The Leinie Lodge Bandshell is one of many free entertainment stages on the fairgrounds offering more than 900 live performances. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world. Showcasing Minnesota's finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. The 2023 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 24-Labor Day, Sept. 4.