Your complete guide to Day 7 at the Minnesota State Fair
Wednesday is Day 7 at the Minnesota State Fair!
It's Kids Day, with a discounted admission price of $13 for kids ages 5-12. It's also Theater Day, and you can catch a performance of "Madagascar" at Dan Patch Park. Kids can read to animals at Pet Pavilions; see a rooster crowing contest at the Poultry Barn; catch a costume contest involving alpacas, llamas and 4-H'ers at Warner Coliseum; and marvel at fantastic floral displays at the Ag Building.
Click here to see the entire daily guide from the state fair for Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Music At The Fair
Yung Gravy will be performing at the Grandstand, with special guest bbno$. Tickets are $29-$64. The show starts at 7 p.m.
Day 6 State Fair attendance number just misses record
Tuesday's attendance numbers at the Minnesota State Fair just missed the record set in 2019 by about 2,000 visitors — but they were a huge improvement compared to the last two fairs.
WCCO stars battle at the State Fair's Can Can Wonderland Mini Golf On-A-Stick
From pronto pups to cotton candy, everything seems bigger at the Minnesota State Fair. But there's a new attraction that lets you cut the competition down to size!
Space Tower at Minnesota State Fair closes for rest of year
A major malfunction at the Minnesota State Fair grounded the popular Space Tower ride on Wednesday — which will be closed for the rest of the fair's run.
A fair spokesperson told WCCO they need to replace some special electronic equipment and it won't get here in time.
Meet the family who has owned the Minnesota State Fair's Space Tower for over 40 years
The Space Tower is an iconic attraction and landmark that you can see from pretty much anywhere on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Built in 1964, it's hundreds of feet of history.
Rooster Crowing Contest draws huge Minnesota State Fair crowd
It was another packed barn for the best in show Wednesday at the Minnesota State Fair Rooster Crowing Contest.
WCCO anchors submit to State Fair caricature
Caricature artists capture unique personalities and strong facial features of fairgoers, and the results are usually pretty hilarious.
What do you think? Did this artist capture the essence of Erin Hassanzadeh, Derek James and Jeff Wagner?
State Fair's 1st Hmong food vendor's new food this year is a family affair
If you go to see Yia Vang and the Union Hmong Kitchen crew at the fair this year, you'll be treated to a few new items, including a five-spice coconut Thai tea and a steamed bun made with love by Vang's mother and the rest of her church crew.
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Great Fair Debate: Mini Donuts vs. Cookies
This year, our debate teams are tackling one of the most contentious, and long-standing debates on the fairgrounds: cookies or mini-donuts?
Esme Murphy and Mike Max did not hold back when endorsing their side of the debate, and our political reporter emeritus Pat Kessler was on hand to declare the winner. See who came out on top below:
Looking for a fresh drip? Try the fair!
You may not think it, but some of your back-to-school clothes shopping can happen at the Minnesota State Fair. Check out the video below for more info!
Time for a WCCO fair food favorite!
A favorite food item for many of WCCO's team members working at the State Fair are the Australian Battered Potatoes.
Why? Get a load of the video below to see just exactly why! Also, check out this list of some of our teammates' State Fair perennial faves, including more than a few references to fresh French fries and fried pickles.
What to eat at the Blue Moon Dine-In-Theater this year
Steph Olson with the Blue Moon talks about some of the booth's offerings.
The science behind State Fair rides
Since it's State Fair time, the Kitchen Pantry Scientist showed us a few projects that illustrate the science behind some of the rides at the Mighty Midway.
Theater Day at State Fair's Dan Patch Park
Live theater at the fair? Head to Dan Patch Park to see "Madagascar."
What to do on day 7 of the Minnesota State Fair
Wednesday features a llama and alpaca costume contest, Yung Gravy at the Grandstand and more.
Behind the scenes at the State Fair's French Meadow Bakery
Pauleen Le takes you to a spot at the fair many never get to see.
What's cooking at O'Gara's at the Fair this year
A.J. Hilton stopped by O'Gara's at the Fair to taste some of their new offerings.