

# 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 &amp; Jumper Horse Show in the newly renovated Lee &amp; 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: 7727

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://bit.ly/msf-kickoff?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=st+paul-events

## 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 Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Minnesota State Fair (https://allevents.in/org/minnesota-state-fair/1860839)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/afc104773c86aa2015d929344bb34f111415799ad64ad1b60e5c842fa317b224-rimg-w300-h300-dcbfc0c0-gmir?v=1773772411

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Minnesota State Fair, Grand Stand, Nelson St, St Paul, MN 55108, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Minnesota State Fair
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** memorial-day, contests, workshops, shopping
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Kickoff to Summer at the Fair ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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