A few days overdue, but had a great time at the MN State Fair. Went a few days, including the low-key opening on August 22nd (which also was an attendance record at 138k), and the final Sunday (also a record at 256k). There wasn't a food highlight this year, but stuck with a few staples:
- Pronto pup + corndog combo is the right approach).
- Baba's hummus bowls have become a new go-to as well.
- The butter vat dipped corn on the cob, obviously.
- Midway Men's club burgers and beer, of course.
- Tried a malt at Kiwanis Malts — fairly good, will bring it into rotation
- Spaghetti Eddie's pizza on a stick still hits
- We missed an opportunity to get Hmong Union Kitchen's sticky purple rice on a stick (alas, it was sold out when we tried), so will need to see if they keep it for next year
- Notable non-food: The Horticulture building redesign and exhibits were satisfying — seed art was fantastic this year (it seemingly leveled up to a true art form), the scarecrow competition was wild, and the flowers, always a must-see. Talent Show was solid (we missed the semifinals but saw the opening big show event at the end). The Garden for all-day karaoke, as always, a must for vibes.
A new trick we pulled off this year that will definitely be part of the flow for next is scooting to the fair -- we found an easy route from our house that's just a joy to use with minimal car traffic interference. Until next August...
