Featuring More Food, Cool Bands, a Puzzle Hunt, Weekday Ticket Deal, Spin to Win and More.

The Fifth Annual Kickoff to Summer at the Fair is May. This slice-of-the-fair event features more food than ever, including the ultra-popular hit from the 2024 Minnesota State Fair - Deep-Fried Ranch Dressing - and new-to-Kickoff vendors LuLu’s Public House, Minneapple Pie, El Burrito Mercado and Jersey Jo’s.

Music and Entertainment

ABBASolutely Fab – Tribute Band (DNR): 7 p.m.
Doug Otto and The Getaways (DNR): 4:30, 5:30 p.m.
Selby Avenue Brass Band (VP): 5, 6, 7 p.m.
Dance and Entertainment Studios (CF): 5:30, 7:15 p.m.

Independent Stages
The Sam Kuusisto Band (DG): 4-8:30 p.m.
Mark Joseph Duo (CC): 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Corey Rae White (AG): 5:30-8:30 p.m.