The Minnesota State Fair, properly

Twelve days ending on Labor Day. Go on a weekday morning, wear shoes you trust, and pace yourself.

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1. 1 Sweet Martha's Cookies

   Get the bucket. Share it, or don't.

   Ellie did it 30 Aug

   Minnesota State Fair
2. 2 Cheese curds

   Fresh from the fryer, squeaky inside.

   Ellie did it 30 Aug
3. 3 A Pronto Pup

   Not a corn dog. Don't call it a corn dog.

   Ellie did it 30 Aug
4. 4 The butter sculptures in the Dairy Building

   Princess Kay of the Milky Way, carved from a ninety-pound block of butter.

   Ellie did it 30 Aug
5. 5 All-you-can-drink milk

   A dollar or two. Chocolate is allowed.
6. 6 The Giant Slide

   Burlap sack, since 1969.
7. 7 The Miracle of Birth Center

   Calves, piglets and lambs being born in front of you.
8. 8 The Space Tower at dusk Minnesota State Fairgrounds

   The whole fair lit up below you.