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 […]
How to Save Money at the Minnesota State Fair 2019
The best thing about the end of summer in Minnesota is the Minnesota State Fair and it’s almost here! I’m super bummed that summer goes so fast, but I’m happy that we have a fabulous state fair, one that was rated the #1 state fair in the nation! The 2019 Great Minnesota Get-Together runs Aug. 22 through Labor Day, Sept. […]
How to Save Money at the Minnesota State Fair 2018
The best thing about the end of summer in Minnesota is the Minnesota State Fair and it’s almost here! I’m super bummed that summer goes so fast, but I’m happy that we have a fabulous state fair, one that was rated the #1 state fair in the nation! The 2018 Great Minnesota Get-Together runs Aug. 23 through Labor Day, Sept. […]
Sneak Peek! New Foods and Free Entertainment at the Minnesota State Fair 2017
It’s almost here! The Great Minnesota Get-Together. And Eat-Too-Much-Food-But-It-Is-So-Worth-It Get-Together. And shop-play-go-on-rides-enjoy-entertainment-and-so-much-more-Get-Together. Whatever you like about the Minnesota State Fair, it’s going to be even bigger and better this year. New attractions, new foods, and other new features like the Great Big Wheel – the tallest traveling Ferris Wheel in North America! I attended a […]
Sneak Peek: New Foods & Shopping at the Minnesota State Fair 2016
Last week I attended the Great Minnesota Blog Together, a blogger preview event at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and it was a blast! Basically, a bunch of other local bloggers and I got to indulge in greasy, not-so-good-for-you-but-oh-so-tasty new foods being offered at the Fair, learn about some new shopping choices firsthand from some fun […]
Visit the Minnesota Farmers Bureau Booth at the Minnesota State Fair 2016
The Minnesota State Fair is almost here! If you’re planning on going with your kids, I highly recommend visiting the Minnesota Farm Bureau’s exhibit – the Minnesota Farmers CARE display. The Minnesota Farmers CARE display is located at 1305 Underwood Street (across from the Food Building and behind the Giant Yellow Slide). This is where fair-goers […]
How to Save Money at the Minnesota State Fair 2016
The Minnesota State Fair is almost here! I’m super bummed that summer’s going by so fast, but happy that we have a fabulous state fair, one that was rated the #1 state fair in the nation! The 2016 Great Minnesota Get-Together runs Aug. 25 through Labor Day, Sept. 5. You probably know how expensive the fair can be. […]
How to Save Money at the Minnesota State Fair 2015
The Minnesota State Fair is here! I’m super bummed that summer’s going by so fast, but happy that we have a fabulous state fair, one that was rated the #1 state fair in the nation! The 2015 Great Minnesota Get-Together runs Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. You probably know how expensive the fair can be. […]
Sneak Peek! New FOODS at the Minnesota State Fair 2015!
Recently I had the opportunity to head to the state fairgrounds to attend a blogger preview of this year’s Minnesota State Fair, and it was so much fun! I got to sample NEW foods at the fair this year and learn all about some new, fun activities being offered for families this year. In this post I’m […]