Tim McGraw at Minnesota State Fair

Tim McGraw has just been added to the Minnesota State Fair lineup this year. He'll be set to perform on August 28th with Julianne Hough opening for him. Tim McGraw last played in Minnesota in 2007, when he and wife Faith Hill performed together. Tim McGraw is one of the most popular and successful country music singers to date, winning 3 Grammys, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 10 American Music Awards, and 3 People's Choice Awards. Tim McGraw has also participated in acting with roles in The Blindside, Friday Night Lights, and Four Christmases.

Minnesota State Fair Admission Prices

Starting on August 26th, the State Fair will be returning to Minnesota. Before you start thinking about the food, rides, and concerts, here's just a little reminder for the admission prices.

Regular Admission:

-For adults ages 13-64, the fee is $11

-For seniors 65+, the fee is $9

-For kids 5-12, the fee is $8

-For children (under 5), it's FREE

Over the 11 day period, the Fair will offer some days with discounts. On August 26th, it will be "Thrifty Thursday" with adult admission priced at $9. There will be all day discounts on Midway and Kidway rides, games, and concessions. On August 30th, it will be Senior and Kids day. Both will be a $6 entrance fee. On August 31st, it will be Ticket Deal Tuesday with adults only $9. On September 1st, it is Read and Ride Wednesday, where you show a library card for a $9 adult fee, and $6 for seniors or kids. September 2nd will be Senior Day, followed by Kids Day on September 6th charging $6.

2010 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand - Minnesota State Fair Concerts are the BEST!

The 2010 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand line-up is out! and once again there is something for everyone. Check out the 2010 Grandstand Lineup:

7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26
BODEANS and
BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS


7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 27
RUSH


7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28
To Be Announced????


7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 29
BRANDI CARLILE
with special guest Amos Lee


7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 30
SEETHER
with special guests Hinder and Black Stone Cherry


7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31
CARRIE UNDERWOOD
with special guest Sons of Sylvia


8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1
“Weird Al” Yankovic


7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2
MERCYME
with special guest Jeremy Camp


7:45 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION
with GARRISON KEILLOR


8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4
KISS


7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5
State Fair Talent Show


7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 6
DUKES OF SEPTEMBER RHYTHM REVUE
Featuring DONALD FAGEN, MICHAEL McDONALD
and BOZ SCAGGS

Minnesota State Fair Food.. go ahead take a look, so good you can almsot taste the State Fair Food!

Just make sure you don't drool on your computer...

Minnesota State Fair Fever

With the warm weather and the return of outdoor Minnesota Twins baseball, I am already starting to think of summer! Is anyone else out there starting to get Minnesota State Fair fever?

Don't forget the 2010 Minnesota State Fair Dates:
August 26th through September 6th!!

2010 Minnesota State Fair Dates

August 26th through September 6th!!

Just a reminder: 2010 Minnesota State Fair

Just a reminder the 2010 Minnesota State Fair runs August 26th to September 6th. Look for posts closer to the fair! See you next Summer!!