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Minnesota State Fair, Weird Al and Yankovic

"Weird Al" Yankovic to perform at Minnesota State Fair in 2026

"Weird Al" Yankovic will perform at the Grandstand on the first Friday of Great Minnesota Get-Together. It's just one of his stops on his 90-city BIGGER & WEIRDER tour in 2026. Yankovic, 66, will be joined at the state fair by Puddles Pity Party, a 7-foot tall sad clown who sings.

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Weird Al Announced at First Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Show for 2026

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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic to play MN State Fair Grandstand for the seventh time

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"Weird Al" Yankovic set for Minnesota State Fair concert

One of the most successful comedy musicians of all time is coming to the Minnesota State Fair next year.

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First Minnesota State Fair Grandstand show announced for 2026

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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic playing State Fair Grandstand this summer

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Comedy and music icon 'Weird Al' Yankovic announces Peoria stop on 2026 tour

Yankovic’s Peoria performance is scheduled for Oct. 13, 2026.

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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic coming to Knoxville on 2026 North American tour

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'Weird Al' Yankovic to play Minnesota State Fair Grandstand in 2026

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Weird Al Returns To Thrill Fans At The State Fair Next Summer

Weird Al Yankovic is set to light up the Minnesota State Fair's Grand Stand on August 28, 2026, bringing his comedic flair and catchy parodies back to the stage.

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Minnesota State Fair baking legend Marjorie Johnson dies at 106

Minnesota State Fair baking legend Marjorie Johnson has died at the age of 106. "Marjorie wasn't just Robbinsdale's 'Blue Ribbon Baker' — she was a beloved neighbor, a source of inspiration, and a shining example of the joy and generosity that define our ...

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Housing grant cuts could spike homelessness in Minnesota, advocates say

Plus: Metro Transit settles lawsuit with skateboarder run over by bus; another candidate enters race for governor; "Weird Al" at State Fair.