Top 10 Reasons To Visit The Minnesota State Fair

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10) Seeing Your BFFs

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Everyone who's anyone is at the Minnesota State Fair.

9) Sweet Martha's Cookies

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It's the only place where walking around with a bucket of cookies is acceptable.

8) Free Minnesota Swag

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You go for the food but you stay for the free swag including backpacks, fans, water bottles and more!

7) Music & Dancing

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Listen to your favorite bands at the Grand Stand and bust out those moves!

6) Midway

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Enjoy the various rides at Midway with friends.

5) Farm Animals

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Visiting the miracle of birth center, cattle barn, swine barn, horse barn, and sheep and poultry barn!

4) The Giant Slide

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Getting the chance to ride on the iconic Giant Slide.

3) FOOD

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Choose from delicacies including pork chop on a stick, deep-fried oreos, pronto pups, and cheese curds.

2) Meet Republican Candidates

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The fair gives you the opportunity to meet Republican candidates in person.

1) The MNGOP Booth!

Stop by the MNGOP booth at 1702 Carnes Avenue for games, buttons, and chances to talk to your candidates!