The fair drew large crowds for its first day Aug. 21, with plenty of new food, drinks, rides and entertainment to enjoy.

This year's Minnesota State Fair features the 'Journey to Space' exhibit, showcasing NASA artifacts and full-scale space suits, plus thrilling rides like the massive Thunderbird swing.

There's non-stop music throughout the Minnesota State Fair. Here are a few of the most exciting performers that will hit the stage over the next 12 days.

The Minnesota State Fair was named the best state fair in the country, according to the 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.

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Minnesota officials urge safety for fairgoers, emphasizing sober driving, seatbelts, and attention to traffic laws.

-- There's plenty new to see at the Great Minnesota Get-Together this year. On Tuesday, the Minnesota State Fair announced all the new attractions and exhibits headed to the fair later this summer.

The Minnesota DNR stocked the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday morning. The DNR's live fish exhibit is one of the most popular attractions at the State Fair. It began in 1905 using aquariums purchased from the 1904 World's Fair in St.