How to Enjoy Minnesota State Fair Food at Home

As we all know, the Minnesota State Fair 2020 won’t happen this year, but there is no reason you can’t enjoy MN state fair foods at home.

I’ve been sharing my Minnesota State Fair food finds for years now. Like many Minnesotans, my family and I are true MN State Fair fans and go every single year.

No State Fair?

But this year will be completely different for us. We all know that due to the pandemic, there will be no Minnesota State Fair. Unfortunately, our family was not able to snag the coveted MN State Fair Drive Through tickets. That means no cheese curds, no fresh hot mini donuts, no roasted corn. Or does it?

a picnic table with corn on the cob, freis, and cookies

There is no need to miss out on the fair goodness this year. I’ve created a way that you can have your state fair foods right in the comfort of your home just by going to the grocery store and picking up state fair themed foods. No need to buy and State Fair Food box. You’ll save money just by shopping for yourself. All you need is your stove, grill, air fryer, or whatever your favorite way to cook your food at home.

a blanket with frozen state fair foods on it

Here’s what you need to for your State Fair Themed Meal

Sweet Martha’s Cookies

Funnel cake

Mini Donuts

Sara’s Tipsy Pies – find at Lunds, Byerly’s or Cub

Nordic Waffles – Cub

Tips for a good MN State Fair themed at home experience

If you want to eat all the items at once, be prepared to spend some time on your feet, just like you would at the fair. I found that it was difficult to cook them all at once because of the different cooking times. I would suggest cooking your frozen state fair foods with the same cooking temperature together as much as possible. Or better yet, have an air fryer going while a toaster oven is cooking too. That way your house won’t get too hot from all the yummy goodness. Then enjoy one state fair snack while another one cooks. Hey, you’ll get an honest MN State Fair experience that way.

All in all the food was pretty good and my kid kept saying he was getting state fair vibes from all the smells in the air. Hopefully 2021 will allow us to back at the fair. I’m sure it will be the best MN State Fair ever!