The State Fair is one of the largest, best-attended events in the region, and nearly half of its 1.9 million guests use some form of public transportation to get to and from the event.
Transportation and Parking: Visit mnstatefair.org/gethere/ taxi-and-rideshare/ for more information.
Parking in State Fairgrounds lots is $25. Motorcycle parking is available for $15 in a secured lot on the south side of Como Avenue between Gate #7 and the Loop Gate (#9). Visit mnstatefair. org/get-here/vehicle/ for a map of State Fairgrounds parking lot locations. There is no guaranteed parking as space is limited, and all lots are filled on a first-come basis.
The free Official MN State Fair App offers an interactive map and searchable daily schedules. It also includes an integrated Food Finder and Shopping Finder that are searchable by vendor names, items and location. The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Fair guests can search online for the most up-to-date live music, exhibitions, competitions and more by day, location or keywords. These daily schedules can be found at mnstatefair. org/schedule/.
State Fair Finders for Food, Shopping and More: The online finders allow fair guests to search for new foods, any kind of merchandise, specialty sips, vendors offering special deals and more. The finder can be found here: mnstatefair.org/ fair-finder/ Accessibility: The fair offers a variety of services for guests to make the most of their visit. In 2025 the fair has added new accessibility features, including additional guest facilities, new accessible ramps and improved wheelchair seating areas in the Coliseum, more audio descriptions and expanded offerings by roving ASL interpreters. Check out the Accessibility Guide (sponsored by Momentum Refresh) at mnstatefair.org/guides/accessibility/ to learn about: the Momentum Refresh Universally Designed Changing Restroom with Hoist and added breastfeeding and sensory-friendly space; KaiBi Mobile Family Care Center; Aira app with on-demand visual assistance; electric mobility scooters, strollers, wagons and wheelchair rentals; transportation & parking; ASL interpreting, captioning and audio description services; sensory-friendly visits and the sensory-friendly morning at Mighty Midway and Kidway (Aug. 25); service animals; dining guide; ride and attraction access; bariatric seating; adjustable- height adult changing table; large-print daily schedules and maps; and more.
Fairgrounds Admission: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Labor Day Fairgrounds Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Labor Day Online Ticket Sales Fair Time*: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Labor Day Please note that barn hours vary, with some barns closing early for the safety of guests, animals and exhibitors. This happens on select days when animals are leaving the fair and we are preparing for the arrival of new animals.
