Minnesota State Fair Draws Over 190,000 Attendees with Iconic Concerts

The 2025 Minnesota State Fair, also known as the Great Minnesota Get-Together, continues to draw large crowds to Falcon Heights to celebrate local culture with a wide array of entertainment, food, and live music. Notable concerts include performances by Def Leppard, Hank Williams Jr., Daryl Hall, The Avett Brothers, and Nelly, alongside smaller free shows and the Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals. Big-name acts such as Old Dominion, Meghan Trainor, Melissa Etheridge, and Indigo Girls have already performed, with many more scheduled through the fair's conclusion on Labor Day. Music critic Jon Bream, the longest-tenured pop critic at a U.S. daily newspaper, has covered the fair among other events for decades. The fair’s diverse musical offerings are celebrated in various media, including radio shows that explore songs connected to the fair and interviews with talent bookers managing the eclectic lineup. Visual journalism has also captured the vibrant and varied experiences of fairgoers at this iconic Minnesota event.