Here are 5 Ways to Save Money at the Minnesota State Fair

This is the best way to go about saving money, especially if you plan on going multiple days to the fair.  The Blue Ribbon Bargain Book offers a ton of coupons with huge savings on food, merchandise and even attractions.  Each coupon offers at least 30% off on listed items and are valid every day of the fair.  Books are available for $5 wherever pre-fair discount tickets are sold, including the Cub Foods Store here in Rochester.

It never hurts to plan ahead and buy your tickets early.  Tickets are available now through August 24^th (Wednesday) at the State Fair Ticket Office and participating Cub Foods stores.  You’ll save $3 off the regular adult admission price.

The fair also offers discounts on certain days at the fairgrounds.  Your first chance being Day One, Thursday, August 25th is Thrifty Thursday.  There's also Seniors & Kids Day (Monday, Aug. 29th), Military Appreciation Day (Tuesday, Aug. 30th) and Read & Ride Day (Wednesday, Aug. 31st) just to name a couple.  Fair-goers will receive a discount on admission and food vendors will offer certain deals.  For a look at other discount days, CLICK HERE.

Parking is usually an after thought since most of us think we automatically have to include any parking fees into our budget when visiting the Great Minnesota Get-Together, but that's not the case.  While parking in the state fairgrounds lots will cost you $13 (Cash-only) there are other options as you can park for FREE at any of the state fair park and ride lots.  Or there are express buses you can take that are also available throughout the metro.  Round-trip to the fairgrounds is only $5.

This FREE downloadable guide lists discount days, best values, FREE stuff, items for less than $1 and hidden bargains at the fair, including deals on food and beverages.  You can see all that right HERE.