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State Fair

The 2025 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 21 through Sept. 1. For all of the events at the MPR booth and Dan Patch Park, go to mpr.org/statefair.

Infantoriums, embalmed whales and the Minnesota Ice Man: Weird State Fair tales

Infantoriums, embalmed whales and the Minnesota Ice Man: Weird State Fair tales

The Minnesota State Fair, established in 1859, is known for its unique and beloved quirks such as butter sculptures and crop art, but it has also hosted some truly bizarre events.
by Max Sparber

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Indigenous Food Lab to debut new menu items at the Minnesota State Fair

Indigenous Food Lab to debut new menu items at the Minnesota State Fair

Nothing may excite more than the new foods that make their debut each year at the Minnesota State Fair. This year, the Indigenous Food Lab will introduce pre-colonial menu options that showcase a taste of the Americas with ingredients from close to home.
by Chandra Colvin

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Minnesota State Fair 101: Your guide to the Great Minnesota Get-Together for 2024

Minnesota State Fair 101: Your guide to the Great Minnesota Get-Together for 2024

The Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 22 through Labor Day on Sept. 2. Whether you’re new to the fair or a seasoned pro, here’s a look at what you need to know for this year.
by Nicole Johnson and Nicole Ki

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Your guide to dietary restriction-friendly food at the Minnesota State Fair

Your guide to dietary restriction-friendly food at the Minnesota State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair is just around the corner and the food is all the rage. If you or someone you’re visiting the fair with has a dietary restriction, here’s a look at the most popular fair foods that are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free.
by Madelyn Bonkoski

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Help me become a blue ribbon baker

Help me become a blue ribbon baker

Thousands of Minnesotans enter the Minnesota State Fair baking competitions, but only a handful come away with a blue ribbon.
by Alanna Elder

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Sips for the Minnesota State Fair: 63 specialty drinks announced for 2024

Sips for the Minnesota State Fair: 63 specialty drinks announced for 2024

When the Minnesota State Fair kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 22, you’ll have plenty of options to sip with your Pronto Pup. Here’s all the newly-announced drinks coming to the 2024 Minnesota State Fair and where you can find them.
by Matt Mikus

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Minnesota State Fair announces new rides, accessibility measures and more

Minnesota State Fair announces new rides, accessibility measures and more

With three weeks until the gates open, the State Fair has announced new rides, accessibility measures, food competitions, and other features for this year’s event. Here’s what’s new.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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