If funky fair food is your main draw to the State Fair ... visiting the Courier Journal booth at the State Fair on Friday, Aug. 16, and more. Thanks for reading! ― Kathryn Gregory This article ...

Many Minnesota State Fairgoers adopt a similar food-eating strategy: Striking a balance between trying new foods and eating the old favorites like corn dogs, sweet corn, and Sweet Martha’s Cookies.

The fair kickoff event takes place May 22 to 25 with nearly 40 food and drink vendors, prizes and other activities ahead of the State Fair.