Kickoff to Summer at the Fair

Dates

  • Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

About

The popular Kickoff to Summer at the Fair returns over Memorial Day Weekend! This slice-of-the-fair event features fair food and brews at more vendors than ever – more than 40! Fan-favorite features return – limited attendance so there’s plenty of space to enjoy the day with family and friends, free parking, music and entertainment free with admission, shopping at nearly 50 specialty Minnesota merchants and so much more! Plus new in 2026 are the Hunter & Jumper Horse Show in the newly renovated Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum and the Second Glance Crop Art Exhibit featuring 50+ selections.

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