These 12 Minnesota State Fair Posts will look a bit different, seeing everything is contained within the Fair grounds some of the quick references will be located at the top of blog instead of being repeated multiple times.
General Spot: Minnesota State Fair
Length of time: 12 days (August 22- September 2, 2024)
Website: Minnesota State Fair
Type of Spot: Fair
Cost: $$
Reservations: No reservations required
Indoors/Outdoors: Mix of Outside and Inside
Seating Availability: Plentiful
Terrain: Sidewalks, Streets, Hills, Grass, Inside Buildings Smooth Flooring
Known Busier Times: 10am - 9pm
Spot: The Space Tower ride
Overview of spot:
This slow moving ride is great to get a bird's eye view of the Fair and because it only holds 50- 60 people it can be a nice break from the crowds.
Indoors/Outdoors: Inside
Seating Availability: Plentiful
Cost: $
Spot: Cosgrove Street
Overview of spot:
Between the Space Tower and the Snelling entrance this street is by far quieter and usually has available benches to sit on.
Indoors/Outdoors: Outside
Seating Availability: Some
Spot: Fairchild Statue
Overview of spot:
Stopping and taking a selfie at the Fairchild Statue is a great way to get an awesome selfie without the crowds.
Indoors/Outdoors: Outside
Seating Availability: Plenty
Terrain: Sidewalks, Pavement, Grass
Recommend a Calmer Spot at the your favorite Fair or Festival