Directions:

FROM THE NORTH: Take 35W south to Highway 36 east via Cleveland Avenue. Exit on Snelling Avenue (Highway 51)South.

FROM THE SOUTH: Take 35W north to I-94 east. Exit on Snelling Avenue (Highway 51), then turn left and head north OR take 35E north to I-94 west. Exit on Snelling Avenue (Highway 51), then turn right and head north.

FROM THE EAST: Take I-94 west to Snelling Avenue (Highway 51), then turn right and head north.

FROM THE WEST: Take I-94 east to Snelling Avenue (Highway 51), then turn left and head north.

Parking:

Please check the MN State Fair website for current information.

Public Transportation:

Park & Ride:
Free parking with free bus service to the fairgrounds is available at various locations within a short distance of the fairgrounds. Park & Ride operated 8:00am-Midnight daily. Call 651-628-6732 after August 1st for more info.

Box Office Numbers:

Administration - 651-288-4400
TTY - 651-642-2372
Box office - 651-288-4427
Groups - 651-288-4427
Parking hotline - 651-628-6732 (open after Aug 1)

Box Office Hours:

Box Office will be open on December 1 from 10am to 2pm. Daily Box Office hours will not begin until further notice.

Types of Payment Accepted:

MasterCard, Visa, cash for advance orders. No checks on day of show!

Will Call:

Located at the East end of the Grandstand.
Customers must present the actual credit card used to place the order, their order number, and a valid picture ID.

Accessible Seating:

Accessible seating is available in select areas throughout the mainstand.
ELEVATOR ACCESS: On East end Grandstand only.
ASL patrons- For American Sign Language requests please contact the venue directly at 651 288-4427.

General Rules:

No cameras, video recorders, or sound recording devices!

All patrons must retain ticket stubs until the conclusion of the performance and be prepared to produce ticket stub at the request of State Fair personnel.

All concerts go on rain or shine! If necessary, bring jackets or ponchos. Use of umbrellas is prohibited.

Grandstand patrons are subject to search.

You must leave the facility to smoke. Be sure to take your ticket stub for re-entry.

Children Rules:

All patrons ages 2 and over must have a ticket for Grandstand events. Children under age 2 are free if held on an adult's lap.

Miscellaneous:

FAIR ADMISSION INFO: For events that take place DURING the Fair CUSTOMERS MUST PURCHASE ADMISSION INTO THE FAIRGROUNDS IN ADDITION TO THE EVENT TICKET.
**** EVENT TICKETS DO N O T INCLUDE ADMISSION TO THE FAIR ****
There will be fireworks (weather permitting) following each Grandstand show.

Cash machines are located around the fairgrounds.