It’s time for every Minnesotan’s favorite 12 days of the year! The 2026 Minnesota State Fair returns from August 27 to September 7, and Minnesota United is thrilled to be participating in the Great Minnesota Get-Together once again. Between super-sweet fan activations, player appearances, and an awesome enter-to-win opportunity, we’ve got all sorts of fun on the docket. Circle Fan Central (across the street from Ballpark Cafe) on your fair map and make sure to swing by! Now check out everything we’ve got in store, and get excited to kick it with the Loons.
The Great Minnesota Kick-Together
The Great Minnesota Kick-Together
Come Visit Us!
Come Visit Us!
Find us at Fan Central on the corner of Dan Patch and Underwood!
State Fair Player Appearances
MNUFC and MNUFC2 players will be stopping by our booth throughout the fair, so check the appearance schedule to make sure you don’t miss out on meeting your favorite Loons! Player appearance times will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please see below for currently scheduled player appearances (all subject to change) and check MNUFC social media accounts daily for the latest details.
Date |
Players |
|---|---|
Thursday, August 27 |
Morris Duggan & Marcus Caldeira |
Friday, August 28 |
Luciano Pechota & Kristers Bite |
Tuesday, September 1 |
Devin Padelford & Peter Stroud |
Wednesday, September 2 |
Anthony Markanich & Alec Smir |
Thursday, September 3 |
Owen Gene & Bongokuhle Hlongwane |
Fan Activations
Header Challenge
Test your hops against the pros and see if you could win an air battle against one of the Loons! Header your way from shortest to tallest with soccer balls hung from the ceiling at different players' top vertical leaps.
EA FC Gaming
Challenge your friends to a digital duel with EA FC to get a taste of video-gaming glory.
Black and Blue Swag
Find special deals and discounts on MNUFC gear available only at the Minnesota State Fair, including 20% off Convergence jerseys.
Meet PK
PK will be popping into the booth from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every day, so be sure to stop by and say hello! The first 400 fans to the booth each day will also receive a PK paper hat.
Prize Wheel
A proper booth should always have a proper prize wheel to spin for a chance to win some pretty cool prizes – including deals on MNUFC tickets.
State Fair Specials!
State Fair Specials!
Enter to Win MNUFC Prize Pack
Enter for your chance to win four (4) tickets to a Minnesota United regular-season home match, four (4) Decade season scarves, and a regulation Trionda World Cup ball signed by none other than Michael Boxall. Sweet, right?
Save Big on Your Season Ticket Deposit
Throughout the duration of the Minnesota State Fair — August 27 through September 7 — you can place a deposit toward a 2027-28 Season Ticket Membership for just $10. For $40 off the usual deposit price, you’ll secure your spot in the upcoming selection process and take the next step toward becoming a Season Ticket Member, complete with all the epic benefits and exclusive access that come with it.
Catch a Minnesota United Match
Catch a Minnesota United Match
Want to see your Loons in action outside the fair? Grab tickets or head to a Loons Watch Spot for a regular-season Minnesota United or MNUFC2 match.
