2002: Minnesota State Fair Foundation established ★ Food Building renovated and new Food Building Park constructed outside the south side of the building ★ Last year of auto races ★ Grandstand bleachers razed and renovation began

The Food Building, which houses dozens of food concessions, was partially built and used during the 1948 State Fair and was completed in 1949. Known at the time as the Food Show Building, it housed the Beer Garden, the Food Show, dining halls and four corner concessions.

The State Fair History & Heritage Center, a centerpiece of West End Market, showcases the competition, entertainment, agriculture, food, merchandise, rides & games and Minnesota industry that have been at the heart of the fair for more than a century and a half.

ican Village opened in 1970. It featured Mexican culture, art, and cuisine and the v. llage was instantly popular. It was renamed the Bazaar in 1984 to allow for mor. diversity in its offerings. The original was razed in 2008 and replaced with the new, much larger complex na.

In 1970 the Mexican Village was a popular feature of the State Fair. Visitors could purchase authentic Mexican-made articles such as pottery, leather goods, sombreros and more. In 1984, this area...

2023年8月31日 · The Minnesota State Fair has been a popular attraction for nearly as long as the state has existed. While much has changed over the years, much hasn't! Using archive photos, we take...

2024年11月6日 · Minnesota State Fair Annual Program Collection, 1947-1984. Programs giving a comprehensive overview of the fair, including lists of daily events, Grandstand performances, and new items at the fair that year. MNHS call number: S555.M6 A24. Great State Fair Recipes Cookbook Project Files, 1975-1976.

The Minnesota State Fair is a yearly celebration of agriculture, crafts, food, and community. In the twenty-first century, nearly 1.8 million people attend the twelve-day event every year, making it the second-largest state fair in the nation.

2024年8月21日 · Whether it's cheese curds or Sweet Martha's cookies, there are some foods at the Minnesota State Fair that are classics, meant to be eaten every year 12 must-try fair staples for 12 days of the Minnesota State Fair

2024年8月22日 · There's, I think, 63 new beverages at the fair this year. 11 years ago was the first State Fair special beer that debuted at Ball Park Cafe. And it was in honor of a classic fair food....