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local2 days ago•2 min saved

Minnesota State Fair Day 7 opens with lowest attendance yet and family-focused festivities

Day 7 at the Minnesota State Fair drew 112,836 attendees (the lowest of the 2026 run), with six-day total at 964,873. Forecast calls for seasonably warm, dry weather in the mid-80s as gates run 7 a.m.–9 p.m. (grounds open until 11 p.m.). The 2026 fair features 36 new foods/vendors, 70+ new drinks, and attractions like the 230-foot America Wheel. Highlights include Kids Day with discounted admission and Mighty Midway/Kidway deals, Theater Day at Dan Patch Park with Frozen JR performances, and AJR headlining the Grandstand at 7 p.m., with Avery Cochrane as special guest.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#attendance #grandstand #local

local2 days ago•26 min saved

New York State Fair Reopens After Flood-Driven Shutdown

Heavy rains flooded the Great New York State Fairgrounds, prompting a temporary closure with exit-only gates and an entry ban. The fair has since reopened and operations have resumed in central New York.

via WSTM|

#exit-only-gates #flooding #local

local7 days ago•1 min saved

Minnesota State Fair Breaks Opening-Day Attendance Record at 155,185

Opening day of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair drew a record 155,185 attendees, aided by sunny, low-humidity weather, with crowds typically peaking on weekends as the fair runs through Sept. 7.

via MPR News|

#attendance #local #minnesota

local8 days ago•13 min saved

Opening Day Sparks Big Crowds as Minnesota State Fair Kicks Off

Opening day kicked off a 12-day Minnesota State Fair with gates at 7 a.m.; tickets run $20 for ages 13–64, $18 for seniors 65+ and children 5–12, with under-4 free. MPR News provides ongoing coverage of highlights—from new foods and crop-art updates to tributes and in‑line traditions—against favorable late-summer weather and large crowds.

via MPR News|

#local #local-news #minnesota

crime16 days ago•6 min saved

Seven arrested as chaos erupts during Wisconsin State Fair closing

A mass brawl erupted at the Wisconsin State Fair during its closing hours, leading to seven arrests. One police officer was struck but there were no serious injuries to officers or fairgoers, and officials said the violence was limited to the final hours of the 11-day event, with no gunfire reported.

via Fox News|

#arrests #brawl #crime

us-news16 days ago•26 min saved

Chaos at Wisconsin State Fair: mass brawl erupts in final hours

A mass brawl broke out during the Wisconsin State Fair’s final hours, with dozens of attendees involved and a police officer struck. Seven people were arrested as security and police from multiple agencies responded; officials said the disturbances were isolated to the closing hours and not representative of the event’s overall safety.

via nypost.com|

#arrests #brawl #public-safety

local18 days ago•5 min saved

Heavy Police Presence Marks Wisconsin State Fair Finale

West Allis police assisted State Fair police during an incident on the Wisconsin State Fair's final night; authorities have released no details and video shows a large police presence inside the fairgrounds as it wrapped up.

via TMJ4 News|

#incident #local #police

local1 month ago•4 min saved

Minnesota State Fair 2026 Unveils 36 New Dishes and 9 Fresh Vendors

The Minnesota State Fair will feature 36 new food and drink options and nine new vendors for 2026, including picks like Pickle Pie and Surf ’N’ Turf Burger; several items are limited-time, a new Dockside Poppers venue opens in a new building with daily entertainment, and full lists and a location map are available ahead of the Aug. 27–Sept. 7 run.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#limited-time #local #minnesota

entertainment2 months ago•56 min saved

54 Offbeat Moments From The Great American State Fair

BuzzFeed’s photo gallery curates 54 scenes from The Great American State Fair on the National Mall, showcasing state booths, patriotic displays, and a parade of quirky, surreal moments—from oversized lawn furniture and chair lifts to rodeos and celebrity appearances—capturing the carnival atmosphere and the event’s evolving spectacle with each image.

via BuzzFeed|

#american-culture #entertainment #photo-essay

politics2 months ago•79 min saved

Kaitlan Collins Declares Trump's State Fair a Heat-Soaked Flop

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins visited Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair on the National Mall and reported growing angst and a potentially underwhelming turnout amid triple-digit heat, tight security, and a spectacle that didn’t live up to hype. She highlighted sparse crowds, stalls shuttered by heat, and a stage incident, while Flo Rida’s performance stood out as some acts canceled and the event faced scrutiny over attendance and security.

via The Daily Beast|

#cnn #donald-trump #flo-rida

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

VA’s modest booth sparks online glare at 250th birthday fair

Virginia’s $5,000 booth at the 250th-anniversary National Mall fair has drawn criticism as underwhelming and

via Axios|

#250th #booth #politics

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Trump's State Fair Flops: Empty Seats, Pricey Bites and a Failing Ferris Wheel

A skeptical take on Trump's Great American State Fair portrays a costly, poorly attended event plagued by a malfunctioning ferris wheel, power cuts, high prices, and political controversy—including a Confederate flag incident and abandoned performances—leading the writer to conclude that an unpopular president should not host such a celebratory spectacle.

via The Guardian|

#attendance #controversy #donald-trump

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Trump's State Fair Flops: MAGA Rally Lacks Fun

Slate’s Molly Olmstead visits Trump’s Great American State Fair on the National Mall and finds it a dud: a partisan, rally-forward affair that crowds out entertainment, with sparse attendance, stage talks and booths from conservative groups, and only NASA/SpaceX displays offering visual interest. The fair feels more like a MAGA event than a traditional fair, and Trump himself has criticized the outcome as a failure to fuse politics with fun. By contrast with beloved state fairs, this event underscores how politics can supplant amusement at such gatherings.

via Slate Magazine|

#district-of-columbia #donald-trump #maga

national2 months ago•3 min saved

Power outages and empty booths greet national birthday fair's opening

The Great American State Fair on the National Mall opened to celebrate the U.S. 250th birthday but faced problems, including power outages that halted a Ferris wheel and melted ice cream, and participation gaps with at least 10 states opting out due to costs, leaving some booths with only backdrops. Massachusetts residents even staffed their booth as volunteers to compensate. While some states, like Texas, Nevada, and California, showcased interactive exhibits, others struggled, and the fair closed early due to rain, underscoring a rough start to the celebration.

via USA Today|

#empty-booths #massachusetts-volunteers #national

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

DC Sandwich Shop Denies Joining Trump-Linked State Fair

DC sandwich shop Bub and Pop's says it never agreed to participate in the Great American State Fair, despite being listed in a Freedom 250 vendor lineup; owner Jon Taub says the invitation appeared to be for Eat250, but once they learned it was connected to the Trump-backed group, they declined, and Bub and Pop's will instead appear at a cheesesteak competition at Upside on Moore on July 25.

via Axios|

#bub-and-pops #eat250 #freedom-250