Fair History & Archives - Minnesota State Fair
WEBAfter three years of territorial fairs, the first Minnesota State Fair was held in 1859 near what became downtown Minneapolis. This was a year after Minnesota was granted statehood. During the fair’s early years, the site of the exposition changed annually with stops in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Red Wing,….
History: Timeline - Minnesota State Fair
WEB1883-1884: State Fair held in Owatonna. 1885: First year at present fairgrounds, at the time it was known as the city of Hamline, in Rose Township ★ Wooden Grandstand, Main Building (Agriculture), and numerous stock barns built ★ Fair runs for six days.
Minnesota State Fair - Wikipedia
WEBThe Minnesota State Fair was named the best state fair in the United States in 2015 by readers of USA Today. [5] The fair runs for twelve days from late August into early September, ending on Labor Day. Around two million people attend the fair annually. [6] Attendance in 2019 was a record 2,126,551 people. [7]
Origins and traditions of the Minnesota State Fair - MinnPost
WEBAug 28, 2023 · In its long history, the Minnesota State Fair has played host to momentous historical events. Theodore Roosevelt delivered his famous line “speak softly and carry a big stick” during a...
The origins of the Minnesota State Fair - MinnPost
WEBAug 29, 2022 · The first state fair was held in Minneapolis in 1859, and the fair’s governing body, the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, was officially chartered the next year. In its early years...
Minnesota State Fair: Origins and Traditions - MNopedia
WEBThe Minnesota State Fair is a yearly celebration of agriculture, crafts, food, and community. In the twenty-first century, nearly 1.8 million people attend the twelve-day event every year, making it the second-largest state fair in the nation.
State Fair: The Great Minnesota Get-Together: Overview
WEBSep 5, 2024 · The first official State Fair was held in 1859 in Minneapolis by what is now Fifth Street and Marquette Avenue. It was by no means a great success, with bad weather and a small number of displays causing low attendance. The second Fair, held in 1860 at Fort Snelling, was much more successful.
Presidents, Planes & Horses: A History Of The Minnesota State Fair
WEBSep 1, 2017 · MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The Minnesota State Fair has a rich history that dates back more than 130 years. And its past is laid out for all to see at the History and Heritage Center. A...
MNHS at the Minnesota State Fair - Minnesota Historical Society
WEBMinnesota State Fair: Origins and Traditions. The Minnesota State Fair is a yearly celebration of agriculture, crafts, food, and community. In the twenty-first century, nearly 1.8 million people attend the twelve-day event every year, making it …
Minnesota State Fair History: 17 Amazing Facts
WEBAug 22, 2022 · From historic speeches to record breaking race horses and death defying airplanes, the story of the Minnesota State Fair is filled with incredible history. So the next time your chomping on some Pronto Pups and washing it down with a Mini Donut Beer, consider these 16 amazing facts about our fair’s history. 1.