A cookie at the top of Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar at the Minnesota State Fair. Not sure if this is new or if I never noticed this before?

Yard signs giving away Minnesota State Fair tickets. There's a catch: the tickets given away by Creative Church in Maple Grove, require you to attend a church service first.

Vice Presidential Candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz takes selfies at the Minnesota State Fair on September 1, 2024.

Tim Walz waves to those gathered outside the dairy building after biting into his Pork Chop On A Stick at the Minnesota State Fair on September 1, 2024.

Tim Walz at the Minnesota State Fair while running for Vice President.

Homeland Security officer outside the Pork Chop On A Stick where Vice Presidential Candidate and current Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was set to make an appearance.

Woman wearing a Harris Walz hat at the Minnesota State Fair in September 2024.

A man holds up a "Never Walz" sign on a stick at the Minnesota State Fair outside where Governor and Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz was going to make an appearance.

Fireworks at the Minnesota State Fair on September 4, 2023.

"Dump Walz" booth at the Minnesota State Fair.

Matt Birk, running for Lt. Governor, at the Minnesota State Fair.

US Senator Amy Klobuchar's booth outside of Mike Lindell’s MyPillow booth at the Minnesota State Fair.

The Sky Ride and ferris wheel at the Minnesota State Fair.

Brightly lit with rows of orange and yellow bulbs, a vintage-style swing carousel glows against the night sky at a fairground. The ornate ride features hand-painted panels depicting alpine landscapes and traditional figures, creating a striking contrast between old-world artistry and modern amusement park energy.

A brightly lit “Super Dog” food stand sign glows with yellow bulbs at a carnival or fairground. Surrounded by flags and festive colors, the concession stand evokes the classic atmosphere of American fairs where hot dogs and snacks are a staple of the midway.

A brightly painted cookie shop features bold signage advertising chocolate chip cookies, ice cold milk, and hot coffee. The storefront, with its yellow siding, red-and-white awnings, and whimsical design, captures the festive atmosphere typical of fairgrounds and boardwalk-style concessions.

Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand near Minneapolis.