Help us create the ultimate Minnesota State Fair playlist!

August 19, 2016 at 5:05PM
Fireworks light up the sky at the 2015 Minnesota State Fair.
What song would you want to hear when you're here? (Tim Jandro — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

It's that time of year once again. The Minnesota State Fair is upon us and we thought it would be fun to create a special playlist of songs that capture the spirit of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. But we need your help!

Whether it's your favorite track from an act playing the grandstand this year or in the past, a song that captures your feelings about the fair or just something from your favorite Minnesota artist, we want to know what you'd put on your State Fair soundtrack. Use the form below to submit your picks. We'll compile the best responses in a shareable Spotify playlist and release it on Thursday, Aug. 25 to celebrate the fair's kickoff.

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