Check back this summer for 2018 State Fair updates.
2017 Highlights
Wonderful Water
Visitors explored the many ways water and Minnesota’s natural resources are important to us, featuring interactive nature and outdoor exhibits, live animals and a variety of music and entertainment – all free!
Things to do at the State Fair DNR Park:
- buy a hunting or fishing license
- visit a camper cabin
- climb a fire tower
- try out a paddleboard
- visit an outdoor fish pond
- buy moose stuff
- ask DNR staff questions
- learn about ATVs, fishing, hunting, wildlife, invasive species, outdoor recreation, plants or habitats
- listen to music
- watch a nature presentation
- bring home helpful free things
Make new memories in 2018 - we look forward to your visit!
Features
New in 2017
Visitors took photos in a giant hiking boot and learned how trees clean water in the forestry wing. They checked out fossils in the theater, climbed boulders outside on the west lawn and made water connections throughout.
2017 events
Visitors enjoyed a variety of foot tapping bands and engaging presentations on our three stages.
Fish Cam
People also got to see an underwater view of over 40 species of fish in our outdoor pond, live via webcam .