Enjoy shopping, family fun and more at the Minnesota Merry Market at the MN State Fairgrounds on two weekends in December, this year entry is FREE!

Need to wrap up your holiday shopping and want to shop local? Head to the Minnesota Merry Market at the MN State Fair on December 13th and 14th and/or on December 20th and 21st. Over 80 artists and gift vendors will be in attendance.

You can bring the whole family to join in the fun. Santa visits the Minnesota Merry Market each day so you can snap photos. There are free Christmas crafts and games and even free trackless train rides.
Santa’s 2025 Schedule:
- Saturday, December 13th, 12PM-4PM
- Sunday, December 14th, 10AM – 4PM
- Saturday, December 20th, 10AM-4PM
- Sunday, December 21st, 10AM-4PM

There is also festive live music in the outdoor courtyard and if you’re hungry you can grab some food and drinks from food trucks.
This years event is completely FREE to attend!





Nancy Fuerstenberg says
Sounds like a fun event.
Alexis Todd says
Love to go!
LS says
This sounds so fun!
Alexis Todd says
Fun!