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The 2026 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 27 through Sept. 7. For all of the events at the MPR booth and Dan Patch Park, go to mpr.org/statefair.

Minnesota State Fair announces 70 new beverages for 2025

Minnesota State Fair announces 70 new beverages for 2025

There are 70 brand-new brews and specialty beverages that are making their premier at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. There are also 40 returning beverages found only at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota State Fair announces new foods, vendors for 2025

Minnesota State Fair announces new foods, vendors for 2025

This year’s list of new food offerings at the Minnesota State Fair features food combinations you never imagined — and flavor mash-ups you never knew you’d want to try.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesotans are celebrating Melissa Hortman — one seed at a time

Minnesotans are celebrating Melissa Hortman — one seed at a time

At least two Minnesotans are submitting crop art portraits of Rep. Melissa Hortman to the Minnesota State Fair to commemorate what the late speaker has done for the state.
by Anita Li

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Falcon Heights to charge $25 for State Fair parking

Falcon Heights to charge $25 for State Fair parking

The program will use the parking fee app ParkMobile and charge a flat fee of $25 for parking between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. in newly created parking zones in neighborhoods east of Snelling Avenue.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Minnesota State Fair admission price jumps to $20 per person; increase to fund improvements

Minnesota State Fair admission price jumps to $20 per person; increase to fund improvements

The Minnesota State Fair is raising admission price to $20, up from $18 in 2024. The price increase will help pay for $20.1 million in capital improvements, including a major renovation of the Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum.
by MPR News Staff

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