Alex Bogie: Giant Pumpkin Grower!
Info Booth Ladies Kristen & Margie traveled to the garden of 2025 Minnesota State Fair Giant Pumpkin Contest winner Alex Bogie, to see his 2026 crop and learn what to takes to grow GIANT pumpkins! Sea...
20 Aug 33min
Caryl & Larry Abdo: Gopher State Ice!
The Abdos, a self-described entrepreneurial family, own and operate two businesses at the Minnesota State Fair. Gopher State Ice is the one and only ice supplier to vendors on the fairgrounds, and Big...
18 Aug 47min
Miss Shannon's Sock Hop!
Miss Shannon's Sock Hop show at the MN State Fair is a review of 20th century social dances as they would have been performed in Minnesota, from ragtime to the rock & roll stroll! To learn more about ...
11 Aug 39min
Tim Zahn: Playland Arcade!
A staple at the Minnesota State Fair since the 1950's, Playland Arcade has provided fun to generations of families! Tim Zahn, Chief Operating Officer of American Amusement Arcades (a division of Liebe...
4 Aug 41min
Parking Princess Jean & Tim!
Jean & Tim own a home near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, and run a parking lot in their yard every year during the fair. These two are a hoot! As the Info Booth Ladies found out, the spirit of the ...
28 Jul 45min
Sandy Schroeck: MN State Florist Association Competition!
The North Central Designer of the Year Competition takes place in the Ag-Hort Building September 2-3, 2026! Sandy Schroeck coordinates the competition - including the live "iron chef" style competitio...
21 Jul 40min
Shelley Cravens: MVMA Surgery Suite!
The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) conducts live spay/neuter surgeries at the fair, and Shelley Cravens is the certified veterinary technician on-site all 12 days of the fair! Season ...
14 Jul 43min
Isaac Theobald: FOCI
FOCI Minnesota Center for Glass Arts has a glass blowing demonstration area and booth for shopping in the West End Market. Lead Technician and instructor Isaac Theobald joins us to share how it all wo...
7 Jul 39min
