Minnesota State Fair

August 24 - September 4

Each year summer ends with one of the largest regional celebrations and excuses to postpone fall diets or back to school responsibilities. The Minnesota State Fair, or “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” is one of the most looked forward to event in the state and occurs during the last week of August through Labor day. Live music, interactive displays, rides, shows, contests, auctions and much more are influenced by local culture to help ensure the ultimate Midwest experience! And of course, we can’t forget about the food. You can find some of the most unique bites and more only at the Minnesota State Fair.

These are all our favorite reasons to spend a day at the Minnesota State Fair.

Milly City Farmers Market

Every Saturday, 8am-1pm

If local, sustainable produce and artisan goods are your love language, Mill City Farmers Market is speaking fluently to your heart. With over 100 vendors offering prepared food, produce, body care, and crafts, this market—founded in 2006—sits between the Mill City Museum and the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis’ Downtown East neighborhood. The market also offers free cooking classes with local chefs, children’s activities, a zero-waste compostable dishware initiative, free outdoor yoga, live music from buskers, and excellent views of the Mississippi River.

Minnesota Twins Baseball

August 24 - 27

Baseball season is in full swing for the Minnesota Twins. They will take the field against the Texas Rangers for a 4 game home-stand. Catch any one of their games at Target Field Stadium.

*Don't miss a special performance from country star, Carly Pearce in a post-game concert you won’t want to miss on Thursday, August 24!

Make the most of your time at Target Field. Here are 8 things to do before or after a Twins game.

Minnesota Lynx Basketball

August 22 & 26

Watch the Minnesota Lynx fight for a playoff spot this season. They will host conference rivals the Dallas Wings on August 22 and one of the top teams in the league the New York Liberty on August 26 at Target Center.

See what more you can do around Target Center.

Armory Concerts

Music and event venue, The Armory will be bringing plenty of popular musical acts throughout the month:

• Arctic Monkeys, August 25 & 26
• All American Rejects, August 27
• 5 Seconds of Summer, August 28
  

Here are a couple ideas of what to do around The Armory.

Crayfish Party

August 25

The American Swedish (ASI) Institute is a campus cultural center with a vibrant arts scene that represents the Nordic heritage and strong Swedish influence found within Minneapolis. This year they are putting on a Kräftskiva celebration, a traditional annual crayfish party celebrated throughout Sweden and here in the U.S. The Crayfish Party features great food and music on the ASI lawn, snaps drinking, sing-alongs, and much more. (funky hat and bib provided). The event features heaps of crayfish brined with dill and sides like bread, cheese, and aquavit. Hat-and-bib-wearing guests sing drinking songs such as Helan Går and down a complimentary celebratory shot of aquavit (for guests ages 21+).

ReVisión: Art in the Americas

Now on Display

ReVisión: Art in the Americas is a special exhibition on showcase at the Minneapolis Art Institute. Featuring nearly 130 objects from the Denver Art Museum’s Ancient and Latin American collections, this exhibition tells a visually compelling narrative about the formation of the Americas from 100 BCE to today. The thematic presentation explores land, people, and place by linking ancient and contemporary artworks that address political and social issues at the heart of the region’s cultural heritage.