Early taste of MN State Fair coming in three weeks MN State Fair announces "Kickoff to Summer at the Fair" running at the end of May. | Photo: WDIO-TV WDIO Created: May 04, 2021 03:52 PM Governor Tim Walz has given the green light for the Minnesota State Fair to take place at the end of August. But if your excitement is too much to handle, an earlier taste of the fair is coming later this month. Tuesday, the State Fair announced "Kickoff to Summer at the Fair," which will run from May 27-31 at the State Fairgrounds. Visitors can expect to taste food and beverage favorites, along with entertainment, the Giant Slide, games and so much more!