Minnesota State Fair Day 7 opens with lowest attendance yet and family-focused festivities

Day 7 at the Minnesota State Fair drew 112,836 attendees (the lowest of the 2026 run), with six-day total at 964,873. Forecast calls for seasonably warm, dry weather in the mid-80s as gates run 7 a.m.–9 p.m. (grounds open until 11 p.m.). The 2026 fair features 36 new foods/vendors, 70+ new drinks, and attractions like the 230-foot America Wheel. Highlights include Kids Day with discounted admission and Mighty Midway/Kidway deals, Theater Day at Dan Patch Park with Frozen JR performances, and AJR headlining the Grandstand at 7 p.m., with Avery Cochrane as special guest.