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Charles Foster on MN State Fair talent show win
13+ hour, 40+ min ago (46+ words) FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul At 12 years old, Charles Foster is dreaming big after winning first place in the pre-teen division of the Minnesota State Fair talent show with a performance of Alicia Keys' "Girl on Fire."...
Minnesota State Fair attendance dips slightly from previous two years
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (521+ words) The 2026 Minnesota State Fair’s record-smashing attendance during its first two days had Minnesotans wondering if this year’s crowds might reach historic heights. It certainly felt that way with people lining up for blocks for glazed donuts, packing in tight to…...
Minnesota State Fair CEO says dip in attendance is not a surprise
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (373+ words) Vendors and staff are packing up the Minnesota State Fair for the season, after another year of welcoming nearly 2 million guests. About 1.92 million people came through the gates this year. That’s slightly fewer than the crowds in the last two…...
Minneapolis 11-year-old shreds State Fair stage alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (623+ words) An 11-year-old guitar-playing prodigy performed in front of thousands of people at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Mateo Castillo-Bonde is 11 years old, plays guitar like a…...
2026 Minnesota State Fair Attendance Was Down, But How Does It Compare Historically?
5+ day, 8+ min ago (349+ words) The 2026 Minnesota State Fair wrapped up on Labor Day, as has been the tradition for many (many) years. While this year's fair got off to a historically strong start, final numbers were somewhat disappointing. The opening day of this year's…...
More than 1.92 million attended this year's MN State Fair, down slightly from last year
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (231+ words) Voice of Alexandria Paul, MN)--The 2026 Minnesota State Fair wrapped up on Monday, and the final numbers are in for the 12 day run.Fair officials say they had a Labor Day attendance of 159,101, and this brought this yearâÂÂs…...
Minnesota State Fair sets 2 daily attendance records, falls just short of 2025 overall
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (395+ words) ST. PAUL — The Minnesota State Fair opened strong, with the first two days setting new attendance records. From there, however, the crowds dwindled. Anecdotally, a major culprit was school start dates. Numerous school districts in the region held the first…...
Final MN State Fair attendance figures released
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (100+ words) Willmar Radio (Falcon Heights, MN) -- More than 1.9 million people attended the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Fair officials say Labor Day attendance of 159,101 brought the 12-day total to 1,923,325, which is 17,344 behind last year. The fair also drew more than 38,000 entries in agricultural…...
Minnesota State Fair attendance just short of last year's total
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (176+ words) The Minnesota State Fair fell just short of last year’s attendance total after a relatively modest Labor Day crowd. Just over 159,000 people came through the gates Monday, the final day of the fair. Overall, this year’s fair drew over 1.92 million…...
Attendees make memories at the Michigan State Fair
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (675+ words) NOVI — The Michigan State Fair took over the Vibe Credit Union Showplace during Labor Day weekend, bringing together families from all over the state to enjoy food, entertainment, shopping and quality time. “It’s always a nice time,’ said Ashley Bates,…...