What to expect at the 2024 Minnesota State Fair?

Published: Aug 20, 2024 Duration: 00:02:38 Category: News & Politics

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The everything, all of it, all the things, the kickoff to the Minnesota State Fair just over 24 hours away. And over the next 12 days, we can see nearly 2 million people walking through the gates. So many folks uh so excited to this morning that we're gonna help you plan out day one, Michelle be live at the fair right now with everything you should know from ticket pricing to who's on the grandstand line up this year. Hey Michelle. Yes. Yes. Good morning to you guys, Jason. So I've been hanging out here at the fair ground for last 30 minutes or so since I walked in through these gates. And I got to say it's kind of weird. It's strange to see this main corridor on the patch so empty, still dark, even the sun really just about to rise. Although I will say I have met a handful of teens who were here overnight, losing sleep to prepare to show their animals tomorrow on opening day and forward. And so guys, this really marks the return of so many beloved traditions. Let's talk about, talk about a nation tickets as well. Those prices, they are also familiar kids under four get in. Of course, for free, most people pay 18 bucks. That's if you're between 13 and 64 anyone else you pay $16. So in just two days, we see chance the rapper at the grandstand stage continuing a stunning line up over the decade. The music is a passion for the Safe Fair. CEO. In fact, Renee Alexander worked her way up through the entertainment department and told me a few months ago how she still books performers herself. The first grandstand performance I ever saw was my first concert ever. I was sitting in seats like this, you know, in 1985 and now now here I am overseeing the whole thing. It's, it's a pretty incredible credible journey and you'll notice from the signs all over the fair that the grandstand is that direction. So for access to all that entertainment plus a much, much more with even cheaper tickets. Now is the time to act. You have until today to get those pre fair discounted ticket rate. I just $15 for a mission. And so you guys definitely want to act if you want to get those prices now and coming up in 30 minutes, let's talk about what's changing, what's new and exciting over at the fair. I'll have all that when I see you next. Love that Michelle. Thank you. Also get the blue ribbon bargain book. If you had a family with kids. They got the Mighty Midway, like discounted rates in there. So many good things in there. It'll save you a few bucks. Hey, if you are coming to the fair though, come to the care bar on the corner of Judson and Nelson. We do have live shows weekdays, 1234 56. And of course, our Saturday morning show and you can come hang out with John Jason and myself doing trivia every morning at 10 a.m. and it should be a lot of fun. We also have special guests coming.

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