STATE FAIR ATTENDANCE TOPS 1.94 MILLION

The final numbers are in for the Minnesota State Fair and it was another successful 12-day run.  The attendance totaled 1,940,869 fairgoers.  That makes it the fifth-largest state fair in history.  The final day on Labor Day brought in more than 150,000 fairgoers.  CEO Renee Alexander says that over the 12 days the weather created a beautiful backdrop for people to share traditions,  discover new favorites and celebrate the spirit of Minnesota.  Another big number – the agricultural and creative competitions drew more than 35,000 entries this year.