thursday you can indulge in some of your favorite fair goods at the Kickoff to Summer event. This is the fourth year for the four-day event. New to the kickoff: Peachey?s Baking Company will be frying up their Amish-style donuts that were a fan favorite at the 2023 State Fair. There are 40 food vendors including Sweet Martha?s and Rick?s Pickle Pizza, plus brews, three stages of music, shopping and free parking. Kickoff to Summer at the Fair hours: Thursday, May 23, 4-9 p.m.; Friday, May 24, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, May 25, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 26, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Minnesota State Fair's free shows for 2024

The Great Minnesota Get-Together announced its free concerts on Tuesday. Over the 12-day Minnesota State Fair, dozens of acts will perform for free across five stages on the fairgrounds.  

Becky G to perform at Minnesota State Fair

Becky G is the latest act announced for the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand Concert Series. 

Stephen Sanchez to perform at Minnesota State Fair

Stephen Sanchez is the latest act announced for the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand Concert Series. 

Ludacris, T-Pain coming to Minnesota State Fair

Ludacris and T-Pain are the latest acts announced for the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand Concert Series. 

Matchbox Twenty to perform at Minnesota State Fair

Matchbox Twenty is coming to the Minnesota State Fair’s Grandstand Concert Series this summer. 

MN State Fair’s Kickoff to Summer returns

The Minnesota State Fair’s Kickoff to Summer at the Fair is returning for its fourth year. 

Minnesota State Fair: Public transportation, parking plan sought by lawmakers

Did you have trouble getting to the Minnesota State Fair last summer? Lawmakers are hoping the Great Minnesota Get-Together will be easier to get to next year.

Happy Together Tour returns to Minnesota State Fair in 2024

The Happy Together Tour, featuring The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, The Association Badfinger, The Vogues and The Cowsills, has been added to the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand Concert Series for 2024. 

Minnesota State Fair memorabilia auction underway

Minnesota State Fair fans looking to own a piece of its history currently have the ability to place bids on several items tied to the Great Minnesota Get-Together

Mötley Crüe to perform at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

The 80s rocker band Mötley Crüe is coming to the Minnesota State Fair’s Grandstand Concert Series this summer. 

Minnesota State Fair grandstand shows: Comedian Nate Bargatze

Grammy-nominated comedian Nate Bargatze is coming to the Minnesota State Fair’s Grandstand Concert Series this summer. 

Minnesota State Fair's recognition bench and table program has ended

The Minnesota State Fair's recognition bench and table program was set to end after the 2024, but will now end much sooner.

No ticket price increase for 2024 Minnesota State Fair

Ticket prices will stay flat in 2024 for the Minnesota State Fair, fair officials announced on Sunday.