Minnesotans line up in vehicles for the 2020 State Fair Food Parade
The wait is over and the gates are open for the first-ever State Fair Food Parade at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
Woman who hasn't missed Minnesota State Fair in 50 years hosts backyard fair for family
With the State Fair cancelled amid the pandemic, Minnesotans are still finding ways to enjoy the yearly festival, including bringing part of it to their backyard.
Minnesota summer camp kids get lesson in empathy during llama visit
With his herd in tow, the owner of a Carver County llama ranch hit the road on Friday.
Butter sculpting tradition carries on, despite canceled Minnesota State Fair
While the Minnesota State Fair won’t be happening this year, the butter sculpture tradition of Princess Kay of the Milky Way and her court continues amid the pandemic.
19-year-old Brenna Connelly named 67th Princess Kay of the Milky Way
A 19-year-old Byron, Minnesota woman was crowned the 67th Princess Kay of the Milky Way Wednesday night.
Tickets to Minnesota State Fair drive-thru food experience sell out in 2.5 hours
Tickets for the Minnesota State Fair's drive-thru experience have sold out just two and a half hours after the tickets went on sale online Friday morning.
Minnesota State Fair announces drive-thru event to get your fair food fix
The Minnesota State Fair may be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but you can still get your fair food fix this summer.
Princess Kay of Milky Way butter sculptures to be carved despite Minnesota State Fair cancellation
While the Minnesota State Fair has been canceled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-standing tradition of butter sculpting will still go on this summer.
Minnesota State Fair selling sleeves of cups on select dates this summer
The 2020 Minnesota State Fair is canceled this year, but as a consolation prize, the Fair is selling a small piece of the fair for fair fans to pick up this summer.
After Minnesota State Fair cancellation, beloved food vendors pop up across the metro
When summer comes to a close in late August, it just won't be the same not stepping into the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. But, state fair vendors have found a way to make sure their customers can still get a taste of the beloved event.
Canceled Minnesota State Fair puts a damper on summer for 4-H programs
The State Fair's announcement that the show won't go on this summer has hit Minnesota hard. That includes thousands of 4-H kids who work all year long to compete and earn scholarships.
Minnesota State Fair General Manager reflects on decision to cancel event
Minnesota State Fair General Manager Jerry Hammer spoke with FOX 9 Saturday, detailing why organizers decided to cancel the 2020 state fair due to COVID-19.
'Hard to swallow': Minnesota State Fair vendors react to cancellation
With the cancellation of the Minnesota State Fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic, vendors’ plans for the summer have changed drastically. While vendors say the board’s decision Friday didn’t come as a complete surprise, the news still stings.
2020 Minnesota State Fair canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Minnesota State Fair will not be held in 2020 due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
With Minnesota State Fair canceled, 4-H to find 'alternate experience' for youth
Minnesota 4-H is working to find an "alternate experience" for thousands of youth who will not be able to exhibit their animals and projects at the Minnesota State Fair this year.
County fairs: Which ones are canceled, still on or waiting to make a decision
While the status of this year’s Minnesota State Fair remains uncertain, many county fairs across the state have already been canceled over coronavirus concerns.
Minnesota State Fair Board meeting Friday to discuss fate of 2020 Fair
The Minnesota State Fair Board is meeting Friday to discuss the 2020 Great-Minnesota Get-Together, fair officials confirmed to FOX 9.
Organizers say Minnesota State Fair not canceled, despite social media rumors
The Minnesota State Fair is assuring Minnesotans that is has not been canceled, despite posts circulating on social media reportedly suggesting otherwise.