Square Lake Film & Music is beyond excited to present five nights of Minnesota-made film & animation at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair on August 28, 29 & September 4-6. They’ll’ll be screening films outdoors after sunset on a large screen situated near the Pet Pavillion in the NW corner of the fairgrounds near Machinery Hill.

Submission info:

Submissions are now open for the inaugural “MN Films at the Fair” presented by Square Lake Film & Music on weekend evenings at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair: 8/28-29 & 9/4-6.  We’re looking for short film & animation (15 seconds to 15 min) from all genres made by artists from all across Minnesota.  There are no submission fees.  Each selected film will be screened at the largest event in Minnesota.  We’ll showcase participating artists at the screenings with post-film Q/As and promotional opportunities.

Early Submission: June 15. Regular Submission: July 6. Final Deadline: July 27. Screening decisions announced in early August.

Click here for their FilmFreeway submission link or email squarelakefestival@gmail.com