The Minnesota State Fair is hands-down my favorite time of year. The 12 grease-filled days leading up to Labor Day are complete with people watching, entertainment, and of course, food to fill you up for a year.
I have racked up plenty of tips and am happy to share my advice for navigating the State Fair. Keep checking back for additional content, including a preview of the new food and drink being served up.
11 foods worth eating at the 2021 Minnesota State Fair
The most underrated foods at the Minnesota State Fair
9 foods every first-time Minnesota State Fair attendee must eat
State Fair Information Booths answer up to 180,000 questions a year. Here are the top 5.
You can eat new and classic State Fair foods before the Fair even starts
10 tips for planning a trip to the Minnesota State Fair
The hidden gem foods Minnesota State Fair staff eat
There are secret alleyways in the Food Building
The cheapest beer, pop and water at the Minnesota State Fair
The best ways to get to the Minnesota State Fair
REVIEW: Minnesota State Fair Food Parade
How to get to the Minnesota State Fair besides a free Park and Ride lot or parking there
What you need to do to your phone before going to the Minnesota State Fair
Dedicate a bench to someone who loves the Minnesota State Fair
The hidden grocery store at the Minnesota State Fair
TV segment: 3 perfect spots to take a photo at the Minnesota State Fair
TV segment: The most shareable food at the Minnesota State Fair
Play Minnesota State Fair bingo with this free template
Know where you can charge your phone (for free) on the Fairgrounds
A guided tour of the Minnesota State Fair’s Creative Activities Building
TV segment: The best non-alcoholic beverages at the State Fair and where to get the cheapest pop
GUIDE: All the ways you can celebrate the Minnesota State Fair in 2020
Minnesota State Fair themed masks available
A review of new foods at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair
A review of new foods at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair
A review of new foods at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair
The top 10 foods going into the 2018 Minnesota State Fair
The 12 Minnesota State Fair foods you need to eat: 2017 edition
TV segment: Cheapest beer at the Minnesota State Fair
TV segment: Transferring money with friends is easier than ever
TV segment: 3 brochures you need to get at a Minnesota State Fair Information Booth
TV segment: A free show Minnesota State Fair officials call ‘a hidden gem’
TV segment: The best ways to get to the Minnesota State Fair
TV segment: Best ways to stay hydrated and cool at the State Fair
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