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The Minnesota State Fair
A busy day at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds
/ Andrew Parks
As the millions of people who attend the Minnesota State Fair each year can attest, summer isn’t officially over without a trip — or three — to the Great Minnesota Get-Together. The highly anticipated event takes over the State Fairgrounds in St. Paul for 12 days every August through Labor Day. (This year's run is between Thursday, Aug. 21 and Monday, Sept. 1.)
Here is how to have an unforgettable State Fair experience.
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Parting Shots
Miller's Flavored Cheese Curds at the Minnesota State Fair
/ Credit: Andrew Parks
The Midway at the Minnesota State Fair
/ Paul Vincent
SkyGlider
/ Andrew Parks
A farmer kisses their llama at the Minnesota State Fair
/ Jim Hoffman
Timberworks Lumberjack Show
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The Minnesota State Fair midway after dark
/ H Brown Ton Photography