Are you ready for the Minnesota State Fair? As you plan out your visit this year, check out some of the legendary storytellers, explore little-known State Fair history, and discover the unique traditions and people that make the Great Minnesota Get-Together so special!
Stories from the Minnesota State Fair, Circa 1992
A 1992 production of Tape’s Rolling from the TPT archives explores people at the Minnesota State Fair. From Linda the butter sculptor, to fair vendors, to a girl and her cow, this is just a sample of the characters one can see at Minnesota’s greatest get-together.
State Fair start for Thai Food in MN
It wasn’t on a stick, but the popularity of egg rolls at the fair decades ago boosted Supenn Harrison, founder of the highly regarded Sawatdee Thai Food restaurant.
State Fair Monologues
You know it, you love it, and many monologists have felt compelled to talk about it.
Closing Tune by Chris Thile
Few musicians can — on the spur of the moment — play a tune about the assassination of President William McKinley. But Chris Thile did just that on Almanac‘s 2016 State Fair live show.
Check Out Our State Fair Stories
Check out our State Fair Stories series!
STATE FAIR STORIES: THE TRADITIONS WE LOVE
Connecting with traditions whose roots go back to the family farm
STATE FAIR STORIES: THE LEGENDARY KEVIN KLING
State Fair stories that stick with you
STATE FAIR STORIES: HIDDEN GEMS
Get your curds, cows, and crop art here!
2024 TPT State Fair
Join Twin Cities PBS at the “Great Minnesota Get-Together.” Find us at the TPT Booth, located at 1545 Underwood Street (corner of Underwood and Lee) between The Perfect Pickle and Sweet Martha’s Cookies.
What to Expect:
- Activities for kids including Imagination Playground Blocks and yard games
- A quiet, private area for nursing / feeding parents presented by Minnesota WIC and Minnesota Department of Health
- PBS Kids photo opps
- Giveaways
- So much more!
Daily Activities (8:00am-7:00pm):
- Stop by the TPT Booth to enjoy family yard games, Imagination Playground Blocks, and take photos with your favorite PBS Kids character cutouts. You can also learn about how you can support public television and pick up a fun giveaway to remember your day at the State Fair!
- TPT invites parents and caregivers to visit the TPT Nursing Nest, presented by WIC and the Minnesota Department of Health. The Nursing Nest offers a private, distraction-free space to nurse your child and change diapers while enjoying the State Fair.
Special Events:
Friday, August 23rd – Almanac Taping & Meet and Greet
Location: Minnesota Public Radio Booth (Located on the north side of Judson Ave. between Nelson & Underwood streets)
- 11:00am-12:00pm – Be in the audience for a live taping of Almanac at the Minnesota State Fair. Almanac is Minnesota’s longest-running statewide public affairs program and airs every Friday at 7pm on your local PBS station.
- 12:00pm-12:30pm – Come say hello to Almanac hosts Cathy Wurzer and Eric Eskola and reporter Kaomi Lee for an Almanac Meet and Greet.
Wednesday, August 28th – Minnesota State Fair Kids Day
Location: Twin Cities PBS Booth
- 8:00am-7:00pm – Bring your kids to the Twin Cities PBS Booth and enjoy Minnesota State Fair Kids Day. They can take photos with PBS character cutouts, play yard games, and let their imagination run wild with the Imagination Playground Blocks! Special activities will be presented by TPT’s Lifelong Learning department.
- 9:00am-3:00pm – Your child can also meet Daniel Tiger from the popular PBS Kids show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood! Ugga mugga!
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