The fair closes early on its final day. Admission ends at 7 p.m. and the fairgrounds close at 9.
What to do on the final day of the Minnesota State Fair
The best things to taste, see and hear one last time at the great get-together.
September 4, 2023 at 11:00AM
![Mango Tango Tajin from Caribbean Smoothees. The new foods of the 2023 Minnesota State Fair photographed on the first day of the fair in Falcon Heights, Minn. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/H2QD7DH5QQN34GJML2OFUMHKEM.jpg?&w=712)
Taste
There are plenty of ways to keep cool in hot temperatures. Two of our favorites: The new Mango Tango Tajin ($9) from Caribbean Smoothees — sweet tropical flavors get a spicy boost from chamoy and a sprinkle of tajin — and Union Hmong Kitchen's 5 Spice Thai Tea ($8), made with creamy coconut milk so it's dairy-free.
See
On Kids Day at the fair ($13 fair admission for ages 5-12), preschool hero Blippi brings his Wonderful World Tour, along with special guest Meekah, monster trucks, music and educational antics. $16, 3 p.m., grandstand.
In the Bulls & Barrels Championship, brave riders hold onto bucking bulls for prize money. 3 & 6 p.m., Warner Coliseum.
Hear
On free stages:
Bruce Henry performs on the Leinie Lodge Bandshell stage at 10:30 & 11:45 a.m., St. Paul & the Minneapolis Funk All-Stars take the stage at 3:45 & 4:45 p.m., and Soul Asylum plays there at 7:30 p.m.
Maygen & the Birdwatcher perform on the Schell's Stage at West End at 4, 5 & 6 p.m.
Malamanya plays the International Bazaar stage at 7:30 p.m.
Try
Meet the Animals and Veterinarians: Canoodle with the animal stars of the CHS Miracle of Birth Center and the humans who care for them. 10 a.m., Christensen Farms Stage.
Critics’ picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
