The Minnesota State Fair is coming soon! View the parking restrictions map and park and ride information.
Park free and ride for free – serving 34 locations, most of which are close to the fairgrounds!
- Buses run regularly from the lots beginning at 8 a.m.; last bus TO the fair from a Park & Ride lot is at 8 p.m. (6 p.m. Labor Day). Last bus FROM the fair to a Park & Ride lot is at 11:30 p.m. (9:30 p.m. Labor Day). Travel times vary based on traffic and crowds.
- Grandstand shows typically end between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. (On Labor Day, the last Grandstand show ends at approximately 4 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m.)
- Accessible buses serve each route, frequency subject to availability. Those needing to transport an electric scooter should use the Oscar Johnson Lot.
During the fair, check our Parking Updates page for Park & Ride lot updates. Please note: If lots fill, they will reopen throughout the day as space becomes available.