Exploring Minnesota & Beyond.
The 2018 Minnesota State Fair is done and if you’re in withdrawal like me, there are some ways to gear up for the 2019 Great Minnesota Get Together. I was on KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live with ways to keep the State Fair in your life year-round. More information: Minnesota State Fair Foundation Taste of the
I was on KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live to share details about where you can charge your cell phone while at the Minnesota State Fair. I also let you know where the best spots are for taking a photo while you’re here. A list of charging stations can be found on the State Fair’s website. Find
In addition to the 27 “official” new foods making their debut at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair, (see the full list and my reviews here) there are 27 new beverages you will find around the Fairgrounds. Related: click here to find the cheapest beer at the Minnesota State Fair The State Fair prints a Specialty
When you look at gross sales per day, you could say the Minnesota State Fair is the biggest restaurant in the world. In 2017, they brought in over $51 million in food and beverage sales in 12 days. In comparison, Tao in Las Vegas brings in $42 million in sales over an entire year. Attendance
Get ready for deep-fried cauliflower and deep-fried pepperoni chips.
Read my review of foods making their debut at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair by clicking here. A full guide to exploring the Great Minnesota Get Together is also on my website. And if you agree or want to make a case for a State Fair food not on this list, tell me about it!
If you’re looking to cool down on a hot day at the Minnesota State Fair, check out my top five foods and drinks to get! Mint milkshake What: a refreshing change to fried food Where: Gopher Dairy Bar (attached to the Cattle Barn) on Judson 2017 cost: $6 2. Apple cider popsicles What: a cheap
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. Welcome to Steichen’s Grocery Store and Deli. It’s really hidden. If you’re at the All You Can Drink Milk booth, head north toward the Grandstand and
Sometimes you just want a nice cold Coca-Cola to wash down the cheese curds you’ve inhaled at the Minnesota State Fair. Before you head out the Great Minnesota Get Together, plan ahead so you can get a deal on pop (or soda, whatever you want to call it). Note: this television segment aired in 2016
In 2016, I appeared on KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live at the Minnesota State Fair to share the scoop on how to stay cool and hydrated at the Great Minnesota Get Together without spending all of your cash! Note: the information in this story was accurate for the 2016 Minnesota State Fair and sometimes things change.