Visit the Labor Pavilion at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
Stop by the Labor Pavilion, located at the corner of Dan Patch and Cooper at this year’s State Fair to learn about the unions of the Minnesota AFL-CIO. We’ll have live music, giveaways, and demonstrations for visitors. You will also have the chance to speak with union members about career opportunities and the work we do both on the job and in our communities.
The Labor Pavilion is open at 8am every day with a large evening concert at 5pm performed by members of the Twin Cities Musicians Union (AFM). Our daily schedule is below:
Thursday, August 27
Host: Jen Burleigh-Bentz
9-11am – Cornbread Harris
5-7pm – Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra featuring Jennfier Grimm
Friday, August 28
Host: Kate Beahen
Music Info Coming VERY soon
Saturday, August 29
Host: Dane Stauffer
Music Info Coming VERY soon
Sunday, August 30
Host: Randy Schmeling
5-7pm - The Freier Department
Monday, August 31
Host: Ann Michels
5-7pm – Echoes of Elvis ft. Eddie Hughes
Tuesday, September 1
Host: Jen Burleigh-Bentz
5-7pm – Explosion Big Band
Wednesday, September 2
Host: JP Fitzgibbons
5-7pm – Uncensored
Thursday, September 3
Host: Rodolfo Nieto
5-7pm – The Working Stiffs
Friday, September 4
Host: Kate Beahen
5-7pm – Polka-Zeit
Saturday, September 5
Host: Randy Schmeling
5-7pm – Jason Weismann & Immersion Point
Sunday, September 6
Host: Randy Schmeling
5-7pm – Charanga Tropical
Monday, September 7 – Labor Day
Host: Erin Schwab
9-11am – Cornbread Harris
2-4pm – Big Bob Scoggin
5-7pm – Wailing with Schmeling & Schwab