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Your complete guide to Day 7 at the Minnesota State Fair

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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.

Grandstand Schedule | Free Entertainment Schedule

 

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.  

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By WCCO Staff
 

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!  

WCCO stars battle at the State Fair's Can Can Wonderland Mini Golf On-A-Stick 02:24
By WCCO Staff
 

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.  

Space Tower at Minnesota State Fair closes for rest of year 00:13
By WCCO Staff
 

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.

Click here to read more.

Finding Minnesota: The State Fair Space Tower 03:40
By John Lauritsen
 

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.  

Click here to read more

State fair barn packed for rooster crowing contest 02:29
By Marielle Mohs
 

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?

WCCO's team trusts their faces to State Fair caricature artist 03:11
By WCCO Staff
 

State Fair's 1st Hmong food vendor's new food this year is a family affair

State Fair's 1st Hmong food vendor serves up family recipe with love, pride 04:40

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.]

By Erin Hassanzadeh
 

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:

Great State Fair Debate: Esme Murphy, Mike Max spar over donuts vs. cookies 07:48
By WCCO Staff
 

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!

You can find your next perfect look at the State Fair 01:41
By WCCO Staff
 

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.

A perennial State Fair fave: Australian Battered Potatoes 02:36
By WCCO Staff
 

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.

What to eat at the Blue Moon Dine-In-Theater this year 02:41
By WCCO Staff
 

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.

The science behind State Fair rides 04:31
By A.J. Hilton
 

Theater Day at State Fair's Dan Patch Park

Live theater at the fair? Head to Dan Patch Park to see "Madagascar."

Theater Day at State Fair's Dan Patch Park 03:16
By WCCO Staff
 

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.

What to do on day 7 of the Minnesota State Fair 01:15
By WCCO Staff
 

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.

Behind the scenes at the State Fair's French Meadow Bakery 03:57
How the French Meadow Bakery prepares for a day at the fair 02:57
By Pauleen Le
 

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.

What's cooking at O'Gara's at the Fair this year 02:36
By A.J. Hilton
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