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2024 Ticket Flash Sale - One Day Only!
2024 MN STATE FAIR TICKET FLASH SALE ALERT!
In 2024, Nov 21, 2023
2023 Visit #4: Chris Goes Back for More!
After a 13 hour Fair day that included a return home after midnight, we were a bit worn out and moving slowly the next morning. Katie, in a wise stroke of self-preservation, opted to ...
In 2023, Sep 01, 2023
2023 Visit #3: Introducing Chris to the Fair!
After a few days off from the Fair to manage Henry’s start of the school year, it was time to return. This visit was extra special because our friend Chris had flown in from Rhode Isl...
In 2023, Aug 31, 2023
2023 Visit #2
We awoke in the camper refreshed and ready to go again! The boys started the day on a breakfast run while mom stayed back for a more relaxing morning.
In 2023, Aug 25, 2023
2023 Visit #1: Our Most Epic Fair Day Ever?
With the advantage of being at the campground (and having a child who wakes up at 6am!), we hit the Fair on Day 1 early and often! With easy all-day come-and-go access to the Fair, th...
In 2023, Aug 24, 2023
We're Camping the Fair!
It’s that time again… The Minnesota State Fair! We did something a little different this year - we camped AT the Fair for the first two days!
In 2023, Aug 23, 2023
Welcome to FAIRly Obsessed!
Hello, and welcome to FAIRly Obsessed, our new blog for all of our Minnesota State Fair adventures!
In 2023, Aug 01, 2023
2022 Visit #4: Our Traditional Labor Day Sendoff
Fair trip #4, our traditional family Labor Day Fair sendoff!
In 2022, Sep 06, 2022
2022 Visit #3: Fran's Solo Visit
Fair visit #3, Fran’s traditional solo visit. (Tagging Katie anyway, but it was just me this time!) This is the trip when I can linger at my own pace, check out all the random corners...
In 2022, Sep 03, 2022
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