Grandstand Concerts - Does the Weather Matter?

Short Answer: No.

Long Answer: No. 

Here is the run down on the info from the official website: 

All concerts go on, rain or shine. Concert bookings do not allow for refunds or exchanges in the event of rain. If weather appears threatening, please bring jackets or ponchos. Use of umbrellas is prohibited at the Grandstand. 

As the Fair says, come prepared for rain, because according to their rules, you're not getting a refund for bad weather (hey man, I get it, not the greatest of news to hear, but come on - don't shoot the messenger!).

We hope to see you at the fair! Also, if you’re interested in purchasing tickets to any of the great Grandstand concerts, you can here! 

Minnesota State Fair Fireworks

Everybody likes fireworks! Ok maybe not everybody, but just about everybody that isn’t a dog with a fear of loud noises.

Never mind all that though, because the fact is – if you like fireworks, you have to be at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair.  Why?

BECAUSE THERE IS A FREE NIGHTLY FIREWORKS SHOW. I REPEAT A FREE NIGHTLY FIREWORKS SHOW.

From the official website:

The State Fair presents a fireworks show nightly, weather permitting. Starting times vary, but most fireworks begin between 10 and 11 p.m., following the evening Grandstand concert. The show can be seen from anywhere on the fairgrounds; evening Grandstand concert guests are invited to view the show from their concert seats.

We hope to see you at the fair! Also, if you’re interested in purchasing tickets to any of the great Grandstand concerts, you can here!

2014 MN State Fair Gate Admission: How Much Will It Cost You?

So just how much will admission to the 2014 Minnesota State Fair cost you? Well depending on your age and day of the week it varies. Here is a cheat sheet to let you know: 

REGULAR ADMISSION AT THE GATE

• Adults (13-64): $13

• Seniors (65 & over): $11

• Kids (5-12): $11

• Children (Under 5): Free

THRIFTY THURSDAY (Aug. 21)

• Adults (13-64): $11

• Seniors (65 & over): $11

• Kids (5-12): $8

• Children (Under 5): Free

SENIORS & KIDS DAY (Monday, Aug. 25)

• Adults (13-64): $13

• Seniors (65 & over): $8

• Kids (5-12): $8

• Children (Under 5): Free

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY (Tuesday, Aug. 26)

Active military, retired military and veterans receive the following discounted admission ticket price when they purchase a ticket at the gate and present valid documentation of military service.

• Active military, their spouses and kids: $8

• Retired military and their spouses: $8

• Military veterans and their spouses: $8

READ & RIDE DAY (Wednesday, Aug. 27)

Public library card holders receive the following discounted admission ticket price when they purchase a ticket at the gate and present a valid library card. (One discount per card.)

• Adults (13-64): $11

• Seniors (65 & over): $8

• Kids (5-12): $8

• Children (Under 5): Free

SENIORS DAY (Thursday, Aug. 28)

• Adults (13-64): $13

• Seniors (65 & over): $8

• Kids (5-12): $11

• Children (Under 5): Free

KIDS DAY (Monday, Sept. 1)

• Adults (13-64): $13

• Seniors (65 & over): $11

• Kids (5-12): $8

• Children (Under 5): Free

We hope to see you at the fair! Also, if you’re interested in purchasing tickets to any of the great Grandstand concerts, you can here!

State Fair Concert Tickets

If you need State Fair Concert tickets, check out Ticket King and their options! Below is the concert schedule for the Minnesota State Fair grandstand.

Kid Rock
8/23/2014
7:30 PM

Fifth Harmony & Cimorelli
8/24/2014
6:30 PM

Happy Together Tour
8/25/2014
8:00 PM

Carnivores Tour: Linkin Park, 30 Seconds To Mars & AFI
8/26/2014
6:30 PM

Tim McGraw & Ryan Kinder
8/27/2014
7:30 PM

A Prairie Home Companion - Garrison Keillor
8/29/2014
7:45 PM

Minnesota State Fair Concert Tickets

Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Lineup 2014

Below is the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand for the summer of 2014. Make sure to get to a Grandstand concert this summer during the State Fair; it's the best time of the year!

Kid Rock

Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

Saint Paul, MN

Saturday

8/23/2014

7:30 PM

Fifth Harmony & Cimorelli

Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

Saint Paul, MN

Sunday

8/24/2014

6:30 PM

Happy Together Tour

Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

Saint Paul, MN

Monday

8/25/2014

8:00 PM

Carnivores Tour: Linkin Park, 30 Seconds To Mars & AFI

Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

Saint Paul, MN

Tuesday

8/26/2014

6:30 PM

Tim McGraw & Ryan Kinder

Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

Saint Paul, MN

Wednesday

8/27/2014

7:30 PM

A Prairie Home Companion - Garrison Keillor

Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

Saint Paul, MN

Friday

8/29/2014

7:45 PM

Kid Rock at the Minnesota State Fair 2014

Another sure sign that summer is coming is that the Minnesota State Fair has announced a few of it's grandstand concerts! And guess who's coming to town? We're excited to annouce that Kid Rock will be at the State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 23, with an opener to be announced. This urban cowboy has been coming to town just about every year, most recently with Bob Seger at Xcel Energy Center. Did you see that concert?

Kid Rock is sure to be a big draw on Saturday night at the fair and you should get your tickets now!

Happy New Year 2014 Fair Dates

We are so excited to get ready for the holidays! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the incredible Minnesota State Fair fans in Minnesota and every where else! Reflecting on a very busy 2013 we are so happy to have all of our readers and the fan support for the Great Minnesota Get Together.

The Minnesota State Fair is always 12 days of fun which ends on Labor Day. The 2014 fair runs Aug. 21 – Sept. 1.

And in 2015, join us Aug. 27 - Sept. 7!

From this Minnesota Twins Blogger blogger to all my readers and friends on the internet, happy happy holidays and New Years!