Minnesota State Fair in the Winter

With all this cold winter weather Minnesota has been having lately (I mean -20 windchill COME ON!), I decided to investigate on what the Minnesota State Fair grounds look like in the winter time.
I took a trip into the Minnesota State Fair Grounds and found some great sights of the fairgrounds in the winter time.

The Minnesota State Fair in the winter is nothing compared to the Minnesota State Fair in the Summer, however, it was still beautiful to be there, in an eerie silence. 

I'm Thankful for the Minnesota State Fair

As Thanksgiving is coming up, I can't help but to think of all the things I'm thankful for. And after family, friends and my health, obviously the Minnesota State Fair is at the top of the list! I love the smells, the activities, and the hometown feel of the Minnesota State Fair.

Enjoy your time with your family and friends this Thanksgiving!

Minnesota State Fair Food Calorie Analysis

It's the break down no one wants to see. The below picture is a chart of the Minnesota State Fair food calorie analysis. Does anything surprise you? I thought deep-fried cheese curds would have been more than 876 calories. And that sweet corn with butter is 420 calories?! Ugh even though it's not State Fair season, it's still important to know the Minnesota State Fair food Calorie Analysis. Check it out below!

Minnesota State Fair Crowd

Even though the State Fair is over, I still think about it all the time. The food, the entertainment, the crowds. After Labor Day, I miss the whole scene. The picture above is a classic one of a huge crowd at the Minnesota State Fair. Do you have any great Minnesota State Fair pictures? Send them to me!

2013 Minnesota State Fair Final Attendance Numbers

The 2013 Minnesota State Fair Final Attendance Numbers look like this:

Thursday, August 22, 2013       106,852

Friday, August 23, 2013           121,941

Saturday, August 24, 2013       170,986

Sunday, August 25, 2013         145,706

Monday, August 26, 2013        102,935

Tuesday, August 27, 2013         94,076

Wednesday, August 28, 2013   116,348

Thursday, August 29, 2013       117,480

Friday, August 30, 2013           158,164

Saturday, August 31, 2013       196,200

Sunday, September 1, 2013     236,197

Monday, September 2, 2013    164,277

TOTAL            1,731,162

As always the weather played a factor in attendance with the hot and humid week days drawing lower than normal numbers, but the final weekend of the fair was beautiful and people flocked to the fairgrounds for food, fun and entertainment! The 2013 Minnesota State fair was once again a huge success. We will see you next year at the great Minnesota get-together!

Minnesota State Fair Concerts 2013

Here's what I'm excited for about the Minnesota State Fair concerts this summer:

Sheryl Crow on August 25th

Train with Michael Franti & Spearhead on August 29th

Macklemore on August 31st

Tim McGraw on September 2nd


So many good shows, so little time. Want to make it to one of these great State Fair concerts? Check out Ticket King's selection of concert tickets!

Check out the MN State Fair's Sports Zone Area

People come to the MN State Fair for so many reasons. New, fun food, great concerts, and a chance to hang out with the Minnesota Wild, the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Minnesota Vikings. Come check out the MN Sports Zone area and hang out with other MN sports fans!

Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Tickets

One of my favorite parts of the summer is going to a Minnesota State Fair Grandstand concert! The atmosphere is so great. But how will you pick this year?! Here's the line up:

Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller & Kevin Nealon
Under the Sun: Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth & Gin Blossoms
Sammy Hagar & The Wabos
Sheryl Crow & Dwight Yoakam
Happy Together Tour
Depeche Mode
Train
Trampled By Turtles
Macklemore & Ryan Lewi
Tim McGraw

Need tickets? Check out Ticket King's inventory for concerts at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand!

2013 State Fair Food Announced

State Fair count down has started and with that countdown comes excitement of new food at the State Fair! Click here to visit the complete list of Minnesota's State Fair new foods for 2013! What are you most excited for? I will for sure try Candied Bacon Cannoli, Deep Fried Bread Pudding, Wine Glazed Deep Fried Meatloaf, and Porketta Pig Wings from Mancini’s.