The Minnesota State Fair is almost here, and the last grandstand show has officially been announced for 2025!

I'm super ready for the Great Minnesota Get-Together. I've got my tickets, I've cruised through the new foods to see what I want, and I'm ready to go.

Get Ready for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair

If you're heading to the state fair on a budget, there are tons of free performances and events that you can check out while you're there.

READ MORE: Free Entertainment at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair

Also, if you haven't seen the new foods for this year's state fair, I'll put that below, after the new grandstand performer announcement.

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Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Shows for 2025

Here are all of the shows for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair grandstand:

old dominion
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Old Dominion

Thursday, August 21st - 7 PM

Tickets: $67-149.25

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Meghan Trainor
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Meghan Trainor

Friday, August 22nd - 7 PM

Tickets: $56-125.75

the linup for the currents music on a stick show at the minnesota state fair
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The Current's Music On-a-Stick Show

Saturday, August 23rd - 5 PM

Tickets: $51.50-86.75

left: melissa etheridge, right: indigo girls
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Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls

Sunday, August 24th - 7 PM

Tickets: $56-123.75

the lineup for the 2025 happy together tour
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Happy Together Tour

Monday, August 25th - 7 PM

Tickets: $33-76.75

def leppard
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Def Leppard

Tuesday, August 26th - 7 PM

Tickets: $77-292

hank williams jr.
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Hank Williams Jr.

Wednesday, August 27th - 7 PM

Tickets: $56-125.75

steve miller band
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Steve Miller Band

Thursday, August 28th - 7 PM

Tickets: $54-121.75

the avett brothers
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The Avett Brothers

Friday, August 29th - 7 PM

Tickets: $54-121.75

a winner of the minnesota state fair amateur talent contest
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Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals

Sunday, August 31st - 7:30 PM

Tickets: free

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The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Taylor Swift and More for Kids

Monday, September 1st - 11 AM and 3 PM

Tickets: $10-19.25

Final Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Act Announced

And the show that I left out above is the one that was just announced today.

Taking the stage on Saturday, August 30th is Nelly!

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He'll be joined by special guests Ja Rule, Mýa, and Ying Yang Twins.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 18th at 10 AM. Tickets will be between $54 and $121.75.

New Foods and Food Vendors for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair has announced the new foods and new food vendors that will be debuting at the 2025 Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Gallery Credit: Carly Ross

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