Come Enjoy The Great Minnesota Get Together

25 Free Things For Families at the Fair:

Welcome a baby pig, calf or lamb into the world at the CHS Miracle of Birth Center.

Ride tractors, milk cows and plant crops at Little Farm Hands. This interactive experience is sponsored by Cargill, Cub Foods, Butter Kernel, Crystal Sugar, Kemps, John Deere Co. and the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.

Stake out a spot on the curb for the 2 p.m. mall parade sponsored by Ford.

Peer into the waters of the DNR fish pond to see Minnesota’s freshwater friends.
Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy it under a shady tree.

Learn about how your favorite foods get from the farm to the grocery store at the brand new Moo Booth!

Climb on boats, trucks and tractors on the north end of the fairgrounds.

Get your picture taken with mascots Fairchild and Fairborne at Visitors Plaza.

Dance ‘til you drop at the Family Fair Stage sponsored by Green Mill Restaurant and Thrivent Builds with Habitat For Humanity.

Learn fun facts about the fair’s many sculptures by picking up a tree sculpture brochure.

Hail a trolley ride to the north end of the fairgrounds.

Meet nine-foot-tall ROCK-it THE ROBOT as he roves the fairgrounds.

Saddle up—SHENANIGUNS Wild West Comedy Show raises a ruckus when a traveling Texas Town comes to life near Heritage Square.

Discover new cultures, dance with maracas and sample new foods in the International Bazaar.

Swing in to see your favorite local teams, and meet and greet players at FAN Central, a new interactive exhibit.

Visit with the blacksmith and wood turner at Heritage Square.

Get an up-close look at shiny red fire trucks and firefighter safety equipment on Governor’s Fire Prevention Day, Friday, August 28.

Stay up late for the nightly Fireworks Spectacular sponsored by Select Comfort.
Check out ribbon-winning school projects in the Education Building.

Visit the kids’ activity area at Eco Experience.

See your favorite dog breeds and demonstrations at the Pet Center.

Catch one of the many free horse shows, with special appearances by Tommie Turvey, Equine Extremist.

Stop by and say “hi” to the largest pig at the fair in the Swine Barn.
Hitch a free ride to and from the fair on one of many metro Park & Ride locations.

Take a guided Barn Tour for a behind-the-scenes look at exhibitors and livestock preparing for show.