Fact 1: The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest fairs in the U.S., attracting over 2 million visitors each year.
Fact 2: It features a wide variety of food, with over 500 unique vendors offering mouthwatering treats like fried cheese curds and sweet corn.
Fact 3: Though it has no operating coasters, it once housed the "Skipper," a classic wooden coaster that thrilled riders until it closed in 1970.
Updated: March 16, 2026