Minnesota State Fair Announces 2025 ‘Kick Off to Summer’ Dates

After the bitter cold temperatures we have been experiencing in Minnesota, we could all use a reason to dream a little about summer. Close your eyes, feel the sunshine on your face, smell the foods, and hear the music of the 2025 Kick of to Summer at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

More than 40 vendors will be on hand serving up fair food and fun shopping opportunities -- paired up with great music and entertainment, refreshing drinks, and free admission.

Giant Slide rides will be available, along with yard games, history tours, free parking, and so much more. Plus, the ever-popular Milk Run 5K Race will take place Saturday, May 24 at 9:00 am.

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The fifth annual Kickoff to Summer at the Fair will be held Thursday, May 22 through Sunday, May 25th at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights.

2025 Kickoff to Summer Schedule

• Thursday, May 22: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Friday, May 23:4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Saturday, May 24: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Sunday, May 25: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Attendance is limited each day, so you'll want to get your admission as early as possible. Tickets and complete event details will be available in early April, so stay tuned. To be among the first to know, sign up for the Kickoff to Summer e-newsletter.

State Fair Admission to Increase in 2025

The Minnesota State Fair announced earlier this week that admission for the Great Minnesota Get-Together in August will increase by two dollars, from $18 to $20 per person to help offset costs on coming rehabilitation projects on the fairgrounds. Early-bird discount admission are available for just $15 now through January 26th here.