It’s not the most publicized event but it’s truly a fun night.
Every year on the Thursday before the Minnesota State Fair starts, traditional and new Fair food vendors gather in the International Bazaar for an event called Taste of the Fair. And you can attend.
In addition to the food, event-goers can play Midway games and listen to music by performers playing during the Great Minnesota Get Together. Best of all, there aren’t mile-long lines to try even the most sought after food! I have gone four times and had a lot of fun each time.
Tickets to Taste of the Fair are $150 and benefit the Minnesota State Fair Foundation, the group responsible for maintaining and upgrading the buildings and fairgrounds. Your ticket price is all-inclusive, meaning you will get food and drink provided once you enter the event.
Tickets for the 2027 Taste of the Fair are not for sale at this time but will be posted here when they’re available.
The 2027 Minnesota State Fair runs August 26-September 6, 2027.
If you’re looking for more suggestions on navigating the Minnesota State Fair, check out Give Me The Mike’s entire Minnesota State Fair guide here.
Does your ticket include the cost of food? Or is the food at an additional charge per booth?