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10 best foods and beverages from the 2023 Minnesota State Fair

September 2, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment randoMNess

Every year since I launched my website, I have posted a guide of my favorite foods (and sometimes, beverages) to get at the Minnesota State Fair. Here's the best of the class of 2023.

Best breakfast at the Minnesota State Fair

August 22, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment randoMNess

Based off of your suggestions on my Facebook page and my years of eating at the Minnesota State Fair, I selected some of my favorite places for breakfast on the Fairgrounds.

The 3 best days to attend the Minnesota State Fair

August 22, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment Best of MN Guides randoMNess

When there are nearly a quarter-million people walking around -- or worse, huddled in one spot eating corn-on-the-cob -- you could get a bit frazzled. Here are 3 days worth going.

Dedicate a bench to someone who loves the Minnesota State Fair

August 22, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with 4 Comments randoMNess

Benches are fully tax-deductible and you are able to choose what section of the Fairgrounds your bench will go.

The hidden grocery store at the Minnesota State Fair

August 22, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with 2 Comments randoMNess

Need a couple aspirin after a Midway ride or did the deep-fried candy bar give you some heartburn? There's a place on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds that can help.

The most underrated foods at the Minnesota State Fair

August 22, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with 5 Comments Best of MN Guides randoMNess

You hear about the new Minnesota State Fair foods along with the classics, but what foods are the most underrated? Here are five you can't miss.

10 best foods to start the 2023 Minnesota State Fair

August 13, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with One Comment Best of MN Guides randoMNess

This list does not include the traditional foods like the Pronto Pup, cheese curds, or Sweet Martha's cookies. However, they probably wouldn't make this list.

Play Minnesota State Fair Bingo with this free template

August 13, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment randoMNess

You can play your own game of people-watching bingo at the Minnesota State Fair.

The hidden gem foods Minnesota State Fair staff eat

August 13, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with 11 Comments Don't Miss randoMNess

The staff who plan the Minnesota State Fair know the 12-day event extremely well. So what foods do they eat during the Great Minnesota Get Together?