The Minnesota State Fair just announced a few changes for the 2022 fair. Plus, discounted ticket prices are available now through January 31st so if you know you are going this year, you may want to purchase your tickets now. Changes Because COVID cancelled the fair in 2020, and impacted the fair in 2021, the […]
Minnesota State Fair 2021 Savings Guide
The Minnesota State Fair is back in 2021! And it’s August 26th through September 6th. They released their mask policy here. I realize it’s a difficult year for all of us due to COVID and the new delta variant. It was difficult for the Minnesota State Fair to decide on whether to take place this […]
Minnesota State Fair Announces New Foods for 2021
This will make you hungry! The Minnesota State Fair has announced 26 official new foods and four new vendors in 2021! That means nearly 500 foods will be available at 300 different concession locations throughout the fair. In previous years I’ve attended food previews and the fair always provides a ton of unique and yummy […]
Minnesota State Fair 2021 Kickoff to Summer May 27 – 31 (Register by May 6)
HUGE NEWS! The 2021 Minnesota State Fair is presenting a fun event called Kickoff to Summer at the Fair sponsored by Paddle North, and it’s happening May 27 – 31! You can walk around the fair and enjoy food, brews, music, shopping and fun! The dates and times are: Thursday, May 27, 4-9 p.m. Friday, […]
Flash Sale for Minnesota State Fair Tickets – $10 on Tuesday, November 24th Only!
Today only – Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 – the Minnesota State Fair is having a FLASH sale on admission tickets for 2021! They are available today only for just $10! This is a savings of up to $5 and is one of the biggest discounts ever offered on pre-fair tickets. This offer is good until […]
GLOW Holiday Festival Drive-Thru Light Experience at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Of the many changes happening this year, Minnesota is now revealing new, safe ways of enjoying lights and festivities. An all-new experience, the GLOW Holiday Festival, will be at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds for 46 consecutive nights from November 19th, 2020 to January 3rd, 2021! The Great Minnesota Holiday Get-Together will be a one-mile drive-thru […]
Going on a State Fair Food Hunt! Here’s where to find it in the Twin Cities & beyond
The Minnesota State Fair was cancelled for 2020, but you can still find state fair food throughout the Twin Cities and beyond, all summer long! I posted about one local vendor on my Facebook page in late May and that’s how I discovered this. Food vendors have been announcing their locations and hours more and […]
Minnesota State Fair Cancelled for 2020
The Minnesota State Fair was cancelled for 2020. While I and many others were expecting this, it still hits you hard. We’ll all get over it, but I do feel sad for the many vendors missing out on the income, little kids who were looking forward to it and everyone else hit hard. Here’s the message […]
Minnesota State Fair’s fate unclear but no changes or restrictions considered
The General Manager of the Minnesota State Fair, Jerry Hammer, stated today that the Fair’s fate was still unclear, but no changes or restrictions were being considered, if it does still happen. “As stewards of the Great Minnesota Get-Together, it is our duty to do everything we can for as long as we can to […]
State Fair Savings Around the Twin Cities: Urban Air, Sea Life, FlyOver America & More
Minnesota State Fair Deals Outside the State Fair! It’s Minnesota State Fair time, but I’ve been also noticing all kind of state fair deals throughout the Twin Cities! There is everything from attractions to food, so I rounded them up here! Also be sure to join my Minnesota Money-Saving Moms Facebook group for discussions about […]