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Photos: Scenes from the Minnesota State Fair 2022

August 26, 2022

Highlights from day one of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair. — Highlights from day one of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair.Mike Madison/Bump Opera Photography for MPR

On Thursday, August 25, the Minnesota State Fair returned to Falcon Heights. It was a day to taste new foods, enjoy musical entertainment, play games, and meet new friends.

State Fair Midway

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People ride down the Giant Slide — Giant Slide riders. Highlights from day one of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair.
Mike Madison/Bump Opera Photography for MPR

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A man holds a large stuffed bull toy — HIghlights from day one at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
Mike Madison/Bump Opera Photography for MPR

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Two people walk close together at the fair — Highlights from day one at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
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Live Music & Fans

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Two people wearing red pose for a photo — Rich Mattson and Germaine Gemberling. Highlights from day one of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
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A band performs on an outdoor stage — Durry. Highlights from day one at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
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A band performs on an outdoor stage — Durry. Highlights from day one at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
Mike Madison/Bump Opera Photography for MPR

MPR Booth: Ka Lia Universe

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The Minnesota Public Radio booth — Highlights from day one at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
Mike Madison/Bump Opera Photography for MPR

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A woman smiles for a photo backstage — Ka Lia Universe backstage at the MPR Booth. Highlights from day one of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
Mike Madison/Bump Opera Photography

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A woman sits backstage waiting to perform — Ka Lia Universe backstage at the MPR Booth before her performance. Highlights from day one of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
Mike Madison/Bump Opera Photography

Food

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Two people sitting on a bench eating — HIghlights from day one at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
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Poutine — New food from Blue Barn. HIghlights from day one at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
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A man eating a fair food item — Highlights from day one of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
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The People

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A woman wearing colorful clothing stands in front of framed art — HIghlights from day one at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
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A large crowd outside at the Minnesota State Fair — Highlights from day one of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
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A marching band performing outdoors — Highlights from day one of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, August 25.
Mike Madison/Bump Opera Photography

This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Photos: Scenes from the Minnesota State Fair 2022