Join in the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," whether you are from the Twin Cities or are just visiting for the weekend fun at the Minnesota State Fair, the second largest fair in the US. Taste a variety of locally grown and homemade food, listen to a wide range of music on the three stages and learn about Minnesota’s evolving agricultural industry—from livestock displays to machinery and science exhibits. You'll feel like a resident of the state after partying at this festival.
Catch a performance by local acting troupes at the intimate Gremlin Theatre. Just a stone’s throw from the University of Minnesota, this quality theater space strives to provide an enjoyable theatrical experience for the Twin Cities community by making the entertainment venue accessible to all.
Admire the masterpieces of artists from both the past and the present at the Minnesota Museum of American Art. See a collection of permanent and traveling exhibits and attractions dedicated to unleashing and revealing the creative potential of the community, featuring American art from the 19th century to the present.
Listen to a delightful performance by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, America’s only full-time professional chamber orchestra. One of the finest in the world, this versatile chamber orchestra presents over 130 concerts and educational events annually. You may also have a chance to catch the orchestra in other cities since the world-renown SPCO tours both nationally and internationally.