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I went to the Minnesota State Fair on Labor Day, September 4th, 2017. Since we were just attending as paid guests, I wasn’t obligated to cover or stay for any music shows (wanted to see Hippo Campus, couldn’t stay because it started to rain).
Typically, when we go to the fair, we don’t really have a plan and tend to just wander around and get lost. Sometime we get lucky and see a new vendor, like the Fried Olive or Que Viet... but we don’t actively seek out new food.
Since it was “Last Chance Day” at the Fair, some vendors had some deals (but they never seem to be that good). For example, a coffee vendor was only offering deals on a certain flavor that they had overstock, or buy one and get one half off.
We always visit the International Bazaar to see what’s on stage. We caught some traditional Spanish Chinelos de Axochiapan costume and dancing on the main stage.
Saw a bit of Axiom (not to be confused with countless other Axiom bands, especially the St Paul metal band) at the DNR Outdoor Stage. They ended their set with a cover of The Clash’ ‘Should I Stay Or Should I Go’. Staying at the DNR Stage, we caught The Raptor Center showcasing various raptors, like kestrels, owls, or bald eagles.
The Hmong Minnesota Day was happening over at Dan Patch Park. Hmong-related vendors were set up all around the main stage, which featured Hmong dresses and “Hmong Americans Got Talent”. There was also a sepak takraw (kick volleyball) game taking place in the park.
Over at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell, we saw New Orleans-based funk-soul musical group Tank and the Bangas. The group is fronted by Tarriona Ball (aka Tank), and was the winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest this year for their song ‘Quick’. They were probably the highlight of the State Fair for us.
Typically, when we go to the fair, we don’t really have a plan and tend to just wander around and get lost. Sometime we get lucky and see a new vendor, like the Fried Olive or Que Viet... but we don’t actively seek out new food.
Since it was “Last Chance Day” at the Fair, some vendors had some deals (but they never seem to be that good). For example, a coffee vendor was only offering deals on a certain flavor that they had overstock, or buy one and get one half off.
We always visit the International Bazaar to see what’s on stage. We caught some traditional Spanish Chinelos de Axochiapan costume and dancing on the main stage.
Saw a bit of Axiom (not to be confused with countless other Axiom bands, especially the St Paul metal band) at the DNR Outdoor Stage. They ended their set with a cover of The Clash’ ‘Should I Stay Or Should I Go’. Staying at the DNR Stage, we caught The Raptor Center showcasing various raptors, like kestrels, owls, or bald eagles.
The Hmong Minnesota Day was happening over at Dan Patch Park. Hmong-related vendors were set up all around the main stage, which featured Hmong dresses and “Hmong Americans Got Talent”. There was also a sepak takraw (kick volleyball) game taking place in the park.
Over at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell, we saw New Orleans-based funk-soul musical group Tank and the Bangas. The group is fronted by Tarriona Ball (aka Tank), and was the winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest this year for their song ‘Quick’. They were probably the highlight of the State Fair for us.
MN State Fair |
Chinelos de Axochiapan |
Sepak takraw |
Axiom at DNR Stage |
The Raptor Center |
Minnesota State Fair |
Beef Expo |
Turtles |
Fried Olives |
Putin & Trump shares a corndog |
Hmong MN Day: Hmong Americans Got Talent |
Tank and the Bangas at Leinie Lodge Bandshell, Minnesota State Fair (04 September 2017) |