Are You All Set for the State Fair!?
Tuesday, August 19th, 2014
The Minnesota State Fair is only 2 days away
Whether you love noshing on the delicious array of food, getting your adrenaline fix at the Midway, taking in a show, or checking out the variety of animals and exhibits, there is definitely something for everyone at the State Fair!
Discounted tickets
Don’t forget to purchase your discount tickets before August 20, while supplies last. Cub Foods offers discounted tickets ($10 per ticket) at these participating locations:
Maple Grove
8150 Wedgewood Ln
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Champlin
8600 N 114th Ave
Champlin, MN 55316
Brooklyn Park So
7555 W Broadway
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Other discount days include:
THRIFTY THURSDAY (Aug. 21)
- Adults (13-64): $11
- Seniors (65 & over): $11
- Kids (5-12): $8
- Children (Under 5): Free
SENIORS & KIDS DAY (Monday, Aug. 25)
- Adults (13-64): $13
- Seniors (65 & over): $8
- Kids (5-12): $8
- Children (Under 5): Free
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY (Tuesday, Aug. 26)
Active military, retired military and veterans receive the following discounted admission ticket price when they purchase a ticket at the gate and present valid documentation of military service.
- Active military, their spouses and kids: $8
- Retired military and their spouses: $8
- Military veterans and their spouses: $8
READ & RIDE DAY (Wednesday, Aug. 27)
Public library card holders receive the following discounted admission ticket price when they purchase a ticket at the gate and present a valid library card. (One discount per card.)
- Adults (13-64): $11
- Seniors (65 & over): $8
- Kids (5-12): $8
- Children (Under 5): Free
SENIORS DAY (Thursday, Aug. 28)
- Adults (13-64): $13
- Seniors (65 & over): $8
- Kids (5-12): $11
- Children (Under 5): Free
KIDS DAY (Monday, Sept. 1)
- Adults (13-64): $13
- Seniors (65 & over): $11
- Kids (5-12): $8
- Children (Under 5): Free
How do I get to the fair???
Because parking can be hectic and expensive, we recommend riding the State Fair Express Service Bus to the instead. You can get on at the Maple Grove Transit Station (9870 Maple Grove Pkwy). It runs every 30 minutes between 8:00 a.m. until midnight on weekends and Labor Day, and the cost is only $5.
For more information:
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
952-882-7500
Top 5 new foods our staff is excited to try:
- Bacon Wrapped Turkey Leg – at Texas Steak Out – Underwood Street North of Randall Avenue
- Deep Fried Lobster on a stick – at LuLu’s Public House – next to Schilling Ampitheater at West End Market
- Pizza Tots – located at Green Mill – west of the Family Fair Stage in Baldwin Park
- Pretzel Curds – located at O’Gara’s at the Fair – corner of Dan Patch Avenue and Cosgrove Street
- North Shore Walleye Mac & Cheese – at Giggles’ Campfire Grill – on Cooper Street and Lee Avenue in the North Woods
For a full list of all of the new fair foods and for more general information, visit mnstatefair.org. Be sure to comment below and tell us what your favorite part about the State Fair is!
