The fair kickoff event takes place May 22 to 25 with nearly 40 food and drink vendors, prizes and other activities ahead of ...

The official mascot of the Minnesota State Fair, Fairborne — a giant gopher who wears a straw hat and striped jacket — poses during the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 27, 2024, in Falcon Heights.

Kickoff to Summer at the Fair, a sampler born during the pandemic ... free parking and family fun at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Attendance is limited each day so guests can have space ...