Step right up! Fair fare at MSP
There's nothing quite like the Minnesota State Fair – the food, the fun, and that unmistakable feeling that summer is winding down in the best possible way. Folks travel from near and far for the best state fair in the country. The good news? You don't have to wait for the fair's 12-day run, which starts Thursday, Aug. 27, to get a taste of that same local spirit. MSP Airport is home to a lineup of concepts that capture the flavor, fun, and hometown pride of the fair, all before you even reach your gate.
Wild & Sweet
Terminal 1, Concourse F
Craving something sweet and unmistakably Minnesotan? Wild & Sweet is stocked with local chocolates and an all-star lineup of Minnesota-made sodas, the kind of grab-and-go treats that feel just like a stroll through the grandstand.
🍫 Grab some fifth-generation family-owned Abdallah candies and chocolates
🥤 Minnesota-made sodas, including North Star Craft Soda, Northern Soda Company and State Fair Soda
Local Marketplace
Terminal 1, Concourse F
What's more Minnesotan than a wall of SPAM merchandise? Local Marketplace leans all the way into hometown pride, pairing playful Minnesota wearables with local fare.
🍿 Popcorn and caramels from Annie B's, a chef-driven, small-batch confections made with love in the north.
🍓Variety of locally made jams, honey and maple syrup great for gifting
Red Cow
Terminal 1, Concourse E
No trip through the State Fair is complete without cheese curds, and Red Cow keeps that tradition alive right in the terminal. It's a golden, squeaky-fresh staple that tastes like summer in Minnesota, no matter what time of year you're flying.
🧀 Cheese curds on the menu — a fair-food essential
🪑 A great sit-down stop before your flight
Hometown Market
Terminal 2
Hometown Market keeps the local love going at Terminal 2, carrying Highland Popcorn, a fan-favorite Minnesota snack that's perfect for munching your way to the gate.
🍿 Highland Popcorn, a beloved Minnesota snack brand
🏠 A market full of hometown favorites
Twins Grill
Terminal 1, Concourse C
Pair your fair-inspired snacking with a taste of nostalgia at Twins Grill. Killebrew Root Beer is a Minnesota classic that pairs perfectly with ballpark (and fairground) eats.
🥤 Killebrew Root Beer, nostalgia in a can
🍔 Classic grill favorites to fuel your trip
Auntie Anne's
Terminal 1, Airport Mall & Concourse F
Portable snacks are a staple at the fair, and a warm pretzel is about as classic as it gets. Sweet or salty, Auntie Anne's has you covered whether you're racing to a gate or settling in for the wait.
⚡ Quick, portable and easy to eat on the move
📍 Two convenient locations in Terminal 1
Blue Door Pub
Terminal 1, Concourse A
Skip the hot dish and go straight for the Totchos — a shareable tater tot nachos creation that's become a Blue Door Pub signature. It's inventive, indulgent and exactly the kind of dish that would fit right in on the fairgrounds.
🤝 A great option for splitting with your travel crew
🎉 Bold, fair-worthy flavor before you board
Bring the Fair with You
Whether you're headed to the fairgrounds this month or just passing through on your way somewhere else, MSP's local flavors make it easy to celebrate everything that makes the Great Minnesota Get-Together so special. Grab a pretzel, stock up on some SPAM gear and let the spirit of the fair follow you all the way to your gate.