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
Space Tower at Minnesota State Fair closes for rest of year
Meet the family who has owned the Minnesota State Fair's Space Tower for over 40 years
Rooster Crowing Contest draws huge Minnesota State Fair crowd
WCCO anchors submit to State Fair caricature
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.
[Click here to read the full story.]
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!
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.