For current Minnesota State Fair coverage, click here.
Admission to the 2021 Minnesota State costs $16, but once you’re inside, there are some great freebies!
I appeared on KSTP-TV’s Twin Cities Live with a roundup of the best free items you can take home with you.
The best freebies at the 2021 Minnesota State Fair
Star Tribune
Carnes near the Grandstand
- Sweet Martha’s Cookies or Cheese Curd flavored lip balm
- Available anytime
- Just walk up to their booth!
Minnesota Twins
Next to International Bazaar
- Giveaways daily at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- On August 30, September 3 and September 6, they will give away the beanie hats featured in the video above
- Check the sign at their booth to learn what specific item they will give away at a specific time
- Twins legends, including Tony Oliva, and TC Bear will make appearances
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office
Next to the Bandshell on Underwood
- Stop by to get prescription pill dissolver pouches. You put unwanted pills in the bag, pour a bit of water in it, shake it up, and the pills dissolve. It ensures pills don’t get in the wrong hands!
- Free anytime their booth is open
University of Minnesota
Dan Patch
- Fanny packs handed out at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Giving away glitter fanny packs during trivia with Goldy Gopher held daily at 2 p.m.
Home Depot
Near Pet Pavillion
- Play their “Pinko” board for your chance to win a Homer bucket, visor, tool belt, yardstick or other item
KSTP-TV
Near Carnes and Chambers
- Spin the prize wheel for your chance to get a water bottle, mug, backpack or an opportunity to win $1,000 cash from Old National Bank
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.
While you’re here, take a moment to read how I adapted after losing both parents before I was 25 years old and my journey with epilepsy.
