The Minnesota State Fair is hosting its Kickoff to Summer at the Fair once again as popular sixth annual slice-of-the-fair and spring-into-summer event returns.
The event runs May 21-24. Advance discount tickets on sale now, the Minnesota State Fair announced in a release.
This four-day event includes food, brews, music, shopping, free parking and family fun at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Attendance is limited each day so guests have space to stroll and savor the experience. Visit mnstatefair.org/kickoff-to-summer/ for all the event details.
The event features 40 State Fair food and beverage favorites, including pickle pizza from Rick’s Pizza, Sweet Martha’s chocolate chip cookies, deep-fried ranch dressing at LuLu’s Public House, and State Fair specialty beers such as Mini Donut Beer, Chocolate Chip Cookie Beer and Key Lime Pie Beer.
There will also be a variety of music and entertainment events, plus the giant slide, trivia games and trapped puzzle rooms. In addition, look for specialty Minnesota merchandise shopping at nearly 50 vendors, free parking and more.
Tickets are $14 each in advance online through May 20 (fees and tax included); children 4 and under are free and do not require a ticket. Save $3 when you buy in advance. Tickets May 21-24 will be $17 each at the gate. Each ticket is valid for a specific day. Choose the day when purchasing tickets.
Attendance is limited per day and some days may sell out. This event is rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable.
Thursday, May 21, 4-9 p.m.
Friday, May 22, 4-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 23, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 24, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tickets are available through Etix at etix.com, by calling 800-514-3849, or can be purchased at event entrances on the day of the event (via QR code, credit/debit only) until attendance capacity is reached. For additional ticket information, call 651-288-4427.
