Minnesota State Fair

Notable Fact

Known as "The Great Minnesota Get-Together," this 12-day fair is a genuine institution and the second-most attended state fair in the country — famous for its food-on-a-stick culture and beloved butter sculptures.

What You'll Find There

Expect hundreds of food vendors with iconic Minnesota-on-a-stick offerings, major grandstand concerts, livestock competitions, agriculture and horticulture exhibits, the Midway carnival, art exhibitions, and dozens of vendor buildings covering nearly every imaginable product and craft.

Local Tips

Buy your tickets online in advance to save money and avoid lines. The free Park-and-Ride system from remote lots is by far the easiest way to get there — on-site parking sells out early and surrounding streets are gridlocked on peak days.

The Fair

The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest state fairs in the United States, drawing over two million visitors during its 12-day run in late August and early September. It's been held since 1859, one of Minnesota's most enduring county fair traditions. Held at the permanent fairgrounds in Falcon Heights just north of St. Paul, it is known as the "Great Minnesota Get-Together" and is a beloved annual institution.

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