Going to the Minnesota State Fair can get expensive with all the food, rides, and games. But there are numerous booths giving out awesome freebies!
Here are some of the places offering free stuff at the fair and what goodies you can score:
Driven to Discover - West of Cosgrove St.
Get string backpacks, sunglasses and stress balls while learning about University of Minnesota research projects.
Blue Flame Gas - West of Nelson St.
Grab reusable tote bags and bottle grips while checking out energy efficient gas products.
Bremer Bank - North of Judson Ave.
Stop for sunglasses and seed packets at the Bremer Bank booth.
Buick GMC - East of Underwood St.
Cool down with a free cooling towel from the Buick and GMC display.
Federal Reserve Bank - In the Education Building
Go home with shredded money souvenirs from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis exhibit.
Friends of the Boundary Waters - At the North End
Protect the wilderness with a free reusable spork from this environmental group.
Health Fair 11 - Southwest corner of Dan Patch & Cooper
Get hand sanitizers, emery boards, rulers and more health items from organizations at this exhibit.
KQRS Radio - East of Cooper St.
Rock out with a drawstring backpack from this classic Minnesota radio station.
KS95 Radio - South of Dan Patch Ave.
Pick up a reusable bag perfect for fair shopping at the KS95 booth.
Department of Public Safety - In the Education Building
Take home cool freebies like footballs and flying discs that promote safe driving.
Minnesota Farm Bureau - West of Underwood St.
Get spatulas, stress balls and resuable wheat cutlery from this agricultural organization.
MN Newspaper Museum - By the 4H Building
Grab postcards, bookmarks, notebooks and a First Amendment posters at the Minnesota Newspaper Museum exhibit.
Visit Bemidji - In the Education Building
Score reusable bags, beach balls and foam hats promoting the Bemidji area at this booth.
WCCO Radio - South of Carnes Ave.
Tune into WCCO AM with free drawstring bags (8/28) and water bottles (8/29) from their booth.
WGVX Radio - West of Underwood St.
Pick up an array of goodies like sunglasses, water bottles, compact mirrors, wine stoppers, ponchos and more at this radio station booth.
The Minnesota State Fair has something for everyone – even free stuff! Check out these 15 booths for useful and fun giveaways to take home.