2010 State Fair Offers a Variety of Values

ST. PAUL, MINN. (08/12/2010)(readMedia)-- The 2010 Great Minnesota Get-Together offers a variety of discounts, special days and bargain-hunting tools.

Before-the-Fair Savings

Pre-fair adult discount admission tickets are $9 (a $2 discount off the regular adult admission price) and are valid any day of the fair. Also prior to the fair, Mighty Midway and Kidway ride & game tickets are $10 for a sheet of 20 (a $5 savings), and Blue Ribbon Bargain coupon books are $4 ($1 off the regular price).

Discounted State Fair admission tickets, Mighty Midway and Kidway ride & game tickets and Blue Ribbon Bargain Books are available through Aug. 25 at the State Fair Box Office, participating Minnesota Cub Foods Stores and numerous locations in greater Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Discount tickets and Bargain Books may also be purchased at mnstatefair.org until 5 p.m. on Aug. 17. A complete list of sales outlets is available on-line at mnstatefair.org or by calling (651) 288-4400.

During the fair, regular admission is $11 for adults (13-64); $9 for seniors (65 & over); and $8 for kids (5-12). Children (under 5) are always admitted free. Mighty Midway and Kidway tickets purchased at the fair are 75 cents per ticket, $20 per sheet of 30 or $30 per sheet of 50. Throughout the fair, Blue Ribbon Bargain Books are $5 and available at State FairWear Gift Shops and State Fair Foundation Kiosks.

Special Deal Days

The State Fair kicks off with savings for the whole family on Thrifty Thursday, Aug. 26. Discounted admission for adults (13 & over) is $9 and kids (5-12) is $6.

Monday, Aug. 30 is Seniors & Kids Day. Seniors (65 & over) and kids (5-12) are admitted for just $6.

Ticket Deal Tuesday is Aug. 31 when adults (13 & over) are admitted for just $9.

Sept. 1 is Read & Ride Wednesday. Guests presenting valid public library cards when purchasing admission at the gate are admitted for the following discounted prices: adults (13-64) $9; seniors (65 & over) $6; and kids (5-12) $6. (One card is required for each discounted admission.)

Seniors Day is Thursday, Sept. 2 and guests ages 65 and over are admitted for just $6.

Labor Day, Sept. 6 is Kids Day and children ages 5-12 are admitted for only $6.

Many vendors feature special day deals on Thrifty Thursday, Aug. 26, Seniors & Kids Day, Aug. 30; Seniors Day, Sept. 2; and Kids & Last Chance Day, Sept. 6. Participating vendors will display a special deal sign and are listed in the Deals, Drawings & Giveaways Guide available at all information booths. Select vendors also feature closeout prices on Kids & Last Chance Day, Sept. 6. Last Chance Day deals will be listed in a special flyer available on Labor Day at State Fair information booths.

Sunset Sunday Savings evening promotion features a minimum of 20% off at participating vendors from 8 p.m. until close on Aug. 29 and Sept. 5.

More Fun for Less at Mighty Midway &?Kidway

Specials are offered every weekday on rides, games and concessions at Mighty Midway and Kidway. All-day specials run Thrifty Thursday, Aug. 26; Read & Ride Wednesday, Sept. 1; and Kids Days, Aug. 30 and?Labor Day, Sept. 6. Early Bird specials are offered until 1 p.m. on Aug. 27, Aug. 31, Sept. 2 and Sept. 3.

Blue Ribbon Bargain Book

The 2010 Blue Ribbon Bargain Book offers 100 coupons worth over $500 in savings on food, merchandise and attractions. Coupons are valid all 12 days of the fair. A preview of coupons is available at mnstatefair.org.

Free Entertainment and Attractions

This year's State Fair features more free attractions than ever including: English and Western Horse Shows; the daily 2 p.m. parade (sponsored by Ford); ShenaniGuns! Comedy Wild West Show (sponsored by American Express, Inc.); clogging, square dancing and food contests on the Education?Stage (sponsored by Hazelden); 3rd Lair BMX and skateboarding demos at The X-Zone; live music and entertainment at stages throughout the fairgrounds; High School Rodeos; karaoke in The Garden (sponsored by Treasure Island Resort &?Casino); CHS?Miracle of Birth Center; Eco Experience; nightly fireworks spectacular (sponsored by Select Comfort); and much more.

Where to Find Discount and Bargain Information

Fairborne's Fabulous Fair Food Finder and Merch Search allow guests to search for deals and discounts offered by concessionaires on-line at mnstatefair.org.

Deals, Drawings & Giveaways Guides (sponsored by Comcast) are available at all information booths (sponsored by Qwest) or at mnstatefair.org and feature listings of special day deals on food and merchandise, items for $1 or less, freebies and sign up & win drawings.

The 2010 Great Minnesota Get-Together runs Aug. 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 6. For more information about values, special discount days and bargains at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair, visit mnstatefair.org.