Everything you need to know about parking and riding to the State Fair from Roseville
Parking and transit options from Roseville to the Minnesota State Fair
Looking for parking or want to tell your out-of-town friends where to park when coming to Roseville for the Minnesota State Fair? Look no further. Here's everything you need to know about parking in Roseville and how to get to the Great Minnesota Get Together. Plus—where parking is restricted around Roseville and Falcon Heights during the Fair.
The Minnesota State Fair runs from August 21 - September 1 (Labor Day), every day from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Last admission is at 9:00 p.m.
Roseville Fair Park-and-Rides
Park for free at one of the following Park-and-Rides in Roseville and take a short bus ride down to the Fairgrounds. Buses run regularly from the lots beginning at 8:00 a.m. The last bus from a Park & Ride TO the Fair is 8:00 p.m. and the last bus FROM the Fair leaves at 11:30 p.m. (Except for Labor Day, the last bus is 9:30 p.m.)
Unique open and closed information is indicated below in italics.
Pick up and drop off at Transit Hub – Gate 16
Centennial United Methodist Church
1524 W. Co. Rd. C2 W., Roseville, 55113
East of Snelling Ave. on Co. Rd. C2
On Friday, Aug. 22, lot will open at 1:00 p.m.; Opens Sundays at 1:00 p.m.
Church of Corpus Christi
2131 Fairview Ave. N., Roseville, 55113
SW corner of Co. Rd. B and Fairview Ave.
On Sundays, opens at 1:00 p.m.
Roseville Covenant Church
2865 Hamline Ave. N., Roseville, 55113
Hamline Ave. & Co. Rd. C2
Closed Sundays
Rosedale Towers
1700 S. Hwy. 36 Service Dr., Roseville, 55113
North of Co. Rd. B, west of Snelling Ave.
Open only on weekends and Labor Day
Roseville Office Plaza
1970 Oakcrest Ave., Roseville, 55113
North of Co. Rd. B2 W., west of Prior Ave.
Open only on weekends and Labor Day
Waters Edge
1500 Co. Rd. B2 W., Roseville, 55113
On Co. Rd. B2, east of Snelling Ave.
Open only on weekends and Labor Day
Rosewood Office Plaza
1711 Co. Rd. B W., Roseville, 55113
North of Co. Rd. B W., between Fairview and Snelling
Open only on weekends and Labor Day
Pick up and drop off at Gate 5 on Snelling Ave.
Calvary Church - Roseville
2120 Lexington Ave. N., Roseville, 55113
South of Co. Rd. B on Lexington Ave.
On Sundays, opens at 1:00 p.m.
Grace Church of Roseville
1310 Co. Rd. B2, Roseville, 55113
One block east of Hamline Ave. on Co. Rd. B2
On Sundays, opens at 1:00 p.m.
New Life Presbyterian Church
965 Larpenteur Ave. W., Roseville, 55113
Larpenteur Ave. & Victoria St.
On Sundays, opens at 1:00 p.m.
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church
2300 Hamline Ave. N., Roseville, 55113
East of Hamline Ave. & and north of Hwy. 36
On Sundays, opens at 1:00 p.m.
Roseville Area High School
1240 Co. Rd. B2 W., Roseville, 55113
North of Highway 36, west of Lexington Ave.
Open only on weekends and Labor Day
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
2048 N. Hamline Ave., Roseville, 55113
Two blocks south of Co. Rd. B on Hamline Ave.
Closed Saturdays; On Sundays, opens at 1:00 p.m.
For changes to Park and Ride availability or other updates, check this website:
Street Parking Restrictions
If you're looking for street parking during the State Fair for any reason in Roseville, pay attention for unique No Parking restrictions. Permanent No Parking During State Fair signs are set-up year round near State Fair Parking sites and temporary No Parking signs will be put up just for the days of the Fair. If you want to plan ahead, check out the State Fair Parking Restrictions map from the City of Roseville.
Falcon Heights Pay-by-Mobile Parking
Just a heads-up about Falcon Heights: This year for the first time, the City of Falcon Heights has implemented a pay-by-mobile parking program on select city streets during the State Fair. It will cost you $25 to park on these designated streets and you'll pay with the ParkMobile App, website, or by calling ParkMobile and using their automated system. Learn more here.
Metro Transit
If Park & Rides or Street Parking isn't the right fit, consider taking Metro Transit. In Roseville, you can take the Metro A Line up and down Snelling Avenue with frequent stops between 46th Street Station and Rosedale, getting dropped off right in front of the main entrance to the Fairgrounds.
Metro Transit says they will increase the size and frequency of buses used on this route during the State Fair to keep up with the demand.
All regular-route buses are wheelchair accessible and have bike racks. You can pay with cash, the Metro Transit app, or a transit pass.
For more information on Metro Transit routes that go through Roseville:
Naomi Krueger
More information on Metro Transit routes that go to the State Fair.
Bike Parking
If you're going to the State Fair via bicycle or scooter you can park on-site at the Fairgrounds for free at the following lots:
- South Bike Lot: Loop Gate (#9) on Como Avenue
- North Bike Lot: North End Gate (#2)
- West Bike Lot: Randall Ave-Buford Gate (#16)
Motorcycle parking is $15 off Como Ave near International Institute.
Additional Parking Information:
Editorial note: Greg Simbeck contributed research to this article.
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