# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kickoff to Summer at the Fair
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The popular Kickoff to Summer at the Fair returns over Memorial Day Weekend! This slice-of-the-fair event features fair food and brews at nearly 50 vendors, music and entertainment free with admission, shopping at 30+ specialty Minnesota merchants, plenty of space to enjoy the day with family and friends, free parking, and so much more!

This year marks the Kickoff to Summer debut of the Hunter & Jumper Horse Show in the newly renovated Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum. Showcasing their powerful partnership, horse and rider navigate a course one team at time, clearing fences and other obstacles with precision, control and unmistakable style. From timed rounds that reward speed and accuracy to judged competitions that highlight overall performance, form and manners, each ride offers something exciting to watch – all free with Kickoff admission.

To make this event experience extra special, attendance for each day is limited.

Thursday, May 21: 4-9 p.m.
Friday, May 22: 4-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 23: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 24: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Ticket information and complete event details – including some surprises – will be announced in late March. Stay tuned for more!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-paul/kickoff-to-summer-at-the-fair/200029551765232
- **Event Categories**: memorial-day, contests, workshops, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9571

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: St Paul
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Minnesota State Fair
- **lat**: 44.980956229774
- **long**: -93.171971284332
- **full address**: Minnesota State Fair, Grand Stand, Nelson St, St Paul, MN 55108, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Kickoff to Summer at the Fair
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e679bd2b0327659a736bb7c4f355eeef676ac1734dabd066d17e6f31a4d45df4-rimg-w851-h315-dc1a1715-gmir?v=1775470869

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kickoff to Summer at the Fair being held?
  - **A:** Kickoff to Summer at the Fair takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Minnesota State Fair, Grand Stand, Nelson St, St Paul, MN 55108, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kickoff to Summer at the Fair?
  - **A:** Kickoff to Summer at the Fair is organized by Minnesota State Fair.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Kickoff to Summer at the Fair is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in St Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 9,500+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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