MPR at the Minnesota State Fair

Thank you for visiting us at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair! We’ll plan to see you Aug. 24-Labor Day, Sept. 4 2023.
2022 Fair Features from MPR
MPR Archive: MPR’s Sounds of the ‘Great Minnesota Get-Together’
The Current: Music On-A-Stick: Manchester Orchestra and Bad Bad Hats rocked before storm rolled in
MPR News: Union Hmong Kitchen becomes State Fair's first Hmong restaurant
MPR News | APM Research Lab: Minnesota State Fair, by the numbers
The Current: Photos: Scenes from the Minnesota State Fair 2022
MPR News: Infrequently Asked Fair Questions: What happens at the Minnesota State Fair overnight?
MPR News: Infrequently Asked Fair Questions: What happens to the DNR fish after the State Fair is over?
MPR News: A look at a young 4-H member's first trip to the state fair — and her blue ribbon rabbit
MPR News: Free skin cancer screenings, sun safety teachings at the State Fair
YourClassical MPR: Opera's in the air at the Minnesota State Fair (video from 2019 archives)
MPR News: What Minnesota celebrities eat, drink and see at the State Fair
MPR News: Fair fans flock through the gates as Minnesota State Fair begins its 12-day run
MPR News: Crowds flock back to Minnesota State Fair on opening day
The Current: Coffee Break: Past Music-On-A-Stick Performers
MPR News: Appetites: Predicting the Minnesota State Fair hits and misses
The Current:
YourClassical MPR: Join MPR at the Minnesota State Fair
MPR News: Minnesota State Fair's new butter carver prepares to create 'dairy' good art
The Current: The best Minnesota State Fair live music and food menu pairings
The Current:
MPR News: Beginners try their luck at a Minnesota State Fair favorite: crop art
MPR News: Sundae sammies, pickle pizza: New Minnesota State Fair foods are here
The Current: Music On-A-Stick: Portugal. The Man; Manchester Orchestra; Bad Bad Hats
Official Minnesota State Fair Resources
Official Web site for the Minnesota State Fair
State Fairground map for reference
Official fair finder to locate food, booths, shops
Fair Health & Safety FAQ for your questions regarding policies and health guidance