The Top 10 State Fairs in America
Summer just wouldn't be complete without a visit to the state fair. There's something about the combination of carnival rides, cotton candy, livestock competitions and pie eating contests that brings out the kid in us all. Plus, the state fair might be the only place where it's acceptable to order your ice cream deep-fried. But while you can enjoy fun summertime traditions at every state fair in the country, a few of them stand out from the rest. So from funnel cakes to Ferris wheels, we're counting down the top 10 state fairs in America. Scroll through the slideshow and start planning your next road trip to check out as many as you can.
3. Minnesota State Fair
Aug. 22-Sept. 2, 2019
The history of the Minnesota State Fair goes back to 1854. It began as a regional fair to highlight agriculture and farming in the area and later became an official state fair in 1859. Today, the Minnesota State Fair attracts more than 2 million guests to the 322-acre fairgrounds. The fair features about 300 food vendors, more than 200 animal births at the CHS Miracle of Birth Center and plenty of rides, live entertainment, competitions and educational booths.
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