I accidentally sent this email before I proofread it.  So while the State Fair hasn't started, I think you could still use this email to help plan your time at the MN Great Get Together.  (and I added the article about how you can get to the state fair at a discount or even free)

TPT presents FFTC's Guide to the MN State Fair

If you want to go to the State Fair, you can start saving money now!

Scroll down for the best ideas to check out at the Minnesota State Fair for families.  In this email, we disclose 20 FREE things to do at the fair as well as 50 things you won't want to miss.

Join Twin Cities PBS at the “Great Minnesota Get-Together.” 

Stop by the Twin Cities PBS Booth to enjoy family yard games, Imagination Playground Blocks that let your kids' imaginations run wild, and take photos with favorite PBS Kids character cutouts. Parents and caregivers can also visit our private, distraction-free space to feed your child or just take a break.

On Wednesday, August 28th we’re celebrating Minnesota State Fair Kids Day with an opportunity to meet Daniel Tiger from the popular PBS Kids show "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood" from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

50 Things at the MN State Fair

Freshly updated for 2024! And most of the items on this list are FREE.

Score Free and Discounted Tickets

There’s plenty of time to purchase discounted State Fair tickets ($15 each) and Midway/Kidway tickets before the Fair opens August 22th.