Name: Minnesota State Fair
Address: 1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55108, St Paul
Telephone: +16512884400

Late-summer attraction featuring livestock competitions, games, car shows & concerts over 322 acres.

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Rating breakdown

5 ★78%
4 ★15%
3 ★4%
2 ★1%
1 ★2%

What reviewers talk about

Share of 16 recent reviews that mention each topic.

Waiting & crowds50%
Price & value25%
Service & staff19%
Cleanliness19%
Atmosphere19%
Location6%

1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55108

mnstatefair.org

(651) 288-4400

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Minnesota State Fair?: Minnesota State Fair is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 28,150 reviews.
Where is Minnesota State Fair located?: 1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55108
What do visitors mention most about Minnesota State Fair?: Most often: waiting & crowds, price & value, service & staff (from 16 recent reviews).
How can I contact Minnesota State Fair?: Phone: (651) 288-4400 · Website: mnstatefair.org

Reviews (16)

Shannon Jeffries 2024 Sep 29

We went to the rock, gem and mineral show. It was interesting and fun.

It takes place every year in September at the dairy building at the MN state fairgrounds. No entry fee. I would recommend it to anyone who has ever liked collecting rocks. Kids love it!

Davon Goodwin 2024 Sep 17

Another amazing year at the Minnesota State Fair! I had the chance to go twice this year, and it didn’t disappoint. I tried a lot of the new food items—some were definite hits, while others were misses, but that's part of the fun. Even with thousands of people attending, I felt safe the entire time, and the atmosphere was lively as always.

I also bought tickets for the Monday it stormed, and unfortunately, they closed the fair that day. I called the fair office, and they were quick to refund me for my tickets, which was a great customer service experience. Overall, it was another fantastic year at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, and I can’t wait to go again next year!

Kestlynde Moesch 2024 Sep 06

Have wanted to see the butter sculptor for years ! BUCKET LIST ITEM CHECKED OFF !

This fair was huge - had to go to a few different parking lots to find one we could park in!! to catch the shuttle in
Had a great time seeing all the normal fair things on such a larger scale !
Lots of fun things didn’t know what we were walking into!
Bring your pocket books or your will power 😉

Ashley Cestra 2024 Sep 03

I love this place. Since I moved to Minnesota back in late 2014, I have gone every year ( minus Covid) one year I will do all 12 days of fun, but for now I’ll settle to 2 days. ( I love 2.5ish hours north). The fair grounds are well maintained and I have no issues with anything. There is always a bathroom or a place to fill my water bottle and soooo much history in one spot. I really enjoy the selfie spots, in certain locations for the best back grounds!
I’m a foodie through and through and this place is heaven on earth for me!

Scott W 2024 Sep 02

Been to the Minnesota State Fair several times. It's the best state fair that we have ever attended (we are from Wisconsin). The grounds give you a hometown feel, the food selection is varied and high quality, and the animal areas are well designed and clean.

Lots of things to like!

Olive Town 2024 Aug 25

Go early to find better parking and avoid crowds. There is free parking at some places and you can take a bus to the fair. There is are so many different foods to try and so many exhibits to see. The food building was overly crowded and food lines can get very long but the food is tasty. There are also animals, lots of amusement park rides and live music for free.

Margie Creen 2024 Aug 24

If there were 10 stars, I'd give it 15. I can't say enough good things about the fair. Love, love, LOVE it. I don't even live in Minnesota anymore but I came back for the fair this year because last year was so much fun. The food, the experiences, the exhibits, the people watching, the walking, the food on a stick. It's well organized and clean and amazing. Also spendy, but so good. Go to Minnesota, take a shuttle, and spend your money at the fair. Amazing.

Madeleine Williams 2024 Aug 23

What a fun state fair!! Everywhere you look something will catch your attention! Parking at the lots and being bused in was a great way to enter. The variety of crazy foods was amazing!

Shannon Mahedy 2023 Nov 07

The MN state fair is a time-honored annual tradition to be embraced with the upmost enthusiasm. My first fair experience was in 2013. I had just moved to Minnesota from the East Coast, and the fair was a total culture shock. I didn’t know what to make of it. As the years have gone on, I’ve come to adore the Fair and everything that comes with it… the inventive fried food, the people watching, the animals giving birth, the butter sculptures, the smells. It’s an odd combination of intense stimulation and wholesome fun. The Fair is a magical place, and I’d recommend a visit to anyone who feels like a kid at heart and who is willing to embrace heat, crowds, and inflated prices. Worth it in my book.

vidhya gangadhar 2023 Oct 21

I attended the state fair for the first time and totally enjoyed it. The crowd was massive. The best part is they had a pick up and drop facility which made it convenient. A day wasn't really sufficient to explore the whole fair. Loved the games and food.

Sree sai Asphalts 2023 Sep 20

Definitely worth the annual trip, if you can get over the crowds and prices. It's a tradition for the locals with their family. Biggest tip is take the bus or park & ride but be mindful of start/end hours.

Loads of Different and variety of food items to try!!!

If you interested in Cattle/goat production is an alternative livestock enterprise suitable for many small-scale or part-time livestock operations. Pig/ Horse farming includes.

Emily Brown 2023 Sep 07

I was surprised by how clean this fair was after seeing other fairs. There were constantly people picking up trash and it was pretty nice. I was in love with how helpful information booths were how mostly nice people were at food booths. People aren’t lying when they said food is very expensive here. We spent $200 easily with two people after being determined to try all of our favorites. This was amazing. Parking though… absolutely insane. Come early. And parking was confusing… ended up parking in someone’s driveway for $30 which ended up being well worth it after being confused about where the grounds parking was anyways. Saved some valuable time. We went right when it opened until about 6pm and didn’t regret a single moment. Pictured some of the absolute favorite must-stop-by places. Babas humus we loved so much we went to their recently opened restaurant.

Ricardo Ramirez 2023 Sep 06

The state fair is always fun
Sure everything is overpriced, but most of the food and drinks are great.
Several new foods and beers to try.
The people watching is amazing here. Everyone from every corner of life is here.
Just be prepared to wait in lines for everything.
We went pretty high and enjoyed the Garlic cream cheese wontons, 3 different times. A lot of good new bees, and classic ones like the chocolate chip cookie beer.
The rides are fun, and so was the seeing all the animals.
The only downside is the parents that act entitled with the strollers. They think they have the right of way on everything.
Stop. It. You don’t. Leave your kids at home. They’re too young that they won’t even remember it. Make it fun for everyone, not miserable like you guys are.

Andrew Hayman 2023 Aug 30

Wow, it's a scene, Baby! Great for people watching and bad food. Lots to see. Short on music options aside from the Grandstand and a few random bands playing. Lots of space to spread the crowds. Since I'm not into the carnival rides, you could easily cover this in a day. $18/person entry. Parked and took shuttle bus for free by Gloria Dei church. That was super easy and convenient.

Alex Studd 2023 Aug 29

Wow! The Minneapolis State Fair lived up to its hype! You could literally spend weeks exploring the Fairgrounds, but unfortunately it's only open for 12 days each year. The State Fair has entertainment for everyone -- farm animals and rides for kids, plenty of alcohol options for adults, and SO much food! We visited on a Sunday, and I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too crowded, and there were still plenty of benches and sitting areas. Pro Tip: Pace yourself! If you stop and get food from every stand that looks good, you'll be full before you even see 25% of the Fairgrounds! I'll see you next year!!