Minnesota State Fair Time!

Every year people look forward to the Minnesota State Fair. The anticipation of the hot temps, the endless food options, animals, rides, games, and seeing friends and family! The time is upon us and I cannot wait to sample some of my favorites. For homes near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds click here.

The best place to start is to purchase your discounted tickets for admission, games, and rides. You can find these tickets until August 20th at most Cub Foods locations around the Twin Cities while supplies last.

The fair runs from Thursday, August 21st until Monday, September 1, 2014.

 

A new feature this year, in addition to the wacky foods, is the mobile app!

Now you can navigate where your favorite foods, the haunted house and the big yellow slide all from your phone!

The information below has been provided by the MN State Fair website.

2014 STATE FAIR GATE ADMISSION

& FEE SCHEDULE

REGULAR ADMISSION AT THE GATE

• Adults (13-64): $13
• Seniors (65 & over): $11
• Kids (5-12): $11
• Children (Under 5): Free

2014 PROMOTIONAL DAYS

THRIFTY THURSDAY (Aug. 21)

• Adults (13-64): $11
• Seniors (65 & over): $11
• Kids (5-12): $8
• Children (Under 5): Free

SENIORS & KIDS DAY (Monday, Aug. 25)

• Adults (13-64): $13
• Seniors (65 & over): $8
• Kids (5-12): $8
• Children (Under 5): Free

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY (Tuesday, Aug. 26)

Active military, retired military and veterans receive the following discounted admission ticket price when they purchase a ticket at the gate and present valid documentation of military service.

• Active military, their spouses and kids: $8
• Retired military and their spouses: $8
• Military veterans and their spouses: $8

READ & RIDE DAY (Wednesday, Aug. 27)

Public library card holders receive the following discounted admission ticket price when they purchase a ticket at the gate and present a valid library card. (One discount per card.)

• Adults (13-64): $11
• Seniors (65 & over): $8
• Kids (5-12): $8
• Children (Under 5): Free

SENIORS DAY (Thursday, Aug. 28)

• Adults (13-64): $13
• Seniors (65 & over): $8
• Kids (5-12): $11
• Children (Under 5): Free

KIDS DAY (Monday, Sept. 1)

• Adults (13-64): $13
• Seniors (65 & over): $11
• Kids (5-12): $8
• Children (Under 5): Free

How to get to the fair:

If you live nearby, biking is the best, most Eco-friendly option to avoid parking chaos. The second option is the State Fair Express Bus Service. Various locations around the Twin Cities offer service to and from the State Fair every 15-30 minutes. If you want to get there for free, there are several Park and Ride locations to accommodate you. The last option is to drive. There are so many places to park, but be prepared to be patient! Here is a list of parking lots available.

No matter how you get here, what foods you eat, or how exhausted your feet become, the MN State Fair is the biggest (and best!) state fair in the nation. It's a great time for everyone! If you're looking for a home in Minnesota, so you can be a regular at the fair, contact me today!

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