Photo by Minnesota State Fair/Andy Berndt
I love the Minnesota State Fair. For real! As we do every year, we’ll explore the new fair foods on opening day and post our thoughts online and social media—be sure to follow along. But when I think about my recommendations for the fair, it really depends on who you are. Are you doing a foodie tour? Do you want the “I’m a Minnesotan” experience? Are you a teenager hanging with your friends? Or are you that person who wants to know that burning off an order of cheese curds takes 11,200 steps? No matter who you are, we’ve got you covered. We can’t wait to see you this year at the fair!
The Minnesotan Tour
- Corn Roast, ear of corn
- Fresh French Fries
- Giggles’ Campfire Grill, walleye cakes
- Midway Mens Club, burger and a beer
- The Mouth Trap, cheese curds
The Foodie Tour
- Baba, hummus bowl
- Minnesota Farmers Union Coffee Shop, BLT fried green tomato sandwich
- Peachey’s Baking Co., Amish doughnuts
- Tejas Express, chilaquiles or burrito
- The Blue Barn, blue cheese and corn fritz or chicken in a waffle
- Union Hmong Kitchen, latest menu item
Pretending To Be On A Diet Tour
- Bayou Bob’s Gator Shack, frozen grapes
- Minnesota Apples, frozen cider pop
- Peterson’s Pork Chops, grilled pork chop on-a-stick
- The Produce Exchange, fresh or grilled peaches
- Strawberries ’N Creme, fresh strawberries with nondairy whipped topping
Photo by Minnesota State Fair/Andy Berndt
Teenager Tour
- About a Foot Long Hot Dog
- Nitro Ice Cream
- Spinning Wylde, organic cotton candy
- Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar, bucket of cookies
- QueViet Concessions, giant egg roll
Photos by Minnesota State Fair/Andy Berndt
