Minnesota State Fair inflation slows to 3%, St. Thomas 'On a Stick' report finds
State Fair prices hold steady, St. Thomas 'On a Stick' survey finds
The University of St. Thomas used its annual "On a Stick" fair inflation index to look at how State Fair prices have changed year-to-year. The report finds costs are mostly steady in 2026 compared to last year. Inflation is up 3.1%, with the turkey leg going up to $20 in cost. The FOX 9 Good Day team took at look at the prices.
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - Your wallet might not take as big of a hit at the State Fair this year.
St. Thomas's ‘On a Stick’ report
What we know:
The University of St. Thomas conducts an annual study called the "On a Stick" report, tracking the cost of popular fair staples.
This year, the report found that fair inflation rose 3% — a much milder increase compared to last year's 7% jump. Admission and parking costs both remained the same from last year.
Researchers also tracked 18 food and beverage staples, and several of the most beloved options held their prices steady.
Sweet Martha's Cookies, roasted corn and Dairy Barn Malts were all unchanged this year.
The one item that stung
Why you should care:
Not everything stayed flat, however.
The turkey leg from Turkey to Go jumped from $15 to $20 this year — one of the more noticeable price hikes at the fair.
The Source: University of St. Thomas "On a Stick" report.