This year's fair will be truly out of this world, with new attractions, exhibits and rides related to space exploration.

The festival at El Rancho Mañana Campground will feature local and national bluegrass acts, as well as food, camping, games and other activities.

There's all kinds of new stuff to do and see at the 2025 edition of the Minnesota State Fair, from rides and displays to competitions and concessions.

Minnesota State Fair artists feature prominently in the upcoming “State Fairs: Growing American Craft”, at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. The free exhibit, which opens on Aug.