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Dig in: What to eat -- and what to skip -- at the Minnesota State Fair
Deep fried? On a stick? On the first day of the State Fair, food critic Rick Nelson fills up and dishes out his opinions on Minnesota fair foods.
They'll be fiddling at the Fair
The annual fiddling contest at the State Fair brings together players of all ages and skills and carries on a music form with a rich heritage.
The Drive answers to questions about taking the bus to the fair
In my Monday column that appeared in the print edition, I talked about the options for taking the bus to the State Fair, which begins Thursday and runs through Labor Day. Since then, a number of readers have called and emailed with questions.
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Q&A with Vine and YouTube stars Jack and Jack
DigiFest promises IRL experiences with the stars of YouTube and Vine. Don't understand? Ask a teen.
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Express buses might be State Fair's best deal
Metro Transit is clearly the largest player in the game: A round-trip ride from one of 20 suburban park-and-ride locations is only $5.
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Change is an annual tradition at Minnesota State Fair
When fair organizers spent $15 million and the better part of the year on a fairgrounds overhaul, they knew they were tampering with something that people love.
State Fair
Monday, Sept. 1: Kids and Last Chance Day
Kids (5–12) admitted for $8. All-day discounts are offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games. Many merchandise and food vendors offer Last Chance bargains all day.
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Sunday, Aug. 31: Minnesota History Day
Stan Turner emcees the Minnesota History Center performance lineup on the stage in Carousel Park. Music, historical characters, dancing, trivia, kids crafts, and displays fill the park.
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Saturday, Aug. 30: FFA Day
At the Grandstand is MN Music On-A-Stick: With Brother Ali, Doomtree, Bob Mould, Cloud Cult, Har Mar Superstar and the Cactus Blossoms, 4 p.m.
State Fair
State Fair
Thursday, Aug. 28: Seniors Day
Seniors (65 & over) admitted for $8. Early Bird Specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games. Many merchandise and food vendors offer special Seniors Day bargains for all fair guests.
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Wednesday, Aug. 27: Read and Ride Day
Public library cardholders receive a discount off regular gate admission when they purchase a ticket at the gate. Only one discount per card is allowed. Reduced admission: Adults (13–64) $11; Seniors (65 & over) $8; Kids (5–12) $8. All-day discounts are offered for everyone on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games.
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Tuesday, Aug. 26: Military Appreciation Day
Active military and their families, and retired military and veterans and their spouses receive an admission discount by presenting valid documentation of military service when purchasing a ticket at the gate. All ages (with documentation): $8. Early Bird Specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games. Many merchandise and food vendors offer special Military Appreciation Day bargains for all fair guests.
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Monday, Aug. 25: Senior and Kids Day
At the Grandstands tonight is the Happy Together Tour: The Turtles with Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Mark Farmer and Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels. 8 p.m.
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Sunday, Aug. 24: Minnesota Cooks Day
At the Grandstand tonight is Digifest Minnesota, with Cimorelli, Before You Exit, Jack and Jack, Ryan Beatty and more.
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State Fair
Thursday, Aug. 21: Thrifty Thursday
Reduced admission–Adults (13 & over) $11; Kids (5–12) $8. All-day discounts are offered on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games. Many merchandise and food vendors offer special Thrifty Thursday bargains for all fair guests.
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Music at the grandstand: Queen of Soul, Oscar winner
Queen of Soul, Oscar winner are among the music stars lined up for this year's state fair.
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Who gets to say what's best about the fair? You do.
Even in blistering heat, Minnesotans love their fair. And indeed, when the heat let up in the fair's final days, attendance broke two daily records.
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Minnesota State Fair
Coverage of the annual Minnesota State Fair. including food reviews, grandstand concert performances, full daily schedules, live video and a fairground map.
