Insider’s Guide to the Minnesota State Fair
Find out everything you need to know about the Minnesota State Fair with helpful links to specific information.
Fun Facts: Minnesota State Fair by the Numbers
Hundreds of acres, thousands of ears of roasted corn, millions of cookies! This fair is a big deal.
1859
date of first Minnesota State Fair
2,126,551
total record attendance (2019)
270,426
daily record attendance (2018)
322
acres of the fairgrounds
300
food vendors
3,000,000
cookies made daily by Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar
25,000
ears of corn consumed daily from the Corn Roast vendor
16
dollars for a ticket to get in the door (pre-fair: $14 for 65+ or kids 5-12, free for those 4 and under)
More to Explore
Minnesota State Fair Attractions
In between bites, there are plenty of attractions to enjoy. By no means a full listing, here are some spots we recommend you don’t miss.
Minnesota State Fair Food Guide
At the Minnesota State Fair, you can probably find your favorite food deep-fried or on a stick somewhere on the fairgrounds.
Minnesota State Fair Pro Tips
There are a few tricks to the trade when it comes to navigating the Minnesota State Fair. We hope these 7 tips will help you skip the lines or save a few bucks.