Visiting the Minnesota State Fair can be a really fun experience, though there are plenty of things that can add frustration or disappointment to your visit.

To help first-timers or those looking to up their game for their next visit to the Great Minnesota Get-Together, we asked listeners for their best tips for visiting the fair.

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While a few people commented "Just don't go" or "It's too expensive", there are still a lot of people who really enjoy what the fair has to offer and find ways to save money or optimize their visit to make it a memorable experience.

Many of those who responded regularly go to the fair, making their tips tried-and-true advice you should consider for yourself whether you're new to the fair or not.

Whether it's what to bring, how to handle the crowds, save some money, or any number of other tips, here are some of the best pieces of advice we got from our listeners to have the best Minnesota State Fair trip possible.

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Are you going to your first-ever Minnesota State Fair? We asked listeners for their tips for a first-timer to make your experience the best it can be!

Gallery Credit: Nick Cooper - TSM Duluth

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