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Fan-Favorite Events for 2024! 

Melissa Ferlaak Photo Melissa Ferlaak |
March 14, 2024

Hey Valleyfair fans! Get ready to roar into the new season on Sunday, May 12, 2024! With 75 attractions, including eight roller coasters, Minnesota's largest waterpark, and an expansive kid’s area with Planet Snoopy, Valleyfair promises a season filled with events and festivals, seasonally scrumptious food and refreshments, and exciting new entertainment.

If that isn't enough action-packed fun, also included with admission are our popular events listed below (except Season Pass Preview Day)! Check out the lineup below and mark your calendars!

 

Season Pass Preview Day | May 11, 2024
Do you have a 2024 Season Pass? Then, be the first to twist and turn on Wild Thing or fly high on North Star during our Season Pass Preview at YOUR Valleyfair!

Opening Day | May 12, 2024
Mark your calendars for Valleyfair’s Opening Day on May 12, 2024! Another incredible season awaits with the fun and thrills for everyone officially returning for the season. Filled with more than 75 rides, shows, and attractions, Valleyfair is home to some of the best things to do in Minnesota.

Soak City Opening Weekend | May 25-27, 2024
A summer of splashes kicks off on May 25, when Soak City Waterpark opens for the 2024 season! You are sure to have a splash-tastic time at the only Minnesota destination with two parks included for the price of one. Join us on Soak City’s Opening Day and soak up the sun at our seven-acre waterpark, featuring water slides, splash pads, a wave pool, a lazy river, cabanas, and more.

 

 

Star-Spangled Night | July 4, 2024
Make sure to catch Valleyfair’s Star-Spangled Night, our premier patriotic fireworks show. Experience an unforgettable fireworks display synchronized to the stirring tunes of lively music. Perfect for all ages, this fireworks event celebrates the spirit of our nation with a magnificent show of dazzling lights and sound.

 

Latin Days | August 3-4, 2024
This is the one Latin festival in Minnesota you do not want to miss. Latin Days are back by popular demand in partnership with Inclusive Alliance, LLC! Join us for a weekend celebration full of live musical performances and authentic food by Minnesota’s Latin community. Headliners include the back-by-popular-demand María Isa, and Latin Days debuts by Bachata Heightz and Greyvi! From traditional dance to Mariachi and Latin-infused popular music, this event celebrates the cultural artistry and delicious tastes from the tapestry of Latin countries.

 

Corn Fest | August 17-September 2, 2024 (Saturdays and Sundays, plus Labor Day)
Corn Fest is back, and it's a-maize-ing! Join the shuckin' good time celebrating Minnesota's golden crop! This cornucopia of fun brings you cornalicious delights galore – from sweet to savory – along with live and local music plus fun games, like our corn-eating contest. Corn Fest promises a bushel of kernel-popping fun for the whole fam!

 

Tricks and Treats | September 28-October 27, 2024  (Saturdays and Sundays)
Our family-friendly fall daytime event is back in 2024! 

Everyone in the family is sure to have a boo-last with our spooky, kooky Halloween activities, live shows, a costume contest, seasonal food and drinks, and, of course, candy! 

Be sure to bring your whole family to the park this year to experience all of the fun awaiting you!