- Princess Kay was crowned ahead of the Minnesota State Fair, with Jena Hanson representing Steele County taking the title during a ceremony on Wednesday.
- The gates officially opened for the first day of the Minnesota State Fair, welcoming thousands of attendees.
- Thousands attended the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair, with reports of some of the biggest crowds ever seen waiting for the gates to open.
- Food critics sampled 36 new foods and drinks debuting this year, including unique items like ranch dressing-flavored beer and pickle pie.
- FOX 9 is broadcasting live from the Minnesota State Fair, providing coverage throughout the day.
- The Minnesota State Fair is known as the Great Minnesota Get-Together and has a rich history, with the Hamline Church Dining Hall serving fairgoers since 1897.
Thousands of fairgoers attended the opening day of the Minnesota State Fair, enjoying near-perfect summer weather and sampling 36 new food items including ranch dressing-flavored beer and pickle pie.37
FOX 9 broadcasted live from the fairgrounds, capturing the excitement as attendees lined up for the gates.26
The fair opened at 7 a.m. and is expected to draw large crowds, with the record for the first Thursday set at 138,875 people in 2024. Traffic was already backed up on Snelling Avenue as the fair kicked off.
Among the new food offerings are Korean BBQ Bao Buns, Brandy Old Fashioned Cookie Dough, and Dill with it, Cookie!. Food critic Haley Nelson noted, “Dill cookie – BARELY any dill flavor. Good cookie flavor though.”
The fair also features live entertainment, including a performance by Bonnie Raitt at the Grandstand. The 73rd Princess Kay was crowned ahead of the fair, with Jena Hanson representing Steele County.1
The Minnesota State Fair continues to be a beloved tradition, showcasing unique foods and local culture, with FOX 9 providing live coverage throughout the event.
“The fairgrounds are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, and the first Thursday could break the 2024 record of 138,875 attendees. Bonnie Raitt headlines the Grandstand Thursday night, while Jena Hanson was crowned the 73rd Princess Kay.”
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