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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.

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.

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.

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?

10 tips for planning a trip to the Minnesota State Fair

August 13, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with 4 Comments randoMNess

If you're looking to avoid the biggest crowds at the Minnesota State Fair, historically there are two days where you'll have better luck.

9 Minnesota State Fair foods every new attendee should eat

August 13, 2023

by Give Me The Mike with 9 Comments Best of MN Guides randoMNess

If it's your first time attending the Minnesota State Fair, start with this list of basic, classic foods.

What celebrity chefs eat at the Minnesota State Fair

September 3, 2022

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment randoMNess

I asked well known chefs what their go-to foods are at the Minnesota State Fair.

Foods Minnesota State Fair staff eat, 2022 edition

September 1, 2022

by Give Me The Mike with No Comment randoMNess

The Minnesota State Fair marketing team know the Great Minnesota Get Together like no one else. So I asked them to share what foods they eat. Their results unveiled some hidden gems.