7 Reasons Why Night Fair Is the Best Fair
Nighttime at the Minnesota State Fair can't be beat. Read more
Sep 1, 2023
Meet the Minnesota State Fair’s Butter Sculptor
High school art teacher and professional sculptor Gerry Kulzer will once again carve the state’s dairy princesses using a legen-dairy ingredient: butter. Read more
Aug 31, 2023
Fifty Years In, the State Fair’s Amateur Talent Contest Still Rocks
Inside the State Fair’s very own real-life, live-in-action reality show. Read more
Aug 30, 2023
How to Save Money at the State Fair
Don’t let the Great Minnesota Get-Together break the bank. Read more
Aug 22, 2023
Inside the State Fair’s Fraser Sensory Building
The semi-new space is a haven for fairgoers in need of a breather—and a stepping stone in building a more equitable fair overall. Read more
Aug 28, 2023
Reviewing All the New Minnesota State Fair Foods
We ate all of the new foods so that you can best budget your time and gut space. Read more
Aug 25, 2023
Dishing Up Culture at the State Fair
Keep an eye out for the Fair’s newest cultural initiatives. Read more
Aug 27, 2023
Afro Deli Is Prepping Thousands of Sambusas for the State Fair
The State Fair’s newest Food Building vendor is a beloved Twin Cities restaurant serving up nationally-renowned flavors. Read more
Aug 25, 2023
Ranking All the New State Fair Beers
Our team ranked their favorite new beers at the State Fair. Read more
Aug 25, 2023
State Fair Sees Hiring Rebound
After two years of the Fair and vendors struggling to find enough people to employ their stations to meet demand, things are finally looking up. Read more
Aug 23, 2023