The Minnesota State Fair has seen big numbers at the gates in 2025, setting an attendance record on Monday, Aug. 25, and outpacing the last three years in total admissions.

Meanwhile, at the Grandstand, ticket sales have been up and down depending on who is playing.

Through Monday, Aug. 25, the fair has had just one sell-out concert, though two other shows came close.

Here are the attendance numbers for each of the 2025 Grandstand shows through Aug. 25, per the Minnesota State Fair. • Aug. 21: Old Dominion with Yam Haus • Attendance: 14,118 (sold out) • Tickets (seated and general admission): $67–$125.25 • Aug. 22: Meghan Trainor with ellis • Attendance: 8,112 • Tickets (seated): $56–$91.25 • Aug. 23: Atmosphere & Friends w/ Atmosphere, Cypress Hill, Lupe Fiasco, The Pharc

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