A food-focused tour through the Minnesota State Fair highlights twelve must-try dishes from one of the biggest and most iconic fairs in America.

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Fairgrounds surplus liquidation event is offering a chance to purchase old Iowa State Fair items, with the online auction running until Nov. 6. COLLABORATION WITH UNI. WELL, HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO ...

It’s a routine the Carolina Hurricanes go through with regularity every October — only the number of games changes. When the big Ferris wheel starts to go up at the N.C. State Fairgounds, it’s time ...

The 2025 State Fair of Texas welcomed an estimated two million people in its 24-day run. That’s about 385,000 visitors less than last year, according to the numbers released by fair leaders when the ...

The 166th Mississippi State Fair saw an estimated attendance of just under 500,000 people. Attendance has been mainly on a downward trend since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with this year's numbers ...

Free student admission to the State Fair of Texas will now include the final two weekends of the annual festivities in Dallas’ Fair Park. Tickets previously have only been valid on weekdays. Mitchell ...

DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas is expanding its student ticket program to include the last two weekends of the fair, officials said. This year, the State Fair of Texas distributed free tickets to ...

It's time for one last ride for Texas thrill seekers. A beloved ride is retiring at the State Fair of Texas. Organizers for the state fair announced the final splash for its iconic Log Ride on the ...

The country’s top-ranked team will return to Ohio Stadium for Week 6. No. 1 Ohio State is set to host Minnesota on Saturday and will enter the matchup as a 23.5-point favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook ...

New this year to the SC State Fair is the Downdraft, where riders are made to feel a sense of weightlessness due to sitting in a circle, lifted up and spinning and tilting. SC State Fair Provided ...

For many states in the U.S., summer to fall is the season for the annual state fair. The country’s first state fair dates to the 19th century, when locals would showcase livestock, crafts and ...