Get ready for the 2016 Minnesota State Fair with a preview party at Star Tribune headquarters — aka #StribHQ — in downtown Minneapolis.
At the free event, you can enjoy complimentary samples of new and classic fair foods from vendors including Blue Moon Dine-In Theater, French Meadow Bakery, Izzy's Ice Cream, Minnesnowii, Minnesota Wine Country and Pickle Dog (while supplies last). We'll also be collecting donations to Second Harvest Heartland.
Bonus: The first 100 event-goers will be the first to nab a tube of this year's Star Tribune lip balm. Plus, we'll be selling our vintage State Fair T-shirts and revealing the Star Tribune's exclusive 2016 fair merchandise.
When: 11 a.m. Tues., Aug. 16 (while supplies last)
Where: #StribHQ, 650 3rd Av. S., Mpls. In the public atrium between the Star Tribune Building and Capella Tower.
Price: Free.