Fair Flashback: The lovable mascots Fairchild & Fariborne
In honor of the Great Minnesota Get Together we're sharing some of our favorite state fair memories. In this clip, Dale & Keith have Fairchild & Fairborne try fried apple pie.
In honor of the Great Minnesota Get Together we're sharing some of our favorite state fair memories. In this clip, Dale & Keith have Fairchild & Fairborne try fried apple pie.
Children's Minnesota gets a taste of the Minnesota State Fair
Children's Minnesota in St. Paul found a special way to celebrate the State Fair despite its cancellation this season.
Children's Minnesota in St. Paul found a special way to celebrate the State Fair despite its cancellation this season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Minnesota State Fair may be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but you can still get your fair food fix this summer.
State Fair dairy tradition to continue: how you can watch this year's butter carvings
The Princess Kay of the Milky Way program will continue in 2020, complete with a coronation and those famous butter carvings. Current Princess Kay, Amy Kyllo, joined us to chat about her reign and how fans can still get into the dairy spirit this summer.
The Princess Kay of the Milky Way program will continue in 2020, complete with a coronation and those famous butter carvings. Current Princess Kay, Amy Kyllo, joined us to chat about her reign and how fans can still get into the dairy spirit 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.
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.
From cups to art: Keeping the spirit of the Great Minnesota Get Together alive
The Minnesota State Fair is working to make sure fans can still get a taste of the get together, even if we can't actually get together. The fair's Danielle Dullinger joined the Buzz with more on how the Fine Arts competition will continue online (and how you can toast the fair with their famous cups!).
The Minnesota State Fair is working to make sure fans can still get a taste of the get together, even if we can't actually get together. The fair's Danielle Dullinger joined the Buzz with more on how the Fine Arts competition will continue online (and how you can toast the fair with their famous cups!).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.