Minnesota State Fair breaks Day 1 attendance record
Enjoying the Minnesota State Fair before school starts
Minnesota kids are out at the State Fair enjoying the last of summer. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - A record-breaking number of fairgoers was recorded on the first day of this year's great Minnesota Get-Together.
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Minnesota State Fair Day 1 attendance record
By the numbers:
Minnesota State Fair officials announced that 155,185 people attended this year's first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together, breaking the Day 1 record.
The previous record was set in 2024 with 138,875 attendees.
This is the largest gap between record-breaking days recorded in Minnesota State Fair history
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With a late Labor Day this year, many families are getting to the fair for a final stretch of fun before school begins.
After a hotter-than-usual July, temperatures in the Twin Cities now feel much milder with clear skies and calm winds. The lack of oppressive heat and no severe weather so far makes attending the fair a much less daunting task.
The Source: This story uses information from the Minnesota State Fair and previous FOX 9 reporting.