MPR at the Minnesota State Fair

Stories. Music. Conversations. Community. Right in the heart of the State Fair.

Connect with the people, programs and performances that are made of Minnesota, in the most Minnesota place imaginable. Join MPR News, The Current, YourClassical MPR and friends at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 27 through Sept. 7.

The MPR booth is located near the corner of Judson and Nelson. Find your way there and enjoy live broadcasts, performances, conversations, family activities and plenty of ways to connect with public media.

Check back soon for full information and the MPR programming schedule! In the meantime, prepare for the fair with MPR News’ 2026 Minnesota State Fair New Foods e-book.

Official Minnesota State Fair Resources

Official web site for the Minnesota State Fair
State Fairground map for reference
Official fair finder to locate food, booths, shops