CeCe Winans is set to help close out the Minnesota State Fair in style, headlining a special Labor Day afternoon show at the Grandstand. The gospel superstar will hit the stage on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., giving fairgoers an afternoon headliner as the Great Minnesota Get‑Together wraps a 12 day run. The booking puts a rare gospel act in the spotlight on the fair's final day.
Official listing and tour name
According to the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand calendar, Winans is appearing as part of her "More Than This World Tour" and is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 7 at 3:00 p.m. The Grandstand entry notes that it is a special afternoon performance on the fair's closing day.
Winans' reach and recent work
Ticketmaster's artist page reports that Winans' live album Believe For It has surpassed one billion U.S. streams and that she is touring behind recent material. That kind of broad reach helps explain why the fair lined up an afternoon set designed to draw both longtime fans and families catching one more show before summer officially winds down.
Announcement and ticket details
The booking was reported locally by WJON, which highlights Winans' award filled career and notes her place among the Grandstand acts. The fair's Minnesota State Fair Grandstand tickets page states that seats are sold through Etix and that concert tickets do not include State Fair admission. Fans are advised to purchase admission separately and keep an eye on official fair channels for the on sale window.
Where this fits in the lineup
Winans joins a Grandstand slate that mixes legacy names and modern draws, with Bonnie Raitt, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Rod Stewart, AJR and TLC already announced, creating a wide genre sweep for the 2026 run. As stacked its nights with marquee acts noted, the fair has packed its evenings with high profile performers to complement daytime programming.
Fairgoers hoping for a gospel forward Labor Day should mark their calendars now. Grandstand shows often move quickly, and the afternoon timing offers a convenient option for families and older fans. For the latest details, including the exact on sale date and any updates, watch the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand and ticket pages.
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